INFORMATION
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W-GV4 Scalino outdoor — April 2017 — EN
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INTRODUCTION
1.1
General
This manual serves as a guideline for the safe and effective
operation, maintenance and possible correction of minor
malfunctions of the W-GV4 Scalino manufactured and
marketed by WhisperPower.
It is therefore obligatory that every person who works on or
with the W-GV4 Scalino must be completely familiar with the
contents of this manual, and that he/she carefully follows the
instructions contained herein. Both safety and durability rely
very much on the correct identification, installation and a good
understanding of ratings, features, design, maintenance and
operation procedures.
The information, specifications, illustrations and statements
contained within this publication are given with our best
intentions and are believed to be correct at the time of going to
press.
Our policy is one of continued development and we reserve the
right to amend any technical information without prior notice.
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the
particulars contained within this publication neither the
manufacturer, distributor, or dealer in any circumstances shall
be held liable for any inaccuracy or the consequences thereof.
1.2
Service and maintenance
Regular service and maintenance should be carried out
according to the directions in this manual. For service and
maintenance one can appeal to the manufacturer or the
dealers.
1.3
Guarantee
WhisperPower guarantees that this Genverter has been built
according to good workmanship, according to the specifications
in this manual and according to European Community safety
regulations.
During production and prior to delivery, all of our Genverters
are tested and inspected.
This Genverter’s proper operation is subject to guarantee. The
period and conditions of this guarantee are laid down in the
general conditions of delivery as registered with the Chamber
of Commerce and Industries for the North of the Netherlands
number 01120025 and are available on request. The guarantee
period is two years, limited to 1000 running hours. Some
aspects of our guarantee scheme are given here in more detail:
Guarantee does not cover failures that are caused by misuse,
neglect or a faulty installation.
WhisperPower cannot be held responsible for damage caused
by the unattended running Genverter.
1.4
Liability
WhisperPower does not accept responsibility for damage,
injuries or casualties which are the result of operation of the
Genverter in specific conditions which brings dangers which
could not be foreseen, or could be avoided by additional
measures. WhisperPower does not accept liability for damage
due to use of the Genverter, possible errors in the manuals and
the results thereof.
1.5
Identification
1.5.1
Identification plate
All required identification data are on the identification plate,
providing the following information.
The identity of the Genverter is given by the SERIAL NUMBER.
POWER
The identification plate gives the maximum load in kVA (= kW)
calculated with power factor one. When calculating a load one
should always take into account the power factor or cos phi of
this load. The load should never exceed the nominal power as
shown on the identification plate. Power is rated at an ambient
temperature of 25ºC. For higher temperatures the Genverter
has to be de-rated.
The identification plate also shows the maximum CURRENT that
is acceptable at the specified frequency, voltage and power
factor.
DC VOLTAGE is the voltage of the starter battery.
The (approximate) net dry WEIGHT is shown in kg. This is
without fuel, oil, cooling liquid, packing and external installation
equipment
The CE symbol shows that the Genverter has been built
according to European Community safety regulations. Refer to
EC Declaration of Conformity for more details.
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INFORMATION
2.1
Safety
2.1.1
Warnings and symbols
Safety instructions and warnings are marked in this manual by
the following pictograms, indicating that a piece of equipment,
routine, circumstance, procedure, etc. deserves extra attention:
WARNING
This warning symbol draws attention to special
warnings, instructions or procedures which, if not
strictly observed, may result in damage or
destruction of equipment, severe personal injury
or loss of life.
