How to start a new generator for the first time

How to start a new generator for the first time

The quality of operation of an autonomous power plant depends on a number of factors - technical capabilities, transportation, installation, maintenance. In addition, an essential indicator is the first launch of the installation. If the start of work is set incorrectly, the failure will quickly spread throughout the system. Before you buy a 500 kW diesel generator in Chelyabinsk, you need to understand operating conditions and compliance of the unit with the assigned tasks.

Procedure

Before starting work, the equipment must be prepared for launch. The procedure includes several steps:

  1. Integrity check. After unpacking the station, it is necessary to inspect the structural elements for mechanical damage. Chips, scratches, cracks, breaks and abrasions of wires, hoses may indicate the presence of internal malfunctions.
  2. Reconciliation of the complete set. The actual number and nature of parts is compared with the passport.
  3. Connecting electrical and fuel lines according to the instructions.
  4. Filling fuel and working fluids. If leaks are detected, check the tightness of the system before switching on.
  5. Test run manually, electronically or automatically. The system may be unstable for the first few minutes. As soon as the fuel and lubricants are distributed through the pipeline, performance will be restored.

Work should be stopped if:

  • the actual equipment does not match the declared one;
  • mechanical damage detected;
  • during the test run of the working fluids, a leak has formed;
  • the station spontaneously stalls even after the air is removed.

Further operation is possible after elimination of defects. If it is difficult to solve problems on your own, contact the specialists.

Installation

In order for the first launch of serviceable equipment to be successful, it is necessary to properly prepare the site:

  1. Platform size . Must match the dimensions of the generator.
  2. Strength. Often a concrete base is used. If the characteristics of the solution are lower than required, reinforcement is necessary. Otherwise, there is a risk of collapse of the structure.
  3. Level. Station installation is allowed only on a leveled surface. Even a slight deviation from the horizon disrupts the circulation of fuel and fuels and lubricants. This entails an increase in the load on the engine.

Mobile power plants can be installed on the ground. If the structure is installed above the first floor, or it is planned to organize a utility room under the station, check the load capacity of the interfloor partitions.

Starting methods

There are several formats for entering a backup line:

  1. Mechanical. Operates on the principle of spinning the outboard motor with a cord.
  2. Electronic. It implies giving a signal to the engine by turning the key or pressing the button.
  3. ATS. It is a mechanism that independently controls deviations from nominal indicators. Consumers switch to a backup line without human intervention.

Automatic transfer of a reserve is mainly used in industrial stations. However, the option is also available for domestic generators.