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5.3  FUEL CONSUMPTION

NOTE:  Required fuel pressure for natural gas is 3.5-7 in water column (7-13 mm mercury). The required fuel pressure for LP Vapor is 10-12 
in water column (19-22 mm mercury).

These are approximate values, use the appropriate spec sheet or owner

’s manual for specifi c values.

Unit

Nat. Gas

LP Vapor

1/2 Load

Full Load

1/2 Load

Full Load

7 / 8 kW

78 / 2.21

121 / 3.43

0.87 / 3.29

1.42 / 5.37

10 / 11 kW

124 / 3.51

195 / 5.52

1.18 / 4.45

1.92 / 7.28

13 / 13 kW

157 / 4.45

255 / 7.22

1.64 / 6.2

2.95 / 11.15

14 / 14 kW

177 / 5.01

279 / 7.9

1.85 / 6.99

3.07 / 11.61

15 / 15 kW

185 / 5.24

296 / 8.38

1.83 / 6.91

2.86 / 10.82

16 / 16 kW

193 / 5.47

312 / 8.83

1.9 / 7.2

3.19 / 12.07

16 / 17 kW

193 / 5.47

312 / 8.83

1.99 / 7.53

3.57 / 13.53

18 / 20 kW

205 / 5.8

308 / 8.72

2.08 / 7.87

3.85 / 14.57

* Natural gas is in cubic feet per hour / cubic meters per hour.
** LP is in gallons per hour / liters per hour.
*** Values given are approximate.

Verify that gas meter is capable of providing enough fuel fl ow to include household appliances and all other loads.

 

Gaseous fuels such as natural gas and liquid propane (LP) gas are highly explosive. Even the slightest spark can ignite such fuels 
and cause an explosion. No leakage of fuel is permitted. Natural gas, which is lighter than air, tends to collect in high areas. LP gas 
is heavier than air and tends to settle in low areas.

NOTE:  A minimum of one approved full flow manual shut-off valve must be installed in the gaseous fuel supply line. The valve must be 
easily accessible. Local codes determine the proper location.

NOTE:  THE GAS SUPPLY AND PIPE MUST BE SIZED AT 100% LOAD BTU / MEGAJOULE RATING.

5.4  FUEL LINE SIZING

•  First, determine what size pipe is required. Refer to NFPA 54 for NG or NFPA 58 for LP for further information.
•  Always refer to the owner’s manual for the proper BTU / megajoule and required gas pressures. To calculate BTU or Megajoules:

 

– Natural Gas:   BTU=Cubic feet / hour x 1000

Megajoules=Cubic meters / hour x 37.26 

 

– Liquid Propane Vapor:   BTU=Cubic feet / hour x 2500

Megajoules=Cubic meters / hour x 93.15

•  Start by measuring the distance from the generator to the gas source. The generator should be plumbed directly from the source, not off the end 

of an existing system. 

•  When measuring the pipe length, add 2.5 ft (.76 m) for every angle or bend in the pipe and add that to the overall pipe distance.

Summary of Contents for G0062610

Page 1: ... INSTALLED BY THE HOMEOWNER HOWEVER IF YOU ARE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH THE SKILLS OR TOOLS REQUIRED HAVE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR CONTRACTOR PERFORM THE INSTALLATION DEADLY EXHAUST FUMES OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY THIS MANUAL MUST BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE APPROPRIATE OWNER S MANUAL This manual should remain with the unit ...

Page 2: ...stituents are known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm WARNING California Proposition 65 This product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm ...

Page 3: ... 17 5 4 Fuel Line Sizing 17 5 5 Installing and Connecting Gas Lines 18 Section 6 Electrical Connections 21 6 1 Generator Connections 21 6 2 Control Wiring 21 6 3 Main AC Wiring 22 6 4 Battery Requirements 23 6 5 Battery Installation 23 Section 7 Control Panel Activation Start up Testing 24 7 1 Control Panel Interface 24 7 2 Generator Activation 25 7 3 Before Initial Start up 25 7 4 Check Manual Tr...

Page 4: ...t to a procedure and will be found within the regular text body of this manual These safety warnings cannot eliminate the hazards that they indicate Common sense and strict compliance with the special instructions while performing the action or service are essential to preventing accidents Four commonly used safety symbols accompany the DANGER WARNING and CAUTION blocks The type of information eac...

Page 5: ...GENERAL HAZARDS For safety reasons the manufacturer recommends that this equipment be installed by a Service Dealer or other competent qualified electrician or installation technician who is familiar with applicable codes standards and regulations The operator also must comply with all such codes standards and regulations Only an Authorized Service Dealer is allowed to perform warranty service on ...

Page 6: ...ncompliance with the aforementioned 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 appropriate for use on the standby electric system Keep the extinguisher properly charged and be familiar with its use Consult the local fire department with any questions pertaining to fire extingu...

Page 7: ...losion Protection By Deflagration Venting 8 NFPA 70E Standard For Electrical Safety In The Workplace 9 NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code 10 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 11 NFPA 110 Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems 12 NFPA 211 Standard for Chimneys Fireplaces Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances 13 NFPA 220 Standard on Types of Building Construction 14 NFPA 5000 Building Code 15 I...

Page 8: ...closure that is intended for outdoor installation only This UL listed standby generator set may be packaged with an automatic transfer switch with built in load center The combination transfer switch and load center is pre wired with a two foot and 30 foot conduit The pre wired switch is rated for indoor use only Circuit breakers for emergency circuit connections are included if equipped This UL l...

Page 9: ...emove bolts and clamps Exercise caution when removing the generator Dragging it off the pallet WILL damage the base The generator must be lifted from the wooden pallet to remove LID FRONT ACCESS PANEL REMOVE CRATING CLAMPS 4 Figure 2 2 Generator on Pallet 4 The lid will be locked A set of keys is located behind the breaker door Open the breaker door and cut the zip tie to remove the keys Use the k...

Page 10: ...d is open remove the front access panel by lifting it up and out Also remove the black panel over top of the customer connection area 7 Perform a visual inspection for any hidden freight damage Figure 2 4 Inspecting for damage 8 Figure 2 5 illustrates the following Customer connection area underneath and behind the control panel Fuel regulator Battery compartment Location of Loose Shipped Parts CO...

Page 11: ...te AC from DC control wires Main Line Circuit Breaker MLCB Terminal Caps Wire Nuts for pre wired switches only Main Line Circuit Breaker MLCB Locking Mechanism Install Owner s Manual not shown CD if applicable Keys BATTERY TERMINAL CAP MLCB LOCKING MECHANISM KEYS WIRE SHIELDING WIRE NUTS FLEX FUEL LINE tywrapped to battery cable or alternator bolt RUBBER MOUNTS MLCB TERMINAL CAPS Figure 2 7 Loose ...

Page 12: ...dows doors or any openings in the wall Clearance from the ends and front of the generator must be 36 in 914 mm This would include shrubs bushes or trees Clearance at the top should be a minimum of 60 in 1524 mm from any structure overhang or projections from the wall The generator should not be placed under a deck or other structure that is closed in and would limit or constrain air flow NOTE Remo...

Page 13: ...vel crushed stone or a concrete pad Check local codes to see what type is required If a concrete pad is required all federal state and local codes should be followed 3 1 1 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES FOR STATIONARY AIR COOLED 8 11 13 14 15 16 17 AND 20 KW GENERATORS The National Fire Protection Association has a standard for the installation and use of stationary combustion engines That standard is NF...

Page 14: ... crank and start as soon as the battery cables are connected If the utility power supply is not turned off sparking can occur at the battery posts and cause an explosion 3 2 SITE PREPARATION Locate the mounting area as close as possible to the transfer switch and fuel supply Leave adequate room around the area for service access check local code and place high enough to keep rising water from reac...

Page 15: ... with a composite pad The composite pad elevates the generator and helps prevent water from pooling around the bottom of the generator Figure 3 1 You can place the generator with a composite pad on 4 in 102 mm of pea gravel that is compacted or on a concrete pad Check local codes to see what type of site base is required If a concrete pad is required all federal state and local codes should be fol...

Page 16: ... Owner s manual bag Remove the four 4 bumpers from the bag and screw them into threaded holes located inside the end pieces of the fascia two each opposite one another A Once the bumpers are installed snap one of the end pieces into one of the front rear pieces of fascia Repeat this action with the other two remaining pieces of fascia NOTE Do not assemble all four pieces together at this point B P...

Page 17: ...enerator was configured for natural gas operation at the factory Press and turn fuel knob 180 to switch over to LP Vapor NOTE The orange fuel conversion knob is located on the top of the fuel mixer on the V twin engine and under the fuel mixer on the single cylinder engine Press and turn the fuel knob towards the marked fuel source arrow until it stops Fuel knob will rotate 180 and slide into the ...

Page 18: ...ssure for natural gas is 3 5 7 water column 7 13 mm mercury Required fuel pressure for for liquid propane vapor is 10 12 water column 19 22 mm mercury The primary regulator for the propane supply is NOT INCLUDED with the generator NOTE All pipe sizing construction and layout must comply with NFPA 54 for natural gas applications and NFPA 58 for liquid propane applications Once the generator is inst...

Page 19: ... gas are highly explosive Even the slightest spark can ignite such fuels and cause an explosion No leakage of fuel is permitted Natural gas which is lighter than air tends to collect in high areas LP gas is heavier than air and tends to settle in low areas NOTE A minimum of one approved full flow manual shut off valve must be installed in the gaseous fuel supply line The valve must be easily acces...

Page 20: ... second stage regulator NOTE The minimum LP tank size is 250 gallons 946 L unless unit calculations dictate use of a larger tank Vertical tanks which are measured in pounds or kilograms will not usually meet the minimum tank size requirement A 1050 lb 476 kg vertical tank size minimum is required Pipe Size in mm kW 75 19 1 25 1 25 32 7 8 165 50 29 570 173 74 11 70 21 33 255 77 72 1000 304 8 13 14 ...

Page 21: ...flexible fuel line in accordance with local regulations The purpose of the flexible fuel line is to ensure that vibration from the generator does not cause a gas leak at one of the connection points so it s important that the line be installed with as few bends as possible Configure the sediment trap if applicable or required by code as illustrated SEDIMENT TRAP Figure 5 3 Sediment Trap Figure 5 4...

Page 22: ...r manometer Open the gas supply valve and ensure that the pressure is within the specified values NOTE See owner s manual or spec sheet for proper fuel pressure specifications If the gas pressure is not within specifications contact the local gas supplier 4 Close gas valve when completed Top Gas Pressure Test Port Fuel Regulator Gas Pressure Manometer Figure 5 5 Checking Pressure with Manometer Si...

Page 23: ...This may potentially cause starting or performance issues After completing GAS REQUIREMENTS CONNECTIONS FUEL CONVERSION it s time for Step 5 SECTION 6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Section 6 Electrical Connections 6 1 GENERATOR CONNECTIONS NOTE Control wiring may be already wired on pre wired generators If so tighten the 5 whip conduit inside of the enclosure If not wiring must be in accordance with loca...

Page 24: ...LARGE NEUTRAL LUG TORQUE SPEC 2 0 TO 14AWG 120 IN LB 13 56 N M 4 6 AWG 35 IN LB 3 95 N M 8 AWG 25 IN LB 2 82 N M 10 14 AWG 20 IN LB 2 26 N M LARGE GROUND LUG TORQUE SPEC 2 0 TO 14AWG 120 IN LB 13 56 N M SPRING LOADED CONNECTION POINTS A C D E OPTIONAL ALARM RELAY CONTACTS Normally Open B see note below Figure 6 1 Control Wiring found behind control board NOTE Wires 23 194 and 0 must be run through...

Page 25: ...th a 2 pole transfer switch See Figure 6 1 NOTE Torque all wiring lugs bus bars and connection points to the proper torque specifications Torque specifications for the Main Line Circuit Breaker MLCB can be found on a decal located on the inside of the Main Line Circuit Breaker Door 6 4 BATTERY REQUIREMENTS Group 26R 12V 525 CCA Minimum CCA 6 5 BATTERY INSTALLATION Fill the battery with the proper ...

Page 26: ... starts always push the OFF button remove the fuses and disconnect the battery before working on or around the generator or transfer switch Then place a DO NOT OPERATE tag on the generator panel and on the transfer switch 1 OFF Button This button shuts down the engine and prevents automatic operation 2 MANUAL Button This button cranks and starts the engine Transfer to standby power will not occur ...

Page 27: ... the generator the display interface will begin an installation wizard The installation wizard will prompt the user to set the minimum settings to operate the generator These settings are Current Date Time and Exercise Day Time The maintenance intervals will be initialized when the exercise time is entered The exercise settings can be changed at any time via the EDIT menu If the 12 volt battery is...

Page 28: ... 8482 US CA only If you already have your activation code wait 3 5 seconds for the next display Display Reads Use ARROW keys to scroll and find the first number of your Activation Code Press ENTER to select Repeat this step until all digits have been entered Use ESCAPE to correct previous digits Display Reads Activation is complete when all digits are entered above and your screen shows this displ...

Page 29: ... switch have been positively turned off Failure to turn off all power voltage supplies will result in extremely hazardous and possibly fatal electrical shock 7 5 ELECTRICAL CHECKS Complete electrical checks as follows 1 Ensure that the generator is OFF 2 Set the generator s main circuit breaker to the OFF or OPEN position 3 Turn OFF all circuit breakers electrical loads that will be supplied by th...

Page 30: ...erminal lugs E1 and E2 Voltage should be approximately 240 volts and frequency should be 60 Hz If the voltage and frequency are rapidly dropping as the loads are applied the generator may be overloading or there may be a fuel issue Check amperage value of loads and or fuel pressure 10 Let the generator run at full rated load for 20 30 minutes Listen for unusual noises vibration or other indication...

Page 31: ... prolonged utility outages to per form maintenance or conserve fuel educate them on these simple but important steps To turn the generator OFF while running in AUTO and online 1 Turn OFF or OPEN the main Utility disconnect 2 Turn OFF or OPEN the Main Line Circuit Breaker MLCB on the generator 3 Turn the generator OFF To turn the generator back ON 1 Put the generator back into AUTO and allow to sta...

Page 32: ...nfirm fuel pressure to regulator is 10 12 water column 19 22 mm mercury for LP and 3 5 7 water column 7 13 mm mercury for natural gas 4 Move selector to correct position The generator is set to OFF but the engine continues to run 1 Controller wired incorrectly 2 Defective control board 1 Repair wiring or replace controller 2 There is no AC output from the generator 1 Main line circuit breaker is i...

Page 33: ...s and runs rough contact servicing dealer Unit will not start in AUTO with utility loss RED Check the LED s Screen for alarms LOW VOLTS REMOVE LOAD Clear alarm and remove household loads from the generator Put back in AUTO and restart Unit will not start in AUTO with utility loss RED Check the LED s Screen for alarms FUSE PROBLEM Check the 7 5 Amp fuse If it is bad replace it with an ATO 7 5 Amp f...

Page 34: ... production air cooled units It snaps together around the base of the generator to provide a smoothing contoured look as well as rodent insect protection Mobile Link Provides a personalized web portal that displays the generator s status maintenance schedule event history and much more This portal is accessible via computer tablet or smart phone Sends emails and or text notifications the moment th...

Page 35: ...33 Section 11 Notes ...

Page 36: ...R SWITCH 2013 MODEL 0 GROUND 15B 12V 23 TRANSFER AIR 1 AIR 2 PRIORITY 1 PRIORITY 2 PRIORITY 3 PRIORITY 4 T1 NEUTRAL CONTACTOR 1 CONTACTOR 2 CONTACTOR 3 CONTACTOR 4 C2 VR2 C1 VR1 STANDBY UTILITY N1 N2 E2 E1 T1 T2 N2 N1 T1 E1 E2 T2 N1 N2 GROUND NEUTRAL BLOCK T1 0 194 23 0 CUSTOMER LOAD DISTRIBUTION PANEL UTILITY SUPPLY FROM LOAD SHED DEVICE N1 T1 N2 194 23 0 EVOLUTION PANEL SERVICE DISCONNECT SERVIC...

Page 37: ...VICE RTSY TRANSFER SWTICH 2013 MODEL TO GROUNDING ELECTRODE PANELBOARD NEUTRAL BAR GROUND BAR DISCONNECT CONNECTION IN PANELBOARD BONDING N2 N1 T2 C2 VR2 STANDBY 23 194 0 0D9618 TO E1 T1 C1 VR1 UTILITY E2 N2 N1 T1 C GROUNDING ELECTRODE CONNECTION LOCATED ON THE REAR OF UNIT WHITE GREEN E1 E2 TOP VIEW N1 T1 N2 194 23 0 N1 T1 N2 194 23 0 EVOLUTION PANEL NOTE INSTALLATION MUST MEET ALL NATIONAL STATE...

Page 38: ...36 Section 13 Installation Diagram 13 1 INSTALLATION DRAWING 0J9945 D ...

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