Baldor (Baldor Generators / Baldor Electric Company) GLC80 Generator Set

⚠ Ensure generator output voltage is set within nominal limits

Tools: external AC voltmeter

1. Energize generator supply voltage to the controller at nominal level.
2. Scroll to desired generator supply voltage phase with SPAN function selected.
3. Connect external AC voltmeter to the controller terminals for those phases.
4. Adjust correction factor number to obtain identical voltage reading.
5. Press ENTER to accept the correction factor number; record it.

Tools: external AC voltmeter

1. Connect external AC voltmeter to controller terminals for the phases to be calibrated.
2. With generator stopped, confirm there is zero volts on the phases.
3. Scroll to desired generator supply voltage phase with ZERO function selected.
4. Use INCREMENT or DECREMENT to adjust correction factor to obtain zero volts.
5. Press ENTER to accept the correction factor number; record it.

⚠ Opening doors/windows can upset air-flow pattern and reduce cooling

Tools: two thermometers

1. Place thermometer close to engine blower housing cool air intake.
2. Place second thermometer outside the building in open air.
3. Run engine under maximum load for at least one hour.
4. Temperature difference between the two must not exceed 15 degrees F.
5. Repeat test with doors/windows closed, then with them open.
6. Do not run generator under conditions exceeding 15 F difference.

⚠ Never jump start a battery

⚠ Do not cause flame or spark in battery area

⚠ Remove watches, rings, necklaces and all metal objects

Tools: washers, lock washer, nut

1. Open access doors and locate battery tray.
2. Place the correct battery (BCI Group 31) on the tray.
3. Install Battery Hold Down Bar and Rods through tray holes; secure with washers and nut.
4. Repeat hold down rod installation for the other rod.
5. Connect positive lead to positive (+) battery terminal.
6. Connect negative lead to negative (-) battery terminal.
7. Connect charging source to the battery terminals.
8. Disconnect battery ground terminal before working near battery.

⚠ LPG and natural gas fuels are flammable and can cause fire, explosion, injury or death

Tools: soap solution for leak check

1. Connect proper size gas pipe at the input to the LP Gas regulator.
2. Use correct pipe size per Table 3-6 for flow rate and pipe length.
3. Ensure all connections are sealed and no leaks are present.
4. Verify fuel supply pressure is 11 inches water column (6 oz pressure).

⚠ Only a professional experienced technician should install a fuel supply system

Tools: soap solution for leak check

1. Connect proper size gas pipe at Inlet Connection to the Fuel Lock Solenoid.
2. Use correct pipe size per Table 3-5 for flow rate and pipe length.
3. Ensure all connections are sealed and no leaks are present.
4. Verify fuel supply pressure is 11 inches water column (6 oz pressure).
5. Comply with all building codes.

⚠ Stop engine immediately if a fuel, coolant or oil leak is detected

Tools: voltmeter

1. Verify transfer switch is in Utility Power mode; no power present at generator.
2. Verify engine starting battery is disconnected.
3. Verify generator is securely mounted and anchored to its cement pad.
4. Verify generator and transfer switch are properly grounded.
5. Verify engine oil and coolant levels are full.
6. Verify fuel source is ON with correct pressure and flow rate.
7. Connect battery, start generator and check for fuel/coolant/oil leaks.

⚠ Do not insert a screwdriver into the magnetic pickup hole - threads can be damaged

⚠ Do not use the generator cooling fan to rotate the engine/generator

Tools: socket on engine crank pulley, jam nut wrench

1. Disconnect battery from generator set; remove old magnetic pickup sensor.
2. Center a flywheel gear ring tooth in the pickup hole; rotate engine via crank pulley.
3. Measure distance d from tooth top to outside of flywheel housing.
4. Set jam nut slightly beyond d (d+) so pickup fully threads into housing.
5. Thread magnetic pickup into flywheel housing until it bottoms on tooth.
6. Back pickup out 1/2 turn and tighten jam nut to flywheel housing.
7. Verify proper operation (1.3 VAC while cranking).
8. Apply a drop of wicking fastener adhesive to the locking nut.