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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 12, 2007
Filed:
Jan. 12, 2005
Peter D. Winnie, Jefferson, WI (US);
Francis X. Wedel, Lake Mills, WI (US);
Robert D. Kern, Waukesha, WI (US);
Alan P. Dietrich, Madison, WI (US);
Douglas R. Clement, Wind Lake, WI (US);
Peter D. Winnie, Jefferson, WI (US);
Francis X. Wedel, Lake Mills, WI (US);
Robert D. Kern, Waukesha, WI (US);
Alan P. Dietrich, Madison, WI (US);
Douglas R. Clement, Wind Lake, WI (US);
Generac Power Systems, Inc., Waukesha, WI (US);
Abstract
A method is provided for exercising an engine-driven, electrical generator. The generator has a first operation mode wherein the generator generates a predetermined output voltage at a predetermined frequency with the engine running a predetermined operating speed and a second exercise mode. The method includes the step of running the engine at a predetermined exercise speed with the generator in the exercise mode. The predetermined exercise speed is in the range of 40% to 70% of the predetermined operating speed of the engine. In addition, in the exercise mode, the generator generates an exercise voltage that is less than the predetermined output voltage.