Smart Power Systems
®
A. C. MODULAR GENERATOR SYSTEM
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c. Fill all hoses with fresh hydraulic fluid before connecting them to the generator
system. This will significantly reduce the required time to purge air from the
system.
d. Fill the Gen-set reservoir with fresh hydraulic fluid until the fluid in the sight
gauge is ½ to ¾ from the top. As hydraulic oil fills the system, maintain the level
of fluid in the reservoir.
e. Ensure the generator purge option is enabled.
f. Start the vehicle and engage the Power Take-Off (PTO). (Note: Pump may
cavitate briefly while air is purging, making noise.)
g. The automatic purging function will cancel after the hydraulic pressure has
stabilized, and the Command & Control Center will display all zeroes.
h. Do
NOT
turn the PTO off until purging the system of air is complete. Trapped
air in the fluid (foam) is likely to escape through the reservoir breather, causing
oil to spill over.
i. Check for hydraulic fluid leaks, all hose connections must be tight.
Continue
monitoring the hydraulic fluid level, adding fluid as needed to keep the
level in the sight gauge
.
Verify that the generator’s output frequency is 59-62 Hz. If the frequency is not
within that range, contact Smart Power Systems
®
at (231) 832-5525 for more
information.
WARNING:
Never operate the system without the filler/breather plug installed. Contaminants
may enter the hydraulic fluid through the filler opening, causing premature wear on
the hydraulic components and void the system’s warranty.
Never apply a load to the generator while there is air trapped in the hydraulic fluid.
Damage to the system’s hydraulic components, as well as ruptured hoses, may
result and void the system’s warranty.
Always run the purge cycle after installation, after replacing the hydraulic fluid and
the filter, or after making any other repairs that may allow air into the hydraulic
system. Failure to do so will void the system’s warranty.
