Armstrong World Industries ACUM65, ACUM210, ACUM140, ACUM84, ACUM185 User Manual
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Date:
10/01/07
OWNERS MANUAL
CUMMINS SERIES:
MODELS ACUM65, ACUM84, ACUM110, ACUM140,
ACUM185, ACUM210
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions regarding for all Armstrong
Power Systems LLC power generator Models. The information contained
here must be followed during installation and maintenance of the generator and batteries. Keep this manual with the equipment. If the equipment
is traded or sold, give the manual to the new owner.
You are now the owner of a Armstrong Power generator powered by
CUMMINS engine. All our components keep the highest standards in
quality, efficiency and durability.
Each unit pass thru a complete test and inspection to guarantee the
quality of your unit. We provide warranty on every component subject to
the warranty coverage and limitations.
To get the best results from your new generator please read carefully
this document before starting the unit and follow the instructions.
If you have any question regarding your equipment please call your
dealer or contact us. Please have the generator model, and serial numbers when you call. Parts may be obtained directly from our distributors.
Once again thank you for your trust in Armstrong Power and welcome to
our family.
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Coverage: Armstrong Power warrants that your unit shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the unit to fail. During the period mentioned
above from the date of the original sale.
Limitations: this warranty certificate shall not cover any of the following. a) Repair or replacement required because of misuse or neglect, improper maintenance,
repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to Armstrong Power specifications that adversely affect performance and/or durability, and alteration or
modifications not recommended or approved in writing by Armstrong Power. b) Replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required
maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point.
The warranty period for the power generator begins on the date of sale and continues for a period of 2 years or 1500 hours (what ever comes first).
Responsibilities: a) As the owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed on your operators manual. b) Armstrong Power may
deny your warranty coverage if your engine or part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
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WA R R A N T Y C E RT I F I C AT E
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1. INTRODUCTION
This manual provides general safety information for installing, operating and maintenance of Armstrong Power
equipments. The purchaser should comply with the instructions and information in this manual, and is strongly advised that all personnel to be associated with the equipment supplied should be made familiar with the information
contained herein.
It is essential that the personnel engaged in the installation, commissioning and maintenance of this equipment are
both competent and experienced in these fields, and that they comply with the relevant statutory requirements and
regulations, including he provisions of the Health and Safety act 1974, and any such modifications and amendments
which may subsequently become a legal requirement.
The equipment supplied by Armstrong Power should be installed by, or under the supervision of, competent person-
nel in accordance with good engineering practice, established codes of practice, those statutory requirements applicable to the installation site, the IEE regulations as applicable and, where the appropriate, in accordance with any
instructions specifically advised by the company.
You are requested, in accordance with the needs of safe operation and the provisions of the act, to take such steps
as are necessary to ensure that the appropriate information on the proper use and handling of our equipment is
made available by yourself to all those concerned. Similarly, this information must be available to anyone who may
purchase, or otherwise acquire from your self, such products for use in their own premises.
2. GENERAL
The generating set is designed to be safe when used in the correct manner. The following safety precautions, if fol-
lowed will minimize the possibility of accidents. Before performing any procedure or operating technique, it is up to
the user to ensure that it’s safe. The generating set should only be operated by personnel who are authorized and
trained.
Warning:
• Read and understand all safety precautions, and warnings before operating the generating set.
• Failure to follow the instructions, procedures and safety precautions in this manual may increase the possibility
of accidents and injuries.
• Never start the generating set unless it is safe to do so.
• Do not attempt to operate the generating set with a know unsafe condition.
• If the generating set is unsafe, fit danger notices and disconnect the battery negative (-) lead so that it cannot
be started until the condition is corrected.
• Disconnect the battery negative (-)lead prior to attempting any repairs or cleaning inside the enclosure, if
equipped.
• Appropriate firefighting equipment is to hand.
• The metal work on every part of the generating set must be connected by means of an earth continuity conduc-
tor to an effective earth point.
• Care must be taken to avoid spillage from the batteries.
• No loose items or combustible material should be left on or against any part of the generator.
• Do not risk injury by coming into contact with moving parts of the plant, or by allowing anything to be draw in
by the cooling fan or intake system.
• Install and operate this generating set only in full compliance with relevant National, local or federal codes,
standards or other requirements.
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3. FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Risk of serious injuries or death
Fuels and fumes associated with generating sets can be flammable and potentially explosive. Proper care in handling these materials can dramatically limit the risk of fire or explosion. However, safety dictates that fully charged BC and ABC fire extinguishers are kept on
hand. Personnel must know how to operate them.
• The acids in the battery can cause explosion.
• Avoid any contact between the tools and the terminals in the battery.
• Never use metallic objects on the neck or hands when handling the set.
• Never connect the negative terminal from the battery to the positive terminal
from the starter.
• Don’t smoke or allow sparks, flames or other sources of ignition around the
fuel or batteries.
• Use adequate equipment to take fuel from the set.
• Never test the battery by touching together the terminals.
• Ensure the generating set room is properly ventilated.
• Don’t touch the battery charger or the connections during the battery charging proc-
ess.
• Always disconnect the negative terminal from the battery before to start any work on the unit.
• Keep the room, the floor and the generating set clean. When spills of fuel, oil, battery electrolyte or coolant occur
they should be cleaned up immediately.
• Never store flammable liquids near the engine.
• Store oily rags in covered metal containers.
• Avoid refilling the fuel tank while the engine is running.
• Do not attempt to operate the generating set with any known leaks in the fuel system.
4. INSTALLATION, HANDLING AND TOWING
• Make electrical connections in compliance with relevant electrical codes, standards or other requirements. This in-
cludes requirements for grounding and ground/earth faults.
• For stationary generating sets with remote fuel storage systems, make sure such systems are installed in compliance
with relevant codes, standards or other requirements.
• Engine exhaust emissions are hazardous to personnel. The exhaust for all indoor generating sets must be piped out-
doors via leak-free piping in compliance with relevant codes, standards and other requirements. Ensure hot exhaust
silencers, piping and turbochargers, if equipped, are clear of combustible material and are guarded for personnel
protection per safety requirements. Ensure that fumes from the exhaust outlet will not be hazard.
• Never lift the generating set by attaching to the engine or alternator lifting lugs. Use a sling with a “spreader bar”
connected to the base frame.
• Ensure the lifting rigging and supporting structure is in good condition and has capacity suitable for the load.
• Keep all personnel away from the generating set when it is suspended.
• Make sure all personnel are out of the generating set canopy or container, if equipped, before closing and latching
enclosure doors.
• When towing a mobile generating set, observe all codes, standards or other regulations and traffic laws. These in-
clude those regulations specifying required equipment and maximum and minimum speeds. Ensure brakes, if fitted,
are in good order.
• Do not permit personnel to ride in or on the mobile generating set. Do not permit personnel to stand or ride on the
drawbar or to stand or walk between the generating set and the towing vehicle.
• Do not install or use the generating set in any classification of hazardous environment unless it has been specifically
designed for that environment.
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5. MECHANICAL
The generating set is designed with guards for protection from moving parts. Care
must still be taken to protect personnel and equipment from other mechanical
hazards when working around the generating set.
• Do not attempt to operate the generating set with safety guards removed.
While the generating set is running do not attempt to reach under or
around the guards to do maintenance or for any other reason.
• Keep hands, arms, long hair, loose clothing and jewellery away from pul-
leys, belts and other moving parts.
Attention!! Some moving parts con not be seen clearly when
the set is running.
• Keep access doors on enclosures, if equipped, closed and locked when not
required to be open.
• Avoid contact with hot oil, hot coolant, hot exhaust gases, hot surfaces and
sharp edges and corners.
• Wear protective clotting including gloves and hat when working around the generating set.
• Do not attempt to remove the radiator filler cap until the coolant has cooled. Then loosen the cap slowly to relive any
excess pressure before removing the cap completely.
• Ethyl ether starting aids must not be used on engines with combustion air preheating devises. These starting aids will
reduce the efficient working life of the engine.
6. CHEMICAL
Fuels, oils coolants, lubricants and battery electrolyte used in this generating set
are typical of the industry. However they can be hazardous to personnel if not
treated properly.
• Do not swallow or have skin contact with fuel, oil, coolant, lubricants and
battery electrolyte. If swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately. Do
not induce vomiting if fuel is swallowed. For skin contact, wash with soap
and water.
• Do not wear clothe that has been contaminated by fuel or lube oil.
• Wear an acid resistant apron and face shield or goggles when servicing
the battery. If electrolyte is spilled on skin or clotting, flush immediately
with large quantities of water.
• Always keep good ventilation when the equipment is working. Carbon
Monoxide inhalation cause death. Always maintain inspection routine of
the exhaust system.
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7. NOISE
Generating sets that are not equipped with sound attenuating enclosures can produce
noise levels in excess of 105 dBA. Prolonged exposure to noise levels above 85 dBA is
hazardous to hearing.
• Ear protection must be worn when operating or working around an operating
set.
8. ELECTRICAL
Safe and efficient operation of electrical equipment can be achieved only if the equipment is correctly installed, operated and maintained.
• The generating set must be connected to the load only by trained and quali-
fied electricians who are authorized to do so, and in compliance with relevant electric codes, standards and other regulations.
• Ensure the generating set, is effectively grounded/earthed in accordance
with all relevant regulations prior operation.
• The generating sets should be shutdown with the battery negative (-) termi-
nal disconnected prior to attempting to connect or disconnect load connections.
• Do not attempt to connect or disconnect load connections while standing in
water or on wet or soggy ground.
• Do not touch electrical energized parts of the generating set and/or inter-
connecting cables or conductors with any part of the body or with any non
insulated conductive object.
• Place the control panel cover as soon as connection or disconnection of the
load cables is complete. Do not operate the generating set without the
cover securely on place.
• Connect the generating set only to loads and/or electrical systems that are com-
patible with it’s electrical characteristics and that are within it’s rated capacity.
• Be sure all power is disconnected from the electrical equipment being serviced.
• Keep all electrical equipment clean and dry. Replace any wiring where the insulation is cracked, cut, abraded or oth-
erwise degraded. Replace terminals that are worm, discolored or corrode. Keep terminals clean and tight.
• Insulate all connections and disconnected wires.
• Use only class BC or Class ABC extinguishers on electrical fires.
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9. FIRST AID FOR ELECTRIC SHOCK
Identification / look out for:
• Unconsciousness and Burns
• Establish site of entry and exit of electric shock
What to do:
• Switch off the main switch.
• Break the contact between electrical source and patient using dry non-conductive object like wooden stick.
• Call for help.
• If breathing and heartbeat has stopped begin CPR
1. CALL
Check the victim for unresponsiveness. If there is no response, Call 911 and return to the victim. In most locations
the emergency dispatcher can assist you with CPR instructions.
2. BLOW
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Tilt the head back and listen for breathing. If not breathing normally, pinch nose and cover the mouth with yours
and blow until you see the chest rise. Give 2 breaths. Each breath should take 1 seconds.
3. PUMP
If the victim is still not breathing normally, coughing or moving, begin chest compressions.
Push down on the chest 11/2 to 2 inches 30 times right between the nipples. Pump at the
rate of 100/minute, faster than once per second.
CONTINUE WITH 2 BREATHS AND 30 PUMPS UNTIL HELP ARRIVES.
In unconscious patient with intact breathing and pulse recovery position ensures the prevention of tongue falling back and blocking the airway.
What to do:
• Place the patient on their back.
• Lift the chin to ensure the air way is open.
• Patient's arm on your side should be positioned so as to make a right angle with his
body, with elbow bent and palm facing out.
• Patient's other arm on opposite side should be placed across the chest, with back
of their hand against the cheek on your side of the patient.
• Pull up the patient's knee joint (side away from you) as it bends with the foot flat on
the ground.
• Roll over the patient in this position towards your side.
• By tilting the patient's head back ensure that the airway is open.
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10. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR BATTERY
CAUTION – The electrolyte is a dilute sulfuric acid that is harmful to the skin
and eyes. It is electrically conductive and corrosive. The following procedures are
to be observed:
1) Wear full eye protection and protective clothing,
2) Where electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off immediately with water,
3) Where electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush thoroughly and immediately with water and
seek medical attention, and
4) Spilled electrolyte is to be washed down with an acid neutralizing age nt. A common
practice is to use a solution of one pound (500 grams) bicarbonate of soda to one gallon
(4 liters) of water. The bicarbonate of soda solution is to be added until the evidence of
reaction (foaming) has ceased. The resulting liquid is to be flushed with water and the
area dried.
CAUTION – Lead-acid batteries present a risk of fire because they generate
hydrogen gas. The following procedures are to be followed:
1) DO NOT SMOKE when near batteries,
2) DO NOT cause flame or spark in battery area, and
3) Discharge static electricity from body before touching batteries by first touching a
grounded metal surface.
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GENERATING SET
INSTALLATION
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