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© COPYRIGHT 2007, MQ PPOWER MQ POWER APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANUAL Industrial Generator Set Application & Installation Manual Re vision #4 (09/07/07) P ARTS DEP ARTMENT : 800-427-1244 F A X: 800-637-3284 SER VICE DEP ARTMENT : 800-835-2551 F AX: 310-638-8046 MQPO WER A Division of Multiquip Inc.
P A GE 2 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07).
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 3 HERE'S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HA VE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING MUL TIQU.
P A GE 4 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) T ABLE OF CONTENTS Proposition 65 Calif or nia W ar ning ............................. 2 Here's How T o Get Help .......................
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 5 NO TES P A GE.
P A GE 6 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) SAFETY MESSA GE ALERT SYMBOLS Safety precautions should be followed at all times when installing or operating this equipment.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 7 SAFETY MESSA GE ALERT SYMBOLS Accidental Starting AL W A YS place the ignition switch or genset starting device in the OFF position, remove key and/or disconnect the battery before servicing the engine or equipment.
P A GE 8 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS ■ The engine of this generator requires an adequate free flo w of cooling air . Ne ver operate the gener ator in any enclosed or narrow area where free flow of the air is restricted.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 9 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS ■ NEVER connect the generator to house wiring.
P A GE 10 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Operation Safety ■ AL W A YS be sure the operator is f amiliar with proper safety precautions and operations techniques before using generator .
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 11 Battery Safety The battery is a major component of the engine-generator set. The genset will not star t without a properly maintained batter y . Disconnecting the batter y pre vents the engine from star ting.
P A GE 12 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fire Protection The design, selection, and installation of fire protection systems is beyond the scope of this manual because of the wide range of f actors to consider .
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 13 T ranspor ting ■ Alwa ys shutdown engine bef ore tr ansporting. ■ Ne v er tr anspor t generator with air intak e doors open. ■ Tighten fuel tank cap securely .
P A GE 14 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) INTRODUCTION Introduction Engine-Generator sets provide emergency power in the event of u.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 15 Overview These installation recommendations apply to typical installations with standard model gensets. Whene ver possible, these recommendations also cover factory designed options or modifications.
P A GE 16 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) INST ALLA TION O VER VIEW Cold Climates and Derating Factors Extreme temperature and high elevation effect the efficiency of the engine-generator set.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 17 GENSET SIZING Generator Set Sizing Calculations The generator set must be sized to supply the maximum star ting (power surge) demands and the steady-state running loads of the connected equipment.
P A GE 18 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) GENSET SIZING Generator Set Sizing Calculations (Continued) Step 2. Create a Generator Set W orksheet a . When creating a worksheet, number a worksheet for each sequenced load step .
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 19 GENSET SIZING Figure 1. Genset Sizing W orksheets (Example T wo-Step Loading Application) NOTES: a. F or the two 100 HP motors , SkV A = HP x NEMA Code Letter Multiplier (T able 6) = 100 x 5.
P A GE 20 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) GENSET SIZING Generator Set Sizing Calculations (Continued) Step 3. Enter Individual Load Characteristics a. Calculate the values f or SkV A, SkW , RkV A, and RkW and then enter the values on the worksheets.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 21 GENSET SIZING Generator Set Sizing Calculations (Continued) Step 5. Select a Generator Set a. Establish the minimum size required i . At this point the addition of future loads should be considered.
P A GE 22 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) GENSET SIZING — DETERMINING LO AD CHARA CTERISTICS Determining Load Characteristics Lighting For all types of lighting loads: RkW = The sum of the rated w atts of all lamps and ballasts.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 23 GENSET SIZING — DETERMINING LO AD CHARA CTERISTICS Three-Phase Induction Motors Calculate RkW as follows: If EFF (motor running efficiency) of the motor is not known, ref er to T able 5 and use the v alue corresponding to the motor horsepower .
P A GE 24 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) GENSET SIZING — DETERMINING LO AD CHARA CTERISTICS Determining Load Characteristics (continued) 5.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 25 GENSET SIZING — DETERMINING LO AD CHARA CTERISTICS F P R d n a , F F E , F P S , A V k S r o t o M e s a h P e e r h T .
P A GE 26 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) GENSET SIZING — DETERMINING LO AD CHARA CTERISTICS Synchronous Motors Although star tin.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 27 ENVIRONMENT AL CONSIDERA TIONS — dB(A) Noise Consideration Because noise effects the surrounding environment, it is impor tant to consider noise factors when installing a genset.
P A GE 28 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) ENVIR ONMENT AL CONSIDERA TIONS — dB(A) Figure 2. dB(A) Comparison Chart Comparison Chart dB(A) Figure 2 below provides a comparison of dB(A) levels for daily noises and the typical range of generator sets.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 29 ENVIR ONMENT AL CONSIDERA TIONS — dB(A) Adding Additional Sound Sources The noise level at a given location is the sum of the noise levels from all sources, including reflecting sources.
P A GE 30 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) ENVIR ONMENT AL CONSIDERA TIONS — dB(A) Effects of Distance As the distance between a noise source and receiver increases, the sound level decreases.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 31 ENVIR ONMENT AL CONSIDERA TIONS — dB(A) Reducing Noise Structure-Borne Noise Structure-borne noise is transmitted or generated as vibrations in structures.
P A GE 32 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) ENVIR ONMENT AL CONSIDERA TIONS — dB(A) Acoustic Material Consider the following when selecting acoustic material: 1. DO NO T use fiberglass as an acoustic mater ial.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 33 Mounting Mounting the generator set is a critical par t of the installation. A proper f oundation must be ab le to suppor t the weight of the generator set and its accessories, resist dynamic loads, and not transmit excessive noise and vibration.
P A GE 34 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) MOUNTING FOUND A TION Mounting Foundation Figure 6 below shows the typical foundation installation. Figure 7 below shows the typical footing on a foundation in soil with a low load bearing capacity .
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 35 MOUNTING THE GENERA T OR SET General Information Generator set installations must be engineered so the generator set will function properly under the expected load conditions.
P A GE 36 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) MOUNTING — VIBRA TION ISOLA T ORS Vibration Isolators Installation and Adjustment Procedure 1. Place the vibration isolators on the genset suppor t structure.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 37 MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION — FUEL SYSTEM (DIESEL) MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS Introduction After cons.
P A GE 38 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION — FUEL SYSTEM (DIESEL) Subbase T ank Base mounted or subbase .
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 39 MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION — FUEL SYSTEM (DIESEL) Diesel Fuel Supply Consider the following when.
P A GE 40 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION — FUEL SYSTEM (GASEOUS FUELS) Gaseous Fuels Some MQ P o wer Industrial generator sets may utiliz e gaseous fuels such as Pipeline natural gas or Liquid P etroleum Gas (LPG).
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 41 MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION — FUEL SYSTEM (GASEOUS FUELS) Gaseous Fuel Supply Consider the follow.
P A GE 42 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) T ABLE 12. NA TURAL GAS SCHED ULE 40 IR ON PIPE SIZIN G Pipe Size (in.) Length (ft.) 1/4 (0.3 64) 3/8 (0.4 93) 1/2 (0.622) 3/ 4 (0.824) 1 (1.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 43 MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION — FUEL SYSTEM (GASEOUS FUELS) T A BLE 14. PROP ANE V APOR SCHEDULE 40 IRON PIPE SIZING Pipe Size (in.) Length (ft.) 1/2 (0.
P A GE 44 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION — FUEL SYSTEM T A BLE 16. L IQUID PROP ANE SCHEDULE 40 IR ON PIP E SIZING Length of Pipe, ft. Pipe Size, in. 1/2 (0.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 45 Fuel Storage Regulations Use e xtreme care when using, transpor ting, and stor ing fuel. Every measure should be taken to protect personnel and the environment from the dangers of fuel.
P A GE 46 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION — EXHA UST SYSTEM Exhaust System Installation A proper exhaust system installation will ensure safe working conditions and maximum engine efficiency .
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 47 DO NO T use fle xible tubing to f or m bends or to compensate for misaligned piping. Reduce corrosion from condensation by installing the muffler as close as practical to the engine.
P A GE 48 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION — EXHA UST SYSTEM Exhaust pipes are very hot and they can cause severe personal injury or death from direct contact or from fire hazard.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 49 MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION — EXHA UST SYSTEM Exhaust System Installation Reference Data The f ollowing T ables are pro vided f or ref erence when installing the exhaust system.
P A GE 50 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION — B A TTER Y SYSTEM Purpose of the Battery The major function of the battery is to supply current to star t the engine .
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 51 MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION — B A TTER Y SYSTEM Engine Starting System Batter y Star ting Systems Batter y star ting systems for gener ator sets are 12 volt or 24 v olt DC (Figure 16).
P A GE 52 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION — NEW B A TTER Y New Battery Installation Bef ore handling a batter y , ref er to page 11 for batter y saf ety instructions .
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 53 MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION — NEW B A TTER Y Dry Charged Batteries (continued) After electrolyte is added, check the open circuit terminal v oltage of the batter y .
P A GE 54 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) B A TTER Y SYSTEM — TESTING B A TTER Y Batter y T esting Before conducting any battery tests, refer to page 11 for battery safety instructions .
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 55 B A TTER Y SYSTEM — B A TTER Y TESTING CHART Figure 18.
P A GE 56 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) B A TTER Y SYSTEM — CHARGING B A TTER Y Charging Lo w W ater -loss Batteries Bef ore charging the batter y , ref er to page 11 f or batter y saf ety instructions .
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 57 Battery Charger Introduction The following section will cover the optional battery chargers off ered f or Industr ial Generators with 12 or 24 V olt systems .
P A GE 58 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) FC & FCA Battery Charger In addition to the LC batter y charger , a v a riation of full featured batter y chargers are offered.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 59 Battery Charger Safety The following safety precautions should always be used with MQ P o w er batter y chargers. z DO NO T oper ate if batter y charger is dropped or otherwise damaged.
P A GE 60 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION — VENTILA TION AND COOLING Engine Cooling Liquid-cooled engin.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 61 For outdoor installations, weather and silenced housings are av ailable f or the industr ial generator . Housed industr ial units typically do not use v entilation louv ers .
P A GE 62 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) F actor y Mounted Radiator V entilation V entilation of the generator set is necessar y to remov e the heat and fumes dissipated b y the engine, generator , batter y , and its accessories as well as provide comb ustion air .
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 63 MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION — MOUNTED RADIA T OR COOLING Mounted Radiator Cooling System A generator set with a factory-mounted radiator is an integral cooling and v entilating system.
P A GE 64 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) Remote Radiator Cooling (optional) Remote radiator cooling substitutes a remote mounted radiator and an electrically driven fan for the set mounted components (see Figure 27 on next page).
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 65 MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION — REMO TE RADIA T OR COOLING Figure 27. Remote Radiator Installation Remote Radiator Cooling Figure 27 below shows a typical installation of a remote radiator type cooling system.
P A GE 66 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) Figure 28. Hot W ell Installation Hot W ell Installation Figure 28 below shows a typical installation of a remote radiator with a hot well cooling system.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 67 MECHANICAL INST ALLA TION — HEA T EXCHANGER COOLING Heat Exchanger A heat exchanger installation uses a shell and tube type heat exchanger instead of the standard radiator and fan (see Figure 29 below).
P A GE 68 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) COOLANT TREA TMENT Coolant T reatment Antifreeze (ethylene or propylene glycol base) and water are mixed to lower the freezing point of the cooling system and to raise the boiling point.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 69 ELECTRICAL INST ALLA TION — DC CONTROL WIRING Contr ol Wiring The genset control box is located either on top or on the side of the alternator housing (see Figure 30 below).
P A GE 70 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) Figure 31. T ypical Inner Control Bo x Panel DC CONTR OL WIRING — CONTR OL BO X B A CK .
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 71 DC CONTR OL WIRING — CONTR OL BO X B A CK P ANEL L1 L2 L3 (3 PH) L1 L2 L3 (3 PH) USE COPPER WIRE ONL Y , MINIMUM SIZE 4 A WG TORQUE TO 120 LB - IN Figure 32.
P A GE 72 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) DC CONTR OL WIRING — CONTROL BO X BA CK P ANEL Figure 34.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 73 A C ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Overview This section provides the procedure that is used to connect the AC electrical system of the Industrial generator set.
P A GE 74 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) A C ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Emergency Standby Gener ator Systems (600 V olts and below) The National Electric Code (NEC) requires the engine-generator be provided with phase overcurrent protection such as fuses or circuit breakers.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 75 Electrical T erminations Most engine-generators, whether located indoor or outdoors are usually mounted on a concrete pad and typical electrical terminations are brought up underneath the engine-generator f or final ter mination.
P A GE 76 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) A C WIRING Generator V oltage Connections The generator output voltage and maximum current rating are specified on the generator set nameplate.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 77 A C ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS — SYSTEM GROUNDING System Grounding (continued) Figure 36 below illustrates a typical system grounding for a 3-pole and 4-pole A utomatic T ransf er Switch (A TS).
P A GE 78 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) Equipment Grounding Equipment grounding is the bonding together and grounding of all noncurrent carrying (during normal operation) metallic conduit, equipment enclosures, generator frame, etc.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 79 ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Figure 38. T ypical Electrical Distribution System Electrical Distribution System Figure 38 below is a one-line diagram of a typical electrical distribution system that incorporates an emergency generator set.
P A GE 80 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) General Bef ore attempting the initial star t of the generator set, be sure it is ser viced and ready for oper ation. P erform the following: Battery Connections Refer to Battery Safety Section on page 11.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 81 Run the Generator Set The final check is to observe the drive belt when the engine is running. 1. Open the generator main line A C cir cuit breaker .
P A GE 82 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) APPENDIX — INST ALLA TION CHECKLIST INST ALLA TION CHECKLIST General Genset wattage capacity is sufficient to handle maximum anticipated load.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 83 APPENDIX — MAIN-LINE CIRCUIT BREAKER T ABLE 25. F ACT OR Y RECOMM ENDED MAIN LINE CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR MQ PO WER INDUSTRIAL GENERA TORS Generator Model ABB or Cutle r Hammer Model No.
P A GE 84 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) APPENDIX — MAIN-LINE CIRCUIT BREAKER T ABLE 25 . F A CTOR Y RECOMMENDED MAIN LINE CIRCUIT BR EAKERS FOR MQ POWER INDUSTRIAL GENERA T O RS (c ont.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 85 APPENDIX — GENERA T OR SPECIFICA TIONS T ABLE 26. MQ PO WER INDUSTRI AL GENERA T O R SPECIFICA TIONS Generator Model M QP20IZ M QP30DZ MQP30GM M QP40IZ MQP45GM MQP50IZ MQP60GM MQP60IV Standby P ower Output Rating 20 kW (25 kV A ) 30 kW (37.
P A GE 86 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) APPENDIX — GENERA T OR SPECIFICA TIONS T ABLE 26. MQ PO WER INDUSTRIAL GEN ERA TOR SPECIFICA TIONS (cont.) GENERA TOR MQP80GM MQP80IV MQP100GM MQP100IV MQP125IV MQP150IV MQP175IV MQP200IV Standby P ower Output Rating 75 kW (93.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 87 APPENDIX — GENERA T OR SPECIFICA TIONS T ABLE 26. MQ PO WER INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SPECIFICA TIONS (cont.) GENERA T OR M QP250IV* MQP300IV M QP350IV M QP400I V* MQP450V O MQP500VO MQP550V O MQP600 V O Standby P ower Output Rati ng 250 kW (312.
P A GE 88 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) APPENDIX — ENGINE SPECIFICA TIONS T ABLE 27.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 89 APPENDIX — ENGINE SPECIFICA TIONS T ABLE 27. MQ PO WER INDUSTR IAL GENERA T OR DIESEL ENGINE SPECIFICA TIONS (CONT .
P A GE 90 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) APPENDIX — ENGINE SPECIFICA TIONS T ABLE 27.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 91 APPENDIX — ENGINE SPECIFICA TIONS T ABLE 28. MQ PO WER INDUSTRIAL G ENERA T O R GASEOUS FUEL EN.
P A GE 92 — INDUSTRIAL GENERA TOR SETS — APPLICA TION & INST ALLA TION MANU AL — REV . #4 (09/07/07) APPENDIX — DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS T ABLE 29.
INDUSTRIAL GENERATOR SETS — APPLICATION & INSTALLATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/07/07) — PAGE 93 APPENDIX — DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS T ABLE 29. MQ PO WER GENERA TO R DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS (cont.
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