User Manual

GE 12000 KDI/GS
GE 14000 KD/GS
Start-up
START-UP FROM FRONT PANEL
1
. Position the LOCAL START / REMOTE START
(I6) selector on LOCAL START (only EAS ver-
sion);
2. Open the fuel cock;
3. make sure the load plugs are disconnected or the
thermal-magnetic switch (Z2) is not
inserted (intervention/insertion lever
facing down), so as to ensure the
motor’s start-up without any loads
inserted;
4. Turn the starter key to position
“ON”. Make sure the battery char-
ge and oil warning lights are lit;
5. Operate the starter
Turn the starter key to the START position, and hold
it there until the engine starts.
If the engine fails to start within 5 seconds, rele-
ase the key, and wait at least 10 seconds before
operating the starter again.
When the engine starts, release the key, allowing
it to return to the ON position.
6. Warm up the engine for 2 or 3 minutes.
7. USE
Before operating the generating set insert the elec-
tric protection device (Z2).
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FUEL
VALVE
REMOTE START (Only EAS version)
The unit can also be started by means of the remote
TCM control device, or through the EAS automatic
intervention panel.
1. Position the LOCAL START / REMOTE START
(I6) selector on REMOTE START;
2. check that the emergency stop button is unblo-
cked (where it is assembled);
3
. Connect to the EAS (B3) connector the TCM or
the EAS panel.
4. Start-up with EAS
The EAS panel automatically sees to controlling
the motor’s start-up cycle.
+The preheating time on the EAS panel is normally
set at 10 seconds; for low temperatures, it may
be necessary to increase it to 15 or 20 seconds
to ensure start-up.
Contact an authorized Service Centre or our
Technical Service Department directly to modify
this setting.
5. Start-up with TCM
Perform the same procedure for start-up from the
front panel using the TCM start-up key (Q1).
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NOTE
Do not alter the primary conditions of regulation
and do not touch the sealed parts.
NOTE
Using the electric starter for more than 5 seconds at a
time will overheat the starter motor and can damage it.
CAUTION
RUNNING-IN
During the rst 50 hours of operation, do not use more
than 60% of the maximum output power of the unit and
check the oil level frequently, in any case please stick
to the rules given in the engine use manual.
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