GSW
5.5
Starting up the generator
NOTE
As a general rule, no generator must
operate continuously below 30% -
35% of its rated capacity; this could
cause excessive oil consumption
and an accumulation of carbon
deposits in the engine exhaust
system, thereby damaging the
engine permanently.
NOTE
If the generator is being started for
the first time or after a long idle
period, perform the operations
described respectively in the
"operations for commissioning" or
"starting up operations after long
idle period" paragraphs found in the
installation chapter.
WARNING
After all the utilities have been
connected properly, make sure
there are no persons exposed to
risks caused by switching the
generator on and then proceed with
the following steps.
WARNING
The generator connected and set
up for automatic start-up can do so
at any time when it detects a power
failure.
Generators equipped with the
“Automatic panel
with standard electronic board”
can be started:
•
in manual mode
“MAN”
using the start and
stop buttons on the control board ,
•
automatically
“AUTO”
, when the generator
is connected and set up to start when it
detects a power failure.
•
or automatically in
“TEST”
mode.
To start up in automatic mode
“AUTO”
, the
connections described in the
“Connections for
automatic start of generator”
paragraph must be
implemented.
Refer to the supplied use and maintenance manual
of the electronic board for details.
Generators equipped with the
“Manual panel with
digital board”
can be started:
•
in manual mode directly from the controls on
the panel,
•
remotely in manual mode by using the
specific accessory (
remote start & stop
) for
remote control of the generator,
Refer to the supplied use and maintenance manual
of the digital board for details.
“Automatic panel with standard electronic
board” manual starting:
•
Make sure that the emergency button (
CP.2
) is
not pressed.
•
Set the main switch (
CP.1
) and main circuit
breaker of the socket kit (where present) to OFF.
•
Select manual mode
“MAN”
on the electronic
control board.
•
Proceed to start the generator as described in the
supplied manual of the standard electronic board.
•
Check that no operating faults are signalled and
always refer to the supplied manual of the electronic
board to correct faults before using the generator.
•
Leave the generator run until it reaches ideal
operating conditions (do not connect electric loads).
•
Check the engine to make sure that there is no
water, oil or fuel leakage.
•
Make sure that the air intake valves of the
alternator are not obstructed and that air can
circulate freely around the radiator.
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