Baldor

F2

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What This Code Means

Generator set will not produce any power; Generator's excitation system does not build up

Possible Causes

  • •Loss of residual magnetism in the generator

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Flash the generator set to restore residual magnetism by performing the following steps:
  2. 2Disconnect exciter winding leads F1 and F2 from the voltage regulator
  3. 3Start the generator set
  4. 4With the generator set running, apply 12VDC from a wet cell battery (automotive type) to the F1 and F2 exciter winding leads for 1 second
  5. 5Stop the generator set and reconnect the F1 and F2 leads to the voltage regulator

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