How to Avoid The Most Common Mistakes when Using Generator? Part 1

Many users start reading the manual when using the generator. In fact, a generator failure not only causes power outages in household appliances or work tools, but also affects the budget of the generator. Even if the generator is still under warranty, most generator after-sales service centers do not provide free repairs for malfunctions caused by improper use. For example, the cost of a generator overhaul ranges from 3000 to 6000 (depending on the engine model, power, and degree of wear). If the generator serves as a backup power source and provides maintenance for a period of time. However, without a generator, the work in the workshop will stop or the entire house will lose power. Temporary alternative energy sources must be sought. This is not only troublesome, but also comes with additional costs. To avoid this, it is best to follow simple rules and eliminate the possibility of malfunctions.

The first step starts running.

Before purchasing a generator, it is necessary to consider using it. In fact, incorrect technology choices are often the main cause of failures, for example, the total power of the connected appliances cannot meet the allowable value. A high-quality generator can certainly withstand the maximum load, but this must be short-term, not permanent. So, before purchasing the unit, it is necessary to accurately calculate the number of users and the total electricity consumption. In this way, you eliminate the possibility of overloading and early wear of the main working components.

Dingbo Power Company will not provide detailed instructions on all operational requirements, you will find them in the manual. List only the most important:

According to the number of phases, if the design current of the generator is 220, then when 380 is a three-phase instrument, a single-phase instrument should be connected. If your device has multiple sockets and 220V and 380V, please note that you cannot connect single-phase or three-phase devices simultaneously.

To ensure electrical safety and reduce the risk of short circuits, it is necessary to ground the generator and its connected loads. If installed for outdoor use and with low moisture resistance, it is best to place it in a shaded area. To avoid electric shock, do not use physiological saline to wipe the generator or touch the generator with wet hands.

Fire safety precautions: Diesel generators should be placed in well ventilated areas or manually discharged. At least 1 meter away from the generator, there should be no other heating items, as fuel combustion releases heat. Explosions and combustibles must not be approached. Smoking and ignition are prohibited near the operating device.

Proper debugging - Before connecting to the generator, a test must be conducted first. If the generator is prone to knotting and cannot hear external noise, then there is no problem - you can turn on the electrical appliances. When using high sensitivity computer equipment or power devices for alarms, it is best to connect a voltage regulator again.

Dingbo Power was founded in 1974 and is one of the earliest manufacturers of generators and diesel generator sets in China. If you want get more information, please feel free to send email to sales@dieselgeneratortech.com we will pay highly attention on your question.