Generac Power Systems SD050, Owner'S Manual

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Introduction .....................................................................1
Read this Manual Thoroughly ...............................................................1
Installation, Operation And Maintenance ...............................................1
How to Obtain Service .........................................................................1
Authorized Service Dealer Locator Number ................................................1
Safety Rules ...................................................................2
Standards Index .........................................................................................3
General Information ........................................................4
Identification Record ............................................................................4
Data
Label .......................................................................................4
Generator Set XPL Label ..................................................................4
Equipment Description .........................................................................5
Standard Generator Features ............................................................5
Single-Phase "A" Code Units ............................................................5
Three-Phase Load Imbalance Limits .................................................5
Ambient Condition Derate .................................................................5
Engine Protective Devices ....................................................................5
Coolant Temperature Sensor ............................................................5
Low Coolant Level Sensor ................................................................5
Oil Pressure Sensor .........................................................................5
Overspeed
Shutdown .......................................................................5
Overcrank Shutdown ........................................................................6
Rpm Sensor Loss Shutdown ............................................................6
DC Fuses .............................................................................................6
Fuel System .........................................................................................6
Diesel Fuel System ...........................................................................6
Natural Gas Fuel System ..................................................................6
LP Fuel System ................................................................................6
Propane Vapor Withdrawal Fuel System ............................................6
Combination LP/Natural Gas Fuel System .........................................6
Specifications ......................................................................................7
Generator
.........................................................................................7
Engine Oil Recommendations ...........................................................7
Coolant
............................................................................................7
Gearbox Lubrication .........................................................................7
Fuel System Requirements And Recommendations ..........................8
Generator and Load Compatibility .........................................................8
Starting Aids ........................................................................................8
Engine Coolant Heaters ....................................................................8
Battery
Chargers ..............................................................................8
Installation ......................................................................8
Stationary Emergency Generator Installation .........................................9
Units with Enclosures.......................................................................9
Open Units for Indoor Installatin .......................................................9
Basic Stationary Emergency Electric System ........................................9
Emergency Circuit Isolation Method .....................................................9
Total Circuit Isolation Method ...............................................................9
Grounding the Generator ....................................................................10
Generator AC Neutral Connections .....................................................10
Initial
Start-up ................................................................................10
Operation ......................................................................10
Generator Control and Operation ........................................................10
Operating Unit With Manual Transfer Switch .......................................10
Engine Start-up and Transfer ..........................................................10
Retransfer And Shutdown...............................................................11
Operating Unit with Automatic Transfer Switch ...................................11
Maintenance .................................................................11
Service Schedule ...............................................................................11
Authorized Operator Maintenance Functions ...................................11
Authorized Service Technician Maintenance Functions ....................11
Periodic Maintenance .........................................................................12
Test Stationary Emergency Generator System Operation
and Components ........................................................................12
Inspect
Battery ...............................................................................12
The Battery ........................................................................................13
Battery Replacement ..........................................................................13
Check
Fluids ..................................................................................14
Check Gearbox Oil (If Equipped) .....................................................14
Inspect Exhaust System .................................................................15
Inspect/Test Fuel Supply System ....................................................15
Maintenance and Repair Parts ............................................................15
Notes ............................................................................16
Warranty
.......................................................................................
17
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