Katolight — Drying Windings - Space Heaters
Maintenance · Generator windings
From a Katolight service manual covering: 280 -- 430 Frame, 280 frame, 360 frame, 430 frame. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Care should be taken not to overheat various accessory equipment mounted with the generator.
Procedure
- Energize the electric space heater from a power source other than the generator; it will gradually dry the generator.
- Enclosing the unit with covering and inserting additional heating units can accelerate the process.
- Leave a hole at the top of the covering to permit the escape of moisture.
- Take care not to overheat accessory equipment mounted with the generator.
Tools required
- Space heater Amazon
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Source: Katolight service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.