Owner’s Manual
50 Hz Air-Cooled Generator Sets
8 kVA to 13 kVA
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ISO000209b
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Page 1: ...r Sets 8 kVA to 13 kVA SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Register your Generac product at www activategen com 1 262 953 5155 ISO000209b This product is not intended to be used in a critical life s...
Page 2: ...oblems and keeps operating expenses at a minimum It is the operator s responsibility to perform all safety inspections to verify all maintenance for safe operation is performed promptly and to have th...
Page 3: ...Outdoor Noise Emission Directive 2000 14 EC ISO 8528 10 1998 Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets EN ISO 3744 2010 Determination of sound power levels a...
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Page 5: ...xercise 23 Manual Transfer Operation 23 Transfer to Generator Set Power Source 23 Transfer to Mains Power Source 23 Automatic Transfer Operation 24 Automatic Sequence of Operation 24 Mains Utility Pow...
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Page 7: ...s manual contains important instructions that must be fol lowed during placement operation and maintenance of the unit and its components Always supply this manual to any individual that will use this...
Page 8: ...negative battery cable D Fuel Selection Step 1 Unit set for Natural Gas NG operation Step 2 Press and rotate fuel selector 180 to change fuel type Step 3 Unit set for Liquid Propane LPG operation NOT...
Page 9: ...l completely before installing or operating this equipment Do not smoke near this equipment Do not allow open flames near this equipment J Read Owner s Manual Read the manual for an explanation of thi...
Page 10: ...Safety Information 4 Owner s Manual for 50 Hz Air Cooled Generator Sets Figure 1 1 Safety Decals A B C E F H J K G D L E M2 M1 P N Q K K 005771...
Page 11: ...nstalled in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and recommendations Following proper installation do nothing that might alter a safe installation and render the unit in noncompliance with...
Page 12: ...properly grounded before applying power ISO000218 Installation must comply with all national and local electrical building codes ISO000147 Unit must be positioned in a manner that prevents combustible...
Page 13: ...mospheres ISO000111 Keep clothing hair and appendages away from moving parts ISO000247a This unit is not intended for use as a prime power source It is intended for use as an intermediate power supply...
Page 14: ...Always recycle batteries at an official recycling center in accordance with all local laws and regulations ISO000548 Batteries emit explosive gases while charging Keep fire and spark away ISO000162 Do...
Page 15: ...et shutdown procedure in Shut ting Generator Set Down While Under Load Or During A Mains Power Outage before opening the enclosure This allows adequate cooling to reduce the risk of exposure to hot su...
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Page 17: ...h cover F Oil drain K Status LED indicators O Sediment trap B Main line circuit breaker generator set disconnect G Composite base L Oil filter P Fuel regulator C Airbox with air cleaner H Exhaust encl...
Page 18: ...0 Insulation Class 11 Power Factor 12 Controller Part Number 13 Country of Origin 14 Generator Duty Rating 15 Rated Ambient Temperature 16 Unbalanced Load Capacity 17 CE Conformity Marking 18 Generato...
Page 19: ...76 dB A 77 dB A Sound pressure measurement uncertainty 1 dB A A Weighted sound power level LwA 94 dB A 94 dB A 95 dB A Sound power measurement uncertainty 1 dB A Normal operating range This unit is te...
Page 20: ...tified to United States EPA emission standards or any other emission standards Sale or use of this generator set is not legal in the U S or any country which has emission standards applicable to this...
Page 21: ...te procedures and details Battery Requirements 12 volts Group 26R 540CCA minimum or Group 35AGM 650CCA minimum not included with unit See Maintenance for correct battery maintenance proce dures Batter...
Page 22: ...s necessary to perform complete routine maintenance on the generator set along with oil recommendations oil not included Fascia Base Wrap The fascia base wrap snaps together around the bottom of the n...
Page 23: ...oof run off rain gutter down spouts and sump pump discharges are directed away from the generator set enclosure Generator Set Enclosure Opening the Lid Two locks secure the lid one on each side A in F...
Page 24: ...ht of the control panel Verify both the left and right side locks are securely out of the way before closing the unit Figure 3 4 Generator Set Control Panel All appropriate panels must be in place dur...
Page 25: ...warnings only the first message will be displayed Press the OFF mode button and then press the ENTER button to clear an alarm or warning Display Backlight Normally off The backlight will automatically...
Page 26: ...unning Warning Warning Message Warning Message s Low Battery Exercise Set Error Service Schedule A Service Schedule B Inspect Battery Stopping FIRMWARE ERROR 9 Fuel Pressure Battery Problem Charger Wa...
Page 27: ...XX XXXXX XX XX XX XX XX XX XXXXX NOTE 1 Last 50 logs displayed for each Alarm Log Run Log Maint Log NOTE 2 Date and time displayed for each occurence NOTE 3 Error code displayed for each Alarm Error...
Page 28: ...ly safeguard during maintenance or service opera tions Follow the appropriate procedures in this manual to correctly disable the generator set during maintenance and service operations This device is...
Page 29: ...d as follows to manually transfer to mains power and shut down generator set 1 Set main circuit breaker in distribution panel to OFF OPEN to remove all loads from generator set 2 To shut down generato...
Page 30: ...conditions If the ambient temperature is below a fixed temperature based on model upon startup in AUTO mode the gen erator set will warm up for 30 seconds before a load is applied The generator set w...
Page 31: ...l panel 2 Verify generator set MLCB generator set discon nect is OFF OPEN 3 Press AUTO button on the control panel 4 Generator set will start and run Allow generator set to run and warm up for a few m...
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Page 33: ...s Power Outage 1 Turn on mains power supply to transfer switch using means provided such as a mains MLCB 2 Install 7 5A fuse in control panel 3 Press AUTO button on control panel 4 Set generator set M...
Page 34: ...rvice Schedule for correct generator set operation Engine oil and oil filter must be changed and valve clear ance adjusted after the first 25 hours of operation Emissions critical maintenance must be...
Page 35: ...lugs Inspect adjust valve clearance Inspect clean sediment trap See local codes and guidelines Contact the nearest IASD for assistance if necessary Remove any shrubs or tall grasses which have grown w...
Page 36: ...r set back ON in Generator Set Enable Disable Proce dure Engine Oil Requirements Engine oil should be serviced in accordance with the rec ommendations of this manual to maintain product war ranty Main...
Page 37: ...e Wait five minutes 13 Check oil level Add oil as needed DO NOT OVERFILL 14 Insert oil dipstick and or attach oil fill cap 15 Press AUTO button on the controller to return unit to AUTO mode 16 Close a...
Page 38: ...ews attaching one valve cover using a 10 mm socket wrench Remove and dis card gasket 7 Verify piston is at top dead center TDC of its com pression stroke both valves closed To move pis ton to TDC remo...
Page 39: ...n rocker arm jam nut Tighten jam nut to 11 After tightening jam nut verify valve clearance did not change 12 Install new valve cover gasket 13 Install valve cover Tighten fasteners in a cross pat tern...
Page 40: ...isconnecting Battery Charger Cable 4 See Figure 4 8 Inspect battery posts and cables for tightness and corrosion Tighten and clean as necessary Figure 4 8 Battery Cables 5 Unsealed batteries only Comp...
Page 41: ...a soft cloth Fre quent washing is recommended in salt water coastal areas Spray engine linkages with a light oil such as WD 40 Remove From and Return To Service Remove From Service If unit cannot be e...
Page 42: ...tery is completely discharged or has been disconnected Decommissioning The generator set owner is responsible for correct decommissioning and disposal of this equipment when it has reached the end of...
Page 43: ...Faulty spark plug s Clean inspect spark plug gap replace spark plug s as needed Valve clearance out of adjustment Reset valve clearance Engine starts hard and runs rough Air cleaner plugged or damage...
Page 44: ...n IASD for assistance Faulty transfer relay Transfer relay circuit open Faulty control logic board Engine may be warming up See Cold Smart Start Check controller screen to verify status Unit consumes...
Page 45: ...he startup delay is greater than expected contact an IASD to adjust from 2 to 1500 seconds LOW OIL PRESSURE RED Unit will not start in AUTO with mains power loss Check LEDs screen for alarms Check oil...
Page 46: ...displays CHECK BATTERY replace the battery BATTERY PROBLEM YELLOW Yellow LED illuminated in any state Check screen for additional information Contact an IASD CHARGER WARNING YELLOW Yellow LED illumina...
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