Northern Industrial Tools 10000 BDG - Manual (Page 32)

Operation (cont’d)
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6. Storage & Exercise
When you are finished using the generator, you must:
o Make sure all loads to the generator are disconnected and fuel supply is shut off (if possible)
o Store the generator properly
o Plan on exercising the engine regularly unless the generator is prepared for long-term
storage.
Detailed instructions are provided below.
Disconnect loads &
shut off fuel supply When you are finished using the generator, disconnect all loads and
turn off fuel supply:
1. Make sure all devices that were connected to the generator’s outlets
have been disconnected.
2. Make sure fuel supply to the engine has been shut off, if possible.
Cool engine before
storing Let engine cool for at least five minutes before storing. A hot engine can
be a fire hazard.
Choose a storage
location Store the generator in a location that is:
o Clean and dry
o Away from sources of heat, open flames, sparks, or pilot lights, even
if the generator’s fuel tank is empty. Residual fuel in the engine’s
tank could ignite.
o Away from extreme high or low temperatures.
Prevent accidental
starting Remove engine spark plug(s) in order to ensure the generator cannot be
started accidentally in a storage location or by untrained persons.
Exercise generator
every 4 weeks The generator should be exercised regularly.
At least every four weeks, start the engine and let it run for 10 to 15 minutes
with a small load plugged in, such as a lamp or fan.
Monthly exercising of the generator will:
o Dry out any moisture that has accumulated in the windings. If left,
this moisture can cause corrosion in the winding.
o Ensure that the unit is operating properly should it be needed in an
emergency.
Perform regular
maintenance Perform periodic maintenance as directed in this manual to keep the
generator in safe working condition.
Prepare engine for
long term storage if
needed If you will not be able to exercise the generator regularly, you must
prepare the engine for long term storage to prevent gum deposits from
forming and causing malfunction of the engine.
Prepare engine for long term storage by following instructions in your
engine’s manual or using the following procedure: