Baldor PC32RI manual

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    PC32Ri and PC43Ri Portable Generator Installation & Operating Manual 5/05 MN2403[...]

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    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. W ARNING: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 W ARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories are known to the state of California to cause cancer , birth de[...]

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    T able of Contents T able of Contents i MN2403 Section 1 Product Safety Information 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Notice 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    ii T able of Contents MN2403[...]

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    Section 1 Product Safety Information Product Safety Information 1-1 MN2403 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. Improper use can cause serious or fatal injury . Alway[...]

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    1-2 Product Safety Information MN2403 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. Precautio[...]

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    Product Safety Information 1-3 MN2403 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 . Never touch a part of the generator until the engine has been [...]

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    1-4 Product Safety Information MN2403 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. Wear protective clothing and after use allow sufficient time for parts to cool b[...]

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    Product Safety Information 1-5 MN2403 W arning Statements Continued Maintenance W ARNING: Installation and servicing of batteries is to be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries. W ARNING: Disconnect the battery’ s ground terminal before working[...]

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    1-6 Product Safety Information MN2403 Caution Statements Caution: The brass connecting tab on some 120V AC duplex receptacles have been removed. Each receptacle is powered by a separate generator winding. When replacing a receptacle, inspect the brass tab that normally links both receptacles. If it is removed, be sure to remove the brass tab from t[...]

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    Section 2 General Information General Information 2-1 MN2403 Thank you for purchasing your Baldor Generator Set. This manual contains information you need to safely and efficiently install and operate your generator set. During the preparation of this manual every ef fort was made to ensure the accuracy of its contents. This manual describes only v[...]

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    2-2 General Information MN2403[...]

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    Section 3 Receiving & Installation Receiving & Installation 3-1 MN2403 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. 2. V erify that th[...]

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    3-2 Receiving & Installation MN2403 Physical Location Y our 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. A concrete pad is i[...]

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    Receiving & Installation 3-3 MN2403 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 . NEC requires that the frame and exposed conductive surfaces (metal parts) be connected to a[...]

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    3-4 Receiving & Installation MN2403 Battery Connections The generator is shipped with no battery installed. W ARNING: Installation and servicing of batteries is to be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries. W ARNING: Disconnect the battery’ [...]

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    Receiving & Installation 3-5 MN2403 Figure 3-3 Battery Installation Battery Base Battery Band Maximum Depth: PC32Ri = 2.8 in (71mm) PC43Ri = 3.2 in (82mm) Maximum Height: PC32Ri = 5.2 in (131mm) PC43Ri = 6.4 in (162mm) Maximum Width: PC32Ri = 4.5 in (1 14mm) PC43Ri = 5.4 in (136mm) Red Cable Flange Bolt Bolt Nut Flange Bolt 5. Secure the batter[...]

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    3-6 Receiving & Installation MN2403 V oltage Drop in Extension Cords When a long electric extension cord is used to connect an appliance or tool to the generator , a certain amount of voltage drop or loss occurs in the extension cord which reduces the effective voltage available for the appliance or tool. T able 3-2 illustrates the approximate [...]

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    Section 4 Operation Operation 4-1 MN2403 Operator Control Panel The Operator Control Panel is shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1 Operator Control Panel STOP ON CHOKE + − − + Engine Switch Auto P−Save LED Multi Monitor Display Oil Level Lamp Units LED’s Key Switch Units Select Switch Auto Power Save Switch NEMA 5−20R NEMA L530R Ground T ermin[...]

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    4-2 Operation MN2403 Operator Control Panel Continued ~ AC Output T wo AC receptacles are provided to allow easy connection of electrical loads. Both receptacles may be used at the same time provided the total electrical load does not exceed the generators rated output. GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) provides ground fault protection for NE[...]

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    Operation 4-3 MN2403 Figure 4-2 Shown With Left Cover Removed Air Filter Fuel Filler Cap Battery Spark Plug Wire Oil Level Indicator Spark Arrestor Pre − Start Checks Before the engine is started, several things must first be checked. 1. Place the generator set in an open, dry , well ventilated and reasonably level location. 2. If grounding is re[...]

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    4-4 Operation MN2403 Figure 4-3 Connection Diagram RELA Y Key switch M− L.IG B M+ ST R R Org R R R R R R W W W W W W W W Org Org Org Blu Blu Blu Blu Blu Blu Y Blk Blk R Blk Blk Earth (ground) terminal Brn Brn Grn/Y Grn/Y Grn/Y Grn/Y Grn/Y INV&E/G C/U Engine switch Fuse10A Battery Starting motor Diode rectifier Diode rectifier Stepping motor M[...]

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    Section 5 T roubleshooting and Maintenance T roubleshooting and Maintenance 5-1 MN2403 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. After stopping, certain components are still extremely hot so be c[...]

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    5-2 T roubleshooting and Maintenance MN2403 Clean/Adjust Spark Plug (Left 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 0.025 in. (0.6mm). 4. Install the spark plug and plug wire. 0.024 − 0.028 in. (0.6 − 0.7 [...]

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    T roubleshooting and Maintenance 5-3 MN2403 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. When the electric[...]

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    5-4 T roubleshooting and Maintenance MN2403 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. A complete and accurate description of the problem. Parts Parts for your generator can be obt[...]

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    Baldor District Offices UNITED ST ATES 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 PHONE: 323−724−6771 F AX: 323−721−5859 HA YWARD 21056 FORBES STREET HA YWARD, CA 94545 PHONE: 510−785−9900 F AX: 510−785−9910 COLORADO DENV[...]

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    © Baldor Electric Company MN2403 P r i n t e di nU S A 5/05 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. W ARNING: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 W ARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories ar[...]