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Latest revision as of 15:09, 1 April 2013
Contents
Leading 5KVA Generator[edit]
Purchased 11/2010 from KMS Direct this is a standby generator to cover periods when the main Petter 17KVA Generator is unavailable. It is 'portable' to allow work such as welding etc. at locations remote from the main Petter 17KVA Generator. It may also be deployed to support catering for events such as 'Open Days'; 4.5 KW will easily power a microwave oven (1.8KW) and the Roundout Bus 230V lighting or heating, electric kettle, oven or boiling ring.
Service[edit]
Service interval 100 hours, see manual. For average use this equates to once per quarter in the Winter and once per six months in the Summer. Recommend end September, end December, end March.
Service notes (additional to manual)
- Make sure air filter bolts are good and tight. Failure to do this may result in fragments of the filter assembly being sucked into the engine.
- When changing the oil, run the engine until warm then lift the generator up onto four breeze blocks or similar. When the oil drain plug is removed oil will flow onto the base plate and then drain out via some holes that can be seen from underneath. Place a container capable of holding at least 2 litres beneath the holes before draining.
- Oil filter can be reused if not damaged. Wash in acetone when oil is changed.
- Valve clearances – inlet and exhaust - 0.006” (0.15 mm). To adjust the valve clearances it is necessary to remove the right hand end plate and air cleaner from the unit. Both valves will be ‘rocking free’ when the engine is at TDC on compression. The engine can be rotated using a socket spanner on the crankshaft end nut.
Parts replaced - work done[edit]
Contact: Leading field engineer - Richard - 07877 679281
March 2013: Changed oil and cleaned filter - cleaned air filter and checked securing nuts.
June 2012: Changed oil and cleaned filter - cleaned air filter and checked securing nuts.
25Sep 2011: Voltage seen to be varying from 110V to 220V. Leading engineer identified cause as faulty alternator capacitor; suggested Maplins replacement is as good as manufacturer’s spare part at half the price. Any combination of 400V capacitors to a total value of 36mF acceptable. Obtained 2 off 20 mF and 2 off 16mF one set fitted and one set kept for spares.
October 2011: Low oil pressure engine cut-off activated. Leading engineer suggested:
1. Check filter for evidence of bearing damage. This is done by tilting the unit backwards to stop oil spilling when filter is removed. No serious metal flakes discovered.
2. Then disconnect oil pressure switch. This overrides the cut-off circuit and allows the engine to be run! It should be 'open circuit' while running at correct pressure.
3. Next step - remove the right hand fascia panel (the one with the voltmeter on it) and check the 'low oil cut-off' PCB for burnt tracks or damage. None found - so wiggled connectors and replaced. That seemed to cure the fault.
Alternator is accessed by opening exhaust box enclosure, removing silencers and back panel.
Leading LDE6800T Diesel Generator Specification[edit]
- Rated Frequency: (Hz) 50
- Rated Voltage (V): 230
- Rated Current: (A) 19.6
- Maximum Current (A): 21.7
- Rated Output Power (kVA) 5.0
- DC Output: 12 V/8.3A
- Power Factor (cosφ): 1.0
- Phase Number: Single phase
- Coupling Mode: Rigid coupling by rotor drive shaft
- Noise Level: [Db (A)@7m]: 69
ENGINE
- Engine Model: LD186FAG
- Engine Type: Single cylinder, 4-stroke, air-cooled, direct injection, diesel
- Rated Rotation Speed: (rpm) 3,000
- Rated Engine Power: [kW (HP)/rpm] 5.9(8.02) / 3,000
- Displacement: [cc (cu.in)] 418(25.51)
- Compression Ratio: 19:1
STRUCTURE
- Structure Type: T: Silent type
- Overall Dimension (mm/in) : 960x560x725(37.80x22.05x28.54)
- Dry Weight: 165 lbs(363 Kgm)
- Starting System: Electric starter
- Rotation Direction: (Viewed From Flywheel) Clockwise
- Fuel: 0#(summer), -10# (winter) light diesel oil (e.g. 'Red Diesel')
- Lube Oil: SAE10W30 (above CC grade)
- Low Oil Pressure Alert System: With
SAFETY
- Ensure that either:
- You are using 'double-insulated' tools or that,
- The generator has the 'neutral phase' adequately bonded to earth
- And that you are potected by an ELCB rated at <= 30mA.
User and Maintenance Manuals may be linked here after installation.
