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Fuel / Oil |
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What type of fuel do the HGI petrol sets run on? |
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Any unleaded fuel, BP, Shell etc |
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What oil should I use in my new petrol set? |
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10W-40 or slightly heavier oil designed for a petrol engine, just like a petrol car |
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How much oil do I need to put in my petrol generator? |
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Around ? to 1 litre depending on the size of the engine, fill it until the oil is at the marked level on the dipstick. If the set fails to start then check the oil level is high enough, as the oil alert feature on the Honda engines is quite precise. |
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What fuel does my new Harrington diesel set run on? |
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Use normal white diesel fuel, as in a diesel car engine. However a significant cost saving can be gained by using Agricultural diesel, or Red diesel as it is commonly known. |
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What oil should I use in my new diesel set? |
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15W-40 oil designed for a diesel engine, just like a diesel car |
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How much oil do I need to put in my diesel generator? |
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Please refer to the user manual supplied with your generator |
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Servicing |
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How often should my 3000rpm generator be serviced? |
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A first service after 25 hours, and then at 100 hour intervals for petrol and 150 for diesel. Please refer to the supplied user manual for specific generators. |
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Standby Power |
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Why do you need a Standby Generator? |
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With the passing of time more and more home and office equipment is dependent on electricity. Telephone, lights, computers, even life support systems all require electrical power. Unfortunately, we are reaching a point, where electricity companies may not be able to respond at times of peak demand. Add to that the actions of vandalism and possible terrorism and it is clear that the supply of electricity will not be trouble free.
A standby generator provides you with your own power when the Electricity Board cannot. |
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What is needed? |
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A Harrington generator, and AMF panel. You must get a qualified electrician to undertake the installation. The generator may be sited outside or in an out-building. Consideration should be given to ventilation, exhaust and so on. Harrington Generators are experienced manufacturers and can give advice on siting etc. |
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What size generators? |
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With the help the Harrington team, you should look at the power consumption of the essential items you want to operate during a power failure. |
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What does the AMF Panel do? |
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It senses the mains and when the mains supply fails, or drops below limits, it controls the generator start up and the change over to generator supply. When the mains supply returns, it controls the change over to mains supply and the closing down of the generator. |
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Is it expensive or complicated? |
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NO. The total cost is not normally high and it can add value to the price of your property.
HGI Ltd have been making generators for over 21 years, so have a great deal of experience with standby applications. Speak to us, the dealer, or your electrician, who will explain the work involved. Once fitted an AMF Standby System is easy to use, test and maintain. |
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