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6 kW NL673L3 Land Based Generator

6 kW NL673L3 Land Based Generator

6 kW NL673L3 Land Based Generator

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Overview: The document provides detailed specifications and benefits of the Northern Lights NL673L3 diesel generator set, designed for prime power applications. It highlights the advantages of using a diesel engine over gas portables, emphasizing durability, efficiency, and compliance with environmental standards.
Specifications:
  • Engine: 46 cubic inch, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, naturally aspirated diesel engine with swirl combustion design for improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
  • Cooling System: Liquid-cooled with a radiator and pusher cooling fan, featuring a steel shroud and fan guard.
  • Fuel System: Self-venting with a Bosch-type inline injection pump, mechanical fuel pump with hand primer, and large spin-on fuel filter.
  • Lubrication System: Pressure lubricated with a trochoid oil pump and full-flow spin-on oil filter.
  • Electrical System: 12-volt DC system with starter motor, battery charging alternator, and safety shutdowns for low oil pressure and high coolant temperature.
  • AC Generator: Direct coupled, 4-pole, revolving field generator with Class H insulation and external automatic voltage regulator for ±5% voltage regulation.
Features and Benefits:
  • Durability: Designed for long life with routine maintenance, operating at 1800 RPM (1500 RPM for 50 Hz) to reduce wear and tear.
  • Noise Reduction: Built-in muffler reduces exhaust noise, often eliminating the need for an additional muffler.
  • Fuel Economy: Consumes less than half a gallon of fuel per hour, making it economical for remote areas.
  • Ease of Installation and Maintenance: Compact size (32.8 inches long, 377 lbs) with all maintenance points on one side for easy access.
  • Testing and Quality Control: Each unit is fully load tested before shipment to ensure reliability.
Optional Equipment: The document lists various accessories and optional equipment available to customize the generator set, including unit enclosures, control panels, exhaust components, and more.
Conclusion: The Northern Lights NL673L3 generator set offers a reliable, efficient, and environmentally friendly solution for prime power needs, with a focus on durability, ease of use, and comprehensive support through customization options.
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Gas portables are great for low-hour use on a job site. But for prime power you want the safety and long-life only a set powered by an 1800 rpm diesel engine can give. Designed for farm tractors, the 46 cubic inch diesel that powers a Northern Lights L673L3 has the low end torque needed to start big electric motors. Dependable too; the engine will last thousands of hours with just routine maintenance. It operates at 1800 rpm (1500 rpm for 50 hz), half the speed of light duty 3600 rpm sets. Half the wear and tear, too. > Meets US EPA Tier III emission standards for a cleaner environment. The built-in muf er reduces exhaust noise so well that an additional muf er is often not needed. Simpli es installation too. > Economical operation is a necessity in remote areas. The NL673L3 uses less than one half gallon of fuel per hour in normal use. Diesel is less expensive and safer to transport and store than volatile gasoline. > Cast iron exhaust manifold with intergral muf er. Օ Easy access oil ll in valve cover. Vibration isolated junction box has AC terminal strip, AC & DC circuit breakers, DC relays and automatic AC voltage regulator. Օ Tough, blue enamel paint. Vibration isolation mounts for smooth operation. Օ Spin-on oil and fuel lters. SAE housing for easy generator replacement. Օ Steel base frame is welded for strength. Large radiator. Steel radiator shroud and fan guard protects radiator and operator. Օ Self-venting fuel system with Bosch-type inline injection pump. High volume air lter with replaceable element protects engine. Օ Wire harness plug for extensions and multiple control panels. Northern Lights are easy to install, operate and maintain. Each has a self-venting fuel system, unit mounted control panel and is ready for connection to your electrical distribution system. Just add a battery and fuel, and you have power with a touch of the starter button. Service is easy, too. All the maintenance points are on one side. Low oil pressure and high coolant temperature shutdowns protect your investment while you are away. > Your choice of 120-240 volt or straight 120 volt power. An auxiliary generator winding provides clean power to the automatic voltage regulator for faster load response and better motor starting. > Every NL673L3 has been fully load tested before shipment. This is part of a quality control program that assures your satisfaction and years of service. > Let them explain the bene ts of owning a Northern Lights and show you the options available to customize the set to meet your special power requirements. > 12 volt DC starter and battery charging alternator. size="-1">

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Type Vertical 3 cylinder diesel Displacement 46.4 in > 3 (0.76 ltr) Bore/Stroke 2.64/2.83 in (67/72 mm) > 27.0(686) HP @ RPM 9.9/1800 7.7/1500 > 1800 RPM @ full load > 2 0.59 gph (2.2 lph) 1800 RPM @ half load > 2 0.32 gph (1.2 lph) 1500 RPM @ full load > 2 0.50 gph (1.9 lph) 1500 RPM @ half load > 2 0.28 gph (1.1 lph) > Exhaust outlet 1.25 inch (32 mm) > 32.8 (834) 15.5 (394) Fuel inlet and return 1/4 inch NPT Approximate dry weight 377 lbs (171 kg) NL673L3 Overall Dimensions L x W x H: 32.8 x 15.5 x 27.0 inch (834 x 394 x 686 mm) > 1. Based on 1.0 unity power factor. Deratings: 3% per 1000...

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