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ESE Power Generator
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL OPER-
ATING MANUAL
ESE 2300 i Article-No. 110 007
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Manufacturer ENDRESS Elektrogerätebau GmbH
Neckartenzlinger Str. 39
D-72658 Bempflingen, Germany
Tel: + 49 (0) 71 23 / 9737 - 0
Fax: + 49 (0) 71 23 / 9737 – 50
Email: [email protected]
www: http://www.endress-stromerzeuger.de
Document number /
version
Publication date May 2019
Copyright 2019 ENDRESS Elektrogerätebau GmbH
Notes on printing All descriptions, technical details and illustrations refer to the version of the gen-
E136446 / i01
This documentation and parts thereof are subject to copyright. Any use or modification beyond the restrictions of the Copyright Act is forbidden and subject to
penalty without the consent of ENDRESS Elektrogerätebau GmbH.
This applies in particular to copies, translations, microfilming, as well as storage
and processing in electronic systems.
erator for printing.
We reserve the right to make modifications in terms of ongoing technical development. This operating manual does not include technical modifications that occurred after printing.
The colours in this operating manual do not always comply completely with the
actual designs due to technical printing reasons.
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Table of Contents
1Directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2.1 Using this operating manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3 Product identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3.1 Welcome to ENDRESS! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3.2 Your product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3.2.1 A device description and intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3.2.2 Foreseeable misuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.3 Scope of delivery of your generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.4 Labels on the generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4 For your safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.1 Safety symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.2 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
4.3 Residual risks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
4.4 Authorised operating personnel – qualifications and obligations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5 Checking the electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6 Description of the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
6.1 Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
6.2 Important components on the start and operating side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
6.3 Important components of the exhaust and maintenance side. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
6.4 Control panel components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7.1 Function and mode of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7.2 Transporting and preparing your generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7.3 Refuelling your generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
7.4 Starting the generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..31
7.5 Turning off your power generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
7.6 Connection of power consuming equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
7.7 Parallel operation with two ESE 2300 I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
7.8 ECOtronic (idle down) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
7.9 charging the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
8.1 Maintenance plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..41
8.2 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
8.3 Engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8.3.1 Checking the oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8.3.2 Changing the engine oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
8.4 Maintenance of the air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
8.5 Spark plug maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
8.6 Cleaning the spark screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
8.7 Cleaning the power generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
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9Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
10 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
11 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
12 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
13 Replacement parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Keyword index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
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1 Directories
1.1 List of illustrations
Directories
Fig. 3-1 Example of a type plate .8
Fig. 3-2 included in delivery .11
Fig. 3-3 Labels on the device .12
Fig. 6-1 Views of the generator .24
Fig. 6-2 Components on the exhaust and operating side .25
Fig. 6-3 Components on the exhaust and maintenance side .26
Fig. 6-4 Components on the control panel .27
Fig. 7-1 Starting the generator .32
Fig. 8-1 Selection of the correct engine oil .43
Fig. 8-2 Checking and changing engine oil .44
Fig. 8-3 Optimal engine oil level .44
Fig. 8-4 Air filter behind the maintenance flap (removed) .46
Fig. 8-5 Remove spark plug .48
Fig. 8-6 Checking the spark plug .48
Fig. 8-7 Spark screen .49
Fig. 13-1 Spare parts over endressparts.com .57
1.2 List of tables
Tab. 3-1 Labels on the device .13
Tab. 5-1 Recommended test intervals .23
Tab. 8-1 Generator maintenance plan .42
Tab. 11-1 Troubleshooting .54
Tab. 12-1 Generator technical data .56
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About this manual
2 About this manual
We would like to explain to you the safe and correct use of your generator in the
best possible way through this operating manual. To do this we have oriented
ourselves to the new European standard DIN EN 82079-1 for preparing the user
manuals.
It is absolutely essential for safe and appropriate use that you read through this
manual very carefully and understand it before using the device for the first time.
Your observance of it creates the foundation for,
• avoiding dangers for yourself and others,
• reducing repair costs and downtimes as well as
• increasing the reliability and service life of the generator.
Not only this manual but also the laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards applicable in the country of use must be observed.
This document only describes the safe operation of the generator when used as
a complete unit. The following also includes detailed technical operating instructions that are binding with regard to using the device's specific components.
This documentation and also the product described in it are subject to a continuous improvement process. In doing this we ensure that the full product is compliant with the current safety requirements and the current state-of-the-art. The
respective most up to date language version of the operating manual and the
original operating manual can be found on our website
www.endressparts.com
Examples:
2.1 Using this operating manual
In order to increase the legibility, comprehensibility and transparency of
the document, certain information is highlighted or identified according a
uniform system. The following particularly belong in this category:
signs warning about dangers to life and limb
Safety and warning notices are necessary at all locations where there is potential
danger from the device which cannot be eliminated by design or operational
measures. We restricted ourselves to the permitted minimum in order to place
the required distinctive warning notices at the correct point in time without impairing the legibility and comprehensibility of the operating manual. This is according
to the regulations contained in the international standard DIN ISO 3864 describes a fixed rule for all safety and warning notices, as shown in the following
example.
DANGER!
Electrical voltage
Risk of suffering potentially deadly electrocution by touching live parts
► Only use undamaged connecting lines
► Avoid all damp / wetness when connecting consumers
► Never operate the power generator with an opened control panel
The standard mentioned classifies the safety risks according to different risk potentials. To understand and avoid dangers to one’s health and even life, please
be sure to read the explanations given in Chapter 4.1 .
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Safety symbols
These warning notices are usually used in a safety symbol which also emphasises the type of danger; see next example. A list of the safety symbols used in this
operating manual can be found in Chapter Fig. 3-1 . The safety symbols never
stand alone.
Notices on avoidance of damage to the device
According to DIN ISO 3864, notices which warn against false operation and possible damage to the device or to the equipment used should be clearly distinguishable from previously named warning notices in as far there is no danger to
health. An example of such a notice can be seen here:
NOTICE!
Use of wrong or outdated fuel damages or destroys the engine.
► Only use released diesel fuel.
► Observe the shelf life of the fuel according to the supplier.
► Observe the Operating manual from the engine manufacturer
Symbols and formattings in the text
In order to increase the legibility, comprehensibility and transparency of the document, various information and activities are awarded uniformly repeating bullets
or formattings. The following example shows presentation of a sequence of actions with established work steps:
Example: Prerequisites which must be fulfilled before starting any sequence of actions
1. Action steps according to a fixed sequence.
2. The action steps must be fully completed.
3. The sequence must be observed.
Results of the action which should be achieved after performing the sequence of
action.
Additional notices for operation or for function of a unit are marked with the
adjacent symbol.
NOTICE!
The adjacent symbol is situated anywhere where the supplier documentation must be read and observed and refers to,
► appropriate information,
►tasks or
► action steps.
References to details and components in figures are made with blue bordered
position numbers in the text such as the example of CE signs on the type plate
demonstrates, see Fig. 3-1 .
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3 Product identification
3.1 Welcome to ENDRESS!
We are pleased that you have made the decision to purchase a ENDRESS
power generator. You have purchased a high-performance product into
which we have embodied decades of our experience and have integrated
many functions oriented on daily use. Through careful selection of high
quality components and materials in combination with the proverbial Swabian engineering performance you have in your possession a device which
will operate reliably for many years, also under the hardest of operating
conditions.
3.2 Your product
Customer service In order to precisely identify your device there is a type plate attached to the pow-
er generator (see Tab. 3-1 ), which includes details about the device designation
and serial number “S/N“. If you have any questions about device details, functions or notices concerning operation, please contact our
customer service Tel. +49-7123-9737-44
You will find competent contact persons there, also concerning original spare
parts and wear parts. (see also Chapter 13 )
Type plate The type plate shown below is a representation of the adhesive label placed on
the device. Please be prepared, when contacting our service team, to assist us
in exactly identifying your device.
Fig. 3-1 Example of a type plate
3.2.1 A device description and intended use
Your power generator is a mobile source of power which makes electrical energy
available to operate commercially available electrical devices (hereinafter referred to as power consuming equipment) with an AC voltage of 230 V.
The power generator is designed for manual or use with individual electrical power consuming equipment (according to VDE 100, Part 551). The protective conductor assumes the function of the potential equalisation line. A splash-proof
protective contact socket with nominal voltage of 230 V / 50 Hz 1~ supplies the
power (see Fig. 6-4 ).
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The generator is not to be connected up to other energy distribution systems
(e.g. public power supply) or to other energy generation systems (e.g. other generators, solar plant, etc.).
Your generator consists of an inverter alternator which is driven by an internal
combustion engine firmly screwed to it. This aggregate unit is mounted elastically
with a vibration damper producing few vibrations in a protective and sound dampening housing.
The stability and quality of the generated voltage is achieved electronically by the
inverter.
The generator is only to be used outdoors within the indicated voltage, output,
and nominal rpm ranges (see type plate).
The generator is not to be used in explosion-prone environments.
The generator is not to be used in environments where there is a risk of fire.
The generator must be operated according to the specifications in the technical
documentation.
Every inappropriate use or all activities on the generator which are not described
in these instructions is forbidden misuse outside the legally defined limits of liability of the manufacturer.
3.2.2 Foreseeable misuse
Apart from the description of appropriate use, the lawmaker also requires
concrete references to the results of “reasonably foreseeable misuse“. In
a case of incorrect use or inappropriate handling of the generator the manufacturer's EC Declaration of Conformity, and automatically thereby also
the operating licence, are nullified. For products with a manufacturer’s warranty the manufacturer will reject any claims made under warranty for damages which were caused by misuse and its direct as well as indirect
consequences.
As not authorised Misuse is particularly the case when:
• operation of the generator takes place without valid checks for
– electrical safety
– checking that the prescribed servicing and maintenance work has been
done
• operation of the generator takes place without the protective equipment installed by the manufacturer
• constructional or electrical modifications of the generator were undertaken
• use of the generator by inadequately instructed operating personnel
Furthermore at all costs avoid the following Misuses:
• Never refuel the generator’s own tank when the engine is running. The vibrations and strong exhaust streams during operation can lead to fuel spillage.
This leads to an increased risk of explosion and fire and therefore danger to
operating personnel, the environment and the device.
• Never refuel the generator’s own tank when it is hot. Overflowing fuel and
outflowing fuel vapours can ignite on hot parts of the device.
• The generator is never to be connected up to other energy distribution systems (e.g. public power supply) or to other energy generation systems (e.g.
other generators, solar plant, etc.). To start with this is usually not permitted
by the energy supply company. In both cases this will inevitably lead to severe damage and possibly also severe injury.
• Never place the generator in explosion-prone environments. The individual
components of the generator are not designed EX-protected.
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• Never operate the generator in rooms, narrow pits or vehicles. The combustion exhaust gases contain poisonous substances including the odourless
but deadly gas carbon monoxide (CO) which, when breathed in, can accumulate in cases of poor air circulation to reach deadly concentrations. Also a
lack of fresh air circulation leads to overheating and possible damage to the
generator right through to destruction.
• For the same reasons of risk, never divert exhaust gases for the purposes of
heating rooms or vehicles.
• Never clean the generator with the aid of a high pressure cleaner or a strong
jet of water.
• Never allow water to find its way inside the generator. Never pour water over
the generator and never clean it using a water hose or a high pressure cleaner.
• Never operate the generator in any area where it could be flooded by high
water or any other events. The Protection Class of the device (see Chapter
12 ) allows operation for spray water, however not in the case of floods.
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3.3 Scope of delivery of your generator
Apart from the technical documentation mentioned in Chapter 2 the following articles are Scope of delivery of your generator:
Item Name
Battery charging cable
Tool set
Filling funnel for changing oil
Two connecting cables for parallel operation (see 7.7 Parallel operation with two ESE 2300 I)
Fig. 3-2 included in delivery
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3.4 Labels on the generator
An important part of the operating manual is in the form of labelling and notices
on your generator. This The label must not be removed and must always be
maintained in a legible condition. In a case of damage to the Labels can be ordered from our customer service team. The following figures and tables show the
prescribed attachment point and a short explanation about labels.
Fig. 3-3 Labels on the device
Item Label Significance
Type plate
Warning notices regarding
operation of the generator
Note on releasing the han-
dle
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Item Label Significance
Info Center
Warning of hot surfaces
Note concerning engine oil
Tab. 3-1 Labels on the device
Hazard warnings
Hazard warning:
Never operate in closed
spaces
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4 For your safety
The following chapter describes basic Safety instructions for safe operation of
your generator. Your device is a very high-performance electrical machine which
is potentially dangerous when operated if it has not been installed, commissioned, used, serviced and repaired according to the operating manual. If necessary, the operating manual will also include different supplements that depend on
the country of use, in addition to the present one.
Operation, use, servicing as well as any work with or on the generator is therefore
only permitted by such persons who have read this chapter and have put its provisions into practice!
Concrete warning notices can also be found regarding basic safety instructions
further on in this operating manual. These are always placed in an explanatory
text immediately before the description of work steps which can be dangerous if
the warning notice is not observed. Read the following sections for correct and
rapid understanding of these safety and warning notices. They describe their
systematic structure as well as the meaning of markings and symbols.
4.1 Safety symbols
The safety symbol indicates graphically that a source of danger exists. We
use the internationally valid safety symbols from ISO 7010 for rapid and
unique classification of the respective dangerous situation. In the following there is a description of the warning symbols used in this operating
manual with an explanation about the respective dangerous situations.
Warning of a general hazard
This warning symbol indicates activities where several causes can lead to risks.
The concrete danger must be respectively more clearly specified by further notices.
Warning of a dangerous electrical voltage
This warning symbol is indicates activities where the danger of electric shock exists, possibly with lethal consequences.
Warning of potentially explosive materials
This warning symbol indicates activities where the danger of an explosion exists,
possibly with lethal consequences.
Warning of toxic substances
This warning symbol indicates activities where a risk of poisoning exists, possibly
with lethal consequences.
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Warning of corrosive substances
This warning symbol indicates activities where a risk of chemical burns to the environment as well as people exists, possibly with lethal consequences.
Warning of environmentally damaging substances
This warning symbol indicates activities where a risk of contaminating the environment exists, possibly with catastrophic consequences.
Warning of hot surfaces
This warning symbol indicates activities during which there is the danger of
burns, possibly with lasting consequences.
Warning of a suspended load
This warning symbol indicates activities where the danger of falling loads exists,
possibly with lethal consequences.
Warning of automatically starting machines
This warning symbol indicates activities where a danger of being injured by selfstarting machines exists, possibly with lethal consequences.
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4.2 General safety instructions
ENDRESS generators are designed to operate electrical equipment with
appropriate power output requirements. Other uses can lead to severe injuries to operating personnel as well as persons nearby. There is also increased risk of damaging the generator as well as further damage to
equipment.
DANGER!
Mortal danger due to an electric shock if live parts are touched.
► Never operate the device if it is in a damaged condition.
► Never operate the electrical consumers and connecting cable (power con-
suming equipment) in a damaged condition.
► Never feed directly into existing networks that are already connected to a
power source (e.g. power supplier, solar plant, etc.).
► Never operate the device with wet hands.
The majority of injuries and damage to equipment can be avoided if all instructions given in this manual and all instructions attached to the device are followed.
The generator must not be modified in any way, also not temporarily. This can
lead to a mortal risk to operating and deployed personnel and damage to the generator as well as the consumers being used.
Operating company and Operating personnel may only use the generator according to regulations contained in the whole technical documentation (hereinafter referred to as appropriate use).
Every instance of inappropriate use as well as all activities on the generator
which are not described in these instructions are forbidden misuse outside the
legally defined limits of liability of the manufacturer. In return all claims for damages and claims made under warranty to ENDRESS-Elektrogerätebau GmbH
which are associated with misuse are null and void.
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4.3 Residual risks
As a manufacturer of EU-compliant machines, ENDRESS make great efforts to create designs which already eliminate possible risk potentials at
the design stage. If this is not possible without significantly impairing the
functions of a device, we implement suitable protective measures protect
the user from injury.
If there are still some residual risks associated with working with the device, we clearly advise the user about these sources of danger, possible
consequences as well as measures to avoid such dangers.
The residual dangers were analyzed and Residual dangers identified during the
development and design of your Generators by means of a danger analysis according to DIN EN 60204, DIN EN ISO 12100 and DIN EN ISO 8528-13.
References to general sources of danger can be found in chapters 5 and 5 .
From Chapter 6 one can find concrete warning notices placed before every action step which represents a residual risk.
The exact structure and contents of warning notices are defined in the
ISO 3864 series of standards and follow an established identification marking required to immediately be able to estimate the degree of the respective
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danger. Exactly impress upon yourself the identification marking of the
four different danger levels in order to be able to reliably assess the dangers associated with the individual operating states and action steps when
reading the operating manual.
DANGER!
DANGER describes a danger which represents a high level of risk,
can lead to death or severe injuries,
► The individual points provide instructions and
► notices as aids to avoid the danger
► or to reduce the risk to an acceptable level.
WARNING!
WARNING describes a danger which represents a medium level of
risk,which can lead to death or severe injuries,when not avoided.
► The individual points provide instructions and
► notices as aids to avoid the danger
► or to reduce the risk to an acceptable level.
CAUTION!
CAUTION describes a danger which represents a low level of risk,
can lead to minor or medium level injuries
► The individual points provide instructions and
► notices as aids to avoid the danger
► or to reduce the risk to an acceptable level.
when not avoided.
when not avoided.
which
which
NOTICE!
ATTENTION! describes a situation or action that might result in damage to
equipment and/or malfunctions if it is not prevented.
► The individual points provide instructions and notices
► as an aid to avoid or prevent damage to equipment.
DANGER!
Mortal danger due to an electric shock if live parts are touched.
► Never operate the device if it is in a damaged condition.
► Never operate the electrical consumers and connecting cable (power con-
suming equipment) in a damaged condition.
► Never feed directly into existing networks that are already connected to a
power source (e.g. power supplier, solar plant, etc.).
► Never operate the device with wet hands.
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DANGER!
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous and partially invisible gases such
as carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
Risk of death due to poisoning or asphyxiation.
► Ensure that there is good ventilation during the whole period of operation.
► Only operate the generator in the open.
► Never direct the exhaust gases into rooms or pits.
DANGER!
Danger of severe or mortal injuries being incurred from falling loads.
► Never stand under or close to a suspended load, also not to provide assis-
tance.
► Ensure that there is no person in the area of swivel of the lifting device.
► Use all suitable measures to prevent the suspended load from swaying.
DANGER!
Leaking engine oil and fuel can burn or explode.
A risk of suffering severe even deadly burns.
► Prevent engine oil or fuel from leaking out.
► Remove leaked operating fluids immediately and appropriately.
► Never use an additional start aid.
► Smoking, naked flames and sparks are forbidden.
DANGER!
Hot parts can ignite flammable and explosive materials.
A risk of suffering severe even deadly burns.
► Never operate the generator in the vicinity of combustible or flammable ma-
terials.
► Never operate the generator in an environment prone to an explosion.
WARNING!
There is a risk of explosion and fire in the case of inappropriate handling
and spark development when working with the battery.
Danger from spraying sulphuric acid. Danger of suffering severe even deadly
burns and chemical burns. Danger of being blinded.
► Never lay electrically conductive parts on the starter battery.
► Flames, sparks, an open light and smoking are prohibited.
► Avoid sparks when handling cables and electrical devices, as well as electro-
static discharge.
► Avoid short-circuits.
► Wear acid-resistant protective clothing.
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For your safety
WARNING!
Escaping corrosive acid fumes or sulphuric acid during and after the
charging process. A risk of suffering severe or even deadly burns.
► Only work with acid-resistant protective equipment.
► Clean surfaces covered in acid immediately using adequate amounts of wa-
ter.
► Only charge the starter battery in a well ventilated environment.
CAUTION!
Certain surfaces on the device can get very hot whilst it is running.
Risk of burns
► Never touch any engine parts (in particular the exhaust system) for a few min-
utes after ceasing operation.
► Always leave hot engine parts to cool down before touching them.
CAUTION!
A high device weight. Risk of crushing from improper handling during operation or transport.
► Only lift the generator with the aid of all handles provided or by using a suit-
able hoist.
► During transport on vehicles, ensure that there is the prescribed load secur-
ing in place.
► With it in a raised condition, never come close to or stand under the genera-
tor.
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For your safety
NOTICE!
Leaking engine oil and operating fluids can contaminate the soil and
groundwater.
► Ensure that the generator is transported horizontally and mounted.
► Make all efforts, at all costs, to prevent escaping of operating fluids.
► Dispose of contaminated soil immediately and according to regulations.
NOTICE!
Use of wrong or outdated fuel damages or destroys the engine.
► Only use the fuel displayed on the sign (Tab. 3-1 ).
► Observe the possibly enclosed documentation for the fuel release of the en-
gine manufacturer
► Observe the shelf life of the fuel according to the supplier.
► Observe the engine operating manual.
NOTICE!
Excessive heat or moisture can destroy the device.
► Always ensure that there is a good supply of air and heat removal.
► Never operate the generator in rooms or narrow pits.
► Never clean the device with the aid of a strong jet of water or high pressure
cleaner.
► Never allow water to find its way inside the generator.
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For your safety
4.4 Authorised operating personnel – qualifications
and obligations
Your Generators is a complex machine, the operation and maintenance of
which requires exact knowledge of its functions and danger potentials.
Therefore any work with or on the device, of any kind, may only be performed by authorised and instructed operating personnel.
Quite apart from the authorisation which the operating company of the device must issue, only such persons may operate or service the device who
fulfil the following criteria. They are designated in this operating manual as
operating personnel.
The authorised operating personnel must:
• be of age.
• be trained in First Aid and be able to provide it.
• be familiar with the accident prevention regulations and safety instructions
relevant to the Generators and be able to apply them.
• have read Chapter 4 , have understood the contents and are able to use and
implement them in practice.
• be trained and instructed according to the rules of conduct in the case of malfunctions.
• have the physical and mental abilities to carry out their responsibilities, tasks,
and activities on the Generators.
• be trained and instructed in their responsibilities, tasks and activities on the
Generators.
• have understood the entire technical documentation concerning their responsibilities, tasks and activities on the Generators and be able to implement
these in practice.
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5 Checking the electrical safety
Checking of electrical safety requires different measures to be taken which
may only be undertaken by respectively authorised personnel. In doing so
the respective, pertinent VDE provisions, EN and DIN standards, in their respectively valid versions, must be observed.
One must, in particular, not use defective or damaged consumers, cable connections and plug connectors (power consuming equipment). There must be checking for an orderly condition at regular intervals (see Tab. 5-1 )
Your generator is designed for use with one (1) individual electrical power consuming equipment. Hereby the protective conductor system of the attached power consuming equipment takes over the function of the potential equalization
device. The terminal (Fig. 6-4 - ) is connected with this Potential equalization
device connected. It is not necessary to earth the generator.
In addition to the details given above, the electrical safety of the generator is to
be checked by a qualified electrician at regular intervals. The periods between
testing must be established in such a way that the generator and all work equipment to be connected can, according to the general status of knowledge, operational experiences or on the basis of specific evidence, be safe to use in the
period between the two inspections. (Examples in TRBS 1201, implementation
instructions re §5 of BGV/GUV-V A3, BGI 594, BGI 608, Annex 2, recommendation of BGI/GUV-I 5090 “Repeated testing of mobile electrical equipment“).
Checking the electrical safety
NOTICE!
The operator is responsible for defining and adhering to the test intervals
. Above all one must ensure observance of the respectively valid national
regulations.
This responsibility also extends to any additional equipment installed in
conjunction with the device.
We recommend the following checks and deadlines as general guideline values:
When What / how Who
First start-up at the operating location
Start-up on a daily basis • See chapter 7.4
Retest at the latest once
every six months
• See chapter 7
• Visual inspection for externally visible defects such as
transport damage.
• Visual inspection for signs of visible external defects
(e.g. damaged insulation, connectors, cable; leaks,
noise)
• According to BGI/GUV-I 5090 “Repeated testing of mobile electrical equipment“)
• Sample test report according to
DGUV information 203-032 *)
Operating
personnel
Operating
personnel
Qualified
electrician
*) Download as a text file under → www.dguv.de Webcode:
d138299
Tab. 5-1 Recommended test intervals
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Description of the device
6 Description of the device
6.1 Views
The following section provides an overview of the designation and location
of the most important components of your generator. It is important to
make oneself familiar with these in order to further understand the described functions and operating steps and to be able to perform these safely. Severe or deadly personal injuries can result and/or damage to the
generator as well the attached power consuming equipment if these instructions are ignored.
In order to be in a position to clearly re-find named operating controls and components in the following descriptions and instructions, the individual views of the
generator are designated throughout in a way which can be taken from the following figure.
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Fig. 6-1 Views of the generator
Exhaust gas side Maintenance page
Control side Start side
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Description of the device
6.2 Important components on the start and operating side
Fig. 6-2 Components on the exhaust and operating side
Transport wheels Multi-switch
Grab handle Cable pull starter Transport grip
Transport grip, extendable Control panel
Air intake grille
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Description of the device
6.3 Important components of the exhaust and maintenance side
Fig. 6-3 Components on the exhaust and maintenance side
Feet Maintenance flap screw
Tank cap with air-release valve Maintenance flap
Exhaust gas outlet
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6.4 Control panel components
Description of the device
Fig. 6-4 Components on the control panel
Schuko socket for 230 V / 16 A / 1~ DC socket for parallel operation and bat-
tery operation
ECOtronic On / Off Power display
Warning lights: - operational indicator
light
- overload alarm
- oil warning lights
CO2 - alarm 12V DC circuit breaker
USB charge socket with an indicator light Connection for Potential equalisation de-
Fuel indicator
vice
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7 Commissioning
The following chapter describes the basic procedure for first time or repeated putting into operation of the generator. Follow the working steps described below when you put your generator into operation for the first time
or restart it again after transporting it.
NOTICE!
For start-up and operation of a generator on building and assembly sites,
Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung (DGUV) in DGUV Information
203-032, the May 2016 edition, requires observance of special protective
measures and behaviour regulations.
We also urgently advise observance of relevant DGUV information under
comparable operating conditions.
7.1 Function and mode of operation
The power generator makes use of inverter technology.
The electrical voltage created by the generator is first rectified and converted in
the inverter electronically into a 230 V / 50 Hz AC voltage.
This technology makes it possible to generate an output voltage with a constant
frequency and voltage regardless of the engine speed.
In ECOtronic mode, this allows an engine speed to be specified independently of
the load. The engine speed varies between approx. 3500 - 4600
The ECOtronic system can be deactivated for consumers with high switch-on
currents (pumps, cut-off grinders, compressors, etc.). The engine speed is then
approx. 5000 min
rpm.
-1
.
7.2 Transporting and preparing your generator
The following requirements must be fulfilled before you can transport the generator:
Requirements: The installation area must have an even and load carrying substrate
The generator is turned off
the generator has cooled down
The fuel valve is in the “0” position
The tank ventilation valve is in the „OFF“ position
WARNING!
Danger due to a high device weight.
Risk of crushing through sliding or a falling down machine
► Observe the empty weight from to 25 kg.
► Only carry the device using two persons.
► Only lift the device using the carrying handles.
► Raise/lower device evenly.
► Walk slowly.
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NOTICE!
Leaking engine oil and operating fluids can contaminate the soil and
groundwater.
► Ensure that the generator is transported horizontally and mounted.
► Make all efforts, at all costs, to prevent escaping of operating fluids.
► Dispose of contaminated soil immediately and according to regulations.
Roll the generator 1. fold down the mobile Carrying handle fully out.
2. Lift the generator using this handle in order to roll it to the place of use.
3. Lower the device evenly.
4. Fold in the carrying handle fully
The generator has been transported to its place of use and installed.
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Carrying the generator
The generator is fitted with a second, fixed carrying handle so that you can lift it
up or carry it over rough terrain.
1. Grip the generator at the fixed carrying handle.
2. Raise the generator evenly.
3. Carry the generator to the place of use.
4. Lower the device slowly and evenly.
The generator has been transported to its place of use and installed.
7.3 Refuelling your generator
Proceed as follows to the generator.
Requirements: The generator is turned off
the generator has cooled down
there must be an adequate air supply and air removal
all power consuming equipment must be disconnected or switched off
DANGER!
Leaking engine oil and fuel can burn or explode.
A risk of suffering severe even deadly burns.
► Prevent engine oil or fuel from leaking out.
► Remove leaked operating fluids immediately and appropriately.
► Never use an additional start aid.
► Smoking, naked flames and sparks are forbidden.
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NOTICE!
Leaking fuel can contaminate soil and groundwater.
► Take note of the residual quantity in the tank and its maximum filling capacity.
► Always bear in mind that the fuel gauge reacts only after a time delay.
► Fill the tank to a maximum of 95%.
► Always use a filling aid (e.g. funnel).
NOTICE!
Use of wrong or outdated fuel damages or destroys the engine.
► Only use the fuel displayed on the sign (Tab. 3-1 ).
► Observe the possibly enclosed documentation for the fuel release of the en-
gine manufacturer
► Observe the shelf life of the fuel according to the supplier.
► Observe the engine operating manual.
Refuelling the generator
1. Unscrew the tank cover (Fig. 6-3 ).
2. Insert filler aid into the filler neck.
3. Fill with fuel slowly and evenly.
4. Fill the tank to no higher than the red bar to avoid overfilling the tank.
5. Remove the filler nozzle.
6. Refit the tank cover.
The generator is now refuelled.
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7.4 Starting the generator
Starting the generator for manual operation and with fuel supplied from its
own tank is explained here.
.
DANGER!
Leaking engine oil and fuel can burn or explode.
A risk of suffering severe even deadly burns.
► Prevent engine oil or fuel from leaking out.
► Remove leaked operating fluids immediately and appropriately.
► Never use an additional start aid.
► Smoking, naked flames and sparks are forbidden.
DANGER!
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous and partially invisible gases such
as carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2).
Risk of death due to poisoning or asphyxiation.
► Ensure that there is good ventilation during the whole period of operation.
► Only operate the generator in the open.
► Never direct the exhaust gases into rooms or pits.
NOTICE!
Frequent brief operations and/or long operating times without a load will
have a negative effect on the operational readiness and the generator's service life.
► Try to avoid frequent brief operations, otherwise the starter battery will not be
sufficiently charged and it might fail.
► Always ensure that the battery is well charged by prolonging the operating
phase whenever necessary or by recharging externally.
► Avoid long operating times without a load.
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Fig. 7-1 Starting the generator
Proceed as follows to start the generator manually directly from the device:
Requirements: electrical safety has been checked (see Chapter 5 ).
the fuel tank is sufficiently full.
oil level is sufficient (fill with engine oil before initial use, see Chapter 8.3.1
and the engine operating and maintenance instructions).
there is an adequate air supply and air removal.
all power consuming equipment is disconnected or switched off.
1. Disconnect all loads from the output side
2. Put the ECOtronic switch into the "OFF" position.
3. Put the air-release valve on the tank cover into the "ON" position.
4. Put the multi-switch into the “START" position.
5. With one hand hold the generator by the carrying handle and pull on the ca-
ble grip with the other hand until you feel a resistance. Pull on the cable
grip strongly.
The engine starts.
6. Slowly put the multi-switch into the “RUN" position after the engine has
warmed up.
The engine has started.
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NOTICE!
Do not apply load to the generator immediately after a cold start.
► Allow the generator engine to warm up for a few minutes before switching on
a load when the generator has not been operating for more than eight hours
(or for very low external temperatures).
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NOTICE!
The automatic low-oil system will not let the engine start if the oil level is
too low.
► First refill up to the engine oil level (see Chapter 8.3.1 ), before you restart
the engine.
► The automatic low-oil system cannot stop the engine from being damaged
due to a low oil level in all cases. Never start the engine without checking the
oil level beforehand!
7.5 Turning off your power generator
Proceed as follows to switch off your generator:
Requirements: the attached power consuming equipment is disconnected or switched off.
CAUTION!
Certain surfaces on the device can get very hot whilst it is running.
Risk of burns
► Never touch any engine parts (in particular the exhaust system) for a few min-
utes after ceasing operation.
► Always leave hot engine parts to cool down before touching them.
Switching the generator off
1. Continue to run the engine without load for about two minutes.
2. Put the multi-switch Fig. 7-1 - into the “STOP" position.
The engine comes to a standstill and the generator is switched off.
3. Turn the air-release valve on the tank cover Fig. 7-1 - back into the “OFF“
position.
The generator is switched off and secured.
DANGER!
Explosion hazard due to escaping fuel or fuel vapours.
A risk of suffering severe even deadly burns.
► After stopping the generator, close the fuel valve (fuel feed) as soon as pos-
sible.
► Close the fuel valve (fuel feed) at the latest after ceasing to use the device.
BEFORE transport.
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7.6 Connection of power consuming equipment
DANGER!
Mortal danger due to an electric shock if live parts are touched.
► Never operate the device if it is in a damaged condition.
► Never operate the electrical consumers and connecting cable (power con-
suming equipment) in a damaged condition.
► Never feed directly into existing networks that are already connected to a
power source (e.g. power supplier, solar plant, etc.).
► Never operate the device with wet hands.
Proceed as follows to connect up a consumer to your generator:
Requirements: The generator is started and brought up to operating temperature (see Chap-
ter 7.4 ).
All power consuming equipment is disconnected or switched off.
Connecting up the
consumers
1. Fold up the spray connection on the Schuko socket Fig. 6-4 on the control
panel.
2. Insert the plug from the power consuming equipment that is to be connected
up all the way into the socket until it stops.
The consumer is now to the generator and ready to use.
NOTICE!
When selecting power consuming equipment to supply, do not exceed the
maxim um p owe r ou tput of the ge ner ato r of 3,000 W (3 ,33 0 W f or short time).
Take note of the fact that certain power consuming equipment (e.g. circular
saws, blowers, etc.) can significantly exceed their nominal output during
an increased start up current when starting. Details can be found in the
power consuming equipment’s operating manual.
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7.7 Parallel operation with two ESE 2300 I
Using the parallel connection ability of the ESE 2300 I, you can roughly double
the output power through electrical connection of two ESE 2300 I generators.
DANGER!
Mortal danger due to an electric shock if live parts are touched.
► Never operate the device if it is in a damaged condition.
► Never operate the electrical consumers and connecting cable (power con-
suming equipment) in a damaged condition.
► Never feed directly into existing networks that are already connected to a
power source (e.g. power supplier, solar plant, etc.).
► Never operate the device with wet hands.
DANGER!
Electric shocks cause injury or death.
► You can only operate two identical ESE 2300 I in parallel.
► Parallel operation of more than two ESE 2300 I is not permitted.
► Never remove the parallel connecting cable while the generator is operating.
► Never connect consumers to the parallel connection socket.
► Only connect the original parallel connecting cable to the parallel connection
socket.
Proceed as follows to connect a parallel connection to the generator:
Requirements: Two identical ESE 2300 I generators with a parallel operation socket are
available ready to operate.
A connected battery charging cable is disconnected.
All power consuming equipment is disconnected or switched off.
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Connecting up the
consumers
1. Place both generators next to each other in such a way that air supply and
removal are not impaired.
2. Connect the parallel connecting cable to both generators at the parallel
connection sockets .
3. Ensure that the parallel connecting cable does get disconnected during par-
allel operation.
4. Start both generators one after the other (see 7.4 Starting the generator).
5. Allow the generators to warm up until both are running evenly at a stable rpm
with a pressed in choke lever.
Parallel operation has been established.
You can now connect a consumer with a high power consumption to a protective
contact socket.
NOTICE!
When selecting power consuming equipment to supply, do not exceed the
maxim um p owe r ou tput of the ge ner ato r of 3,000 W (3 ,33 0 W f or short time).
Take note of the fact that certain power consuming equipment (e.g. circular
saws, blowers, etc.) can significantly exceed their nominal output during
an increased start up current when starting. Details can be found in the
power consuming equipment’s operating manual.
7.8 ECOtronic (idle down)
Your Generators is fitted with an ECOtronic function. Fuel consumption
and emissions will be reduced when the ECO mode is activated, as the engine speed is automatically adjusted to match the power requirement of the
connected consumer. This also leads to a reduction in the noise level. As
the power requirement increases, the engine speed will also increase to the
same extent and this ensures trouble-free operation of the connected consumer. The electronics raise the engine speed again as soon as the connected power consuming equipment is switched on in order to make the
full output available.
NOTICE!
Always switch the ECOtronic off before you operate a very powerful consumer. The engine speed will increase up to nominal speed and provide full
power without any delay when you turn on the consumer.
Proceed as follows to run your Generators in ECO mode:
Requirements: Generator is ready for operation
The generator is started (see Chapter 7.4 )
Switching on
ECOtronic
Switch the idle engine speed reduction as follows:
1. Bring the rocker switch Fig. 6-4 into the "I“ (ON) position.
Idle down is activated. The engine speed will drop significantly when a consumer
is being run at a low power or is switched off.
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Turning off
ECOtronic
Switch the idle down off as follows:
1. Bring the rocker switch Fig. 6-4 into “0” (OFF) position.
Idle down is switched off. The drive motor's speed increases to nominal speed
(see Chapter 12 Technical data).
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7.9 charging the batteries
The ESE 2300 I DC connection delivers a DC current of 12 V / 8 A and offers the
option to also charge a 12 V lead battery.
DANGER!
Mortal danger due to an electric shock if live parts are touched.
► Never operate the device if it is in a damaged condition.
► Never operate the electrical consumers and connecting cable (power con-
suming equipment) in a damaged condition.
► Never feed directly into existing networks that are already connected to a
power source (e.g. power supplier, solar plant, etc.).
► Never operate the device with wet hands.
DANGER!
Electric shocks cause injury or death.
► Explosive hydrogen gas may escape during the charging process. Make sure
that neither sparks nor an open flame may occur in the vicinity of the battery
and the power generator during the charging process.
► Only charge the battery at well ventilated locations.
► Battery acid may harm the eyes and clothing. Avoid any contact and proceed
with extreme caution.
Proceed as follows to connect a battery to the generator:
Requirements: The device should be fully warmed up.
The ECOtronic switch is switched into the "OFF" position.
Connecting up the
battery
disconnecting the
battery
1. Connect the red positive terminal to the positive terminal of the battery.
2. Insert the 2-pin connector of the 12V charging cable into the 12V socket (Fig.
6-4 Components on the control panel- )
3. Connect the black negative terminal to the negative terminal of the battery
The battery is charging.
If a high capacity battery, a defective one or a fully discharged battery is charged,
the 12V circuit breaker (Fig. 6-4 Components on the control panel- ) may trip.
The circuit breaker can be switched on again by actuating the pressure head.
1. FIRST disconnect the black negative terminal from the negative terminal of
the battery.
2. Remove the 2-pin connector of the 12V charging cable from the power gen-
erator.
3. THEN disconnect the red positive terminal from the positive terminal of the
battery.
The battery is disconnected and charged.
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8 Maintenance
Generators maintenance is described in this section. It may only be performed by qualified specialist personnel.
Maintenance and repair which is neither described in this operating manual
nor in the possibly also delivered operating and maintenance instructions
may only be undertaken by authorized service personnel from the manufacturer.
8.1 Maintenance plan
Maintenance work on your generator must be performed periodically in order to secure its readiness to use and reliability over a long period. Only
have this work performed by trained specialist personnel. Contact your
dealer or our
NOTICE!
Please note that, in the case of a concluded warranty agreement, you will
lose all rights to make claims if your generator is not serviced according to
manufacturer regulations.
Maintenance
service hotline at: +49 7123 9737-44
You can find an overview of the time plan and scope of the required maintenance
work in the following maintenance schedule.
Maintenance work Maintenance interval according to time
or operating hours [h]
Item Maintenance step Daily / 8hAfter 3
months /
50h
Electrical safety Check X
Check fill level X
Engine oil
Change X
Check X
Air filter
Clean; replace if necessary X
Spark plug
Valves Check; adjust if necessary X
Spark catcher Check; clean if necessary X
Check the electrode gap,
clean; change when necessary
After 6
months
/ 100h
X
Annual-
ly / 300h
Fastening and threaded joints
XX
Maintenance work should be performed by your service partner.
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Maintenance work Maintenance interval according to time
or operating hours [h]
Item Maintenance step Daily / 8hAfter 3
months /
50h
Fuel lines
Check the protective conductor connection once every 2 years
Check for cracks and damage;
replace if necessary
Maintenance work should be performed by your service partner.
Tab. 8-1 Generator maintenance plan
After 6
months
/ 100h
8.2 Maintenance work
Only authorised specialist personnel are allowed to carry out maintenance
tasks. Execute all of the maintenance steps in the maintenance schedule
according to the following instructions.
CAUTION!
Certain surfaces on the device can get very hot whilst it is running.
Risk of burns
► Never touch any engine parts (in particular the exhaust system) for a few min-
utes after ceasing operation.
► Always leave hot engine parts to cool down before touching them.
Annual-
ly / 300h
X
NOTICE!
Also always read about the checking and maintenance work which concerns the electrical safety of the generators in the chapter “Checking the
electrical safety“.
Disconnect the negative pole of the starter battery in order prevent unintentional restarting of the engine whilst working on it (see Chapter 9.6.2).
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8.3 Engine oil
The drive motor for your generator, like every internal combustion engine,
requires the required engine oil for cooling and inner cooling. It is also important to use the correct oil, both for refilling and changing oil, and to observe the prescribed maintenance intervals.
To refill and when changing oil, use a commercially available multigrade oil with
a viscosity of 10W-30 for four stroke engines as also used in automobile engines.
This applies for use of a generator in temperate climates. At very low or very high
outside temperatures it may well be necessary to use an engine oil of another
viscosity. Please take more precise information from the following info. graphic.
Fig. 8-1 Selection of the correct engine oil
8.3.1 Checking the oil level
Your generator is fitted with an oil lack automatic switching off system to avoid
engine damage occurring due to a low engine level. It has two functions:
1) it prevents the engine from starting for an inadequate engine oil level
2) it switches off the drive motor when the engine oil level falls below the mini-
mum value while operating.
If the automatic switch-off has detected a lack of oil, this is displayed by lighting
up of the yellow Fig. 6-4 warning light. In order to avoid delays and interruptions during operation, check the engine oil level before every putting into operation.
Requirements: Ensure that the following prerequisites are met before you check:
Ensure that the generator is mounted horizontally.
Wait after previous operation for about five minutes before checking until the
engine oil has gathered again in the oil sump to obtain a correct measurement.
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CAUTION!
The engine and operating equipment on the generator can get very hot
while running.
Risk of burns
► Never touch any engine parts (in particular the exhaust system) for a few min-
utes after ceasing operation.
► Allow the engine to cool off for at least five minutes before changing or check-
ing the engine oil.
Checking the oil
level
Fig. 8-2 Checking and changing engine oil
1. Unfasten the large screw on the maintenance flap Fig. 8-2 Checking and
changing engine oil - and remove the maintenance flap.
2. Undo the grey locking screw and remove it from the filling opening. CAU-
TION: The screw is wetted with oil.
3. The engine oil must reach up just below the edge of the filling opening.
The oil level has been checked.
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Fig. 8-3 Optimal engine oil level
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Refilling with engine oil
If the oil level is too low, instigate the next steps to correct the level.
1. Make ready the engine oil to top up with.
2. Lead the filling funnel also supplied into the previously opened filling opening
of the engine (see Fig. Fig. 8-2 Checking and changing engine oil).
3. Just put a small amount of engine oil in the funnel and wait until the oil has
drained down completely.
4. Remove the filling funnel.
5. Compare the oil level against the image Fig. 8-3 Optimal engine oil level (at
the bottom right) and repeat steps 2 to 4 until the engine oil has reached the
top of the filling opening.
6. Clean the locking screw with a clean cloth and turn it clockwise up to the stop
in the filling opening.
The oil level has been checked and topped up.
8.3.2 Changing the engine oil
The engine oil in your generator needs changing after the first 20 operating
hours, at the latest however after a month, to remove all of the abrasion material
produced during the run-in phase. There should subsequently be an oil change
every 100 operating hours, at the latest however once every 6 months (see Maintenance schedule Tab. 8-1 ).
CAUTION!
The engine and operating equipment on the generator can get very hot
while running.
Risk of burns
► Never touch any engine parts (in particular the exhaust system) for a few min-
utes after ceasing operation.
► Allow the engine to cool off for at least five minutes before changing or check-
ing the engine oil.
Requirements: Ensure that the following prerequisites are met before you change the engine oil:
Place the generator in such a way that a suitable catching pan can be placed
under the oil drain screw.
Ensure that the generator is mounted horizontally.
Wait after previous operation for at least five minutes before changing the oil
to allow the oil to flow into the oil sump and for the engine oil to cool off.
NOTICE!
Leaking engine oil contaminates the soil and groundwater.
► Use a suitable oil catching receptacle.
► Old oil is a special waste and may only be disposed of over suitably qualified
collection points.
Draining off old oil 1. Unfasten the large screw on the maintenance flap Fig. 8-2 and remove
the maintenance flap.
2. Place a suitable oil collection container under the generator.
3. Loosen the yellow screw plug Fig. 8-2 and remove it from the filling open-
ing. CAUTION: The screw is wetted with oil.
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4. Ensure that the collection container is placed correctly.
5. Tip the generator slightly in the direction of the collection container to allow
draining off of the old oil.
The old oil flows through the housing opening into the collection container.
6. If the old oil has completely drained out, close the opening using a new oil
drain screw.
7. Dispose of the old oil according to regulations.
The old oil is drained off.
Refilling with fresh
engine oil
1. To refill with fresh engine oil, proceed as described in Chapter 8.3.1 . Ob-
serve the instructions to select a suitable oil. The amount of oil needed is 0.4
litres.
2. Attach the maintenance flap Fig. 8-2 again using the large screw.
The engine oil has been changed. Your generator is ready to use again.
8.4 Maintenance of the air filter
The air filter insert must be cleaned every 100 operating hours and also
changed if necessary. Operation with a dirty filter increases fuel consumption, pollutant emissions and engine wear. A damaged or missing air filter
can destroy the engine.
Proceed as follows to service the air filter.
Requirements: The generator is switched off.
The engine is cooled down sufficiently.
A new air filter insert is ready to use.
Cha nge th e air filte r
insert
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Fig. 8-4 Air filter behind the maintenance flap (removed)
1. Unfasten the large screw to disassemble the maintenance flap and to
make the air filter housing accessible.
2. Undo the fastening screw and pull off the air filter cover .
3. Remove the air filter insert and decide after making an appraisal:
a) in a case of minor soiling remove loose dirt particles from the air filter in-
sert.
b) in a case of strong soiling use a new air filter insert.
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4. Clean the air filter housing and cover, in this case in particular the suction
opening.
5. Protect your hands from contact with engine oil.
6. Apply a few drops of new engine oil to the cleaned or new air filter insert.
7. Knead the air filter insert in order to distribute the oil evenly into the foam.
8. Wring out the air filter insert strongly afterwards to remove excessive oil.
9. Insert the air filter insert into the air filter housing.
10. Carefully place the air filter cover on the air filter housing and fasten it on
using the screw .
11. Attach the maintenance flap again and fasten using the large screws .
12. Dispose of a soiled air filter insert according to regulations.
Maintenance of the air filter is complete.
8.5 Spark plug maintenance
The spark plug must be checked every 100 operating hours, at least however once a year, and replaced if necessary. Wrong adjusted, soiled or worn
spark plugs can have a negative effect on the starting behaviour, engine
running, fuel consumption and pollutant emissions.
NOTICE!
When replacing the spark plug, only use the following types:
► AUTOLITE 275
► NGK BP4H
► CHAMPION L95YC
► TORCH E5T
Proceed as follows to perform spark plug servicing.
Requirements: The generator is turned off
The engine is cooled down sufficiently
A new spark plug is ready to use
One has the required tool
• A spark plug wrench (in the scope of delivery)
• Setting gauge for the electrode gap
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Fig. 8-5 Remove spark plug
Remove spark plug 1. Unfasten the large screw on the maintenance flap and remove the main-
tenance flap .
2. Pull the spark plug connector Fig. 8-5 - of the spark plug. To do this always
pull directly on the plug, never on the ignition cable!
Checking the spark
plug
3. Place the spark plug wrench (in the scope of delivery) on the spark plugFig.
8-5 and unfasten the latter by turning it anti-clockwise.
The spark plug is removed and must now be assessed.
Fig. 8-6 Checking the spark plug
1. Check the spark plug for damage and clean it using a suitable brush, if it can
be used again.
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2. Check the condition and gap of the electrodes, also when using a new spark
plug. Adjust the gap to the correct value if necessary (see Fig.Fig. 8-6 Checking the spark plug).
The spark plug is ready to be installed.
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Installing the spark
plug
1. Turn the checked spark plug clockwise by hand in the spark plug thread on
the engine.Fig. 8-5 Ensure that the spark plug is inserted without it tilting, so
that the thread is not damaged.
2. Tighten the spark plug using the spark plug wrench supplied.
3. Press the spark plug connector firmly onto the spark plug.
The spark plug has been serviced in an orderly manner.
The generator is ready to use.
8.6 Cleaning the spark screen
The spark screen prevents escaping of glowing exhaust particles and is located right next to the exhaust outlet. It must be disassembled every 100
operating hours and cleaned. The spark screen must be replaced if it is
strongly soiled or damaged.
Proceed as follows to service the spark screen:
One has the required tool
Requirements: The generator is switched off.
• a small slotted-head screwdriver
• Wire brush
The engine and particularly the exhaust system have cooled down.
Servicing the spark
screen
Fig. 8-7 Spark screen
1. Unfasten the six screws Fig. 8-7 - on the exhaust gas side.
2. Unfasten the six screws Fig. 8-7 - on the spark screen.
3. Remove the fastening clamp Fig. 8-7 - on the spark screen.
4. Unfasten the spark screen out of the exhaust gas outlet with the aid of a small
slotted-head screwdriver and pull it out completely.
The spark screen is removed.
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5. Assess the condition of the spark screen and replace it if it is damaged.
6. If the spark screen does not need replacing, clean it thoroughly with the aid
of the wire brush.
7. Perform steps 1 to 3 in reverse order in order to fasten the spark screen
again.
The spark screen is serviced. The generator can be put into operation again.
8.7 Cleaning the power generator
Keep your Generators clean and dry to ensure safe use at all times and a long
service life. Never expose your Generators to extreme weather conditions, environments with heavy dust and dirt, moisture or aggressive vapours.
DANGER!
Danger of current flow if water enters.
Mortal danger from electrocution
► Never clean the device during active operation.
► Never clean the device under running water or by using a high pressure
cleaner.
NOTICE!
Never use a garden hose to clean the Generators. Water can get inside
through the cooling slots and damage the device.
Proceed as follows to clean the Generators:
• Use a soft brush to remove any dirt or oil.
• Use a damp cloth to clean the outside of the device
• Inspect all ventilation and cooling slots to ensure that they are clean and free.
• Use a clean cloth or an air compressor (pressure must not exceed 1.7 kPa /
bar) to thoroughly dry the device.
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9Storage
Storage
It is important to store the device at a suitable storage location as soon as your
generator is no longer being used.
• The storage location must be roofed and must not be subjected to standing
water, aggressive vapours or soiling as well as major accumulation of dust.
• Protect your device with a cover made out of breathable material.
• Ensure that the storage temperature and air humidity lie within the specified
limits (see Technical data).
NOTICE!
Due to the limited shelf life of the different operating fluids, it is important
for decommissioning for more than one month that additional measures
for storage are taken. While doing this observe the instructions given in the
attached operating and maintenance instructions from the engine manufacturer.
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Disposal
10 Disposal
Your device, which is an electrical or electronic device, is subject to European Directive 2012/19/EU (“WEEE directive“) which is implemented in Germany in national law through the decree regulating the use of dangerous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment (ElektroStoffV). This regulates disposal and
use of recycling waste electrical equipment. The adjacent icon with a crossed-out
wastebasket on your device states that it must not be disposed of in the household waste at the end of its service life.
As a private end-user (a so-called b2c customer) there are free collecting points
(recycling centre) near you for electrical equipment as well as possible also other
collection points available for reuse of devices. The addresses can be obtained
from your city or communal authority. In as far as the old electrical and electronic
equipment contains personal data, you are responsible yourself for its deletion
before giving it back.
Pure b2b devices (devices which, for appropriate use, or exclusively are only
used the commercial area) must not be disposed of over public collecting points
in Germany and further EU countries. Speak to your authorised ENDRESS generator dealer about handing back your recycling waste electrical equipment. The
dealer is also your point of contact for any differing regulations on the respective
country of deployment. There are also possible agreements in the purchase contract to observe.
Please observe the pertinent environmental protection regulations when disposing of the old oil. We recommend bringing the oil in a closed container to an old
oil collection centre for disposal. Never put used engine oil in the domestic waste.
Storage or introduction of old oil into nature is associated with very high fines.
An inappropriately disposed of battery can greatly damage the environment.
Give back your old battery directly free of charge to your dealer when purchasing
a new one.
Always observe the valid local regulations and laws concerning correct disposal
of all old parts and operating materials. Please contact your ENDRESS service
partner for a replacement.
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11 Troubleshooting
The following table is an aid for you to use in a case where faults arise
during use. Based on experience a number of malfunctions can already be
removed by operating personnel or the possible causes limited. In all other
cases contact your service partner as described in the table. The same applies for faults which are not listed in the table.
If a fault cannot be removed using the remedies described, shut down your generator and secure it against further use. Contact your service partner and give
him an explanation, not only of the symptoms but also the possible causes which
you can already exclude based upon the table. In this way you are supporting the
diagnostic process so that the fault can often already be identified over the telephone or through written exchange with our specialists.
NOTICE!
The following table does not make any claims to completeness and does
not mention any faults which can be caused by operating error.
► In order to avoid operating errors, please exactly follow the instructions in the
existing and delivered documentation.
Troubleshooting
Malfunction possible cause Correction
Fuel level too low Top up with fuel
The fuel filter is clogged. Replace the fuel filter.
The fuel is unusable due to overaged Carburettor cleaning,
clean the fuel tank and replace
the fuel
The engine turns but does not
start.
The engine does not rotate
Spark plug connector detached Firmly put the spark plug con-
nector in place again
The spark plug is very dirty or defective
Engine oil level too low (oil lack automatic switch-off)
Insufficient compression Contact your service partner
The starter battery is discharged or
defective (only for electrical starting)
Starter defective Replace the starter
Clean the spark plug and adjust or replace it
Bring the engine oil level up to
the maximum
Clean a corroded battery pole
Check the starter battery and
charge it or replace it
Engine mechanically blocked (also
for starting by hand)
Contact your service partner
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Malfunction possible cause Correction
Fuel level too low Top up with fuel
The fuel filter is clogged. Replace the fuel filter.
The engine starts but stops
again shortly afterwards
The generator is running but
there is no (output) voltage at
the socket
The generator is running but
the output voltage is outside of
tolerance
The power output remains significantly below the nominal
output
Engine oil level too low (oil lack automatic switch-off)
Bring the engine oil level up to
the maximum
Spark plug connector detached Firmly put the spark plug con-
nector in place again
Tank ventilation (tank cover) blocked Clean ventilation holes
Overload protection triggered (operating status display lights up red)
Connect up a piece of power
consuming equipment with a
low output
The alternator or cabling is defective Contact your service partner
The engine speed regulator is wrong-
Contact your service partner
ly adjusted or defective
The electronic voltage regulator is
Contact your service partner
wrongly adjusted or defective
The load of the attached power consuming equipment is too high
Connect up a piece of power
consuming equipment with a
low output
Operation under extreme climatic
conditions
The generator has been poorly ser-
Adapt to the climatic conditions or stop the generator
Perform maintenance work
viced
The generator has reached its wear
Contact your service partner
limit
The engine smokes
The generator is running at a
high speed and with strong
voltage fluctuations
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The engine oil level is too high Draining off excess engine oil
The air filter insert (paper) is dirty or
contaminated with oil
Clean the air filter insert or replace it
The air filter insert (foam) is dirty Clean the air filter insert and
re-oil it
The engine is still in the warm up
phase
Wait until the engine has
reached its operating temperature
The carburettor is wrongly adjusted
Contact your service partner
or defective
The engine speed regulator is defec-
Contact your service partner
tive
Tab. 11-1 Troubleshooting
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Please contact our customer service for further fault diagnosis as well as procurement of original spare parts and wear parts at
Tel. +49-(0)-7123-9737-44
www.endressparts.com (see Chapter 13 )
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12 Technical data
The following table contains the technical data for your generator.
Name Value Unit
Type of alternator Inverter
Maximum output [[LTP] 2300 [W]
Continuous output [PRP] 1800 [W]
Nominal frequency 50 [Hz]
Nominal speed 3600 - 5300 [min-1]
Nominal voltage ~1 230 [V]
Nominal current ~1 7.8 [A]
Weight (ready for use) 23 [kg]
ESE 2300 i
Drive motor 4-stroke OHV
cylinder
Displacement 79 [cm3]
Cooling systems air-cooled
Engine oil amount 0.4 [l]
Tank capacity 4.2 [l]
Fuel consumption (at a 75% load)
Running time (at 75% load) about
1)
(1)
0.7 [l/h]
6 [l/h]
Dimensions L x B x H 574 x 375 x 546 [mm]
Noise pressure level at the workplace L
Sound pressure level at a distance of 7m L
Sound power level L
WA
3)
pA
2)
pA
81 [db (A)]
3)
64 [db (A)]
89 [db (A)]
Alternator, system of protection IP23
1)
An average value dependent upon the operating conditions and therefore not
binding
2)
Measured at a distance of 1 m and a height of 1.6 m in accordance with ISO
3744 (Part 10)
3)
Measured in accordance with ISO 3744 (Part 10)
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Tab. 12-1 Generator technical data
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13 Replacement parts
Maintenance and replacement parts can be obtained quickly and easily
from your responsible ENDRESS service partner or ENDRESS dealer. You
can alternatively obtain support from our central customer service
by telephone: +49 (0) 71239737-44
by email: [email protected]
Have the item and serial number of your device ready for identification.
As a registered user you can obtain rapid and uncomplicated access to a range
of services over our home page to obtain suitable original spare parts for maintenance and repair work. Using your internet browser please go to
https://endressparts.com
and click on the area “Documentation and replacement parts“.
Replacement parts
Fig. 13-1 Spare parts over endressparts.com
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NOTES
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Replacement parts
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Keyword index
A
automatic low-oil system 33
B
Battery charging cable 11
C
Cable pull starter 25
Control panel 25
Control side 24
Customer service 57
D
DIN ISO 3864 6
E
ECO-mode economy circuit 27
Electrical safety 23
energy supply company 9
evaluated 16
Exhaust gas outlet 26
Exhaust gas side 24
Exhaust gases 18 31
extendable handle 29
F
Filling funnel 11
H
Home page 57
I
Imprint 2
included in delivery 11
L
Label 12
label 12
M
Maintenance flap 26
Maintenance page 24
misuses 9
O
operating manual 7
Operating personnel 16 21
P
Potential equalisation device 27
Potential equalization device 23
R
refuel 29
S
safety instructions 14
Safety symbols 14
sockets
Schuko 27
Standards
DIN EN ISO 12100 16
DIN EN ISO 8528-13 16
DIN VDE 82079-1 6
ISO 3864 16
ISO 7010 14
standards
DIN EN 60204 16
Suction side 24
T
the standards
VDE 100, Part 551 8
Transport grip 25
Transport wheels 25
Turning off 33
U
under the operator's obligations 23
USB charge socket 27
W
Warning notices 16
WEEE directive 52
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