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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
FOR YOUR
AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY
POW'R PRODUCTS
MODEL AE12 GENERATOR
BALDOR GENERATORS
3815 Oregon Street • Oshkosh WI 54902
Telephone 236-4200 • Fax 920-236-4219
FORM#: S-PSG-002-13
EFFECTIVE DATE: 4/2/97
AE12 COVER \MSW'00
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Safety Warnings ? Place protective covers and guards over the rotating parts, if rotating parts such as the drive shaft, pulley, belt, etc. are left exposed, they are potentially hazardous. ? When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make sure all moving parts have stopped. ? Prior to working on the generator set, disconnect the spark plug and battery to prevent accidental starting. ? Use only original equipment or authorized replacement parts. Use of correc
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? Never permit anyone to operate the generator set without proper instructions. ? Never allow children to operate the generator set. ? Children and pets must be kept away from the area of operation due to the possibility of burns from hot engine components or injury from any equipment the generator set is powering. ? Always wear eye protection and Hearing protection when working near the generator set. ? Operate the generator set only with the guards, shields and other
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? Always treat the electrical circuits as if they were energized. ? Disconnect all leads plugged into the unit Prior to working on it. ? Have the electrical circuits serviced only by qualified technicians. ? Inspect wiring frequently and replace frayed, broken or poor leads. ? Do not connect this unit to any building's electrical system unless you utilize an approved transfer switch or the main service entrance switch has been disconnected and locked open. ? Ci
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? ? ? ? FOR GASOLINE OR DIESEL POWERED GENERATOR SETS ? ? ? ? ? Check all fuel supply piping and their connections on a monthly basis for fuel leaks. ? Use only approved piping and componentry in your fuel supply system. ? A professional, experienced technician should only install the fuel supply system. ? Do not run the fuel line up against any sharp objects. ? Comply with NFPA regulations and your local codes in regard to shut-off valves, regula
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prefix Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Generator Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Location Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Connection Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Engine Information . . . . .
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Customer Connection Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 AE12 Base Outline Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 AE12 OPEN - Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 AE12 Enclosed - Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 36 AE12 Enclosed - Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Gen End Componentry Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 40 Parts Break Down for AE12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Warranty Inform
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FORWARD This manual contains the information you need to safely and efficiently operate your generator set. During the preparation of this manual every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of its contents. Never operate this generator set without first carefully reading this manual and observing all the safety warnings it presents. While safety is built into every Baldor Pow'R Gard generator set, careless or improper operation could possibly result in mechanical failure, propert
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR YOUR AE12 bBALDOR GENERATOR SET RATINGS: 12 KW ENGINE CHARACTERISTICS: FUEL TYPE: LP/Natural Gas Make: ONAN ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Model: P224 Voltage: 120/240 Cooling: Air Phase: 1 No. Cylinders 2 Power F
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LOCATION The following information is provided to assure that you get the best service from your Automatic Emergency Generator. Several factors should be taken into consideration in choosing the best location in which to permanently mount this unit. SURFACE: Baldor Generators strongly recommends that your AE Unit be installed on a concrete or cement slab of appropriate size relative to the generator's base which is at least five (5) feet from any building, structure, s
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CONNECTION INFORMATION Your new Baldor Pow'R Gard Generator has all interconnecting wiring, which is terminated at a junction box. All wiring will be clearly labeled as being load, remote start contacts, and AC input terminals and are to be connected as described below: LOAD - These connections are rated and sized according to the KW of the generator. Proper lead wire from these points to the automatic transfer switch (or load switching
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Do not connect the ground wire from the generator set to a water pipe or a ground used by a radio system. IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN CAUSE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. INSPECT AND MAINTAIN THE GROUNDING SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE CODES. CONNECTIONS TO HOUSE WIRING: Any electrical generator that is temporarily connected to a building or home (where the building is also supplied electricity by a local utility) shall be connected only by a com
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ENGINE INFORMATION This operator's manual only covers basic day -to -day engine operating instructions. However, the engine manufacturer's manual is included with your generator set and should be referred to for any additional information you may need. Become familiar with and follow all the engine manufacturer's operation, safety and maintenance guidelines. OIL: Use a high quality oil of the type specified in the engine owner's manual for your specific operating conditions. Check th
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED ON THE GENERATOR SET AFTER THE ENGINE HAS STOPPED AND THE GENERATOR SET HAS COOLED DOWN. THE BATTERY AND SPARK PLUG SHOULD ALSO BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO PERFORMING MAINTENANCE. GENERATOR END MAINTENANCE Generator end maintenance consists of cleaning the generator set, inspecting the wiring and fuel system, and making any necessary adjustments. Generator end maintenance should be performed on a monthly ba
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ADJUSTMENTS: v The engine should be checked for proper speed setting(s). v Adjust the engine speed to 3720 RPM's (62 Hz) with no load applied to the generator set. ENGINE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED ON THE GENERATOR SET AFTER THE ENGINE HAS STOPPED AND THE GENERATOR SET HAS COOLED DOWN. THE BATTERY AND SPARK PLUG SHOULD ALSO BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO PERFORMING MAINTENANCE. REPAIRS AND/OR ANY ADJUSTMENTS MADE TO THE GENERATOR SET
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STORAGE OR LONG TERM NON-USAGE If you will not be using the generator set for a significant amount of time (3 months or longer) you should store the generator to prevent any problems that could arise from sitting idle. Please fully read the following guidelines prior to storing the unit. 1 Drain the used oil from the engine's crankcase and refill it with fresh, clean oil (if your engine is diesel proceed to step 4). 2. Remove the spark plug and pour1 oz. of clean engine o
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ORDERING PARTS When Generator repair parts are needed, they may be obtained by calling the Customer Service Department at Baldor Generators or the nearest local office of Baldor Electric Motors, Drives and Generators. Accurate information such as the following will assure that you receive accurate parts for your particular generator: 1. Provide the model of the generator set. 2. Provide the serial number of the generator set. 3. A complete and accurate description of the par
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GENERAL INSTALLATION & SITE SELECTION GUIDELINES This information is for general reference only! It must not be used as the single source of information for installing the generator set. For more specific/detailed information read the installation manual that accompanied the generator set. Incorrect installa
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COOLING CONSIDERATIONS 1. when installing the generator set, it should be mounted no closer than 5 feet away from any wall or object that would inhibit the cooling air flow that is necessary to operate the unit properly. 2. When installing the generator set inside a non-occupied building, an adequate supply of cooling air must be directed/ducted to the cooling air intake of the engine. The heated cooling air bl
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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Incorrect installation of the generator set could result in property damage, injury, or death! Installation of this generator set must be performed by qualified / professional technicians or contractors. This information is for general reference only! It must not
