Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PC1700RI Baldor
Go to page of 26
PC1 100R/PC1700RI Portable Generator Installation & Operating Manual 5/05 MN241 1.
W ARNING: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 W ARNING: Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer , birth defects and other reproductive harm.
T able of Contents T able of Contents i MN241 1 Section 1 Product Safety Information 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Notice 1-1 .
ii T able of Contents MN241 1.
Section 1 Product Safety Information Product Safety Information 1-1 MN241 1 Safety Notice Be sure that you are completely familiar with the safe operation of this equipment. This equipment may be connected to other machines that have rotating parts or parts that are controlled by this equipment.
1-2 Product Safety Information MN241 1 This symbol is shown throughout the manual to indicate a connection to ground reference point. Symbols Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death.
Product Safety Information 1-3 MN241 1 Operation W arning Statements Continued W ARNING: Some parts of this generator rotate during operation. Rotating parts can present extreme danger if clothing or body extremities are caught by the rotating part and can cause serious or fatal injury .
1-4 Product Safety Information MN241 1 W arning Statements Continued Burn W ARNING: Parts of this generator are extremely hot during and after operation. T o prevent severe burns, do not touch any part of the generator until you have first determined if the part is hot.
Product Safety Information 1-5 MN241 1 W arning Statements Continued Maintenance W ARNING: Before cleaning, inspecting, repairing, refueling or performing any maintenance to the generator set, always be sure the engine has stopped and that all rotating parts have also stopped.
1-6 Product Safety Information MN241 1.
Section 2 General Information General Information 2-1 MN241 1 Thank you for purchasing your Baldor Generator Set. This m anual contains information you need to safely and efficiently install and operate your generator set. During the preparation of t his manual every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of its contents.
2-2 General Information MN241 1.
Section 3 Receiving & Installation Receiving & Installation 3-1 MN241 1 Receiving & Inspection When you receive your generator , there are several things you should do immediately . 1. Observe the condition of the shipping container and report any damage immediately to the commercial carrier that delivered your system.
3-2 Receiving & Installation MN241 1 Physical Location Y ou r generator is portable to go where the work is. T o be safe, several factors must be considered: 1. Keep extension cords as short as possible. 2. Fo r e f fective cooling and maintenance, the generator should be mounted on a flat, smooth, non-flammable level surface.
Receiving & Installation 3-3 MN241 1 Frame Ground Connection W ARNING: Be sure the system is properly grounded before applying power . Do not apply AC power before you ensure that grounds are connected. Electrical shock can cause serious or fatal injury .
3-4 Receiving & Installation MN241 1 Use of Electric Motor Loads Electric motors require much more current (amperes) to start them than to keep them running. Some motors, particularly split − phase motors are very difficult to start and require 5 to 7 times more current to start them.
Section 4 Operation Operation 4-1 MN241 1 Operator Control Panel The Operator Control Panel is shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1 Operator Control Panel AUTO POWER SA VE PILOT LAMP OVER LOAD ON OFF STOP RUN CHOKE BA TTERY CHARGE ONL Y ON OFF + − − + ENGINE SWITCH DC12V − 8.
4-2 Operation MN241 1 Operator Control Panel Continued W ARNING: Never connect this generator to any buildings electrical system unless a licensed electrician has installed an approved transfer switch.
Operation 4-3 MN241 1 Operator Control Panel Continued DC Circuit Breaker Provide overcurrent protection for the DC Output terminals. When tripped, the plunger will extend from the body of the breaker . Simply push the plunger in to reset the breaker .
4-4 Operation MN241 1.
Section 5 T roubleshooting and Maintenance T roubleshooting and Maintenance 5-1 MN241 1 W ARNING: Before cleaning, inspecting, repairing, refueling or performing any maintenance to the generator set, always be sure the engine has stopped and that all rotating parts have also stopped.
5-2 T roubleshooting and Maintenance MN241 1 Clean/Adjust Spark Plug (Right side cover) 1. Remove the plug wire and spark plug. 2. .If the spark plug is contaminated, remove the carbon buildup with a plug cleaner or wire brush. 3. Adjust the electrode gap to 0.
T roubleshooting and Maintenance 5-3 MN241 1 V oltage V ariations This generator set must be run at its proper speed to obtain the correct electrical power at its output. All engines have a tendency to slow down when a load is applied to it. The engine governor is designed to hold the operating speed as nearly constant as possible.
5-4 T roubleshooting and Maintenance MN241 1 Service Service for your generator can be obtained from Baldor Generators. Please have the following information available prior to contacting the factory: The model number and serial number of the generator set.
Baldor District Offices UNITED ST A TES ARIZONA PHOENIX 421 1 S 43RD PLACE PHOENIX, AZ 85040 PHONE: 602−470−0407 F AX: 602−470−0464 CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES 6480 FLOTILLA COMMERCE, CA 90040 PHON.
© Baldor Electric Company MN241 1 P r i n t e di nU S A 5/05 BALDOR ELECTRIC COMP ANY P .O. Box 2400 Ft. Smith, AR 72901 - - 2400 (479) 646 - - 471 1 Fax (479) 648 - - 5792 W ARNING: CALIFORNIA PROPO.
An important point after buying a device Baldor PC1700RI (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Baldor PC1700RI yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Baldor PC1700RI - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Baldor PC1700RI you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Baldor PC1700RI will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Baldor PC1700RI, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Baldor PC1700RI.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Baldor PC1700RI. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Baldor PC1700RI along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
