Troubleshooting; Specifications; The Generating Set - SDMO PERFORM Serie Manual De Funcionamiento

8. Troubleshooting

Problems
Abnormal engine
Using two fuels simultaneously.
operation
Load connected to the generating set during start-up.
On/off control to the "O" or "OFF" position.
Gas cylinder empty.
No gas supply.
The engine does
The oil level is too low.
not start
The air filter is clogged.
Defective spark plug.
Gas cylinder empty.
The oil level is too low.
Engine stoppage
The ventilation inlets are blocked.
1 Delay between start-up operations too long.
Smell of gas
2 Gas control (no. 2) pressed and held.
3 Gas leak.
Circuit breakers not depressed.
Faulty appliance supply lead.
No electric
current
Faulty electrical sockets.
Faulty alternator.
The device is connected or the lead is defective.
Circuit breakers
Overload (cf. see Capacity of the generating set
engaged
section).

9. Specifications

Recommended oil for gas operation
Recommended fuel
Power
Max. gas supply pressure of generating set
relief valve
Pipe connection (U-bend tubing) to relief
valve inlet
Probable causes
Special LPG engine oil ND SAE 30
Propane/Butane
-15% of the rated power of the generating set
(see the Generating set user and maintenance manual)
1.5 bar
20 x 150
Possible solutions
Close the engine fuel tap.
Disconnect the load.
Set the on/off control to the "I" or "ON" position.
Change or refill the gas cylinder.
Briefly press the gas control (no. 2) once.
Check the oil level and top up if necessary (see the
section on Checking the oil level).
Clean the air filter (see the Cleaning the air filter
section).
Check the spark plug (see the Checking the spark plug
section) and replace it if necessary.
Change or refill the gas cylinder.
Check the oil level and top up if necessary
(see the section on Checking the oil level).
Clean the generating set (see the section on Cleaning

the generating set).

Wait until the gas fumes have dissipated before starting
the generating set. Restart by briefly pressing the gas
control once.
If the smell of gas persists, check for leaks.
Wait until the gas fumes have dissipated before starting
the generating set. Restart by briefly pressing the gas
control once.
If the smell of gas persists, check for leaks.
Check the gas pipes and unions using a gas leak
detector (spray, soapy water, etc.).
Depress the circuit breakers.
Replace the lead.
Have it checked, repaired or replaced.*
Have it checked, repaired or replaced.*
Disconnect the device and the lead.
Remove the excess load.
* Operation(s) must only be carried out by one of our agents.
(see the Generating set user and maintenance manual)
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