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Baldor PC32RI Installation & Operating Manual

Summary of PC32RI

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    Pc32ri and pc43ri portable generator installation & operating manual 5/05 mn2403.

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    Warning: california proposition 65 warning: engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Warning: california proposition 65 warning: battery posts, terminals and related accessories are known to the s...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Table of contents table of contents i mn2403 section 1 product safety information 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety notice 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Ii table of contents mn2403.

  • Page 5: Section 1

    Section 1 product safety information product safety information 1-1 mn2403 safety notice be sure that you are completely familiar with the safe operation of this equipment. This equipment may be connected to other machines that have rotating parts or parts that are controlled by this equipment. Impr...

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    1-2 product safety information mn2403 this symbol is shown throughout the manual to indicate a connection to ground reference point. Symbols indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not a...

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    Product safety information 1-3 mn2403 operation warning statements continued warning: some parts of this generator rotate during operation. Rotating parts can present extreme danger if clothing or body extremities are caught by the rotating part and can cause serious or fatal injury. Never touch a p...

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    1-4 product safety information mn2403 warning statements continued burn warning: parts of this generator are extremely hot during and after operation. To prevent severe burns, do not touch any part of the generator until you have first determined if the part is hot. Wear protective clothing and afte...

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    Product safety information 1-5 mn2403 warning statements continued maintenance warning: installation and servicing of batteries is to be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries. Warning: disconnect ...

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    1-6 product safety information mn2403 caution statements caution: the brass connecting tab on some 120vac duplex receptacles have been removed. Each receptacle is powered by a separate generator winding. When replacing a receptacle, inspect the brass tab that normally links both receptacles. If it i...

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    Section 2 general information general information 2-1 mn2403 thank you for purchasing your baldor generator set. This manual contains information you need to safely and efficiently install and operate your generator set. During the preparation of this manual every effort was made to ensure the accur...

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    2-2 general information mn2403.

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    Section 3 receiving & installation receiving & installation 3-1 mn2403 receiving & inspection when you receive your generator, there are several things you should do immediately. 1. Observe the condition of the shipping container and report any damage immediately to the commercial carrier that deliv...

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    3-2 receiving & installation mn2403 physical location your generator is portable to go where the work is. To be safe, several factors must be considered: 1. Keep extension cords as short as possible. 2. For effective cooling and maintenance, the generator should be mounted on a flat, smooth, non-fla...

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    Receiving & installation 3-3 mn2403 frame ground connection warning: be sure the system is properly grounded before applying power. Do not apply ac power before you ensure that grounds are connected. Electrical shock can cause serious or fatal injury. Nec requires that the frame and exposed conducti...

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    3-4 receiving & installation mn2403 battery connections the generator is shipped with no battery installed. Warning: installation and servicing of batteries is to be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from ba...

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    Receiving & installation 3-5 mn2403 figure 3-3 battery installation battery base battery band maximum depth: pc32ri = 2.8 in (71mm) pc43ri = 3.2 in (82mm) maximum height: pc32ri = 5.2 in (131mm) pc43ri = 6.4 in (162mm) maximum width: pc32ri = 4.5 in (114mm) pc43ri = 5.4 in (136mm) red cable flange b...

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    3-6 receiving & installation mn2403 voltage drop in extension cords when a long electric extension cord is used to connect an appliance or tool to the generator, a certain amount of voltage drop or loss occurs in the extension cord which reduces the effective voltage available for the appliance or t...

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    Section 4 operation operation 4-1 mn2403 operator control panel the operator control panel is shown in figure 4-1. Figure 4-1 operator control panel stop on choke + − − + engine switch auto p−save led multi monitor display oil level lamp units led’s key switch units select switch auto power save swi...

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    4-2 operation mn2403 operator control panel continued ~ ac output two ac receptacles are provided to allow easy connection of electrical loads. Both receptacles may be used at the same time provided the total electrical load does not exceed the generators rated output. Gfci (ground fault circuit int...

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    Operation 4-3 mn2403 figure 4-2 shown with left cover removed air filter fuel filler cap battery spark plug wire oil level indicator spark arrestor pre − start checks before the engine is started, several things must first be checked. 1. Place the generator set in an open, dry, well ventilated and r...

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    4-4 operation mn2403 figure 4-3 connection diagram rela y key switch m− l.Ig b m+ st r r org r r r r r r w w w w w w w w org org org blu blu blu blu blu blu y blk blk r blk blk earth (ground) terminal brn brn grn/y grn/y grn/y grn/y grn/y inv&e/g c/u engine switch fuse10a battery starting motor diod...

  • Page 23: Section 5

    Section 5 troubleshooting and maintenance troubleshooting and maintenance 5-1 mn2403 warning: before cleaning, inspecting, repairing, refueling or performing any maintenance to the generator set, always be sure the engine has stopped and that all rotating parts have also stopped. After stopping, cer...

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    5-2 troubleshooting and maintenance mn2403 clean/adjust spark plug (left side cover) 1. Remove the plug wire and spark plug. 2. .If the spark plug is contaminated, remove the carbon buildup with a plug cleaner or wire brush. 3. Adjust the electrode gap to 0.025 in. (0.6mm). 4. Install the spark plug...

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    Troubleshooting and maintenance 5-3 mn2403 voltage variations this generator set must be run at its proper speed to obtain the correct electrical power at its output. All engines have a tendency to slow down when a load is applied to it. The engine governor is designed to hold the operating speed as...

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    5-4 troubleshooting and maintenance mn2403 service service for your generator can be obtained from baldor generators. Please have the following information available prior to contacting the factory: the model number and serial number of the generator set. A complete and accurate description of the p...

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    Baldor district offices united states arizona phoenix 4211 s 43rd place phoenix, az 85040 phone: 602−470−0407 fax: 602−470−0464 california los angeles 6480 flotilla commerce, ca 90040 phone: 323−724−6771 fax: 323−721−5859 hayward 21056 forbes street hayward, ca 94545 phone: 510−785−9900 fax: 510−785...

  • Page 28: Warning:

    © baldor electric company mn2403 printed in usa 5/05 warning: california proposition 65 warning: engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Warning: california proposition 65 warning: battery posts,...