Generator Guide
- Scheduling of the generator must be initiated 1 week in advance.
- Available only for reviewed/approved projects.
- Operators must be qualified/trained.
- You supply fuel – DIESEL FUEL ONLY!
- Insurance – you must show proof that tow vehicle has insurance that covers what is towed.
- Make sure you get a copy of the manual to refer to.
- Proper Vehicle
o 3000# tow rating
o 2” ball
o 4 pin flat trailer wiring harness
- Hitching
o Swing away jack and stow handle so it doesn’t hit the ground
o Close locking lever and install lock/locking pin through hole in lever
o Assure that the load is level, adjust tongue/hitch as necessary
o Connect and verify functionality of signal lights
o Verify that safety chains are connected and have enough slack to allow for turns, but will not drag on the ground. Winding the chains will take up slack.
- Driving
o Allow additional stopping distance
o Take corners and bumps with care
o Practice backing up in an easy place like an empty parking lot before you get into a tight spot
- Parking
o Select an appropriate spot for cabling and that is minimally intrusive for sound. Parking behind a van for example can quiet the generator significantly
o Level the generator both side to side and front to back and chalk the tires
o Unhitch, disconnect safety chains and wiring, and pull away after verifying no connections still exist and that generator is stable/will not roll away.
- Connecting to power distribution – single phase
o Verify 60 amp 3 phase circuit breaker on rear panel is in the OFF position
o Open side panels on right side of unit and switch/verify that large rotator switch in upper panel is set to “1 phase 240/120V”
o Insert and twist cam-lok connectors in this order
§ Green
§ White
§ Black/Red
§ Blue is not used for single phase mode
- Pre-Start check
o Check coolant level
o Check oil level
o Verify that there is enough fuel for your intended running time.
§ At full load the unit will use about 1 ½ gallons per hour.
§ NEVER let this unit (or any other diesel) run out of fuel.
o Recheck for level
o Verify that all breakers are turned off.
- Start up Procedure
o Turn key to “ON” position
o Survey gauges on left side of panel for normal readings
o Once “preheat” light goes off (about 8 seconds) turn the key to the start position, just like starting a car.
o Release the key once the unit has started, it should spring back into the run position.
o Allow the unit to run for 5 minutes
§ Check for smooth RPM
§ Check for clear exhaust
§ Check for normal operating temperature
§ Check for normal oil pressure.
- Before turning the main 3 – phase breaker on, make sure any lights that have been connected are switched off.
- Turn on the 3-phase breaker
o This will energize the power distribution box
o Each side of the box will have 60 amps of power
o Make sure to distribute you load evenly on the box (left to right)
o (once you’re powering stuff – not yet – you can use the gauges to tell how many amps you are using from each leg of power)
- Check voltage and adjust as necessary to get the desired reading (240/120) by using the gauge and controls on the right side of the rear panel.
- You should be ready to use the unit now
- Make sure to check the unit periodically for proper readings/operation.
- Once you are finished, turn off main breaker and allow the unit to cool down for five minutes
- Power unit down
- Disconnect cables in reverse order from connection
o Black/Red
o White
o Green
- Hitch and remember to fuel unit before returning – gauge should be at least as high as when you checked it out.
- Make sure that the cam-lok pigtails have been tucked securely under the panel/flap where they are installed.
- Always keep the generator locked to the tow vehicle when unattended and find a safe place to store the generator overnight.