Baldor PG 6000 - Manuals

Product Safety Information 1-3 MN2418 Operation Warning Statements Continued WARNING: Be sure that you understand how to stop the engine quickly in case of an emergency situation. Become familiar with the controls and safety systems provided with this generator set. WARNING: Always wear safety glass...

Section 2 General Information General Information 2-1 MN2418 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...

Section 3 Receiving & Installation Receiving & Installation 3-1 MN2418 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...

3-2 Receiving & Installation MN2418 Physical Location The mounting location of the system is important. It should be installed in an area that is protected from direct harmful gases or liquids, dust, metallic particles, shock and vibration. It can only be installed in an outdoor location so the ...

Receiving & Installation 3-3 MN2418 Electrical Connections All load connections are made at the panel using electrical cords with the proper mating plug for the receptacle being used. More than one receptacle can be used as long as the total load does not exceed the continuous rating of the gene...

Section 4 Operation Operation 4-1 MN2418 Operator Control Panel The Operator Panel is shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1 Operator Panels 120VAC 20A 120VAC 20A 240VAC 22A AC Circuit Breakers WARNING: Never connect this generator to any buildings electrical system unless a licensed electrician has instal...

Section 5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting and Maintenance 5-1 MN2418 Maintenance This manual contains only very minimal engine maintenance instructions. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for specific engine maintenance instructions for your generator set. Any maintena...

5-2 Troubleshooting and Maintenance MN2418 Problems and Solutions Some of the more common problems are listed in Table 5-1. This information is intended to be a check or verification that simple causes can be located and fixed. It is not an exhaustive “how to” for all types of problems. Procedures t...

Appendix A PG6000 Connections Powerchief R Series A-1 MN2418 Caution: The brass connecting tab on some 120VAC duplex receptacles has 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 i...

A-2 Powerchief R Series MN2418 Figure A-2 PG6000 Wiring Diagram

Appendix B Special Information for California Special Information for California B-1 MN2418 Information in this Appendix applies only to products operated in the state of California. LIMITED WARRANTY ON EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS − CALIFORNIA ONLY The California Air Resources Board (CARB) ...

B-2 Special Information for California MN2418 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, termin...

© Baldor Electric Company MN2418 Printed in USA 8/06 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,...