CONTENTS
2 M-GV/2, M-GV/3, M-GV/3+, M-GV 8, M-GV 10, M-GV 12 and M-GV 15 May 2018 EN
CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Service and maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Guarantee ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Liability ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.5 Identification ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.5.1 General .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.5.2 Identification plate ............................................................................................................................................. 5
2 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Safety .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.1 General .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1.1 Warnings and symbols ....................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.2 Scope of regulations .......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.4 Maintenance & repair ........................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1.5 Electrical safety .................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1.6 Installation ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.7 Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.8 Fire and explosion .............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1.9 Dangerous substances ....................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.10 Warning regarding life support applications ..................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Transport, lifting and storage ............................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Features ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.3.1 General .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.3.2 Construction ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3.3 Control ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3.4 Installation ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.3.5 Documentation .................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Main components to identify ............................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4.1 M-GV/2 and M-GV 8, M-GV/3 and M-GV 10 ..................................................................................................... 9
2.4.2 M-GV/3+, M-GV 12 and M-GV 15 .................................................................................................................... 10
3 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Explanation of functional parts .......................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1.1 Control system ................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.1.2 AC Permanent Magnet Alternator ................................................................................................................... 11
3.1.3 Engine .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.1.4 Starter battery charging ................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1.5 Alarms and shut-down ..................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1.6 Control ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.1.7 Remote control panel ...................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1.8 Fuel .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.1.9 Biodiesel........................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.10 Lubricating oil .................................................................................................................................................. 12
3.1.12 Cooling liquid ................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Technical data .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4 OPERATION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Programmable speed ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Operating instructions ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
4.3.1 Daily check of oil level ...................................................................................................................................... 15
4.3.2 Summarized operating instructions (daily use) ............................................................................................... 15
4.3.3 Extended operating instructions ...................................................................................................................... 15
5 MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.1 Maintenance intervals ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
5.2 Alternator ........................................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.3 Engine ................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
5.3.1 Preliminary instructions ................................................................................................................................... 17
5.3.2 Bleeding the fuel lines...................................................................................................................................... 17
5.4 Regular maintenance.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.4.1 General precautions ........................................................................................................................................ 17
5.4.2 Servicing after break-in .................................................................................................................................... 18