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STANDBY GENERATOR

OWNER'S MANUAL

This manual should remain with the unit.

A new standard of reliability

Serial Number

2.5L

25kW

Model: 005212-0

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CAUTION

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ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACTORS SHOULD ATTEMPT INSTALLATION!

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Summary of Contents for 005212-0

Page 1: ...AL This manual should remain with the unit A new standard of reliability Serial Number QT 2 5L 25kW Model 005212 0 CAUTION ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACTORS SHOULD ATTEMPT INSTALLATION Cover0...

Page 2: ...Start up Checklist 8 2 Preparation for Start up 8 2 Start up Inspection 8 2 OPERATION 9 1 Generator Control and Operation 9 1 Operating Unit with Manual Transfer Switch 9 1 Engine Start up and Transfe...

Page 3: ...ator is installed operated and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and recommendations Following installation do nothing that might render the unit unsafe or in noncompliance w...

Page 4: ...will result in damage to the generator and may also result in injury or death to utility power workers due to backfeed of electrical energy Generators installed with an automatic transfer switch will...

Page 5: ...ard 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 Owne...

Page 6: ...is manual or to the data label affixed to the unit Generator Model and Serial Number This number is the key to numerous engineering and manufacturing details pertaining to your unit Always supply this...

Page 7: ...y result in an engine failure NOTE For temperatures below 32 F it is strongly recom mended to use the optional Cold Weather Start Kit part number listed in the Specification Section The oil grade for...

Page 8: ...g cranking and operating Should 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 and the AUTO OFF MANUAL swit...

Page 9: ...sure sufficient gas pressure is available to operate the primary regulator Gas pressure at the inlet to the fuel shutoff sole noid should not exceed approximately 14 inches water column 0 5 psi Optim...

Page 10: ...nic Frequency Regulation Isochronous Steady State Regulation 0 25 Engine Lubrication System Type of Oil Pump Gear Oil Filter Full Flow Spin on Cartridge Crankcase Oil Capacity 4 U S qts COOLING SYSTEM...

Page 11: ...ch inside the control panel must be in the LP or NG position when switching to differ ent fuels Figure 6 2 Reconfigure the Fuel System NG FUEL SYSTEM LP FUEL SYSTEM Port 1 Port 2 FUEL HOSE BRASS HOSE...

Page 12: ...reaker ter minal is 240V The rated voltage between each circuit breaker terminal and the neutral point 00 is 120V Figure 7 1 Four lead Single phase Stator ALTERNATOR POWER WINDING CONNECTIONS 3 PHASE...

Page 13: ...il level in the generator gearbox if so equipped prior to initial use and at the intervals indicated by the Service Schedule The recom mended oil is SAE 90 gear lubricant Also if the engine is equippe...

Page 14: ...n The engine should now crank and start Check voltage at the generator terminals For 3 phase units check phase rotation at the transfer switch terminals The generator phase rotation must match the uti...

Page 15: ...ansfer handle to its UTILITY NORMAL position with load circuits connected to the utility power supply Set the standby generator s main line circuit break er to its OFF or OPEN position Start the gener...

Page 16: ...valve clearance EXHAUST MANIFOLD PROCEDURE 1 If necessary clean gasket surfaces on exhaust manifold and cylinder head 2 Install exhaust manifold and exhaust manifold gasket 3 Install fasteners NOTE Ex...

Page 17: ...gure 10 3 at least every 20 hours of operation or prior to use Remove oil dipstick and wipe dry with a clean lint free cloth Install oil dipstick then remove again Oil should be between FULL and ADD m...

Page 18: ...eeds impose a heavy load on the engine when adequate engine power is not available and may shorten engine life Correct rated frequency and voltage are supplied only at the proper governed speed Some c...

Page 19: ...ry If such information is not available observe the following precautions when handling a battery DO NOT use jumper cables and a booster battery to crank or start the generator engine DO NOT recharge...

Page 20: ...e connecting the battery cables If the switch is set to AUTO or MANUAL the generator can crank and start as soon as the battery cables are connected Be sure the 120VAC power supply to the battery is t...

Page 21: ...ent an over current condition from burning out sensitive control panel components and circuits Following all maintenance reverse these steps to insure the unit is returned to standby setup for normal...

Page 22: ...gas engine driven units Tighten connections as necessary 6 Check the air inlets and outlets for debris Clean as necessary 7 Check the battery electrolyte level if accessible Adjust as necessary 8 Chec...

Page 23: ...d exercise the unit at full rated load use a load bank if the site load is not enough for at least 2 hours looking for leaks loose connections or components and abnormal operating conditions Correct a...

Page 24: ...ded in SPECIFICATIONS Engine starts then shuts down 1 Engine oil level is low 1 Check oil and add oil as needed 2 Engine is overheated 2 Check cooling system for leaks 3 Defective Low Oil Pressure Swi...

Page 25: ...Standby Generator Sets Notes...

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Page 27: ...7329 1 LUG SLDLSS 350 6 X 13 32 AL CU 22 057073 1 JUNCTION BLOCK 3 8 16 23 023484J 1 BUSHING SNAP SB 2000 26 24 0E3257 15 SCREW HWHTF M6 1 0 X 16 25 0E7890 REF BRKT CB MTG BACK 2P 0E6002 REF MTG TRACK...

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Page 29: ...9 070892 1 SLIP RING MACHINED 10 047248 1 BALL BEARING 45 MM 11 023454 1 KEY WOODRUFF E 12 077043E 1 CONDUIT FLEX 1 0 ID 20 LG 13 04576100BK 4 STUD M14 2 0 X 490 G5 ZINC 14 052646 4 WASHER FLAT M14 1...

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Page 31: ...R FLAT 1 4 M6 ZINC 15 022097 12 WASHER LOCK M6 1 4 16 0C8566 8 SCREW HHFC M6 1 0 X 20 G8 8 17 049813 4 NUT HEX M6 X 1 0 G8 YEL CHR 18 0C2454 24 SCREW THF M6 1 X 16 N WA Z JS 19 040976 8 SCREW SHC M8 1...

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Page 33: ...1 75 8 052251 4 DAMPENER VIBRATION 40 BLUE 9 052257 4 SPACER 49 X 62 X 1 87 PWDR ZNC 10 052252 4 DAMPENER VIBRATION 11 052259 4 WASHER FLAT M12 12 052891 4 SCREW HHC M12 1 75 X 80 G8 8 13 0536210261 1...

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Page 35: ...POST COVER RED 8 050331 REF BATT POST COVER BLK 9 038805J 1 CABLE BATTERY BLK 1 X 30 00 10 038804U 1 CABLE BATTERY RED 1 X 28 00 11 045771 REF NUT HEX M8 1 25 G8 YEL CHR 12 022129 REF WASHER LOCK M8...

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Page 37: ...ORD EXHAUST MAN 34 0E9609 1 MANIFOLD EXHAUST MACHINED 35 0E9930 1 HEAT SHIELD EXHAUST MANIFOLD 36 049821 3 SCREW SHC M8 1 25 X 30 G12 9 37 0E9747 1 STARTER 12 VOLT 38 047411 4 SCREW HHC M6 1 0 X 16 G8...

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Page 41: ...IR CLEANER ADAPTER 31 0E0668 1 O RING 2 028 1 38 X 1 50 X 06 32 0E0590A 1 VENTURI 20MM 33 0C5133 1 0 RING 29 82 X 2 62 34 0E0665 1 SCREW THROTTLE PIN STOP 35 0E1108A 1 THROTTLE ARM REWORK 2 5L FORD 36...

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Page 43: ...W THF M6 1 X 16 N WA Z JS 19 078115 20 WASHER SELF LOCKING DOME 20 0F3890B 2 RETAINER INSULATION 820 21 0F3890 4 RETAINER INSULATION 450 22 0F7365 2 INSULATION SIDE DOOR C1 23 0F7365B 1 INSULATION REA...

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Page 45: ...36449 2 SADDLE 2 INCH 10 022129 6 WASHER LOCK M8 5 16 11 022259 4 NUT HEX 5 16 18 STEEL 12 038750 3 SCREW HHC M6 1 0 X 30 G8 8 13 044149 1 GASKET EXHAUST RING 14 0E0170A 1 EXHAUST BLANKET 988MM 15 0E8...

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Page 52: ...aminated fuels oils coolants antifreeze or lack of proper fuels oils or coolants antifreeze 4 Units sold rated or used for Prime Power Trailer Mounted or Rental Unit applications as Generac Power Syst...

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