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F G 2 0 0 0 G E N E R A T O RA POWER PLANT AT YOUR fINGERTIPS

WHEREVER AND WHENEVER YOU NEED IT

E A S Y T O I N S T A L L

POWERINC.

ICATIONSWEIGHT - 40 Ibs. shipping

OUTPUT - Maximum 2000

Watts

VOLTAGE - 120V - AC @

3600 RPM

AMPERES - 15.5 AC

FIELD CURRENT - 10 Amps DC

LINEFOR T COLLIN S, COLORADO

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c o m p a n y t o i n s t a l l y o u r e l e c t r i c i t y . Y o u

p o w e r s u p p l y is a lw a y s o n l o c a t i o n .

P O W E R - W H E N Y O U N E E D I T - W H E R E Y O U N E E D I T



Service Stations

Maintenance

This 2000 Watt compact AC power genera-tor is mounted under the hood of the vehicle.It is powered by a belt on pulley arrangementin much the same manner as power steeringor power brakes. Mounting brocket, pulleyand belt kits are available for all popularmodel trucks and tractors. Vehicle engine runs1200-1500 RPMin order to obtain 120V 60cycle current from the generator.

FG 2000 GENERATOR

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Farmers

INDUSTRIES, INC.BOX 563, FORT COLLINS, COLORADO



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FORNEYMODELG-2000

SPEC#102

ACGENERATOR

INSTALIATIONI I D OPERATINGNSTRUCTIONS

The Forney Model FG-2000AC Generator has been designed to be light weight and efficient.

You may install it on most motor vehicles using a special mounting kit from the list pro-

vided. Whenthe Generator is rotating at 3600 RBi, it will produce 110-120 Volt 60 l.!yCle

alternating current.

The Forney Generator is battery excited and units are available for use with 6 or 12 voltignition systems.

Whenthe Control Switch is in the "OFF" position, the generator will not produce electrjc

current. By placing tilt: Control SWitch in the "ON" position With the engine

your Forney Genreator will produce A.C. electricity.

HOWTOMOUNTHEFORNEYGENERATOR

Whenmounti1.1gyour Forney Generator, refer to the instructions enclosed with the mounting

bracket. Your Forney Dealer has complete information on mou.nting bracket kits available

for Various vehicles.

MOUNTINGHE CONTROLNIT

The Control Panel contains "delicate components. II Rough handling may cause permanent

~. Youwill note the Control Panel is equipped with a flexible control cable of

sufficient length to allow mounting on the dash of· most vehicles and is connected to the

Generator. You will also note a single conductor wire attached to the Control Panel.

This wire is to provide "Excitation" current for the Generator.

Select the desired location of the Control Panel and attach the Control Panel by a1.ly

convenient means to your vehicle. Attach the Wire from the Control Panel to the Armature(A) Terminal on the D.C. Voltage Regulator.

NOTE: On alternator equipped vehicles the exciter wire goes to the output terminal on

the alternator or to a batterty or accessory block terminal.

CAUTION:BESURETHECONTROLNITSWITCHS IN THEOFFPOSITIONWHENYOURFORNEY

GENERATORS NO T IN USE.

OPERATINGNSTRUCTIONS

Every Forney Generator has been thoroughly tested and inspected before it leav~s the

factory. Only a minimumof service is necessary for the Forney Generator to give years

of satisfactory power output. Every unit has shielded, sealed, and special grease packed

bearings on each end.

Keep the drive belt only as tight as necessary to prevent power loss. A "loose" or "too

TIGHT"DRIVEBELTMAYNJUREA BEARING.ALWAYSE SURETHATTHEPULLEYNUTIS SECUHELY

TIGHTo r o PREVENTDAMAGEOTHEBEARINGS.



FORNEYMODELa- 2000 GENERATOR

OPERATINGNSTRUCTIONS

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Cneck the operation of the Forney Generator. Start the engine of your vehicle. Place

the Control Switch to the "ON"position. The voltage output of the Unit varies with

your engine speed. Look at the Voltmeter. Ifyour engine is idling slowly, you will

notice the voltmeter is indicating 40 to 50 volts (in the red). Accelerate your engineand the voltmeter will respond instantly and should approach the max imum reading (in the

yellow). This demonstrates the operation of the Forney Generator. The desired voltage

for the operation of tools, appliances, lights, etc., is between 110-120 volts indicated •.

(The upper green range on the VOltmeter).

WHENOPERATINGHEFORNEY GENERATOR,OL WW ' T HE SE SIMPLERULES:

1. P OWER TOOLSORLIGHTBULBS: Turn the switch on Control Panel to ONposition. Adjust

engine speed until Voltmeter in Control Panel indicates between 110-120 volts. start

tool operating. Readjust engine speed as necessary.

NO'lE: The voltage ..will Lncrease .wbentool is turned OFF, but will decrease

to 110-120 volts when tool is again turned ON. You 00 NOTHAVETO

ADJUSThe engine speed between intermittent periods of tool opera-tion.

2. POW ER TOOLSOPERATEDITHAPPLIANCES ORLIGHTBULBS: Plug in and turn ONtool or

appliance. THEN LIGHTS. Whenfinished with tool or appliance turn OFFLIGHTFIRST,

then turn OFF the tool or appliance. This is to prevent high vcl.tage from burning

out the light bulbs •

. 3. OTHERSE S OFTHEFORNEY GENERATOR:Manyappliances or devices have no OFF-ON

Switch. In this event, increase your engine speed until the Voltmeter in the Control

Fanel indicates between 110-120 volts and then plug in the appliance, then readjust

the engine speed to maintain the desired voltEl.ge.

Do not leave appliances with no ON-OFFSwitch plugged into the unit when the Generator

is not up to operating speed. Also never plug them in until the generator voltage isin operating range. To do so would keep the magnetiC field collapsed and keep the unit

from generating voltage.

Many users may have a specific use for 60 cycle current. If such is the case, the shaft

of the Forney Generator must turn at approximately 3600 R,H.1. At this speed, the Forney

Generator will produce 60 cycle current.

FORNEY INDUSTRIES

P.O. BOX56 3FORTCOLLINS,COLORADO

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Low Voltage - Can be belt slipping, an overload, excitation wire loose or not connected at the proper place, DC Gen

or Alternator not charging properly, brush is sticking, slip ring open circuit in armature, field coils shorted,

speed too slow, connections not tight.

- If belt is slipping either tighten the belt or use a good belt dressing. Cas

and powdered rosin make a good wo-thtrds castor oil and one-third powdered rosin. Check to make sure

not have an overload, PLG 2000 Generator on a 12 volt system is capable of approximately 18 amps output. There

wires leading from the control panel, one is a heavy cable, the other is usually a red wire. This red wire is the exc

wire. It should be connected to armature side of the DC voltage regulator. The two main reasons for connecting i

armature side of the voltage regulator:

1. If the switch is left on, itwill not discharge your battery.

2. From the DC Generator you get about two more volts than you would from the battery. This gives you a bette

magnetic field; therefore, the output of your Power Line 110 volt Generator will be greater.

On Alternator equipped vehicles the excitation wire connects to a battery terminal. If your DC Generator is not p

charging, this will easily be detected at your amp meter on the dash of the vehicle. To check for sticky brushes,

move the brush cap and see if the brush operates freely in the brush holder. For a dirty slip ring, this is a visual insp

clean with fine sandpaper. For a short or an open circuit in the armature, check the armature on a growler. An

Generator shop can do this. Your field coils can also be checked by any local Generator shop. If the engine speed

slow, this will cause low voltage.

The most common bad connection is usually where the armature winding is connected to the slip ring. This wire is

with very heavy For mvar insulation, make sure the insulation has been removed where the connection is made at

ring. Make sure there is no paint causing a bad connection.

High Voltage - This is always engine speed is too fast. Over voltage for too long a period will burn out the voltmeter.

Failure to Show any Voltage - DC Generator not charging, broken wire, armature shorted, improper installation,

tion wire not properly connected, volt meter faulty, switch shorted or faulty. Most of these failures were covered

Low Voltage. If the volt meter is faulty, a lot of precaution should be used in attempting to even remove it from the

panel. There are two wires connected to the volt meter and these should be removed with a soldering iron from the t

posts, not by taking the nuts off. At the rear of the terminal posts there is a very small wire that is almost invisi

you remove the nuts from the terminal posts you usually break this small wire and the volt meter is beyond repair.

inspection will usually show whether the switch is shorted or faulty.

Generator Noisy - Belt too tight, bearings worn, armature dragging field coil, improper alignment of armature, fi

not tight in housing, hard brush, slip rings rough, end bells too tight, end bells cocked. Most of these failures ha

determined by disassembly of the Generator. There are two :1/4"bolts that hold the Generator together. They sho

the same tension. By loosening these bolts approximately 1-:1/2 turns and then let the Generator run for about one

then retighten firmly but not too tight, the end bells will usually align themselves and stop any undue pressure on the b

If the pole shoes are not properly aligned, the Generator will only be noisy when the excitation switch is turned on

Generator is being used. This is caused by the magnetic field making the armature thrust forward or backward,

undue pressure on the end bell or bearing.

Excessive Vibration - Belt worn, Generator not tight on mounting, pole shoes loose, slip ring out of round, driv

loose, bearings worn, Generator drive belt not in alignment. These are all visual inspection. If the drive belt

proper alignment, this will cause rapid belt wear and as the belt becomes worn, excessive vibration begins. The s

are molded and occasionally you will get a slip ring with a hard spot, this will result in roughness that may cause

brushes or slight vibration.

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