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INSTALLATION AND

MAINTENANCE MANUAL

SYNCHRONOUS GENERATORS

G LINE

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FOREWORD

Weg is pleased to present you the Installation and Maintenance Manual for the G line Generators.

For a satisfactory operation of the generator, and before running it, Weg strongly recommends to

read this Manual carefully.

All installation, operation and maintenance details must be followed accordingly. In case of any

further doubt, please contact Weg.

These operations require specific care so as to guarantee perfect operation of the equipment along

with extended life time.

The INSTALLATION AND MAINTEANCE MANUAL FOR G LINE GENERATORS is intended to assist

those who deal with electric machines making their task easier and preserving the operator from any

eventual trouble.

WEG INDÚSTRIAS S.A. – Máquinas

---- IMPORTANT ----

READ CAREFULLY ALL INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL TO

ENSURE SAFE AND CONTINUOUS OPERATION TO THE EQUIPMENT.

9300.0015 I/6

October 2005

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. NOMENCLATURE................................................................................................................5

2. SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 6

3. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................... 7

3.1. APPLICATION...............................................................................................................................7

3.2. TRANSPORTATION.......................................................................................................................7

3.3. RECEIVING ..................................................................................................................................7

3.4. STORAGE.....................................................................................................................................7

3.5. HANDLING ...................................................................................................................................8

3.6. INSULATION RESISTANCE ...........................................................................................................8

4. OPERATION PRINCIPLE ................................................................................................... 10

5. VOLTAGE REGULATOR...................................................................................................... 12

5.1. VOLTAGE REGULATION..............................................................................................................12

5.2. MAINTAINING SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT .................................................................................12

6. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................ 13

6.1. COOLING SYSTEM......................................................................................................................13

6.2. ROTATION DIRECTION..............................................................................................................13

6.3. DEGREE OF PROTECTION..........................................................................................................13

6.4. AGGRESSIVE ENVIRONMENT (MARINE DUTY GENERATORS).....................................................13

7. MECHANICAL ASPECTS .................................................................................................... 14

7.1. BASES / FOUNDATIONS.............................................................................................................14

7.2. ALIGNMENT/ LEVELING .............................................................................................................14

7.3. COUPLING..................................................................................................................................14

7.3.1. Double Bearing Generators (B5/B3T) ................................................................................... 14

7.3.2. Single Bearing Generators (B15T)........................................................................................ 15

8. ELECTRICAL ASPECTS ...................................................................................................... 17

8.1. CONNECTION.............................................................................................................................17

8.1.1. Main Connection ............................................................................................................... 17

8.1.2. Electronic Voltage Regulator ............................................................................................... 17

8.1.3. Protection and Accessories .................................................................................................

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