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Owner’s Manual for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators iii
Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
Safety Messages .........................................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................2
General Hazards ..................................................2
Exhaust Hazards .........................................................3
Electrical Hazards .......................................................3
Fire Hazards ................................................................4
Explosion Hazards ......................................................4
Battery Hazards ...........................................................5
Section 2: General Information
The Generator ......................................................7
Data Decals ..........................................................8
Specifications ......................................................9
Generator ....................................................................9
Engine .........................................................................9
Protection Systems ...........................................10
Emission Information ........................................10
Fuel Requirements ............................................10
Battery Requirements .......................................10
Battery Charger ..................................................10
Engine Oil Requirements ..................................10
Activating the Generator ...................................10
Wi-Fi Module ......................................................11
Replacement Parts ............................................11
Accessories ........................................................11
Section 3: Operation
Site Prep Verification .........................................13
Generator Enclosure .........................................13
Opening the Lid .........................................................13
Front Access Panel Removal ....................................13
Intake Side Panel Removal .......................................14
Main Line Circuit Breaker (Generator Disconnect) ....14
LED Indicator Lights ..................................................14
Auxiliary Shutdown Switch ...............................15
Control Panel Interface ..................................... 15
Using the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL Interface ........ 15
Interface Menu Displays ................................... 16
The LCD Panel ..........................................................16
Menu System Navigation ..........................................17
Setting the Exercise Timer ............................... 19
Battery Charger ................................................. 19
Manual Transfer Operation ............................... 20
Transfer to Generator Power Source ........................20
Transfer to Utility Power Source ................................21
Automatic Transfer Operation ......................... 21
Automatic Sequence of Operation .................. 21
Utility Failure ..............................................................21
Cranking ....................................................................21
Cold Smart Start ........................................................22
Load Transfer ............................................................22
Shutting Generator Down While Under Load Or
During A Utility Outage ..................................... 22
Section 4:Maintenance
Maintenance ....................................................... 23
Preparing for Maintenance ............................... 23
Performing Scheduled Maintenance ............... 23
Service Schedule ............................................... 24
Maintenance Log .......................................................24
Checking Engine Oil Level ............................... 25
Engine Oil Requirements ..........................................25
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter ......................... 25
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 26
Spark Plug(s) ..................................................... 26
Valve Clearance Adjustment ............................ 27
Check Valve Clearance .............................................27
Adjust Valve Clearance .............................................27
Battery Maintenance ......................................... 28
Cleaning the Sediment Trap ............................. 29
Post Maintenance Checks ................................ 29
Perform Leak Test ............................................. 30
Attention After Submersion ............................. 30
Corrosion Protection ........................................ 30
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