Baldor GLC GENERATOR GLC45 - Manual (Page 110)

A-34 Series GLC MN2408
n Pre Start-up Check List n Start-up Procedure
No freight damage (Components tight, straight, etc.). Check that all applicable warning decals are in their proper place
and are legible.
Proper belt alignment and tensions. The ATS engine start wires and other DC wires, if any, must be
properly connected.
Flex fuel lines installed between engine and tank. All wiring connections are tight.
Fluid levels (Oil, Antifreeze, Battery, Governor, etc.) Check for
leaks, tighten as necessary.
The equipment room is clean & all unrelated materials removed.
Correct fuel and exhaust plumbing. The equipment is protected from possible fire damage by fire
extinguisher system.
Adequate air flow. Earthquake protection (when applicable) is adequate for the
equipment.
Correct AC wire sizes and connections. Open generator mainline breaker or remove fuses.
Correct DC wire sizes and connections (route separate from AC). Turn down speed potentiometer (electronic governor) or speed
screw (mechanical governor).
Block heater is operational. Move switch to "manual". Let the engine start & run.
Bleed and prime the fuel system; check for leaks.
Correct as necessary.
After a few minutes, check oil pressure & check for leaks.
On natural gas fueled sets, gas pressure of 4-6 oz. of pressure with
adequate volume is available.
Adjust the speed to 60/50Hz if equipped with electronic governor or
63/53 Hz with mechanical governor.
Gas solenoid valve is properly functioning. If speed is unstable, adjust per engine or governor manual.
Exhaust line and flexible connections are properly installed without
excessive bends and restrictions.
Adjust the AC voltage to match the normal source.
Exhaust system termination properly located to prevent entry of
exhaust gas into building.
Let the unit run until engine reaches proper water temp.
Batteries properly filled with electrolyte & properly connected to the
engine.
Close generator mainline breaker or replace fuses.
Battery charger must be properly installed & connected to the
battery. Battery must be fully charged prior to start-up.
Manually over-speed the unit until engine shutdown (68-70 Hz for
60 Hz generators ; 58-60 Hz for 50 Hz generator sets).
Generator load connectors of proper ampacity are connected to
either the circuit breaker or the emergency side of the transfer
switch.
Test automatic shut-downs (low oil pressure, low coolant level, high
coolant temperature, Overspeed set to ______Hz Other______)
The nameplate voltage & frequency of the Genset matches that of
ATS & normal source.
*** Instruct End User On Functions Of Unit ***.
Set Times to Customer's Request and Run a Simulated Power
Outage.
Instruct the customer in proper operation & maintenance
of the system and make sure they have correct manuals.
Return this completed form to:
BALDOR GENERATORS
3815 Oregon Street
Oshkosh, WI 54902