Commissioning and operation
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Starting
Danger:
Before starting the engine, ensure that nobody is in the danger area around
the engine.
Operation with asynchronous generator
D Operate starter to crank engine with gas supply shut off and without ignition for a few
seconds (air purge).
D Starting control will close throttle valve in gas mixer (gas mixer is not part of MAN’s ex-
tent of delivery).
D Switch on ignition.
D Solenoid valve for gas supply opens (not part of MAN’s extent of delivery).
D Engine will start firing and run up to 1,300 to 1,400 rpm without generator load on id-
ling gas flow.
D The starting control will move the throttle valve into operating position. Simultaneously,
the generator will be connected to the system.
Operation with synchronous generator
D Operate starter and crank engine with gas supply shut off and without ignition for a few
seconds (air purge). The electronic speed governor (not part of MAN’s extent of deliv-
ery) has to be switched on at the same time.
D Switch on ignition.
D Solenoid valve for gas supply opens (not part of MAN’s extent of delivery).
D Engine will start firing.
D The electronic speed governor (nicht Lieferumfang von MAN) maintains the engine
speed at the value set on the set-point potentiometer.
Danger:
Ensure that the engine cannot be started by unauthorised persons.
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