Baldor GLC GENERATOR GLC50 user manual

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GLC Generator
(Gaseous Liquid Cooled)
GLC30, 35, 45, 50, 60, 80, 100 and 125
Installation & Operating Manual
5/04 MN2408

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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 state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.

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Table of Contents Section 1 Product Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Safety Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Section 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Operator Control Panel (Digital Engine Controller Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Section 1 Product Safety Information 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. Improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. Always disconnect all electrical loads before starting the generator. Installation and repair procedures require specialized skills with electrical generating equipment and liquid cooled engi

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Symbols This symbol is shown throughout the manual to indicate a connection to ground reference point. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury or death. Precaution Statements Used In This Manual There are three classifications of precautionary statements used in this manual. The most critical is a WARNING statement, then the Caution statement an

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Operation Warning Statements Continued WARNING: Never connect or disconnect loads during operation. Always connect load circuits before starting the engine and use external branch disconnects etc. to switch loads On/Off. WARNING: Be sure that you understand how to stop the engine quickly in case of an emergency situation. Become familiar with the controls and safety systems provided with this generator set. WARNING: Always wear safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection when worki

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Warning Statements Continued Installation 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 the battery’s ground terminal before working in the vicinity of the battery or battery wires. Contact with the battery can result in electrical shock when a tool accidently touches the positive battery terminal or wire. The risk of

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Warning Statements Continued Maintenance WARNING: Disconnect the battery’s ground terminal before working in the vicinity of the battery or battery wires. Contact with the battery can result in electrical shock when a tool accidently touches the positive battery terminal or wire. The risk of such shock is reduced when the ground lead is removed during installation and maintenance. WARNING: Installation and servicing of batteries is to be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable of

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Caution Statements Caution: Avoid installing the generator set beside heat generating equipment, or directly below water or steam pipes or in the vicinity of corrosive substances or vapors, metal particles and dust. Heat can cause engine problems to develop and unwanted substances can cause rust or generator failure over time. Caution: Do not apply high voltage to windings (do not start the generator) in a moisture–saturated condition. Moisture can cause insulation breakdown, making it necessary

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Section 2 General Information 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 accuracy of its contents. This manual describes only very basic engine information. A separate owner’s manual for the engine is supplied with this unit for your use. Please refer to the engine manual for information relative to engine

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2-2 General Information MN2408

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Important Be sure you are completely familiar with all Safety Instructions detailed in Section 1 of this manual. Do not proceed if you are unsure of any detail. Contact your Baldor Distributor, they are experienced and are happy to assist you and to answer your questions. Installation Guidelines The procedures presented in this manual are suggestions and it is the responsibility of the Owner/Operator to arrange for these procedures to be performed by licensed contractors according to all appli

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Room Location Often a separate building located on the site away from the main building is the most simple and cost effective. Major considerations when housing the genset in a separate building are:
Maintain the building at a satisfactory temperature year round (to meet applicable codes).
Assure the genset is not located so far from the emergency loads that reliability is compromised.
The floor’s load carrying capacity must be checked and must exceed the weight of the genset and its asso

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Foundation Design WARNING: An open bottom stationary engine generator set must be installed over noncombustible materials and shall be located such that it prevents combustible materials from accumulating under the generator set. Foundation Checklist A. Evaluate if a separate, isolated foundation is required for the application. B. Observe local codes on soil bearing capacity freezing and thawing. C. Design the separate foundation for the genset and specify the appropriate concrete mix. D. Deter

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Steel spring isolators are a very effective and commonly used. Steel spring isolators are typically 95–98% efficient (reduces the transmitted vibration 95–98%) while a pad type can be 75–88% efficient. Spring isolators also level the genset sub–base in the event the foundation pad is not perfectly level. Spring steel isolators offer the highest level of vibration isolation, however higher levels of vibration (although not detrimental) may be seen on some areas of the genset when mounted on

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Designing An Isolated Foundation If the genset cannot be mounted directly on a floor slab, or if it is desirable to isolate it from the floor slab, then a separate foundation slab must be designed. A massive concrete foundation is not required. Outside dimensions of the foundation should exceed the outside genset dimensions by 12in (300mm). For single genset installation, the foundation weight should be a minimum of 1.50 times the genset wet weight. For multiple genset installation, the founda

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Table 2-1 Approximate Load Bearing Capacities of Various Soil Types Safe Bearing Capacity Soil Soil T Type ype 2 lb per ft kilo Pascals Hard Rock – Granite etc. 50,000 – 200,000 2,395 – 9,576 Medium Rock – Shale etc. 20,000 – 30,000 958 – 1,436 Hardpan 16,000 – 20,000 766 – 958 Soft Rock 10,000 – 20,000 479 – 958 Compacted Sand and Gravel 10,000 – 12,000 479 – 575 Hard Clay 8,000 – 10,000 383 – 479 Gravel and Coarse Sand 8,000 – 10,000 383 – 479 Loose, Medium and Coarse Sand 8,000 – 10,000 383

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Exhaust System Exhaust Checklist A. Exhaust outlets are not located upwind or near any building air intakes. B. Flexible piping section is used at engine exhaust outlet. C. Exhaust piping material is adequate for expected service. D. Exhaust piping sizing is adequate to prevent back pressure. E. Exhaust piping components are insulated as necessary to prevent operator burns and reduce pipe radiant heat losses. F. Pipe sleeves or fire proof materials are used where exhaust pipe passes throug

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Figure 2-6 Exhaust System Calculations Exhaust Piping Caution: The weight of the exhaust system must never be imposed on the turbo–charger outlet. Damage to the turbo–charger and other components may result. An exhaust system must withstand the vibration and thermal expansion that they are subjected to, yet supported well enough to remain independent of the engine. The most common method of providing flexibility is with the use of bellows type flexible piping. This piping component allows late