
Maintenance
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Owner’s Manual for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
Figure 4-8. Battery Cables
5.
Unsealed batteries only: Completely disconnect
the battery. Check the battery fluid level and, if
necessary, fill with distilled water only. DO NOT
use tap water. Also, have an IASD or a qualified
service technician check the state of charge and
condition.
6.
When inspection is complete, connect the battery
cables, install the intake side panel, and install the
7.5 A fuse.
7.
Place the generator in auto by pressing the AUTO
mode button on the controller.
8.
Install front panel and close generator lid.
Cleaning the Sediment Trap
The sediment trap removes contaminants (moisture and
fine particles) from gaseous fuels before they enter the
fuel regulator. Accumulated moisture and particles must
be emptied from the sediment trap per local codes and
guidelines.
Proceed as follows to clean the sediment trap:
1.
Remove intake side panel (see
2.
Turn the generator fuel supply OFF.
3.
See
. Unscrew and remove cap (A).
Figure 4-9. Cleaning the Sediment Trap
4.
Use a clean-out tool (not provided) to remove
accumulated moisture and particles from cap and
body (B).
5.
Wipe the inside of each component with a clean,
dry, lint-free cloth.
6.
Seal the threads of the cap with appropriate
sealing compound. Install the cap and hand-
tighten.
7.
Tighten the cap with an appropriately sized pipe
wrench. DO NOT overtighten.
8.
Turn the generator fuel supply on. Check for leaks
by spraying all connection points with a non-
corrosive gas leak detection fluid. The solution
should not be blown away or form bubbles.
9.
Install the intake side panel.
Post Maintenance Checks
1.
Perform required maintenance procedure(s).
2.
Install the intake side panel and front panel if
removed. (See
and
Removing the Front Access Panel
.)
3.
Install the 7.5 A fuse in the control panel.
4.
Complete the Installation Wizard information.
5.
Press the AUTO mode button on the control panel.
Allow the unit to run for one minute with no load (if
running during a utility outage).
6.
Set the MLCB (generator disconnect) on the
generator to ON (CLOSED).
7.
Turn the main utility disconnect ON (CLOSED).
The system is now in automatic mode.
NOTE:
If proper utility is present at this time, the
generator will perform its usual shutdown process.
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