Generac Power Systems 005342-6, Owner'S Manual

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Introduction ..........................................Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly ...........................................................IFC
Operation and Maintenance ...............................................................IFC
How to Obtain Service ......................................................................IFC
Authorized Service Dealer Locator Number .............................................IFC
Safety Rules ...................................................................2
General Information ........................................................4
IDENTIFICATION RECORD ....................................................................4
Data
Label .......................................................................................4
XPL Label ........................................................................................4
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ..................................................................5
Standard Generator Features ............................................................5
ENGINE PROTECTIVE DEVICES ............................................................5
Coolant Temperature Sender ............................................................5
Low Coolant Level Sensor ................................................................5
Oil Pressure Sender .........................................................................5
Low Fuel Pressure Switch ................................................................5
Overspeed
Shutdown .......................................................................5
Overcrank Shutdown ........................................................................5
RPM Sensor Loss Shutdown............................................................5
DC FUSES ............................................................................................5
FUEL SYSTEM .....................................................................................5
Fuel
Requirements ...........................................................................5
Diesel Fuel System ...........................................................................6
LP Fuel System ................................................................................6
Natural Gas Fuel System ..................................................................6
Combination LP/Natural Gas Fuel System .........................................6
Propane Vapor Withdrawal Fuel System ............................................6
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................7
Stationary Emergency Generator ......................................................7
Engine
.............................................................................................7
Engine Oil Recommendations ...........................................................7
Coolant
............................................................................................7
Fuel System Requirements and Recommendations ...........................8
STATIONARY EMERGENCY GENERATOR AC LEAD CONNECTIONS .......8
Four-lead, Single-phase Stator ..........................................................8
STATIONARY EMERGENCY GENERATOR AND LOAD COMPATIBILITY ...8
STARTING AIDS ...................................................................................8
Engine Coolant Heaters ....................................................................8
Battery
Chargers ..............................................................................8
Installation ......................................................................9
STATIONARY EMERGENCY GENERATOR INSTALLATION.......................9
NFPA
Standards ...............................................................................9
Other Published Standards ...............................................................9
BASIC STATIONARY EMERGENCY GENERATOR ELECTRIC SYSTEM ....9
EMERGENCY CIRCUIT ISOLATION METHOD .......................................10
TOTAL CIRCUIT ISOLATION METHOD .................................................10
GROUNDING THE STATIONARY EMERGENCY GENERATOR ................10
GENERATOR AC NEUTRAL CONNECTIONS ........................................10
TRANSFER SWITCH START SIGNAL CONNECTIONS ..........................10
BATTERY INSTALLATION ....................................................................11
Vented
Batteries .............................................................................11
PREPARATION BEFORE START-UP .....................................................12
Prior to Initial Start-up ....................................................................12
Start-up
Inspection ........................................................................12
Operation ......................................................................13
STATIONARY EMERGENCY GENERATOR CONTROL
AND OPERATION................................................................................13
OPERATING UNIT WITH MANUAL TRANSFER SWITCH .......................13
Engine Start-up and Transfer ..........................................................13
Retransfer and Shutdown ...............................................................13
OPERATING UNIT WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH ..................13
Maintenance .................................................................14
SERVICE SCHEDULE ..........................................................................14
Authorized Operator Maintenance Functions ...................................14
Authorized Service Technician Maintenance Functions ....................14
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..................................................................14
Test Stationary Emergency Generator System Operation and
Components ..................................................................................15
Inspect Battery ...............................................................................15
Battery Replacement ......................................................................15
Check Fluids ..................................................................................15
Inspect Exhaust System .................................................................15
Inspect/Test Fuel Supply System ....................................................16
REPAIR PARTS ...................................................................................16
Stationary Emergency Generator Set XPL Label ..............................16
How to Order Parts ........................................................................16
Notes ............................................................................17
Installation Diagram .....................................................18
Warranty
.......................................................................................
20
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