OPERATING THE DIESEL GENERATOR
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CHAPTER 2 OPERATING THE DIESEL
GENERATOR
2-1 General main points of safety during
operation of the generator set.
In order to operate the generator set safely, please follow all the instructions
provided in this manual carefully. Doing so otherwise may lead to accidents or
equipment damage.
2-1.1 Fire prevention
The proper fuel for the diesel generator set is light diesel fuel. Do not use
gasoline, kerosene or other fuels other than light diesel fuel. Keep all
flammable fuels away from the generator as the generator may spark and
ignite these gases. In order to prevent fires from occurring and to provide
enough ventilation for people and the machine, keep the diesel generator at
least 1.5 meters away from buildings and or other equipment. Always operate
your diesel generator on a level site. If the generator is operated on an incline,
the lubricating system within the engine will not perform well and may lead
to failure of the engine.
2-1.2 Prevention from inhaling exhaust gases.
Never inhale exhaust gases emitted by the engine. The exhaust gases
contain toxic carbon monoxide. Never operate your generator in places with
poor ventilation. In order to operate this machinery indoors, a suitable
ventilation system for the building is required to draw the poisonous exhaust
gases out.
2-1.3 Prevention from accidental burns
Never touch the muffler and its cover when the diesel engine is running. Never
touch the muffler and cover after the diesel engine has been used, as the
muffler remains hot for a good period of time.
2-1.4 Electric shock and short circuits
Never touch the generator if the generator is wet. Also never touch the
generator if your hand is wet. Never operate your generator if the weather
conditions call for any type of precipitation such as rain, snow, or fog. To
prevent electrical shocks, the generator should be grounded. Use a lead to
connect the grounding end of the generator to the grounding surface of choice.
Please refer to Fig. 2-1 before beginning to use the electric generator.
Fig. 2-1
Note: When connecting devices to
the generator, make sure all
other devices are rated lower
than the generators output.
Any generator socket should
not be overloaded over its
regulated limit.
