Manual Perkins

ALTERNATORS
Réf. 2978 - 4.33 / b - 03 .99

P5 P4 P3 P2 P1

PART NUMBER : 277- 810

5000 / 6000 SERIES
Installation and maintenance

ALTERNATOR maintenance
5000 / 6000 Series 4 Pole
CONTENTS

This manual applies to the alternator mounted on the genset. The latest addition to a whole new generation of products, this range benefits from the experience of one of the largestmanufacturers in the world, using advanced technology and incorporating strict quality control. We would like to draw your attention to the contents of this maintenance manual. By following certain important instructions during installation, use and servicing of your alternator, you can look forward to many years of trouble-free operation.

CONTENTS
1 - RECEIPT
1.1 - Standards and safety measures......... 1.2 - Checks ............................................... 1.3 - Identification ........................................ 1.4 - Storage ............................................... 3 3 3 3

4 - SERVICING - MAINTENANCE
4.1 - Safety measures ................................ 15 4.2 - Regular maintenance ......................... 15 4.3 - Fault detection ....................................15 4.4 - Mechanical defects .............................. 16 4.5 - Electrical faults .................................... 16 4.6 - Dismantling, reassembly ...................... 18 4.7 - Installation / maintenance of PMG ....... 19 4.8 - Characteristics table ........................... 20

2 - TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
2.1 - Electrical characteristics ..................... 4 2.2 - Mechanicalcharacteristics .................. 4 2.3 - Excitation system ................................. 5

5 - SPARE PARTS 3 - INSTALLATION - COMMISSIONING
3.1 - Assembly ............................................ 3.2 - Inspection prior to first use ................. 3.3 - Electrical diagram ................................ 3.4 - Commissioning .................................... 3.5 - Setting up........................................... 8 8 9 12 12 5.1 - First maintenance parts ....................... 21 5.2 - Technical support service .................... 21 5.3 - Exploded view, parts list ..................... 22

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ALTERNATOR maintenance
5000 / 6000 Series 4 Pole
1 - RECEIPT
1.1 - Standards and Safety measures
Our alternators comply with most international standards and arecompatible with: - the recommendations of the International Electro technical Commission IEC 34-1, (EN 60034). - the recommendations of the International Standards Organisation ISO 8528. - the European Community directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 89/336/EEC. - the European Community directives 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC (Low Voltage Directive). They are CE marked with regard to the LVD(Low Voltage Directive) in their role as a machine component. A declaration of incorporation can be supplied on request. Before using your generator for the first time, read with care the contents of this installation and maintenance manual, supplied with the machine. All operations performed on the generator should be undertaken by qualified personnel with specialist training in the commissioning,servicing and maintenance of electrical and mechanical machinery. This maintenance manual should be retained for the whole of the machine's life and be handed over with the contractual file. The various operations described in this manual are accompanied by recommendations or symbols to alert the user to the risk of accidents. It is vital that you understand and take notice of the different safetysymbols opposite.

RECEIPT

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1.3 - Identification
The alternator is identified by means of a nameplate (fig 1) fixed on the terminal box . Make sure that the nameplate on the machine conforms to your order. The machine name is defined according to various criteria (see below).

A.C. SYNCHRONOUS GENERATOR
SERIAL N° FRAME WDG

ISO 8528-3

IEC 34-1

BS 5000-PT3

NEMA MG1-22...