USA / WHISPER 20 ULTRA / April 2004
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OPERATION
3 OPERATION
3.1 GENERAL
The generating set is operational after full installation and
filling up with: fuel, engine lubricating oil and cooling li-
quid, filling the starter battery with acid, connecting the
battery to earth and connecting the digital remote control
panel.
3.2 OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
3.2.1 Summarised operating instructions (daily use)
Routine "pre-start" checks:
1
Check oil level (refer to fig. 10).
2
Engine cooling system (all valves open).
3
Power source selector switch (off/shore power/gene-
rator power). Switch to power source switch "OFF", or
switch off all consumers in the usual way. If a MAS-
TERSWITCH is installed, this is operating automati-
cally.
4
Switch on battery switch (when installed).
5
Fuel valve: open.
Starting:
Push the start button to initiate the full automatic
starting procedure. You can monitor the procedure on
the display.
In operation checks:
1
Check for abnormal noise or vibration
2
Check the voltage
3
Check sea water flow at exhaust outlet
4
Power source selector switch (off/shore power/gene-
rator power). Switch to power source generator. If a
MASTERSWITCH is installed, this is operating auto-
matically.
5
Before loading the generating set up to maximum,
have it run warm. Continuous load should be restric-
ted to 70 % of maximum load.
Stopping generator:
1
Switch off all electrical devices (consumers). If the
generating set has been running under full load for a
longer period, do not shut it down abruptly. Reduce
the electrical load to about 30% of the rated load and
let it run for approx. 5 minutes.
2
Press the STOP button.
3
Close the inlet sea water cock.
4
Switch to another AC power source, if available. If a
Masterswitch is installed, this is done automatically.
3.2.2 Extended operating instructions
Check when starting the first time or after a longer period
of rest:
1
If there is any damage caused by transport or instal-
lation.
2
Check if installation conforms with the installation
instructions.
3
Ensure the generating set is free to turn without ob-
struction.
4
Check all hoses and hose connections for leaks.
5
Check all cables and cable end terminal connections.
6
Check the engine and generator mounting bolts.
Routine "pre-start" checks:
1
Check engine oil level.
The generator switches off in case of insufficient oil-
pressure. Even when the oil level is too low the oil
pressure can be high enough. Do not run the
generator with the oil below the lowest mark, because
a smaller volume of oil will become contaminated
considerably quicker than a larger volume. Therefore
we recommend daily oil-checks.
Check oil level prior to starting the engine, or at least
5 minutes after the engine has stopped.
1
2
Fig. 10.
1
Max. oil level;
2
Min. oil level.
