How to install diesel generator sets

Date: May 28, 2015     Source: Hamac Machinery

I – UNLOADING
A – UNLOADING SAFETY
In order to keep the diesel generate sets optimum safety and efficiency during their transport, you must ensure that:
– The hoisting devices are appropriate for the required tasks.
– The slings are correctly positioned in the lifting lugs provided or the fork lift arms are positioned centrally under the frame.
– The ground is able to withstand the weight of the diesel generate sets and its hoisting device (if not, sturdy planks must be laid).
– The set is lowered as close as possible to its service or transport position in an open and easily accessible area.
B – UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS
1 – Slinging
– Attach the hoisting device slings to the generating set lifting lugs designed for this operation.
– Slowly tighten the slings.
– Make sure the slings are evenly attached and strong enough.
– Slowly hoist the generating set.
– Move the diesel generate sets to the chosen site and place in position.
– Bring it down slowly while maintaining it in the right position.
– Loosen the slings, unhook and remove the shackles.
– There is at least 2 people.
2 – Lift truck
– Position the arms of the lift truck under the frame, making sure only the mainframe is resting on the arms.
– Lift and handle the equipment slowly.
– Set down the diesel generates sets in its final position.
– There is at least 2 people, one of whom is the lift truck operator.
II – HANDLING
A – HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
Chock the generating set at the alternator end.
Slightly lift the diesel generates sets at the engine end with two jacks and slide two tubes under the frame.
– Let the frame rest on the tubes and move the generating set into the room by pushing it manually or pulling it with a winch or pulley system attached to the bed frame.
– As the generating set moves along, take the free tubes and slip them back under the frame.
– When it gets to its final location, position the generating set, chock and jack it up.
– Remove the tubes and lower the diesel generate sets ensuring it remains in the correct position and remove the jacks.
B – EXAMPLES OF EQUIPMENT
– 2 jacks, three 60 mm thick walled tubes, the same width as the frame and 1 winch or pulley system.
– Manpower: at least 2.
– If the ground is uneven or the hauling distance is too far, use a lift truck with arms longer than the frame width.
-Manpower: at least 2, one of whom is a lift truck operator.
-Once you are in the engine room you have the use of a crane rail and a travelling block, follow the instructions in Section 1-C-1.
Ⅲ – SITE
A – LOCATION
It should be decided by the application. There are no special rules in selecting the location, other than the proximity of the control panel and the noise reduction. Nevertheless, fuel supply, correct ventilation of the site, exhaust gas, direction of radiator hot air and noise must be taken into account.
Do not wait until the last moment to plan the installation of the diesel generate sets. It should not be forgotten that a generating set may be the most important piece of machinery designed to back up faulty mains supply and to ensure the continuing operation of the
vital functions of a company, factory or hospital.
The choice of positioning should be based on a well-planned site.
B – DIMENSIONS AND LAYOUT
Depends on two types of requirements:
1 – Static
These requirements relate to the size of the equipment installed with its peripherals. Namely: daily tank, control panel, exhausts muffler, batteries, etc.
CAUTION: PLEASE CONTACT OUR DESIGN OFFICE FOR CERTIFIED DIMENSIONS.
2 – Dynamic
These requirements relate to the space around each set allow for maintenance and possible removal.
A 1 m clearance around the diesel generate sets must be considered as the minimum requirement for problem free maintenance. Make sure the doors of the canopy can be opened completely, the equipment is easily accessible for maintenance and the generating set can be removed from the room.
3 – Building
various room layouts can be considered for housing the generating set.
– If sound level and start-up speed are not important, the diesel generate sets can be installed under a simple shelter to protect it from the weather (snow, rain, thunder, etc.).
– If a lower sound lever and a rapid start-up speed is essential (e.g. emergency set or noise sensitive area) special care should be taken to build the room with at least 20 cm cast concrete, covered with absorbent fireproof insulating material such as rock wool.
NOTE: Fire resistance must comply with the legislation related to the type of building used.

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