
Adjustments
(Generator)
Once the diesel generator set has been placed in operation, there may be adjustments required
for
engine
speed (Hertz) during the engine's break-in period (first 50 hours)
or
after this period. A no-load voltage ad-
justment may also be required in conjunction with the engine's speed adjustment.
CAUTION
When starting the generator, all AC loads, especially large motors, should be switched OFF
until the engine has come
up
to
speed and, in cold climates, starts
to
warm up. This precau-
tion will prevent damage caused
by
unanticipated operation
of
AC machinery and will prevent
a cold engine from stalling.
Generator
Frequency
Adjustment
(Hertz)
Frequency is a direct result
of
engine/generator speed, as indicated
by
the following:
When the generator is run at 1800 rpm, the AC voltage output frequency is 60 Hertz. When the generator is
run at
1500 rpm, the AC voltage output frequency is
50
Hertz.
Therefore,
to
change the generator's frequency, the engine's speed must be changed. To accomplish the
frequency change, perform the following:
1.
Connect the AC output leads
to
the AC terminal block in accordance with the AC Voltage Connections
diagram specified
for
your
generator set, and change the Hertz connection
to
the capacitor. These con-
nections are illustrated in the
"BC GENERATOR" section
of
this manual, page 54.
2.
Adjust the engine's speed
to
obtain the frequency corresponding
to
the voltage selected
by
extending
or
shortening the Throttle Adjustment Linkage. Make sure the solenoid's plunger is completely bot-
tomed in the solenoid. (See figure below.)
60Hz
~SOHz
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Westerbeke Generators
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