Winco W100PTOS-3, Installation & Operator'S Manual

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GENERATOR PROCEDURES
STARTUP
1. With the power take-off drive disengaged, start the
engine, which will drive the generator. Run the engine
long enough to warm it up before proceeding so that
it will run smoothly and achieve full power under
generator load.
2. With engine idling, engage the power take-off drive.
3. Watch the frequency meter on the generator and
slowly increase engine speed until frequency reaches
approximately 60 Hz. The voltage output of the
generator is controlled by an Automatic Voltage
Regulator (AVR). Before turning on any load, check
your voltage output from the generator using a Volt/
OHM meter. If the voltage is either high or low, adjust
the voltage level by turning the voltage adjustment
screw on the AVR. The AVR is located inside the
generator control cabinet. Once the proper voltage
level is set, the AVR should bring the voltage back to
the same levl each time the unit is started up. But, as a
precaution, it should be checked each time you use the
generator. As a quick check you can plug in a
troublelight and check for normal brightness.
4. With engine and generator running smoothly, switch
on the electrical load while watching the frequency
meter.
NOTE: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
If the load includes motors, turn them on one at a time,
highest starting current motor first, next highest second,
etc.
Adjust engine throttle to keep generator output under
load at 60Hz. If the engine is equipped with a governor,
it may automatically adjust the throttle as the load
changes and keep the generator output at the proper
level. However, some governors are not sensitive enough
to maintain proper output under changing loads, and
in such cases, the frequency will have to be monitored
closely and manually adjusted.
SHUTDOWN
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY
Never try to stop the generator. Alway let it coast until it
stops.
1. Switch off electrical load.
2. Reduce Speed of engine driving generator to idle.
3. Disengage power take-off drive, and allow generator
to coast to a stop.
4. Shut off the engine.
5. Disconnect the drive shaft (tumbling bar) power take-
off end first, then the generator end.