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    PC1 100R/PC1700RI Portable Generator Installation & Operating Manual 5/05 MN241 1[...]

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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 MN241 1 Section 1 Product Safety Information 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Notice 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    ii T able of Contents MN241 1[...]

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    Section 1 Product Safety Information Product Safety Information 1-1 MN241 1 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 . Alwa[...]

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    1-2 Product Safety Information MN241 1 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. Precauti[...]

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    Product Safety Information 1-3 MN241 1 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 MN241 1 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 [...]

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    Product Safety Information 1-5 MN241 1 W arning Statements Continued Maintenance 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 careful[...]

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    1-6 Product Safety Information MN241 1[...]

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    Section 2 General Information General Information 2-1 MN241 1 Thank you for purchasing your Baldor Generator Set. This m anual contains information you need to safely and efficiently install and operate your generator set. During the preparation of t his manual every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of its contents. This manual describes only[...]

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    2-2 General Information MN241 1[...]

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    Section 3 Receiving & Installation Receiving & Installation 3-1 MN241 1 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 t[...]

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    3-2 Receiving & Installation MN241 1 Physical Location Y ou r 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[...]

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    Receiving & Installation 3-3 MN241 1 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 [...]

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    3-4 Receiving & Installation MN241 1 Use of Electric Motor Loads Electric motors require much more current (amperes) to start them than to keep them running. Some motors, particularly split − phase motors are very difficult to start and require 5 to 7 times more current to start them. Repulsion − induction type motors are the easiest to sta[...]

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    Section 4 Operation Operation 4-1 MN241 1 Operator Control Panel The Operator Control Panel is shown in Figure 4-1. Figure 4-1 Operator Control Panel AUTO POWER SA VE PILOT LAMP OVER LOAD ON OFF STOP RUN CHOKE BA TTERY CHARGE ONL Y ON OFF + − − + ENGINE SWITCH DC12V − 8.3A ~ AC OUTPUT AC AC Circuit Breaker DC Circuit Breaker Pilot Lamp Lamp ([...]

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    4-2 Operation MN241 1 Operator Control Panel Continued W ARNING: Never connect this generator to any buildings electrical system unless a licensed electrician has installed an approved transfer switch. The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that connection of a generator to any electrical circuit normally powered by means of an electric utilit[...]

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    Operation 4-3 MN241 1 Operator Control Panel Continued DC Circuit Breaker Provide overcurrent protection for the DC Output terminals. When tripped, the plunger will extend from the body of the breaker . Simply push the plunger in to reset the breaker . Note: If the breaker continues to trip, disconnect all loads and reset the breaker . If the break[...]

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    4-4 Operation MN241 1[...]

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    Section 5 T roubleshooting and Maintenance T roubleshooting and Maintenance 5-1 MN241 1 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 [...]

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    5-2 T roubleshooting and Maintenance MN241 1 Clean/Adjust Spark Plug (Right 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.[...]

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    T roubleshooting and Maintenance 5-3 MN241 1 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 electri[...]

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    5-4 T roubleshooting and Maintenance MN241 1 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 ob[...]

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    Baldor District Offices UNITED ST A TES 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 DEN[...]

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    © Baldor Electric Company MN241 1 P r i n t e di nU S A 5/05 BALDOR ELECTRIC COMP ANY P .O. Box 2400 Ft. Smith, AR 72901 - - 2400 (479) 646 - - 471 1 Fax (479) 648 - - 5792 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 rep[...]