Wacker Neuson GS 12Ai, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s manual Portable Generator GS 12Ai 12 2012 5100004227en 001...

Page 2: ...Manufacturer Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH Co KG Preu enstra e 41 80809 M nchen www wackerneuson com Tel 49 0 89 354 02 0 Fax 49 0 89 354 02 390 Translation of the original operator s manual in German...

Page 3: ...hine in accordance with the instructions in this operator s manual Your reward will be troublefree operation and a high degree of availability Defective machine parts must be replaced immediately Plea...

Page 4: ...warning notice indicates immediate hazards that result in serious injury or even death X Danger can be avoided by the following the actions mentioned WARNING This warning notice indicates possible haz...

Page 5: ...uson affiliate or your Wacker Neuson dealer You can find the addresses in the Internet at www wackerneuson com The address of the manufacturer is located at the beginning of this operator s manual 2 3...

Page 6: ...that uniquely identifies your machine This infor mation is needed to order spare parts and when requesting additional technical information X Enter the information of your machine into the following...

Page 7: ...t this product meets and complies with the relevant regulations and requirements of the following directives and standards 2006 42 EG 2006 95 EG 2000 14 EG 2004 108 EG 2011 65 EU Authorized person for...

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Page 9: ...y while Using Internal Combustion Engines 15 1 5 Service Safety 16 2 Labels 18 3 Lifting and Transporting 20 3 1 Using the Lifting Beam 20 3 2 Transporting the Machine 21 4 Operation 22 4 1 Preparing...

Page 10: ...vicing the Air Cleaner 34 5 4 Spark Plug 35 5 5 Maintaining the Fuel Filter 36 5 6 Engine Speed 36 5 7 Replacing the Fuse 36 5 8 Troubleshooting 37 5 9 Wire Colors 37 5 10 Engine Wiring 38 5 11 Genera...

Page 11: ...ersonal hazards f Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury f To avoid death or serious...

Page 12: ...The following are some examples of misuse Connecting a load that has voltage and frequency requirements that are incompatible with the generator output Overloading the generator with a load that draws...

Page 13: ...perating this machine Close fitting work clothes that do not hinder movement Safety glasses with side shields Hearing protection Safety toed footwear BACKFEED FROM THE GENERATOR INTO THE PUBLIC POWER...

Page 14: ...e tools and equipment attached to the generator must not exceed the load rating of the generator 1 3 7 NEVER operate the machine in snow rain or standing water 1 3 8 NEVER allow untrained personnel to...

Page 15: ...e loose Do not run the engine near open flames Do not start the engine if fuel has spilled or a fuel odor is present Move the generator away from the spill and wipe the generator dry before starting D...

Page 16: ...ecially in enclosed areas Fumes from fuels and solvents can become explosive 1 5 2 DO NOT attempt to clean or service the machine while it is running 1 5 3 Do not modify the machine without the expres...

Page 17: ...battery before servicing the machine 1 5 12 ALWAYS keep the fuel lines in good condition and properly connected Leaking fuel and fumes are extremely explosive When replacement parts are required for...

Page 18: ...abels The item numbers for the labels are in the parts book Item Label Description 1 Guaranteed sound power level 2 DANGER Asphyxiation hazard Engines emit carbon monoxide Do not run the machine indoo...

Page 19: ...3 fm 3 Warning of hot surface 4 Warning of hot surface Potential Earth Connect cable from grounding rod to this point WARNING Electric shock can cause serious injury or death 5 Close the fuel flow val...

Page 20: ...42 from your Wacker Neuson dealer Guidelines for lifting safety If your machine is equipped with a lifting beam observe the following guidelines The equipment used to lift the machine must have suitab...

Page 21: ...r 3 2 1 Turn the engine fuel valve to the OFF position 3 2 2 Position the generator level to prevent fuel from spilling 3 2 3 Secure the generator by tying it down with a suitable rope When transporti...

Page 22: ...Damage to tools or generator will occur See Technical Data Check the nameplate or label provided on tools and appliances to make sure their power requirements are met by the power output of the gener...

Page 23: ...nd amperage requirements Single Phase VOLTS x AMPS WATTS Three Phase VOLTS x AMPS x 1 732 x 0 8 WATTS 4 3 Installation Place the generator in an area where it will not be exposed to rain snow or direc...

Page 24: ...e also affects the cooling capacity of air the higher the altitude the less dense the air is and thus the lower its ability to transfer heat For every increase in altitude of 500 m 1650 ft above 1000...

Page 25: ...re or frayed cords Replace damaged cords immediately Do not exceed the rating of the cord Contact the cord manufacturer if in doubt about cord use Choose the cord size from the Minimum Extension Cord...

Page 26: ...Volts Total length of cord in meters 230 V 0 30 30 60 Amp Rating Cross sectional area of wire in mm2 2 0 75 1 5 4 1 5 2 5 6 1 5 4 8 2 5 4 10 2 5 6 15 4 10 20 6 10 25 6 16 30 10 16 400 V Amp Rating Di...

Page 27: ...Operation GS 12Ai 27 wc_tx001589gb fm 10 6 4 2 5 1 5 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 A x m mm2 16 25 1 230V 50 Hz 3 400V 50 Hz...

Page 28: ...closed the generator must first be shut down the fault cleared and the generator restarted To test the Isolation Monitor Start the generator Place the main circuit breaker in the closed position e1 P...

Page 29: ...efore restarting Check the appliances and tools attached to the generator for defects and make sure their power requirements do not exceed the power rating of the generator or the current limit of the...

Page 30: ...n e2 4 9 2 Open fuel valve 4 9 3 If engine is cold move choke lever to closed position a1 If engine is hot set choke to open position a2 4 9 4 Turn key switch to the start position b3 and hold until e...

Page 31: ...4 Turn fuel valve off Note To stop engine quickly in an emergency turn engine switch to OFF 4 11 Emergency Shutdown Procedure Procedure If a breakdown or accident occurs while the machine is operating...

Page 32: ...nformation Service more frequently in dusty conditions Daily before starting First month or 20 hrs Every 6 months or 100 hrs Every year or 300 hrs Every 2 years or 500 hrs Check engine oil level 3 Ins...

Page 33: ...ental protection legislation 5 2 2 Reinstall drain plug and tighten 5 2 3 Fill engine crankcase with recommended oil to the upper limit mark on the dipstick d 5 2 4 Reinstall oil fill cap and dipstick...

Page 34: ...Replace an element when it is saturated with dirt that cannot be removed 5 3 1 Remove the air cleaner cover a 5 3 2 Loosen the wing nut b and remove it 5 3 3 Remove the filter assembly by pulling it...

Page 35: ...Do not touch the muffler while it is hot Note Refer to section Technical Data for the recommended spark plug type and the electrode gap setting 5 4 1 Remove the spark plug and inspect it 5 4 2 Replac...

Page 36: ...y for cracks or leaks Replace as needed Gasoline is extremely flammable Turn the engine off and allow the engine to cool before replacing the fuel filter 5 6 Engine Speed Engine speed is pre set by th...

Page 37: ...ld be closed when starting a cold engine All loads are disconnected from generator Spark plug is in good condition Spark plug cap is tight Engine oil level is adequate If engine starts but there is no...

Page 38: ...1 Spark plug 6 Fuel cutoff solenoid 2 Ignition coil 7 Oil level switch 3 Charging coil 8 Regulator rectifier 4 Battery 9 Main fuse 5 Starter motor 10 Engine switch wc_gr007693 7 1 2 1 6 5 3 8 9 10 4...

Page 39: ...Ref Description 1 Rotor winding 7 Filter RIS 2 Automatic voltage regulator 8 Hour Meter 3 Isolation Monitor 9 Circuit Breaker Trip Relay 4 230 volt 16 Amp receptacle Schuko 10 Volt meter 5 250 volt 16...

Page 40: ...ilated area DO NOT drain tank in an area with flames or sparks 5 12 3 Loosen the drain screw on the carburetor and drain any remaining fuel from carburetor 5 12 4 Change the engine oil 5 12 5 Remove t...

Page 41: ...A kW 1 kVA 11 8 6 Type Compound with brush type system AC Voltages Available volts phase 400 3 230 1 Frequency Hz 50 Power Factor 400VAC 3 230VAC 1 0 8 1 0 400VAC receptacles 230VAC receptacles qty am...

Page 42: ...ed kW 15 5 3600 rpm Spark Plug NGK ZFRF5 Electrode Gap mm 0 7 0 8 Operating speed rpm 3000 100 Engine Speed no load rpm 3100 100 Air Cleaner type Dual element Battery Volt Amp hours 12 25 Engine Lubri...

Page 43: ...6 3 Sound Measurements The required sound specification Paragraph 1 7 4 2 u of 2006 42 EEC Machinery Directive is the guaranteed sound power level LWA 95 dB A This sound value was determined according...

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