WHAT TO DO IN THE CAS E OF AN EMER G E N C Y
During the start sequence the Ecu will be in charge of everything, controlling temperature and RPM. The only
thing the user can do, is to abort the sequence by lowering the trim in the case that something abnormal
(excessive flames in the exhaust, etc).
If a problem is detected, first:
MOVE THE TRIM TO THE LOW POSITIO N TO ABORT THE SEQU E N C E.
If there is a fire in the engine and the problem is because the starter has failed or the engine is seized (not
turning),
IMME D I A T E L Y APPLY THE FIRE EXTIN G U I S H E R
through the intake side of the engine, never trough the
exhaust.
If there is a fire, but the rotor remains free to spin and the starter is OK, raise the trim and stick to the full
power position this will connect the starter manually to ventilate the engine and extinguish the fire. The throttle
channel acts as a starter switch if the temperature is over 100ºC after an aborted start.
USE SHORT BURSTS OF STARTER. Using the starter for long time can destroy the starter motor.
List of ECU mess a g e codes:
Here is a list of possible messages shown on the data terminal screen and their meaning.
TrimLow:
Indicates that the signal received from the transmitter corresponds to the lowered trim, that is to
say,engine OFF.
Ready:
Indicates that the engine is ready for starting, and that the transmitter signal corresponds to IDLE,
(green LED lit).
StickLo!:
This indicates that the throttle stick is in a position above IDLE, the engine will not start with the
stick in this position, so the stick must set Low.
Glow Test:
Verification of glow plug and heating up.
StartOn:
Test of the starter.
Ignition:
Kerosene ignition phase and heating of the combustion chamber.
Switchover:
Phase of switching the kerosene feed from igniter to normal injectors.
FuelRamp:
Phase of acceleration until idle speed
Running:
Engine working correctly, pilot have full control of engine power.
Stop:
Engine off.
Cooling:
Starter operating to cool the engine.
Glow B ad:
Defective or disconnected glow plug.
StartBad:
Defective starter, insufficient RPM reached during start.
Low RPM:
Engine speed below the minimum.
HighTemp:
Excessive temperature.
FlameOut:
Exhaust GAS Temperature below the minimum.
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