R450 T DETECT. 3 PH 3 PH. SENSING 7000 / 8000 RAPIDE FAST RAPIDE VOLTAGE 80V ~ 320V SHUNT / AREP SERIES PMG NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL NORMAL 5000 / 6000

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1 8 9 R T DETECT. PH PH. SENSING Hz EXT FREQ Hz SETTING VOLT. STAB. I EXC EXT.FREQ. SET. ON ONLY FOR SPECIAL CONFIG. KNEE Hz Hz MODE MODE MODE MODE Hz VOLTAGE V ~ V LSA 9 / LSA / / 8 / LSA 9 / LSA / / 8 / VOLTAGE 8V ~ V SHUNT / AREP PMG k S S 8 9 LEDS STAT. FUSIBLES / FUSES Installation & maintenance manual : VOIR NOTICE SEE NOTICE U V W F- X Z F+ Z X C US R M & T

2 R M & T en -. / i This manual concerns the alternator which you have just purchased. We wish to draw your attention to the contents of this maintenance manual. SAFETY MEASURES Before using your machine for the first time, it is important to read the whole of this installation and maintenance manual. All necessary operations and interventions on this machine must be performed by a qualified technician. Our technical support service will be pleased to provide any additional information you may require. The various operations described in this manual are accompanied by recommendations or symbols to alert the user to potential risks of accidents. It is vital that you understand and take notice of the following warning symbols. WARNING Warning symbol for an operation capable of damaging or destroying the machine or surrounding equipment. Warning symbol for general danger to personnel. All servicing or repair operations performed on the AVR should be undertaken by personnel trained in the commissioning, servicing and maintenance of electrical and mechanical components. When the generator is driven at a frequency less than 8 Hz for more than seconds with an analogic regulator, the AC power must be disconnected. WARNING This can be incorporated in a machine marked C.E. This manual is be given to the end user. - We reserve the right to modify the characteristics of its products at any time in order to incorporate the latest technological developments. The informa-tion contained in this document may therefore be changed without notice. This document may not be reproduced in any form without prior authorization. All brands and models have been registered and patents applied for. Warning symbol for electrical danger to personnel.

3 R M & T en -. / i CONTENTS - GENERAL INFORMATION Description Identification Tools... - POWER SUPPLY AREP excitation system PMG excitation system SHUNT or separate excitation system... - TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Electrical characteristics Configurations U/F and functions Typical effects of the with a diesel engine with or without a (U/F only) AVR options... - INSTALLATION - COMMISSIONING Electrical checks on the AVR Setting up Electrical faults... - SPARE PARTS Designation Technical support service...8 Disposal and recycling instructions

4 Electric Power Generation R M & T en -. / i - GENERAL INFORMATION. - Description The R AVR is supplied in a casing designed to be mounted on a panel with dampers. - Operating temperature: C to + C. - Storage temperature: C to +8 C. - Shocks on the base: 9 g depending on the axes. - Vibrations: less than Hz, mm half-peak amplitude Hz to Hz: mm/s, above Hz: 8 g. WARNING The AVR is IP, it must be incorporated in an environment which ensures it a IP protection.. - Identification There are different versions available: - RM: single-phase sensing, - RT: three-phase sensing, These AVRs are exactly identical in terms of characteristics and dimensions with Mate N Lok connectors.. - Tools The Mate N Lok connectors tools references are the following: - crimping pliers: Ref TYCO.9. - Extractor: Ref TYCO 9.9. WARNING Connectors must be unlocked before unpluging. mm holes Ø. mm mm R M DETECT. PH PH. SENSING Hz Hz EXT FREQ SETTING R T DETECT. PH PH. SENSING Hz EXT FREQ Hz SETTING P Voltage mm mm Rotating switch - Lam and U/F - Voltage - Excitation P Quad droop k S S STAT. Installation & maintenance manual : PMG LSA 9 / LSA / / 8 / VOLTAGE 8V ~ V SHUNT / AREP LSA 9 / LSA / / 8 / Hz Hz VOLTAGE V ~ V MODE ONLY FOR SPECIAL CONFIG. KNEE MODE 8 MODE 9 ON MODE EXT.FREQ. SET. Hz VOLT. STAB. I EXC LEDS FUSIBLES / FUSES k S S STAT. Installation & maintenance manual : PMG LSA 9 / LSA / / 8 / VOLTAGE 8V ~ V SHUNT / AREP LSA 9 / LSA / / 8 / Hz Hz VOLTAGE V ~ V MODE ONLY FOR SPECIAL CONFIG. KNEE MODE 8 MODE 9 ON MODE EXT.FREQ. SET. Hz VOLT. STAB. I EXC LEDS FUSIBLES / FUSES P P Stability Excitation Overrun indications Fuses A VOIR NOTICE SEE NOTICE VOIR NOTICE SEE NOTICE nc V W F- X Z F+ Z X C US U V W F- X Z F+ Z X C US R M R T

5 8 9 Electric Power Generation R M & T en -. / i - POWER SUPPLY Both the AREP & PMG excitation systems are controlled by the AVR.. - AREP excitation system With AREP excitation, the electronic AVR is powered by two auxiliary windings which are independent of the voltage sensing circuit. The first winding has a voltage proportional to the alternator main voltage (Shunt characteristic), the second one has a voltage proportional to the stator current (compound characteristic : Booster effect). The power supply voltage is rectified and filtered before being used by the AVR monitoring transistor. The rotating switch should be in the AREP position (see..). AREP SYSTEM Armature Aux. windings STATOR : wires ( T à T) STATOR : wires ( T à T) T T T T8 T T9 Varistor MAIN FIELD Field + - Yellow Red Black 9 Green T T T T T T R T DETECT. PH PH. SENSING Hz EXT FREQ Hz SETTING P Voltage k S S PMG LSA 9 / LSA / / 8 / VOLTAGE 8V ~ V SHUNT / AREP LSA 9 / LSA / / 8 / Hz Hz VOLTAGE V ~ V MODE ONLY FOR SPECIAL CONFIG. KNEE MODE 8 MODE 9 ON MODE EXT.FREQ. SET. Hz VOLT. STAB. I EXC P P P Stability Excitation Quad droop LEDS STAT. FUSIBLES / FUSES Installation & maintenance manual : VOIR NOTICE SEE NOTICE U V W F- X Z F+ Z X C US X Z Z X Yellow Red Black 9 Green

6 8 9 Electric Power Generation R M & T en -. / i. - PMG excitation system With PMG excitation, a permanent magnet generator (PMG) added to the alternator supplies the AVR with voltage which is independent of the main alternator winding. These two excitation principles provide the machine with a short-circuit current overload capacity of IN for s. The AVR monitors the alternator output voltage by adjusting the excitation current. The rotating switch should be in the PMG position (see..). PMG SYSTEM Armature MAIN FIELD STATOR : wires ( T à T) STATOR : wires ( T à T) T T T T8 T T9 PMG Varistor Field + - T T T T T T R T DETECT. PH PH. SENSING Hz EXT FREQ Hz SETTING P Voltage k S S PMG LSA 9 / LSA / / 8 / VOLTAGE 8V ~ V SHUNT / AREP LSA 9 / LSA / / 8 / Hz Hz VOLTAGE V ~ V MODE ONLY FOR SPECIAL CONFIG. KNEE MODE 8 MODE 9 ON MODE EXT.FREQ. SET. Hz VOLT. STAB. I EXC P P P Stability Excitation Quad droop LEDS STAT. FUSIBLES / FUSES Installation & maintenance manual : VOIR NOTICE SEE NOTICE U V W F- X Z F+ Z X C US

7 8 9 Electric Power Generation R M & T en -. / i. - SHUNT or separate excitation system With SHUNT excitation, the AVR is powered by the main winding (V to V - / Hz ) by using X, X on the AVR. The rotating switch should be in the AREP position (see..). SHUNT SYSTEM Armature MAIN FIELD STATOR : wires ( T à T) STATOR : wires ( T à T) T T T T8 T T9 Varistor Field + - T T T T T T R T DETECT. PH PH. SENSING Hz EXT FREQ Hz SETTING P Voltage k S S PMG LSA 9 / LSA / / 8 / VOLTAGE 8V ~ V SHUNT / AREP LSA 9 / LSA / / 8 / Hz Hz VOLTAGE V ~ V MODE ONLY FOR SPECIAL CONFIG. KNEE MODE 8 MODE 9 ON MODE EXT.FREQ. SET. Hz VOLT. STAB. I EXC P P P Stability Excitation Quad droop LEDS STAT. FUSIBLES / FUSES Installation & maintenance manual : VOIR NOTICE SEE NOTICE U V W F- X Z F+ Z X C US X X

8 R M & T en -. / i - TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS. - Electrical characteristics - maximum power supply: V - / Hz - Rated overload current: A - s - Electronic protection: - In the case of a short-circuit, the excitation current is reduced to a value less than A after s - In the event of loss of voltage reference, the excitation current is reduced to a value less than A after s for AREP/SHUNT, s for PMG. - In the event of overexcitation, the current is reduced as indicated in the next diagram (see...). - Fuses: F on X and F on Z A, V. - Voltage sensing R M: single-phase connection to V and W. 8V-V or V-V according to the rotating switch position. R T: three-phase connection to U, V and W. 8V-V or V-V according to the rotating switch position. For other voltages, a transformer should be used (or two for R T). - Voltage regulation:±.%. - Current sensing: (parallel operation): input S, S intended for C.T. <. VA cl, secondary A or A.. - Configurations.. - Settings... - Voltage Voltage adjustment via potentiometer P in the ranges described in the table below: For and Hz High range Medium range WARNING Max. Un V Un V The allowed adjustment range is ±%; when the setting exceeds these limits, please check that it is conform with the power table Quadrature droop: Quadrature droop adjustment via potentiometer P within a range : - from to 8% with a PF=.8 for V applications. - From to % with a PF=.8 for V applications. - From to 8% for V applications with a step-up transformer (ratio of ) placed on the voltage reference. The potentiometer P has a non linear response. Then, when a A secondary CT is connected the effective range starts from the the second / of P range and in the case of a A secondary CT the effective range starts from the first /. When a A CT is used, the adjustment range is higher, so P must be set to the first / (anti-clockwise) and then progressively increase it. WARNING The CT must be connected Stability: Stability adjustment via potentiometer P. Selection of rotating switch according to the machine type and the response time as indicated in paragraph Excitation limitation: Excitation limitation adjustment via potentiometer P as described below. The excitation current limitation threshold in steady state is set by a potentiometer at % of the rated value. The adjustment is made by the operator during the on-load test at rated power by tuning the potentiometer. When the excitation current exceeds this value, a counter is activated at the speed of one record per second for 9 s. When this time is elapsed, the current is reduced to the value of the rated excitation current. If in the meantime the excitation current drops below the threshold value, the counter counts down at the same speed. 8

9 R M & T en -. / i WARNING The limitation threshold must be adjustable between and. A. The genset breaker must be open during the short circuit. If the genset is restarted in short circuit, there is a excitation build up during s again at the maximum value. Operation between and In when short-circuited: The excitation current ceiling during a short-circuit equals.9 times the fixed threshold when setting the permitted excitation ceiling in continuous operation. When the threshold is exceeded for a period = s the current is reduced to a value between. and. A (shutdown). NB: Even if the AVR is limiting the exciter field current to a value less than A, the generator will continue to supply the fault.9x I threshold (max. 9. A) I exc(a) 9. (Maximum current I exc) current. In all operating conditions the maximum excitation current is clamped to 9. A ±. A. Overrun indications: One green LED: - Lights up when the excitation current is below the continuous operation threshold It signals the AVR normal operation. - Turns off when the excitation current ceiling used to obtain short-circuit operation is reached and when the excitation current is reduced to the shutdown value. - Flashes when the over excitation timer is decrementing. NB: After the short circuit is cleared, the output voltage is limited to about % of the rated voltage. This avoids no load overvoltage for machine which no load exciter current is less than the shutdown current (only in AREP). Diagram P I threshold (...A) Shutdown. ~. Activation of 9 s tempo. Decrease of 9 s tempo. Activation of 9 s tempo. Activation of s tempo. s tempo. elapsed : shutdown apllication t(s) Red led Green led 9

10 R M & T en -. / i.9x I threshold (max. 9. A) I exc(a) 9. (Maximum current I exc) Diagram P I threshold (...A) Shutdown. ~. Activation of 9 s. tempo 9 s. tempo elapsed : application of permanent limitation t(s) Red led Green led Red LED: - Lights up simultaneously with the green led when the continuous operation threshold is reached for more than 9 s and the excitation current is reduced to the continuous operation threshold. It is used to set the excitation current ceiling - Turns off when the excitation current is less than the setting value - Flashes when the excitation current is above the continuous operation threshold during less than 9 s. When the green led is off : -flashes in a case of loss of voltage sensing <s or s for PMG excitation. -turns on if Iex= Ishutdown. WARNING In the case of overload protection activation, a voltage drop will appear with a value sometimes higher than % of the reference voltage. The UnderVoltage protection is not achieved by the AVR. Customer must ensure that his installation load is correctly protected against undervoltage. During load rejection, the overvoltage is observed and takes a few seconds to be cleared.

11 R M & T en -. / i.. - Rotating switch selection: and U/F EXT.FREQ. Hz ON ONLY FOR SPECIAL CONFIG. KNEE Hz SET Hz MODE MODE MODE MODE - Pos : Change in the voltage according to the U/F ratio, knee-point position at 8 Hz. - Pos : Change in the voltage according to the U/F, knee-point position at 8 Hz. - Pos : Change in the voltage according to the self auto-adaptive combined with U/F, knee-point position at 8 Hz. - Pos : Change in the voltage according to the U/F ratio, knee-point position at 8 Hz - Pos : Change in the voltage according to the U/F, knee-point position at 8 Hz. - Pos : Change in the voltage according to the self auto-adaptive combined with U/F, knee-point position at 8 Hz. - Pos : Change in the voltage according to the U/F ratio, knee-point position at Hz (Tractelec application and variable speed above 8 rpm). - Pos : Special (not used). - Pos 8: Change in the voltage according to the U/F ratio, knee-point position at 8 Hz or 8 Hz according to selection of the frequency by an external contact. - Pos 9: Change in the voltage according to, knee-point position at 8 Hz or 8 Hz according to selection of the frequency by an external contact WARNING For Pavers and hydraulic applications, select positions ( Hz) or ( Hz)... Rotating switch: excitation type and time response SHUNT/AREP PMG : AREP excitation and normal time response. : AREP excitation and fast time response. : PMG excitation and normal time response. : PMG excitation and fast time response. For SHUNT applications, AREP excitation must be selected... Rotating switch : voltage sensing VOLTAGE V ~ V LSA 9 / / 8 LSA 9 / / 8 LSA / / LSA / / VOLTAGE 8V ~ V : Voltage from to V - LSA / - / series. : Voltage from to V - LSA 9/ - / 8 series. : Voltage from 8 to V - LSA / - / series. : Voltage from 8 to V - LSA 9/ - / 8 series.

12 R M & T en -. / i. - U/F and function.. - Frequency variation compared with voltage (without ) Voltage % U/UN Bend 8 Hz Hz. Hz Hz Hz Hz Frequency.. - (Load Acceptance Module) characteristics... - Voltage drop The system is integrated in the AVR. As standard it is active. Role of the : On application of a load, the genset rotation speed decreases. When it falls below the preset frequency threshold, the causes the voltage to drop proportionately to the frequency () or to the active power () depending the the rotating switch position. This reduces the active load scale applied until the speed returns to its rated value. Hence the can be used either to reduce the speed variation (frequency) and its duration for a given applied load, or to increase the applied load possible for one speed variation (turbo-charged engine). To avoid voltage oscillations, the trip threshold for the function should be set approximately Hz below the rated frequency. Voltage UN,8 UN U/f Voltage Hz... - Soft voltage recovery function During load impacts, the function helps the genset to return to its rated speed faster with a gradual increase in voltage according to the principle: - If the speed drops between and Hz (in Hz operation), the rated voltage is recovered by following a fast gradient. - If the speed drops below Hz, since the engine needs more help, the voltage follows a slow gradient as it returns to the reference value. U Drop N > Hz Drop N Hz Time. - Typical effects of the with a diesel engine with or without a (U/F only).. - Voltage UN,9,8 Transient voltage drop with.. - Frequency fn,9,8 (U/f) without Time s s s Max. speed drop with without Time s s s ST 8 or 8 Hz fc or Hz fn

13 R M & T en -. / i.. - Power Load on the shaft (kw) Load shedding due to Variation in the load Time s s s. - AVR options - Current transformer for parallel operation of.../ A or A according to the potentiometer P position. - R9 module: same as R with additional functions. Detection of a diode fault. - ma input. Possibility of kvar regulation. - Voltage control: with an isolated D.C. current source applied to the terminals used for the external potentiometer: Internal impedance. kω. A variation of ±. V corresponds to a voltage adjustment of ± %. - Voltage transformer (adaptation) - Remote voltage adjustment potentiometer. For a range of variation: ± % : Ω ± % : kω the power of the potentiometer can be. W, W or W. The potentiometer input must be isolated. Do not connect it to the ground. - R module: regulation system changed to -function (see the maintenance manual and connection diagram). PF regulation (F). Equalization of voltages before paralleling ( F). Possibility of coupling to the mains of alternators already running in parallel (F).

14 R M & T en -. / i - INSTALLATION - COMMISSIONING. - Electrical checks on the AVR - Check that all connections have been made properly as shown in the attached wiring diagram. - Check the rotating switches selections - frequency, - type of alternator, - normal position (response time), - external potentiometer, - rated voltage, - secondary current of the CT used, - type of excitation. - R optional operating modes. - Setting up Action Factory setting Pot. Voltage minimum fully anti-clockwise Stability Excitation ceiling - Factory-sealed Voltage quadrature droop (// operation with C.T.) - quadrature droop fully anti-clockwise V - Hz Not set (centre position) A maximum Not set (fully anti-clockwise) P P P P Stability adjustments in standalone operation b) Install a D.C. analogue voltmeter (needle dial) cal. V on terminals E+, E- and an A.C. voltmeter cal. - or V on the alternator output terminals. c) Check the rotating switch selection. The various adjustments during tests must be made by a qualified engineer. It is essential that the drive speed specified on the nameplate is reached before commencing adjustment. After operational testing, replace all access panels or covers. The AVR is used to make any adjustments to the machine... - Setting up the R WARNING Before using the AVR, make sure that the rotating switches have been correctly configured with AREP/SHUNT or PMG excitation. a) Initial potentiometer settings (see table below). d) Voltage potentiometer P at minimum, fully anti-clockwise. e) Stability potentiometer P around / in from the anti-clockwise stop. f) Start the engine and set its speed to a frequency of 8 Hz for Hz, or 8 for Hz. g) Set the output voltage to the desired value using P: - rated voltage U N for solo operation (eg. V). - or U N + to % for parallel operation with C.T. (eg. V -). If the voltage oscillates, use P to make adjustments (try both directions), observing the voltage between E+ and E- (approx. V D.C.). The best response time is obtained at the limit of the instability. If no stable position can be obtained, try selecting the fast position. h) Check operation: depending on the rotating switch selection.

15 R M & T en -. / i i) Vary the frequency (speed) around 8 or 8 Hz according to the operating frequency, and check the change in voltage from that observed previously (~ %). j) Readjust the speed of the genset to its rated no-load value. Adjustments in parallel operation Before starting work on the alternator, make sure that the speed droop is identical for all engines. k) Preset for parallel operation (with C.T. connected to S, S) - Potentiometer P (quadrature droop) in / position in the case of A CT and at / position in the case of A CT. Apply the rated load (PF =.8 inductive). The voltage should drop by to % ( V). If it increases, check that neither V and W nor S and S have been reversed. l) The no-load voltages should be identical for all the alternators intended to run in parallel. - Couple the machines in parallel. - By adjusting the speed, try to obtain kw power exchange. - By altering the voltage setting P on one of the machines, try to cancel (or minimise) the current circulating between the machines. - From now on, do not touch the voltage settings. m) Apply the available load (the setting is only correct if a reactive load is available) - By altering the speed, match the kw (or divide the rated power of the units proportionally). - By altering the quadrature droop potentiometer P, match or divide the currents... - Max. excitation adjustment (excitation ceiling) In standard setting, the potentiometer P is in maximum position. However, for applications requiring an overload protection (see...), the excitation ceiling must be adjusted by using the following procedures in AREP and PMG. Method : -Connect the AVR to the alternator -apply load to % of rated machine rated at PF=.8, the green led is on and the red one is off. -record the excitation current value -adjust P until obtaining the red led flashing, the green one is always on. -decrease the load to % and make sure that the red led is off. - Increase the load at %, check that the red LED flashes during 9 seconds and that the excitation current is brought back to the above adjusted value (I ex adjusted ). Method : The rated excitation current (see machine plate) must be multiplied by. and the obtained value is used to set the potentiometer P at the right position. The following table must be used. Position of P 8h I exc (A) 9h. h.9 h. h. h. h. h. h. 8H H P H NB: In the case of a permanent short-circuit, the excitation current must reach.9 x I ex adjusted, during second in AREP or seconds in PMG and shuts down to a value less than A

16 R M & T en -. / i When the excitation current is set to the rated value, a voltage dip is observed in excitation current limit when the limitation is activated and the current limit is reached... - Special type of use WARNING The exciter is switched off by disconnecting the AVR power supply ( wire on each auxiliary winding) - contact rating A - V A.C. Connection is identical for resetting the AVR internal protection. If field weakening is used, provide field forcing. The excitation circuit E+, E- must not be left open when the machine is running: this will irreparably damage the AVR R (SHUNT) field weakening... - R field forcing VOIR NOTICE SEE NOTICE (V - A) Diode VOIR NOTICE SEE NOTICE The exciter is switched off by disconnecting the AVR power supply ( wire - X or X) Contact rating: A - V A.C R (AREP/PMG) field weakening VOIR NOTICE SEE NOTICE F- X Z F+ Z X C US X X B Volt F- X Z F+ Z X C US F+ F- Field forcing t t - + Battery (B Volt) Exciter field winding Time Applications B Volt Time t Guaranteed voltage build-up (A) - s Parallel operation, de-energized (A) - s Parallel operation, at standstill (A) - s F- X Z F+ Z X C US X Z Frequency starting (A) - s Sustained voltage on overload (A) - s

17 R M & T en -. / i. - Electrical faults Fault Action Measurements Check/Cause No voltage at no load on start-up Voltage too low Connect a new battery of to V to terminals E- and E+, respecting the polarity, for to seconds Check the drive speed The alternator builds up and its voltage is still correct when the battery is removed The alternator builds up but its voltage does not reach the rated value when the battery is removed The alternator builds up but its voltage disappears when the battery is removed Correct speed Speed too low - Lack of residual magnetism - Check the connection of the voltage reference to the AVR - Faulty diodes - Armature short-circuit - Faulty AVR - Field windings disconnected - Revolving field coil open circuit. Check the resistance Check the AVR connections (AVR may be faulty) - Field windings short-circuited - Rotating diodes burnt out - Revolving field coil short-circuited - Check the resistance Increase the drive speed (Do not touch the AVR voltage pot. (P) before running at the correct speed) Voltage too high Adjust AVR voltage potentiometer Adjustment ineffective - Faulty AVR - faulty diode Voltage oscillations Voltage correct at no load and too low when on load (*) Adjust AVR stability potentiometer Run at no load and check the voltage between E+ and E- on the AVR If no effect: try normal/fast recovery modes Voltage between E+ and E- AREP/PMG < V Voltage between E+ and E- AREP/PMG > V - Check the speed: possibility of cyclic irregularity - Loose connections - Faulty AVR - Speed too low when on load (or U/F knee-point set too high) - Check the speed (or U/F knee-point set too high) - Faulty rotating diodes - Short-circuit in the revolving field coil. Check the resistance - Faulty exciter armature (*) Caution: For single-phase operation, check that the sensing wires coming from the AVR are correctly connected to the operating terminals. Voltage disappears during operation (**) Check the AVR, the surge suppressor, the rotating diodes, and replace any defective components The voltage does not return to the rated value (**) Caution: Internal protection may be activated (overload, open circuit, short-circuit) - Exciter winding open circuit - Faulty exciter armature - Faulty AVR - Revolving field coil open circuit or short-circuited Caution: After operational testing or troubleshooting, replace all access panels or covers.

18 R M & T en -. / i - SPARE PARTS. - Designation Description Type Code Voltage regulator (AVR) R M AEM RE Voltage regulator (AVR) R T AEM RE. - Technical support service Our technical support service will be pleased to provide any additional information you may require. When ordering spare parts, you should indicate the AVR type and code number. Address your enquiry to your usual contact. Our extensive network of service centres can dispatch the necessary parts without delay. To ensure correct operation and the safety of our machines, we recommend the use of original manufacturer spare parts. In the event of failure to comply with this advice, the manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage. 8

19 R M & T en -. / i Disposal and recycling instructions We are committed to limit the environmental impact of our activity. We continuously survey our production processes, material sourcing and products design to improve recyclability and diminish our footprint. These instructions are for information purposes only. It is the user responsibility to comply with local legislation regarding product disposal and recycling. The oil and grease from the lubrication system should be considered as a hazardous waste and has to be handled according to local legislation. Recyclable materials Our alternators are mainly built out of iron, steel and copper materials, which can be reclaimed for recycling purposes. These materials can be reclaimed through a combination of manual dismantling, mechanical separation and melting processes. Our technical support department can provide detailed directions on products dismounting upon request. Waste & hazardous materials The following components and materials need a special treatment and need to be separated from the alternator before the recycling process: - electronic materials found in the terminal box, including the Automatic Voltage Regulator (98), Current Transformers (), interference suppression module (99) and other semi-conductors. - diode Bridge () and Surge suppressor (), found on the alternator rotor. - major plastic components, such as the terminal box structure on some products. These components are usually marked with plastic type information. All materials listed above need special treatment to separate waste from reclaimable material and should be handed to specialized disposal companies. 9

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