Operation Manual of WEICHAI GENSET
6 Operation Advice
NO-LOAD OPERATION
Periods of no load operation should be
held to a minimum. If it is necessary to
keep the engine running for long
periods of time when no electric
output is required, best engine
performance will be obtained by
connecting a load bank of at least 30
per- cent of nameplate rating.
HIGH
TEMPERATURE
OPERATING
Refer to the genset nameplate for the
maximum ambient operating
temperature, if applicable.
EXERCISE PERIOD
Generator sets on continuous standby
must be able to go from a cold start to
being fully operational in a matter of
seconds. This can impose a severe bur-
den on engine parts.
Regular exercising keeps engine parts
lubricated, prevents oxidation of
electrical contacts and in general helps
provide reliable engine starting.
Exercise the generator set at least once
a month for a minimum of 30 minutes,
under not less than 30 percent of the
nameplate rating.
LOW OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Use a coolant heater if a separate
source of power is available. The
optional heater will help provide re-
liable starting under adverse weather
conditions. Be sure the voltage of the
separate power source is correct for
the heater element rating.
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