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Made in the USA

Financing available for US and Canadian Customers

Self-Propelled Gasoline-Electric Hi-Brd™
Patent Pending

Specifications

This GPU will power up 28.5 VDC aircraft systems and start any electrically-started engine. The unit can be easily positioned with the self-propelled feature and thus does not require a tug, but can be towed if necessary. This Start Pac is constructed with a heavy duty frame and cabinet, five doors for easy access and servicing, and wide tires for traction and stability. The Hi-Brd™ batteries provide the starting power thus the unit can be left running or not. By using the batteries to provide the starting power automatic soft starts are accomplished. The batteries can also function as a back-up source of power for a short period of time if the unit were to run out of fuel.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Check fuel and oil levels before every use.
2. Set the throttle to half-way up position.
3. Turn the ignition key to start the engine and choke if necessary.
4. Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes.
5. Plug power plug (3-pin connector) into aircraft.

CAUTION: Make sure that the aircraft systems are shut down.

6. Accelerate the engine to 3600-3650 rpm by moving the throttle upwards.
Now the aircraft systems can be turned on. The engine and generator provide the continuous power required for the aircraft systems and the batteries provide the necessary power for engine starting. It is not necessary to run the engine for starting capabilities.
7. After starting, the engine should be left funning for approximately 10 minutes to recharge the starting batteries.
8. When finished charging or powering up aircraft systems, the engine should be run at idle for a few minutes before shutting down.
9. For maximum life, the batteries should be kept charged to 100% when not in use.
10. Follow service instructions in the Kohler engine owner’s manual.

All Start Pac products come with a 1-year warranty on workmanship and materials. Batteries are cycle-dependent and therefore are not covered under this warranty. Cost for premature failure of batteries can be calculated using the following formula:

Initial cost of batteries x time used (in months) ¸ 12 (months) = Replacement Cost

Please handle this unit in a responsible manner. Start Pac is not responsible for damages caused by misuse or neglect.

For technical assistance, contact Jim Wurth, chief engineer, directly at (928) 231-4536 or jim@startpac.com.

Start Pac is a registered brand and Hi-Brd is a trademark name both under Rotorcraft Enterprises, LLC.