Alpha Technologies AlphaGen 3.5_5.0kW Kohler COM5 - Manual (Page 15)

TP-6482 8/06 15 Section 2 Operation
Section 2 Operation
Fire.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not smoke or permit flames or
sparks near fuels or the fuel system.
WARNING
Combustible materials. A fire can cause severe injury or
death.
Generator set engine fuels and fuel vapors are
flammable and explosive. Handle these materials carefully to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion. Equip the compartment
or nearby area with a fully charged fire extinguisher. Select a
fire extinguisher rated ABC or BC for electrical fires or as
recommended by the local fire code or an authorized agency.
Train all personnel on fire extinguisher operation and fire
prevention procedures.
Hazardous noise.
Can cause hearing loss.
Never operate the generator set
without a muffler or with a faulty
exhaust system.
CAUTION
Hazardous voltage.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Operate the generator set only when
all guards and electrical enclosures
are in place.
Moving rotor.
WARNING
2.1 Prestart Checklist
To ensure satisfactory operation, perform the following
checks or inspections before or at each startup, as
designated, and at the intervals specified in the service
schedule. Some checks require verification after the
unit starts.
Air Cleaner. Check for a clean and installed air cleaner
element to prevent unfiltered air from entering the
engine.
Air Inlets and Outlets. Check for clean and
unobstructed cabinet air inlets and outlets. Check for
obstructions that could block the flow of cooling air.
Keep the air intake area clean. Do not leave rags, tools,
or debris on or near the generator set.
Battery. Check for clean and tight battery connections.
Consult
the battery manufacturer’s instructions
regarding battery care and maintenance.
Exhaust System. Check for exhaust leaks and
blockages. Check the silencer and piping condition and
check for tight exhaust system connections.
Inspect the exhaust system components (exhaust
manifold, exhaust line, flexible exhaust, clamps,
silencer, and outlet pipe) for cracks, leaks, and
corrosion.
D Check for corroded or broken metal parts and replace
them as needed.
D Check for loose, corroded, or missing clamps and
hangers. Tighten or replace the exhaust clamps and/
or hangers as needed.
D Check that the exhaust outlet is unobstructed.
D Visually inspect for exhaust leaks. Check for carbon
or soot residue on exhaust components. Carbon and
soot residue indicates an exhaust leak. Replace or
repair leaking parts as needed.
Oil Level. Maintain the oil level at or near, not over, the
full mark on the dipstick.
2.2 Exercising Generator Set
Operate the generator set under load weekly. Perform
all of the prestart checks before starting the exercise
procedure. Start the generator set according to the
starting procedure in Section 2.3.3. While the generator
set is operating, listen for a smooth-running engine and
visually inspect the generator set for fluid or exhaust
leaks.