The diesel generator is used when electricity is not readily available, or when power failures take place due to natural disasters such as typhoons or floods, or during other unexpected crisis.
Diesel generators have been common solutions for industrial standby power applications for decades. But one needs to be equipped with all the essential information related to the working and operating of the diesel generating sets like:

• Generator should also be grounded to prevent electrical shocks from defective appliances. To ground this unit, simply connect a length of heavy copper wire between the unit and a ground source

• Most appliances need more power to start than their rated wattage. Therefore make certain that you do not overload the generator with too many appliances.

• Air temperature affects generator output. Output drops 1% for each 10° temperature rise above 60° F. Very low temperatures may make the engine hard to start

• Batteries have sulphuric acid which can burn your eyes and skin. Whenever working with a battery, protect your eyes and skin from exposure to the acid. In case of contact with any acid, act immediately by systematically flushing the affected area with clean cold water and seek quick medical attention

• To avoid electrical shocks or short circuits, do not touch the unit with wet hands, stand in water and function in the rain or place the unit in standing water

• For diesel generating sets only use light diesel fuel and keep dust and water out of the fuel. Failure to do so will generate problems with the injection pump and nozzles.

• Do not overfill the tank. Make sure that the fuel cap is securely tightened after refuelling. Do not spill any fuel or if fuel is spilled, make sure that the spilled fuel is removed before starting the engine.

• It is very significant that you select the proper engine oil to maintain the life and performance of your generator. If inferior or the wrong weight oil is used, or if your engine oil is not replaced at regular intervals, there is a risk of major damage to your engine due to overheating


Your Adpower diesel generators are equipped with a “low oil” warning system. This system automatically stops the engine when the oil level becomes dangerously low, preventing major damage to your generator