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Carefully read the Operating Instructions before starting any work!
This is especially valid for the chapter on General Safety Instructions
and the safety instructions in each of the chapters.
7.4
Operation
DANGER!
Risk of injury caused by mechanical movements, gases and noise.
There is a risk of injury during engine operation caused by moving engine parts and from
engine emissions.
For this reason:
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Access to operating room is only allowed for maintenance/repairs.
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Access to operating room is prohibited when engine is running.
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Ensure that no persons are in the operating room and secure it from unauthorised ac
cess.
7.4.1
Starting Engine
DANGER!
Risk of injury caused by moving parts!
Rotating or linear moving parts can cause serious or deadly injuries.
For this reason:
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Before starting engine check whether all protective equipment have been properly in
stalled.
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Remove tools and aids out of the hazard area.
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Before starting make sure that no-one is in the engine's danger area.
The electronic ignition system is a high-voltage condensator ignition system (based on crankshaft rotation)
with a microprocessor control.
The ignition system muss be parameterized before commissioning. For further information please refer to
the operating manual of the ignition system and to the assembly instructions.
Turn on coolant pump before starting engine.
Turn on starter and run for at least 3 seconds to ensure engine is purged with air.
After purging engine with air the ignition system and the gas supply line can be turned on (this is usually
done automatically).
NOTE!
A start phase consists of a maximum 3 consecutive start attempts each lasting 12 seconds.
If no rpm signal is detected within 3 seconds, the start process is to be cancelled. The
pauses between 2 start attempts must be at least 30 seconds. A pause of at least 300
seconds must be maintained until the initiation of the next start phase.
When the rated speed has been reached, the plant can then be operated under load.
Acceleration of the engine from 0% to 100% is made over a time interval of 3 minutes.
This minimises the thermal load on the engine block.
The oil-pressure gauge must indicate the lubrication oil pressure. If this is not the case, immediately shut
off engine.
