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Installation and

Owner’s Manual

Air-cooled, Prepackaged

Automatic Standby Generators

Model No. 004916-0

(10 kW NG, 11 kW LP)

DANGER

DEADLY EXHAUST FUMES. OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY!

Not intended for use as Primary Power in place of utility or in

life-support applications.

*This manual should 
remain with the unit.

Summary of Contents for Quietsource 004916-0

Page 1: ...ged Automatic Standby Generators Model No 004916 0 10 kW NG 11 kW LP DANGER DEADLY EXHAUST FUMES OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY Not intended for use as Primary Power in place of utility or in life support applications This manual should remain with the unit ...

Page 2: ...owed could endanger personal safety and or property of others This symbol points out potential explosion hazard This symbol points out potential fire hazard This symbol points out potential electrical shock hazard The operator is responsible for proper and safe use of the equipment The manufacturer strongly recom mends that the operator read this Owner s Manual and thoroughly understand all instru...

Page 3: ...n 3 Operation 11 3 1 Break in Procedure 11 3 2 Using the AUTO OFF MANUAL Switch 11 3 2 1 Auto Position 11 3 2 2 Off Position 12 3 2 3 Manual Position 12 3 3 Automatic Transfer Operation 12 3 4 Sequence of Automatic Operation 12 3 5 Setting the Exercise Timer 13 3 6 Protection Systems 13 3 6 1 Low Oil Pressure Switch 13 3 6 2 High Temperature Switch 13 3 6 3 Overcrank 13 3 6 4 Overspeed 13 3 6 5 Lo...

Page 4: ... installed properly in strict com pliance with applicable codes and standards Following installation do nothing that might ren der the system unsafe or in noncompliance with such codes and standards Keep hands feet clothing etc away from drive belts fans and other moving or hot parts Never remove any drive belt or fan guard while the unit is operating Adequate unobstructed flow of cooling and vent...

Page 5: ... installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and rec ommendations Following proper installation do nothing that might alter a safe installation and ren der the unit in noncompliance with the aforemen tioned codes standards laws and regulations Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all times Extinguishers rated ABC by the National Fire Protection Association are appropriat...

Page 6: ... potentially damaging conditions 1 Low Oil Pressure Sensor 4 Overspeed 2 High Temperature Sensor 5 Low Battery 3 Overcrank There are LED readouts on the control panel to notify the user that one of these faults has occurred There is also a System Set LED that is lit when all of the conditions describe in Section 1 3 are true 1 3 SYSTEM SET LED The System Set LED is lit when all of the following co...

Page 7: ...ted on the front of the unit Figure 1 2 When the generator is running in the absence of utility power this outlet may be used to power items outside the home such as lights or power tools This outlet may also be used when utility power is present by running the genera tor in manual mode A dedicated push pull style circuit breaker is located on the control panel for this outlet Pull the breaker ste...

Page 8: ...ctors as fuel Btu content ambient temperature altitude engine power and condition etc Maximum power decreases about 3 5 percent for each 1 000 feet above sea level and also will decrease about 1 percent for each 6 C 10 F above 16 C 60 F ambient temperature Load current values shown for 120 volts are maximum TOTAL values for two separate circuits The maximum current in each circuit must not exceed ...

Page 9: ...uel system from NG to LP follow these steps 1 Turn the main gas supply off 2 Remove the carburetor fuel hose and the brass hose fitting from the NG right outlet port of the demand regulator Figure 1 4 3 Remove the pipe plug from the LP left outlet port 4 Install the brass hose fitting in the LP left outlet port 5 Install the pipe plug in the NG right outlet port 6 Connect the carburetor fuel hose ...

Page 10: ...e life of the battery by maintain ing the battery when the unit is not running The trickle charge feature cannot be used to recharge a discharged battery 1 12 THE BATTERY Servicing of the battery is to be performed or super vised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions Keep unauthorized person nel away from batteries When replacing the battery use the following type of...

Page 11: ...ULL mark 6 Check the fuel supply Gaseous fuel lines must have been properly purged and leak tested in accordance with applicable fuel gas codes All fuel shutoff valves in the fuel supply lines must be open Never operate the engine with the oil level below the ADD mark on the dipstick Doing this could damage the engine 2 2 CHECK TRANSFER SWITCH OPERATION Refer to the transfer switch owner s manual ...

Page 12: ...d be down 6 Set the generator s AUTO OFF MANUAL switch to MANUAL The engine should crank and start immediately 7 Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes 8 Set the generator s main circuit breaker to its ON or closed position Loads are now powered by the standby generator 9 Turn ON electrical loads connected to transfer switch T1 and T2 Apply an electrical load equal to the full rate...

Page 13: ...ty main line circuit breaker 3 The unit will start and the transfer switch will transfer to standby 4 Run the unit for one hour at 25 rated load 5 Run the unit for one hour at 50 rated load 6 Run the unit for one hour at 75 rated load 7 Run the unit for one hour at 100 rated load 8 Turn ON the utility power supply to the transfer switch which will allow the transfer switch to transfer back to util...

Page 14: ...rd This board constantly monitors util ity power source voltage Should that voltage drop below a preset level circuit board action will signal the engine to crank and start After the engine starts the circuit board signals the transfer switch to acti vate and connect load circuits to the standby power supply load terminal lugs T1 T2 connect to terminal lugs E1 E2 Upon restoration of utility source...

Page 15: ...uld oil pressure drop below the 8 psi range switch contacts close and the engine shuts down The unit should not be restarted until oil is added The AUTO OFF MANUAL switch must then be turned to OFF and then back to AUTO 3 6 2 HIGH TEMPERATURE SWITCH This switch s contacts Figure 3 3 close if the tem perature should exceed approximately 132º C 270º F initiating an engine shutdown The generator will...

Page 16: ...he fuse using only an identical 7 5 amp fuse To remove fuse push cap down and rotate counterclockwise Figure 4 1 Generator Control Panel 4 2 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL For oil capacities see Specifications Section 1 5 For engine oil recommendations see Section 4 3 1 To check the engine oil level proceed as follows Figures 4 2 1 Start the generator by moving the AUTO OFF MANUAL switch to the MAN...

Page 17: ...l 3 4 to one turn Figure 4 3 4 Refill with the proper recommended oil see Section 4 3 1 See Section 1 6 2 for oil capaci ties 5 Start the engine and check for leaks 4 5 CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER See Figure 1 3 for the location of the air cleaner Use the following procedure Figure 4 4 1 Turn the two screws counterclockwise to loosen 2 Remove the cover and air filter 3 Wipe away dust or debris...

Page 18: ...solution of 1 pound 500 grams bicarbonate of soda to 1 gallon 4 liters of water The bicar bonate of soda solution is to be added until the evidence of reaction foaming has ceased The resulting liquid is to be flushed with water and the area dried Lead acid batteries present a risk of fire because they generate hydrogen gas The following procedures are to be followed DO NOT SMOKE when near the batt...

Page 19: ...s weeds brush leaves etc must remain clear of the exhaust Such materials may ignite and burn from the heat of the exhaust system Figure 4 7 Cooling Vent Locations AIR OUTLET The maximum ambient temperature for the gen erator is 40 C 104 F 4 10 ATTENTION AFTER SUBMERSION If the generator has been submerged in water it MUST NOT be started and operated Following any submersion in water have an Author...

Page 20: ...es to the proper level with dis tilled water DO NOT USE TAP WATER IN THE BATTERY Recharge the battery to 100 percent state of charge or if defective replace the battery See Specifications Section 1 6 for type and size 4 Clean and wipe the entire generator 5 Remove the 7 5A and 15A fuses from the genera tor control panel Reconnect the battery Observe battery polarity Damage may occur if the battery...

Page 21: ...eeded FUEL Fuel lines and connections X M LUBRICATION Oil level X M Oil X AFTER BREAK IN AND Y Oil filter X AFTER BREAK IN AND Y COOLING Enclosure louvers X X W BATTERY Remove corrosion X X M ensure dryness Clean and tighten X X M battery terminals Check charge state X R EVERY 6 M Electrolyte level X R EVERY 6 M unsealed batteries only ENGINE AND MOUNTING Air cleaner X R Y Spark plug s X R Y GENER...

Page 22: ...h or damaged 2 Defective spark plug s 2 Clean re gap or replace plug s 3 Fuel Pressure incorrect 3 Confirm fuel pressure to regulator is 5 7 water column 0 18 to 0 25 for natural gas 10 12 water col umn 0 36 to 0 43 psi for liquid propane vapor The AUTO OFF MANUAL switch 1 Defective switch 1 is set to OFF but the engine 2 AUTO OFF MANUAL switch 2 continues to run wired incorrectly 3 Defective cont...

Page 23: ...SFER SWITCH CONNECTIONS REMOVE PLUG FOR ACCESS 914mm 36 0 MINIMUM OPEN AREA ALL AROUND UNIT 468 18 43 457 18 00 1219 48 00 914 36 00 790 31 09 76 2 3 00 PEA GRAVEL MINUMUM 826 32 54 1219 47 98 1797 70 76 SWING ARC OF SERVICE DOOR 3 4 NPT FUEL INLET REQUIRED FUEL PRESSURE NATURAL GAS 5 7 WATER COLUMN LIQUID PROPANE VAPOR 10 12 WATER COLUMN 21 Section 6 Installation Diagram Air cooled 11 kW Generato...

Page 24: ... PANEL GROUND HTO HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE SWITCH DSW PCB MOUNTED DIP SWITCH SCR STARTER CONTACTOR RELAY SW1 SWITCH AUTO OFF MANUAL SW2 SWITCH SET EXERCISE TB INSULATED TERMINAL BLOCK LOP LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH GRD 2 CONTROL PANEL GROUND ISOLATED CB3 CIRCUIT BREAKER EXTERNAL OUTLET PUSH PULL CB2 CIRCUIT BREAKER ALTERNATOR EXCITATION SM STARTER MOTOR SP1 SP2 SPARK PLUGS SC STARTER CONTACTOR BA BRUSH A...

Page 25: ...3 N2 0 0 0 0 G 0 77 66 18 85 86 0 162 0 22 11 4 0 6 0 0 55 6 162 0 0 66 4 11 22 14 77 11 44 240VAC UTILITY INPUT 12Vdc TRANSFER NEUTRAL CONNECTION 194 RELAY COIL 33 22 N N1 23 N2 13 16 SC SM C1 16 13 18 85 86 14 16 33 22 0 0 16 1 2 13 5 3 4 6 18 85 86 14 7 8 0 0 0 FS 14 18 14 IC 33 22 14 66A 16 0 162 CB2 2 77 22 66A 66 55 2 6 16 11 4 0 77 66A 66 55 2 6 22 11 4 0 66A 66 77 11 55 C2 1 4 3 2 4 22 11 ...

Page 26: ... ELECTRONIC MANUAL SW2 AUTO 239 15 SW1 194 194 15A F2 15A 194 6 162 4 0 4 11 22 56 15 0 0 13 0 CHARGER 2 1 0 BATTERY 3 1 2 13 14 225 224 66A 85 18 23 0 4 15A 86 18 224 23 14 14 56 15A 239 15 194 4 CB2 2 F1 15 0 22 11 16 0 66 77 18 225 85 66A 0 224 14 77 66 86 225B 66 77 18 23 225B 224B 194 22 0 85 66A 2 14 16 0 11 0 13 4 6 86 0 0 224B 85 66 77 18 86 66A 15C 15 0 0 0 12VDC ACCESSORY SOCKET 13 15 GO...

Page 27: ...DIODE 11 DIAGRAM KEY BA BRUSH ASSEMBLY N 33 CB1 44 23 194 N2 N1 11 33 44 0 SC SM SC N G CB3 33 22 44 BATTERY 12V RED 0 0 0 11 0 55 66A 85 77 66 18 86 66A HTO 77 66 LOP 18 18 D D IM2 IM1 ENGINE AND ALTERNATOR SP1 SP2 4 2 6 FIELD BA 0 66A 77 66 55 SW1 SWITCH AUTO OFF MANUAL TX TRANSFORMER 16 Vac 56 VA SW2 SWITCH SET EXERCISE 16 Vac 1 VA DUAL SEC SPST N C ON OFF LOP LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH SCR STARTE...

Page 28: ... 73 44 74 42 38 27 18 26 70 25 28 23 29 9 17 22 A 15 14 37 34 A 41 17 17 87 86 30 16 37 43 17 60 27 84 33 33 17 32 35 40 9 6 63 6 24 11 58 8 8 83 7 64 62 65 13 4 8 36 79 23 66 5 1 64 68 8 Section 8 Exploded Views and Parts Lists Air cooled 11 kW Generators Enclosure Drawing No 0E4884 B ...

Page 29: ...T EXHAUST ENCLOSURE 45 0E5298 1 FOAM 746 X 296 5 THERMAL ACOUSTIC ITEM PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 46 0E5297A 1 FOAM BACK PANEL THERMAL ACOUSTIC 47 0E5297D 1 FOAM FRONT PANEL THERMAL ACOUSTIC 48 0E5297B 1 FOAM FRONT PANEL THERMAL ACOUSTIC 49 0E5297C 1 FOAM BACK PANEL THERMAL ACOUSTIC 50 0E4385 1 DUCT EXHAUST 51 0D3037A 1 LATCH 1 4 TURN NONLOCKING 52 0C7781A 1 PAWL DOOR 53 0E5298C 1 FOAM 646 X 447 THER...

Page 30: ...7 18 2 10 11 13 9 50 60 36 32 3 5 39 50 32 33 39 61 62 31 32 26 57 19 9 22 63 16 11 12 59 58 17 16 15 20 56 20 22 24 30 51 31 32 27 21 8 8 7 20 16 64 65 6 52 Section 8 Exploded Views and Parts Lists Air cooled 11 kW Generators Control Panel Drawing No 0E4879 D ...

Page 31: ...WASHER LOCK M6 1 4 33 022473 10 WASHER FLAT 1 4 M6 ITEM PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 34 0D8502 1 NEUTRAL ISOLATOR 35 045770 2 SCREW HHC M5 0 8 X 10mm 36 075475 4 SCREW PPHM M4 0 7 X 10mm 37 049721 1 SCREW HHC M6 1 0 X 35mm 38 038750 1 SCREW HHC M6 1 0 X 30mm 39 049813 4 NUT HEX M6 X 1 0 40 054502 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER 3 X 1 41 075210A 1 BLOCK 1 POSITION 42 0C1085 4 SCREW PPHM M3 0 5 X 8mm 43 0C3910 1 TRANS...

Page 32: ...41 42 56 55 50 51 17 2 33 31 30 34 26 28 27 3 29 18 4 25 5 4 13 2 36 44 45 43 47 49 16 14 52 19 15 6 23 21 22 12 9 10 7 11 8 Section 8 Exploded Views and Parts Lists Air cooled 11 kW Generators GT 990 Engine Drawing No 0F2000 ...

Page 33: ...RELIEF 28 0C3010 2 BALL 1 2D OIL RELIEF 29 050873A 1 1 4 NPT PIPE PLUG 30 0E9842 1 SEAL 42 I D CRANKSHAFT 31 0D9756 1 CONNECTOR 3 8NPT TO INVTD FLR 3 8OD 32 0C5732A 1 ASSEMBLY SUMP WITH PLUG 33 0C3006 10 SCREW HHFC M10 1 5 X 55mm 34 080318 8 SCREW HHFC M6 1 0 X 25mm 35 0C2982 1 COVER ROCKER WITH OIL FILL 36 093064 1 ASSEMBLY OIL FILL CAP 37 0C2979 2 GASKET VALVE COVER 38 086515 8 KEEPER VALVE SPRI...

Page 34: ...36 51 1 92 54 55 19 40 43 44 44 50 44 48 47 46 101 91 97 41 100 99 42 82 76 69 66 6 64 56 63 10 9 4 71 68 70 75 74 62 73 43 77 79 78 98 44 51 85 84 87 89 81 45 B 72 80 88 83 86 59 80 61 60 TO REGULATOR 90 44 101 95 93 94 102 A E A C C E Section 8 Exploded Views and Parts Lists Air cooled 11 kW Generators Engine Accessories Drawing No 0F2001 D ...

Page 35: ...48 022145 2 WASHER FLAT 5 16 M8 ZINC 49 0D9801A 1 WRAP VALLEY UPPER SPCC 50 047411 4 SCREW HHC M6 1 0 X 16mm 51 022473 4 WASHER FLAT M6 52 0C3018A 1 WRAPPER UPPER 1 WITH M8 WELD NUT ITEM PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 53 0D9680A 1 WRAPPER VALLEY SPCC 54 0D1143A 1 WRAPPER UPPER 2 WITH M8 WELD NUT 55 0E7209 1 ASSEMBLY GROUNDING WIRE 56 0E4997 1 ASSEMBLY GROUND WIRE CONNECTOR 57 0D9852 2 ASSEMBLY IGNITION C...

Page 36: ... 28 27 31 42 41 44 40 39 38 51 5 20 18 14 15 3 17 16 33 32 19 8 6 4 2 3 4 3 34 5 12 4 38 43 47 46 48 53 50 49 25 37 38 36 35 3 Section 8 Exploded Views and Parts Lists Air cooled 11 kW Generators Alternator Pulleys Drawing No 0E4880 ...

Page 37: ...NYLON 8 DIA 22 0C1753B 1 PULLEY ALTERNATOR 2200 RPM 23 075224D 1 PULLEY ENGINE 3600 RPM 24 073118 1 SCREW HHC 3 8 24 X 2 1 4 25 0E5984 1 DUCT ALTERNATOR COVER 26 022131 1 WASHER FLAT 3 8 M10 ZINC 27 0C2824 6 SCREW TAP R 10 32 X 9 16 28 0A9827B 1 BLOWER HOUSING 29 042633 1 SCREW HHC 3 8 24 X 1 30 022237 2 WASHER LOCK 3 8 31 049451 1 WASHER FLAT 0 406 I D X 1 62 O D 32 0C1441 1 SET BLOWER HOUSING GA...

Page 38: ...8 25 21 24 19 11 10 23 22 22 15 26 14 13 16 12 18 8 29 9 30 27 4 5 3 2 17 1 26 15 14 16 13 19 21 25 20 24 12 18 23 Section 8 Exploded Views and Parts Lists Air cooled 11 kW Generators Regulator Drawing No 0E4881 C ...

Page 39: ... SEAL 15 0C6066 2 SEAL INLET 16 0C5759 2 PIN PIVOT ARM 17 0C5764 2 SPRING REGULATOR 18 070728 4 SCREW PFHMS M3 0 5 x 5 19 0C6069 2 GASKET DIAPHRAGM 20 0C5762 2 COVER TWIN REGULATOR 21 045764 16 SCREW TAPTITE M4X8 BP 22 0C6731 2 RIVET POP 118 X 125 23 0C6067 2 SUPPORT DIAPHRAGM 24 0C4706 2 DIAPHRAGM TWIN REGULATOR 25 0C6068 2 CAP DIAPHRAGM SUPPORT 26 0C4643A 2 INLET TWIN REGULATOR 11 11 DIA 27 0260...

Page 40: ...38 Section 9 Notes Air cooled 11 kW Generators ...

Page 41: ...39 Section 9 Notes Air cooled 11 kW Generators ...

Page 42: ...eglect improper maintenance or unap proved modifications or the use of counterfeit and or grey market parts not made supplied or approved by Generac You are responsible for contacting a Generac Authorized Warranty Service Facility as soon as a problem occurs The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days Warranty service can be arranged by contacting ...

Page 43: ...tion 4 below Any such emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for such emissions related part 4 Repair or replacement of any warranted emissions related part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge to the owner at a Generac Authorized Warranty Se...

Page 44: ...ue but not limited to normal wear and tear accident misuse abuse negligence or improper installation As with all mechanical devices the Generac engines need periodic part s service and replacement to perform well This warranty will not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part s or engine Failures caused by any external cause or act of God such as collision theft vandalism riot...

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