We can achieve excellent performance from a Silent DG set, if

proper care is taken during its installation. (The following

suggestions shall help you to achieve optimum performance from
the D.G. Set.)

Note:
1.
2.

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Please always sign the report made by our Service Engineer.

Warranty is applicable for two years subject to use of Kirloskar KOil, Kirloskar genuine filters, K cool super plus and services sourced
through KOEL authorized Service Dealer.

SELECTION OF SITE

Proper space should be there for placement and opening of doors of the
Silent DG set.

There should be atleast 1.5 meter free space around the DG set for
proper operation and maintenance.

There should be cross ventilation of air to ensure proper cooling of DG

set. Exhaust gases and hot air discharge should not re-circulate inside
the acoustic enclosure (canopy).

There should be no restriction for fresh air suction and hot air discharge.
If 2 DG sets are installed at the site, ensure that hot air outlet of the one
DG set does not become the fresh air intake of the 2nd DG set.

A low height shelter for the Silent DG Set should be avoided. It should
not obstruct the hot air outlet.

It is preferable to install the DG set in an open area. No shade (roof) is

required over it.

However, if the AMF Panel is outside the Acoustic

Enclosure, then a shelter is recommended for the Panel.

For Roof Top Installation, ensure that the civil structure is capable to
bear the static and dynamic load of DG set. The load of the Silent DG set
should be borne by Columns and Beams of the building.

Proper space should be there for Earthing.

If there are no space constraints, the DG set should be placed near the
distribution panel.

The DG set should be located away from polluted surroundings such as

corrosive fumes, cement dust, fibres, cotton and toxic chemicals to
avoid overheating of the D.G. Set.

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FOUNDATION DETAILS AND GUIDELINES

A.

Ground base Foundation (RCC/PCC)

The Foundation should be water leveled and atleast 3 above the

Ground Level.

The Length and width of the Foundation should be atleast 200mm to

400 mm more than that of the DG set size.

Please refer to the foundation drawing attached herewith.

A rigid foundation ensures the least vibration. Sand Filling should be

there around the foundation. Rubber matting can also be used over the
foundation to minimize the vibration effect and noise leakage.

Please refer to the dimension of DG set for deciding the foundation

length, width and depth.

Note: Please ensure that the foundation should not be made over any
basement, water tank or Sewer Line.
B.

Roof Top Foundation

The weight of Silent DG set should be on Column and Beam through

proper foundation.

The RCC foundation should be on the Beam or supported on two

Beams.

ISMC Channel or MS I Section may also be used to cater the load of the
DG set with the canopy. Load of ISMC Channel or MS I Section should
be on the column of the building.

M.S. Sheet is to be provided at the bottom of the base frame of the Silent
DG set for roof top installation.

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FRONT VIEW

RCC 1:2:4

BARS @ 150 C/C BOTH WAY. (PL. REFER TABLE)

TOP VIEW

DG SET

DIMENSION MARKED AS ( ) TO BE DECIDED BY STRUCTURAL CONSULTANT/ CLIENT.

450

50

*THIS IS ONLY A REFERENCE DRAWING. KINDLY CONSULT YOUR CIVIL ENGR / CONSULTANT
FOR MAKING FOUNDATION

200

50

LENGTH OF DG SET +300 MM

PCC

IF IN DOUBT ASK

KIRLOSKAR ENGINE

DATE

APPROVED BY

DRG. NO.

CHECKED BY

FOUNDATION DRAWING
7/02/06

RF-7-06

FOUNDATION DRAWING OF SOUND PROOF GEN SET

C-268,267,IND, AREA,PHASE-2,MAYAPURI, -NEW DELHI - 64

DRAWN BY

PART NAME

TITLE

SERVICED

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16MM DIA

THERMOCOL
SAND
SOLD&

FFL

12MM DIA

250 KVA TO 600KVA

10MM DIA

SIZE OF BAR

2 100 KVA TO 200 KVA

UP TO 82.5 KVA

S.NO RATING OF SLENT DG SET

TABLE FOR BAR' S SIZE

WIDTH OF DG SET + 300 MM

NOT TO SCALE

EARTHING SYSTEM

An Earthing system is required for the protection of equipment and human

being, as per Indian electricity Rules 1956.

Separate earth should be used for body and neutral earthing.

4 Nos. earthing pits are required for 3 phase DG set, 2 each for neutral &
body.

2 Nos. earthing pits are required for single phase DG set, 1 each for
neutral & body.

The min. distance between 2 earthing pits should be 2.0 meters.

An earth pit cover should be provided.

A watering pipe of 19mm with a funnel should be provided for each pit,
wherever depth of the earthing pit is not at water level.

Earthing system should be checked with meagre and maximum 1.0

om resistance should be ensured.

The earthing plate/pipe and strip size should be selected as per the rating of
the DG set.
Description

Unit

Copper Strip 25x3

mm

GI Strip 25x6

mm

Description

Unit

Copper Strip 25x6

mm

GI Strip 50x6

mm

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15 KVA - 125 KVA

140 KVA - 625 KVA

EXHAUST PIPING
The exhaust system must be designed to keep the resistance to hot gases (back
pressure) as low as possible and load of the extended exhaust pipe/silencer should
not be on the engine manifold.
The Following may please be noted.

There should not be any load or stress on the exhaust bellow.

A uniform gap has to be maintained between bellow flange and exhaust pipe
flange.

There should be proper support for the exhaust pipe.

Pipes should be extended through proper flanges only.

Short bends should be avoided.

Always use proper size M.S. pipes (G.I pipe and bend should not be used in
exhaust piping).
Air cooled
Description

Unit

15 KVA35 KVA

40 KVA
62.5 KVA

75 KVA

Exhaust Pipe
Dia

mm

63

76

100

Water cooled R-Series

Description

Unit

15 KVA
35 KVA

40 KVA
62.5 KVA

75 KVA 100 KVA

82.5 KVA 125 KVA-

Exhaust Pipe Dia

mm

63

76

100

125

SL Series
Description

Unit

Exhaust Pipe Dia

mm

140 KVA
250 KVA
125

K Series
Description
Exhaust Pipe Dia

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Unit
mm

275 KVA

320 KVA

125

150

400 KVA - 625 KVA

2 x 150

FUEL PIPING

A supply and return fuel pipe is required in each DG set .

SDGs upto 200 KVA are provided with fuel tanks inside the acoustic
enclosure.

Above 200 KVA, the fuel tank is outside the acoustic enclosure.

For

fuel tank

inside the enclosure, fuel piping is done by the

manufacturer/supplier.

However, for Fuel Tank outside the enclosure, fuel piping is to be done
by the customer.

Size of the fuel piping should be 12mm upto 250 KVA DG set.

B/C Class M.S. pipe (19 mm - 25mm I.D.) is recommended For fuel
piping above 250 KVA DG sets.

MS pipe should be used with proper welded joints.

Stop valve and flange should be used at supply line to engine near fuel
tank (for Fuel Tank mounted outside).

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN FOR FUEL PIPING AND FUEL SYSTEM.

Never use GI pipes in fuel piping of DG set.

Joints should be welded and never threaded.

Pipe should be above ground level with proper MS support.

All joints should be tested for any seepage or leakage.

For 320 KVA and above DG sets, Fuel Tank height should be such that
lowest level of Fuel Tank is above Diesel pre-filter height.

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CABLING
It has been our experience that most electrical failures are caused by overheating due
to loose thimbling or undersize cables.
Please use cable of correct size to carry full load current and thimble of correct size for
cable termination.
At no time, loose wires should be tightened on to terminal/busher with bolts.
Crimping should be done with proper crimping tool.

CABLE SIZE
For 3 Phase
KVA

15

20/30

35/45

50

62.5

82.5

100

125

Al. Cable Size

3.5 core sq. mm

1x16

1x25

1x25

1x35

1x50

1x70

1x95

1x120

Copper Cable Size

3.5 core sq. mm

1x6.0
mm2

1x10
mm2

1x16
mm2

1x25
mm2

1x25
mm2

1x35
mm2

1x50
mm2

1x70
mm2

KVA

140

160

180

250

320

400

500

600

Al. Cable Size

3.5 core sq. mm

1x150

185

240

300

2x185

2x300
or
3x185

3x300
or
4x240

3x300
or
2x400

Copper Cable Size

3.5 core sq. mm

70
mm2

95
mm2

120
mm2

150
mm2

240
mm2

300
mm2

2x185
mm2

400
mm2

For 1 Phase
KVA

15

20

30-35

40

50

62.5

70

Al. Cable Size

2 core sq. mm

25

25

50

70

95
or
2x50

120
or
2x70

150

KVA

15

20

30-35

40

50

62.5

70

Copper Cable Size

2 core sq. mm

16

16

25

35

50

70

70

Note : a. Correct size cable Glands should always be used for holding the cable.
b. Control wiring should always be done with 2.5 sq.mm copper cable.
c. Form 320 KVA to 600 KVA bus bar terminal box will be provided by customer.

BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURE

a. Battery charging procedure

If dry battery is supplied along with the DG set then initial charging of the
battery is required.

Please get initial charging of the battery done from an authorized service
dealer of the battery manufacturer.

The initial charging process is of 72 hours.

Specific gravity of acid inside the battery should be 1.23 to 1.28 kg/ltr.
b. Method to use charged battery

If charged battery has been provided along with the DG set, and the DG set is
not in use then ensure that at positive terminal battery lead is not
connected. It should be connected at the time of the commissioning of the DG
set.

Charged battery may be used for commissioning of DG set within 15-20 days,
else re-charging of charged battery is required.

Always connect the battery with the proper battery charger. The battery
should be connected to the battery charger, which is connected with 230V
AC supply.

The Battery charger is provided with an AMF Panel (Auto Mains Failure
Panel) under the standard scope of supply. 230V AC supply is essential for
battery charger operation.
Note: Battery charger is not supplied with a std. manual Panel. So, it is suggested
that the DG set must run once a day for 15-20 minutes so that battery is charged by
engine dynamo/charging alternator.
c. Precaution to be taken during handling of battery

Do not charge the battery at a wet a place.

Flame, Candle and matchbox should not be used near charged battery.

Use hand gloves while handling the charged battery.

Electrolyte level should be below the neck ?

Always switch off the charger first before disconnecting the battery from the
DG set.

Never put tools etc. on the battery.

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SUMP CAPACITY (LITRES)

AIR COOLED
Engine
Model
Rating
Lts.

HA294
4.5

Engine
Model
Rating

RV2

Lts.

5.4

Engine
Model
Rating
Lts.

SL90TA
22.5

HA394

HA494

RV3

HA494TC

11

2R 1040

8.5

8.5

11

HA694TC

13.5

13.5

3R1040 4R/4R1040T 4R1040TA

9.5

SL8800
SL1500TA TA
22.5

HA694

22.5

11

6K12
TA
23

13

8K15
TA
28

Note: Recommended lube oil / filters change interval

First, after 50 Hours

After that, every 250 hours

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6R1080T

6R1080TA

15

15

10K18
TA

12K22
TA

35

40

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CHECK UP BEFORE STARTING THE DG SET

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s

1.

Air cleaner mounting

2.

Air cleaner cleanliness

Clean/dirty/replaced
(Dry or oil)

3.

Air cleaner clamps 7 Hoses

Cracked/normal/
not clamped

4.

Grade & specs of oil used

........ as per
manufacture's recommendation

5.

Lub oil level & positioning of oil filter

OK/Not OK

6.

Check lub oil safety

OK/Not OK

7.

All Nuts & Bolts

Proper/Tightened

8.

Battery condition

Charged/Discharged

9.

Battery Terminal/Leans

Proper/damaged/
replaced

10.

Electrolyte level

High/Medium/Low

11.

Fuel Filter

Proper/to be replaced

12.

V Belt for charging alternator

Proper/Tightened/not
Proper

13.

V Belt tension

Proper/adjusted

14.

Water level in the Radiator

OK/filled

15.

Check water temp. sefety

OK/not OK

16.

Wiring (Engine/Panel)

OK/not OK

17.

Check all wires tightening

OK/not OK

18.

Alternator back cover

Fitted/removed

19.

Cable termination

Proper/loose/Tightened

20.

Canopy door alignment

21.

Canopy door hinge operation

proper/adjusted/not
proper
OK/not OK/Adjusted

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PRE-COMMISSIONING CHECK
Whenever you want to call a Service Engineer for commissioning, kindly
ensure that -

Installation work has been completed (i.e. exhaust pipe job has been
completed with proper supports, if extended beyond the canopy)

Fuel pipe line job is completed, if Fuel Tank is outside the canopy.

Power cable laying, fitting and connection jobs are completed with
proper glanding.

If panel is out side canopy, Power Cable Control cable laying, fitting &
connection jobs have been completed.

Most important - Battery is charged.

If the DG set is with AMF Panel, then 230 V AC supply is provided at the
AMF Panel to check its operation and for Battery Charger.

Diesel is available in the Diesel Tank.

Engine is duly filled with Lube Oil.

Load is available.
Note: It is mandatory to get your Diesel Generating Sets commissioned on load
and kindly do sign the commissioning report made by our Service Engineer.

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ROUTINE CHECK POINTS

Check Fuel Level

Drain water from fuel Tank (Especially during winter Season.)

Check coolant Level.

Check Water level in the Radiator

Check for any leakage

Check for any loose connections

Check Battery condition

Check Lube oil level and quality (lube oil should not be very
thick with visible carbon and metal particles).

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DO'S & DON'T'S

DO'S :

Check Fuel Level

Check Lube Oil Level and quality, lube oil should not be very thick with
visible carbon and metal particles

Check coolant Level.

Check for any leakage.

Check for any loose connections

Check Electrolyte Level in Battery.

Check the Battery terminals.

Check Fan Belt Tension.

Check Battery Charger working.

Drain the water from the fuel tank, weekly during winters.

Please check all the Nuts, Bolts, Engine/alternator foundation bolts and
loose cable connections tightening at the time of commissioning and then

monthly.

Always use K-oil to avail two year warranty.

Purchase all spare parts from authorized Kirloskar Service Dealer.

Refer Engine Maintenance Manual for routine and daily maintenance check.

DONTS :

If the DG set is with AMF panel please do not touch live wire as mains also flow
from AMF panel even if DG SET IS OFF.

Do not check coolant level, while DG is running.

Do not change any wiring or modify wiring it may attract void of

warranty

Please do not get the DG set repaired and serviced by any unauthorized
person. It may attract void of warranty. It should be done by the
manufacturer or Kirloskar authorized Service Dealer.
Contd.
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FOR DG SET WITH CANOPY :

Cable entry holes, if not in use, should be properly closed.

Don't Unneccearly open the locked doors which can lead to damage
inside the lock.

Exhaust pipe installation for Silent DG set should be very-very precise.

The load of the Exhaust pipe should not come on the bellow and it should
also not touch the roof body.

Note : Please note that normally DG sets are dispatched with dry batteries. So
please make sure that batteries are properly charged by authorized dealer, as
per the manufacturers recomendations, if batteries are not charged, as per the
recommendations, life of the Battery is reduced drastically and it could be
difficult for us to entertain warranty for that.

Silent DG and Genset with Radiator, Should be installed at a place

where opening for hot air escape and intake of fresh air is available.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING - ENGINE

Trouble
Engine dose not start

Engine does not start at

temperatures below 0 C

Cause

Redress

No fuel in tank.

Fill in fuel, vent fuel system.

Air in fuel system.

Vent fuel system.

In sufficient speed of starter

Charge batteries.

See above or the ready to start

signal lamp does not light.

Of above , or change lamp.

Defect of series resistor solenoid Consult authorised

valve, or flame heater plug
workshop.
Paraffin precipitation of fuel

Engine starts up but stops Fuel tank cock closed.

after brief time
Dirt in primary fuel cleaner or
in fuel filter.

No power and misfiring of

engine

Engine emits white or

bluish fumes,

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Heat up fuel Pipings, change

Filter
Open cock
Clean or change filter
cartridge respectively.

No fuel in tank, no conveyance

of fuel.

Fill in fuel , vent fuel system.

inspect correct operation of
fuel pump, replace if
necessary, and check safe
venting of tank.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

Clean fuel tank, fill in clean

fuel replace filter, and vent
fuel system.

Interruption of air supply or

heavy jamming of air filter.

Inspect, replace if necessary

or clean.

Air in fuel system

Vent fuel system

Fuel filter jammed.

Change filter

Starts of fuel supply missed.

Reset start of fuel supply.

Defect of exhaust brake.

Inspect and repair

Retorted and start of fuel

supply

Set correct start of

fuel supply.

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Trouble

Engine emits black fumes.

Redress

Cause
Engine is still cold.

Permit engine to heat up in

operation

Mis setting of fuel injection

system.

Check start of fuel supply

inspect injectors.

Engine is overloaded.

Reset fuel injection system.

consult workshop.

Air filter jammed.

Change air filter element.

Fuel injection piping loose or Tighten fuel injection piping

broken.
or replace it, respectively.
Heavy knocking of engine.

Starts of fuel supply too early Set correct start of fuel

supply.
Mis-setting of valve air gaps

Adjust & correct valve air

gaps.

Mechanical defects of engine Consult authorised

workshop.
Engine grows excessively hot. Slipping of V-Belts.

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Tighten or Replace V-belts.

V-belts broken.

Replace V-belts.

Defect of temperature
governor.

Emergency operation; forced

opening of valve plate.

Defect of temperature
Controller

Perform electrical check of

temperature controller.

Lack of coolant.

Fill in coolant.

Radiator is dirty.

Clean radiator.

Mis-setting of fuel supply.

Set correct engine in fuel

supply

Intake or exhaust system

jammed.

Redress cause of trouble.

Heavy dirt accumulation on

cylinder elements.

Consult workshop.

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Trouble
Irregular speed of engine.

Cause

Redress

Defect of speed governor.

Inspect fuel injection pump

and governor.

Excessively high fuel

Mis-setting of fuel injection

consumption

system

Check, fuel injection system.

Injection of excessively great

Have fuel injection pump

fuel quantity engine emits

adjusted by specialised

black fumes

workshop.

Leakage of solenoid valve of

Replace solenoid valve.

cold starting device.

Very low oil Pressure.

Jammed air filter.

Replace air filter.

Engine is worn.

Consult authorised workshop

Defective exhaust brake.

Consult workshop.

Jammed paper filter cartridge. Replace paper filter cartridge.

Deficient oil level.

Check and add oil.

Pressure gauge or pressure

Inspect and replace or

gauge tube loose or defective.

tighten.

Leakage in oil system.

Check.

Improper lube oil (viscosity).

Check brand of oil.

Defect of control valve for

Replace valve.

cooling of pistons.
Heavy wears of bearings.

Consult authorised
workshop.

Increase in lube oil

Leakage in oil system.

consumption

Inspect pipings, filters, and

ducts for tightness.

Excessively high oil level.

Defect of air filter system, and

cooling of pistons, consult
authorised workshop.

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Trouble

Cause

Redress

No dirt deposits centrifugal Rotor jams.

Inspect rotor bearings,

filter.

inspect oil supply to rotor.

Heavy blowing from

Excessively high oil level,

Adjust oil level, consult

venting hose of engine.

damages of cylinder elements.

authorised workshop.

No air supply from piston

Defect of cylinder element or

Consult authorised

or compressor.

of valve plate.

workshop.

Battery charging signal

Defective insulation in fanned

Consult authorised

lamp alight while ignition

cable

workshop.

Defect of signal lamp.

Replace signal lamp.

is switched off.
Battery charging signal
lamp does not light up
when ignition is switched
on

Interruption of D* governor and Plug in connector.

generator
Battery discharged

Change battery.

Broken V-belt.

Replace V-belt.

operation

Defective alternator.

Inspect or consult workshop.

Heavy boiling of battery.

Defective governor, excessive

Consult authorised

contact resistance of negative

workshop.

Battery charging signal

lamp alight during normal

polarity across brush holder

and end shield bearing of
generator.
Starter does not run.

Battery discharged.

Charge battery.

Deficient speed of starter

Starter terminal voltage too low. Check battery cells,

recharge battery.
Oxidized or loose terminal

Clean and fasten terminals.

connections.
Carbon brushes jam or
are worn.
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Clean or replace brushes.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART : ALTERNATOR

Fault
No voltage build - up

Cause
1) Insufficient residual
voltage.

Rectification
1) Excite the rotor using a
battery.

2) Improper connection

2) Correct the connection

3) Low speed

3) Reset the speed to the

nominal.

4) Faulty Winding

4) Check the winding

resistance and rewind if
required.

5) Rotating rectifier failure

5) Replace the rotating

required.

Low no-load voltage

6) Faulty AVR

6) Replace the AVR

1) Low Speed

1) Reset the speed to the

nominal

2) Faulty Rotating rectifier

2) Replace the rotating

rectifier.

3) Faulty Winding

3) Check the winding

resistance
and rewind if required.

Low voltage on load

1) Low speed at full load

1) Set the rated speed of the

prime mover.

2) AVR faulty

2) Change AVR

3) Faulty rotor winding

3) Check the rotor winding

resistance and if faulty,
rewind it.

High voltage on load

4) Over load on alternator

4) Operate on specified load.

1) Capacitors on the load

1) Disconnect the PF

side
2) Faulty AVR setting or
AVR is faulty
Too high

1) Excessive speed

no-load voltage

2) Correct the setting

Replace AVR

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improvement capacitors
2) Correct the setting/Replace
AVR
1) Adjust the revolving speed
Correct the setting
Replace AVR

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Fault
Voltage oscillations

Cause
1) Incorrect AVR Setting

Rectification
1) Set the AVR stability pot

2) Thyristor load more that 2) Reduce the Thyristor load

specified limits
3) Insufficient engine
flywheel
Unbalance Voltage

1) Unbalance load

1) Correct the load

2) Loose connections

2) Tighten the loose

connections

3) Stator winding faulty

3) Check winding resistance

& rewind if required.

Generator does not

Prime mover speed droop

share

Set prime mover speed

properly.

(2 Generators in
Parallel Operation
KW load proportionately Improperly set

Droop (Governor)
characteristic of engines.

Generator does not

Quadrature droop

Interchange CT secondary

Incorrect

Correctly by QDC Pot in AVR.

QDC-CT polarity reversed

Interchange CT secondary

QDC-CT are not in

Check and rectify

share
KVAr load
proportionately

W-phase
Excessive overheating

1) Set misalignment

of one or both bearings 2) Bearing loose in end

(temp. of bearings over
80C)(with or without
noise)

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shield housing

1) Align the set properly

2) Replace the faulty End
Shield

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Fault
Excessive overheating
of alternator frame

Excessive Vibrations

Cause

Rectification

1) Air flow (inlet-outlet)

partially clogged or hot
air is being circulated
either from alternator
or prime mover
2) Alternator operating
at high Voltage at load
3) Alternator overloaded
4) Load PF less then
0.8 lag.

1) Check air inlet - outlets of

the alternator

Defective mounting or
play inthe coupling

Replace the coupling & check

the alignment Reset the speed
to the nominal

2) Set the voltage to rated

value
3) Operate at specified load
4) Correct the load power
factor

Loose mounting Bolts

Excessive vibration and 1) Three phase alternator
1) Check and correct the load
humming noise coming
is single phase loaded in
from the alternator
excess of acceptable
limits
2) Start up with no-load:if 2) Rewind stator
humming persists-faulty
alternator stator
winding
Smokes, spark or

Short circuit in the external

flames coming from the circuit (including wiring

alternator

between alternator
and control board)

Object fallen into the

machine short circuit or
flash in the stator winding

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Stop the gen-set

immediately

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Fault

Cause

Alternator damaged by

Short circuit in external

as significant impact

circuit faulty parallel

which is followed by

connection (out of phase)

humming and vibration Break or deterioration in

the coupling Break or twist
in shaft extension shifting
or circuit of main field
winding Bursting or
unlocking of the fan Diode
burnt, rectifier bridge
damaged.

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Rectification
Stop the gen-set immediately

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE FOR MANUAL PANEL

Engine does not start by turning the starting key provided on panel.

Check the DC supply control MCBs No. 5. This should be in ON position.

Check the battery voltage at terminal 1 and 2 in the panel. It should be at

or above 24/12V.

Check all control wires at control terminals in the Panel.

If there is rattling sound that the self starter of engine is engaged, but it slips or
cranks slowly.
The battery connection may be loose or corroded. Check and correct the problem.
Check if the battery voltage is at 24V/12V or above. If not, get the battery charged
before making further attempts as the battery may be weak.

The engine cranks but will not fire.

Check the fuel supply line.
May be connection of fuel pipe at fuel tank is open.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE FOR AMF PANEL

Engine does not start from the AMF panel in any mode.

Check the DC supply control MCBs F10 and F11 for 3 phase Supply. These
should be in ON position.

Check the battery voltage at terminal 1 and 2 in the AMF Panel. It should be at or

above 24V/12V.

Check all control wires at control terminals in AMF Panel.

Check Battery terminals. They should be properly tightened and should not be
corroded.

Check LLOP signal at AMF Panel control terminal No. 8, up to 125 KVA It should

be properly connected on engine terminal.

It there is rattling should that the starter is engaged but it slips or cranks slowly.

The battery connection may be loose or corroded. Check and correct te

problem.
check if the battery voltage is at 24V/12V or above. If not get the battery charged
before making further attempts as the battery is weak. If the main supply is
available, set the battery charger to boost and wait till the battery voltage is as
stated above.

The engine cranks but will not fire.

Check the fuel supply line.

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Engine starts but there is no Voltage from the control Panel

Check that the HRC fuses/MCB below the alternator contactor are O. K.

Check that the setting at the Alt Voltage Monitor is not too high, set it to 360 V

and try.
Check the overload Relay if it is tripped and press the reset lever.

The Main supply is restored, but the load does not transfer.

Check the control MCBs at F4, F6. It should be in 'ON' position.

Check if all three phases (RY, YB and BR) of Mains supply are available.

These can be checked through selector switch and voltmeter provided on AMF

Panel. All three phases should be available and voltage should be more that

the setting of mains voltage monitor or AMF Relay.

If required, lower the voltage setting of mains voltage monitor and differential

setting or setting in AMF relays. Increase the voltage setting gradually if Mains
Voltage is not acceptable on load equipment.

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