Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents i MN2403 Section 1 Product Safety Information 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Notice 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Page 5 - Safety Notice
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. Impr...
Page 6 - Symbols
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 a...
Page 7 - Product Safety Information 1-3; Operation Warning Statements; Continued; loose clothing or extremities and cause serious or fatal injury.; Continued on next page.
Product Safety Information 1-3 MN2403 Operation Warning Statements Continued WARNING: 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 p...
Page 9 - Product Safety Information 1-5; Warning Statements; ground lead is removed during installation and maintenance.
Product Safety Information 1-5 MN2403 Warning Statements Continued MaintenanceWARNING: 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. WARNING: Disconnect t...
Page 10 - -6 Product Safety Information
1-6 Product Safety Information MN2403 Caution Statements Caution: The brass connecting tab on some 120VAC 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 i...
Page 11 - General Information 2-1; Limited Warranty
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 effort was made to ensure the accur...
Page 12 - -2 General Information
Page 13 - Receiving & Inspection; the commercial carrier that delivered your system.; Lifting the Generator; Figure 3-1 PC32Ri/43Ri Portable Generator Control Panel; Storage; read the storage guidelines in Section 5 of this manual.
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 carrie...
Page 14 - Physical Location; necessary repaired or reinstalled in a well ventilated area.
3-2 Receiving & Installation MN2403 Physical Location Your generator is portable to go where the work is. To be safe, several factors must be considered: 1. Keep extension cords as short as possible. 2. For effective cooling and maintenance, the generator should be mounted on a flat, smooth, non...
Page 15 - earth at least 8 feet.; Figure 3-2 Frame Ground Connection; correct type and quantity of engine motor oil and fuel.
Receiving & Installation 3-3 MN2403 Frame Ground ConnectionWARNING: 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 condu...
Page 18 - Voltage drop
3-6 Receiving & Installation MN2403 Voltage 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 ...
Page 22 - Figure 4-3 Connection Diagram
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 BrnBrn Grn/Y Grn/Y Grn/Y Grn/Y Grn/Y INV&E/G C/U Engineswitch Fuse10A Battery Startingmotor Diod...
Page 23 - Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-1
Section 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-1 MN2403 WARNING: 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, cer...
Page 24 - -2 Troubleshooting and Maintenance; Clean/Adjust Spark Plug; Remove the plug wire and spark plug.; Clean Spark Arrester; Install spark arrester in muffler and secure with screw.; Cleaning; general guidelines for cleaning.; Table 5-1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule; Maintenance Item
5-2 Troubleshooting 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...
Page 25 - Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-3; Voltage Variations; for all types of problems.; Table 5-2 Troubleshooting Guide; Problem
Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-3 MN2403 Voltage Variations 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...
Page 26 - Single Grade
5-4 Troubleshooting 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 pr...
Page 27 - Baldor District Offices
Baldor District Offices UNITED STATES ARIZONA PHOENIX4211 S 43RD PLACEPHOENIX, AZ 85040PHONE: 602−470−0407FAX: 602−470−0464 CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES6480 FLOTILLACOMMERCE, CA 90040PHONE: 323−724−6771FAX: 323−721−5859 HAYWARD21056 FORBES STREETHAYWARD, CA 94545PHONE: 510−785−9900FAX: 510−785−9910 COLORA...
Page 28 - BALDOR ELECTRIC COMPANY
© Baldor Electric Company MN2403 Printed in USA 5/05 WARNING: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. WARNING: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Battery posts,...
