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9. CONNECTING EQUIPMENT
9.2.1.
Connecting the loads with the largest motor, then the smaller items.
9.2.2.
If the generator is overloaded the main breaker will trip.
9.2.3.
To reset the breaker do the following; Turn OFF and disconnect all loads. Reset breaker, (fig.3) and add load onto the circuit to within
50% to 75% of rated output. Wait a few minutes before resuming operation.
9.2.4.
Electrical appliances, particularly motor driven equipment, will have a very high start- up current. The table below provides reference
for connecting these appliances to the generator.
Type
Lighting
Starting
Heating
X 1
appliance
Fluorescent lamp
X 2
Motor driven
X 3.5
equipment
9.1.
STOPPING THE MACHINE
9.1.1.
DO NOT stop the engine suddenly or whilst under load. This can damage the automatic voltage regulator and cause damage to the
alternator through overheating.
9.1.2.
DO NOT stop the engine with the decompression lever. (fig10)
9.1.3.
Switch OFF equipment connected to the generator.
9.1.4.
Turn off the main breaker switch.
9.1.5.
Run the generator without load for three minutes.
Turn the electric key start switch to the 'OFF' position, alternatively press or pull down the
stop lever.(fig.4)
10.
MAINTENANCE
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Wattage
Typical Appliance
Rated
Incandescent lamp or
X 1
heating appliance
X 1 to 1.5
Fluorescent lamp
X 1 to 2
Refrigerator, Electric
fan, Compressor,
Original Language Version
Appliance
Incandescent
lamp 1000 watts
Fluorescent lamp
Refrigerator 150
watts
grinder
Example
Starting
Rated
100vA
100vA
80vA
40 to 60 vA
450 to 750 vA
150 to 30
vA
fig.10
Stop / run lever
Pull down to stop machine
DG5000 Issue:1 28/02/23
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