Baldor GLC40 Portable Generator User Manual


 
Section 2
General Information
General Information 2‐1MN2408
Thank you for purchasing your Baldor Generator Set. This manual contains information you need to safely and
efficiently install and operate your generator set. During the preparation of this manual every effort was made to
ensure the accuracy of its contents. This manual describes only very basic engine information. A separate owner's
manual for the engine is supplied with this unit for your use. Please refer to the engine manual for information
relative to engine operation, maintenance, recommendations and additional safety warnings.
Copyright Baldor 2008. All rights reserved.
This manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. This document may not, in whole or in part, be copied or
reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of Baldor Electric Company, Inc.
Baldor Generators have earned the reputation of being high quality and dependable. We take pride in this fact and
continue to keep our quality standards high on our list of priorities. We are also constantly researching new
technological ideas to determine if they could be used to make our generator sets even better.
Baldor makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any
implied warranties of fitness for any particular purpose. The information in this document is subject to change
without notice. Baldor assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
Limited Warranty
Baldor will replace or repair free of charge any part or parts of the generator of their manufacture that are defective in
workmanship and materials for a period of time as set forth in the Warranty Period chart below. All Baldor products
requiring warranty service shall be transported or shipped freight pre-paid to a Baldor Generator repair facility.
Notification of the defect or problem, a description of the manner in which the Baldor generator is used, and the name,
address and telephone number of the customer requiring warranty service must be included. Baldor is not responsible for
removal and shipment of the Baldor product to the service center or for the reinstallation of the Baldor product upon its
return to the customer, or any incidental or consequential damages resulting from the defect, removal, reinstallation,
shipment or otherwise. Problems with Baldor products can be due to improper maintenance, faulty installation,
non-Baldor additions or modifications, or other problems not due to defects in Baldor workmanship or materials. If a
Baldor Generator repair facility determines that the problem with a Baldor product is not due to defects in Baldor
workmanship or materials, then the customer will be responsible for the cost of any necessary repairs. Genset engines
are covered under the engine manufacturers warranty. Proper engine maintenance is required. Any request for engine
warranty or repair should be made directly with the engine manufacturers warranty center. See engine manufacturers
data for applicable engine warranty periods and location of repair centers. This Limited Warranty and Service Policy
represents Baldor's sole and exclusive warranty obligation with respect to Baldor products. Baldor's liability to a customer
or any other person shall not exceed Baldor's sales price of the applicable Baldor product. BALDOR DISCLAIMS ALL
OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY.
Warranty Period
Generator Series Labor* Parts
Portable Products (Premier, Powerchief,
DG Series)
1 Year 3 Years
Towable Products (TS) 1 Year or 3,000 Hours 3 Years or 3,000 Hours
POW'R LITE Light Towers 1 Year or 3,000 Hours 3 Years or 3,000 Hours
Light Fixture, Lamps and Ballasts are excluded from
any warranty coverage
3600 RPM Standby Systems
(Some AE Models)
1 Year or 1,000 Hours 3 Years or 1,000 Hours
1800 RPM Standby Systems
(Some AE Models, DLC, GLC)
1 Year or 3,000 Hours 3 Years or 3,000 Hours
Industrial Standby Systems 1 Year or 1,000 Hours 2 Years or 1,000 Hours
Industrial Prime Power Systems 1 Year or 1,000 Hours 1 Year or 1,000 Hours
International 1 Year or 1,000 Hours 1 Year or 1,000 Hours
*For products covered under labor coverage, travel expenses will be allowed up to 7 hours straight labor or 300 miles,
whichever occurs first, and only applies to permanently wired and mounted products (AE, DLC, GLC, IDLC).
You must save the purchase receipt. Proof of purchase, date, serial number and model number will be required for all
portable and Towable products to qualify for any warranty consideration.
A start-up inspection form/warranty registration must be completed in its entirety and submitted to Baldor Generators
within 30 days of start-up to qualify for any warranty consideration, excluding: Portables, Towables and Light Towers.