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PTI-15/20-T4F Operators Manual 

 

 

Limited Warranty on Power Tech Generators  

Power Technology Southeast, Inc. warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each product of our manufacture is free from defects in materials, 

and workmanship. That each generator will deliver its rated output as indicated on The Power Technology Nameplate, if properly installed, 

serviced, and operated under normal conditions in accordance with Power Technology’s instructions.  

  

THE WARRANTY COVERAGE TERMS:  

2 years from date of purchase, or 3000 hours whichever comes first, or 36 months from the date of manufacture. Parts, and labor, including 

diagnostic labor, removal, and reinstallation are covered for the first 12 months from date in service or 1000 hours whichever comes first.  

Parts and labor are covered only on the following generator and engine parts for 2 years or 3000 hours whichever comes first. Generator Parts: 

Main Rotor and Main       Stator. Engine Parts: Cylinder Block, cylinder head, crankshaft, camshaft, cylinder head gears, connecting rods, 

flywheel and flywheel housing, intake and exhaust manifold (only if flexible connection is used).  

3)

 

Stand-by Units are covered for a period of

 

1 year from date of installation, or 1000 hours, or 24 months from the date of manufacture 

whichever comes first.  

4)

 

Replacement Parts are warranted:

 

30 days. (Excluding the following: voltage regulators, fuses, controllers, capacitors, brushes, and 

switches) 

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WHAT POWER TECHNOLOGY WILL DO: 

 

Power Tech will at our option, repair or replace any part covered by this warranty which becomes defective, malfunctions or otherwise fails to 

conform to this warranty under normal use and service during the term of this warranty. 

 

WHAT YOU MUST DO TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: 

 

In order to obtain warranty repairs you must deliver the product, together with proof of purchase to an authorized Power Tech service facility. In 

the case of repairs pertaining to the engine only, you must use an authorized dealer or distributor of that make of engine, to be covered under their 

warranty. Engines used in the manufacture of Power Tech products are warranted solely by the engine manufacturer.  

PRIOR APPROVAL IS REQUIRED FOR ANY WARRANTY SERVICE 

 

Failure to obtain authorization prior to the repair being performed will result in the claim being denied.  

All claims must be submitted within 30 days of the repair. Along with the following: a copy of the original repair order, Power Tech authorization 

number, Power Tech serial number, and operation hours shown on the genset mounted hour meter.  

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE FOLLOWING: 

 

A.

 Normal wear items, including but not limited to: turbo-chargers, fuel injector (s), starter, alternator, and electronic components, as well as 

normal engine and/or generator wear. 

A1.

 Travel time and fuel charges to and from the repair facility or travel time and fuel charges for mobile 

service. (Except stationary units with a maximum of 2-hours travel time.) 

B.

 Defects, malfunctions or failure resulting from accidents, abuse, 

misuse, improper servicing, improper installation, improper storage, and lack of performance of required maintenance service. 

C.

 Products which 

have been subjected to alteration, modification, neglect or unauthorized repairs. 

D.

 Troubleshooting, routine service, tune-ups, replacement of 

filters, belts, coolant, lubricants, hoses, clamps, exhaust system components, fuel system components, gaskets and/or seals. 

E.

 Electrical items 

damaged by welding or jump-starting. 

F.

 Damage caused by water ingestion or electrolysis. 

G. 

Damage caused by ingestion of substances other 

than clean filtered air, fuel, or intake water. 

H.

 Damage caused by faulty repairs performed by a repair facility not authorized in writing by Power 

Tech. 

I.

 Damage caused by operation with improper fuel or at speeds, loads, conditions, modifications, or installation contrary to published 

specifications or recommendations. 

J.

 Original installation charges and startup costs. 

K.

 Removal and re-installation charges of more than 1-hour 

labor for outside units, 2-hours for compartment mounted units, and 3-hours for below deck marine units. Customer is responsible for additional 

labor/charges due to difficult access, removal or installation. 

L.

  Starting batteries and labor or charges related to battery service. 

M.

 Loss of 

revenue or the rental of equipment due to down time.

 N.

 Generator repairs made within the warranty period other than by an authorized Power 

Tech service dealer without prior written approval from Power Tech warranty department. 

O.

 Damage caused by negligent maintenance such as 

but not limited to: Failure to provide the specified type and quantity of lubricating oil, cooling air flow, and proper coolant mixture and level. 

Failure to provide adequate air intake/or maintenance of the air intake system. Failure to provide scheduled maintenance as prescribed in supplied 

manuals. 

P.

 Engine fluids such as fuel, oil or coolant/antifreeze. 

Q.

 Shop supplies such as adhesives, cleaning agents, rags, paint, or other 

miscellaneous supplies. 

R.

 Use of other than factory supplied or approved repair parts or procedures. Replacement of a failed Power Tech 

component with a non-Power Tech component voids the Power Tech warranty on that component and any and all failures related to that 

component. 

S.

 Fuel injection pumps repaired by anyone other than the factory authorized dealer or distributor of that engine. 

T.

 Expenses 

incurred investigating performance complaints unless defective Power Tech materials or workmanship are discovered. 

U.

 Generator sets used in 

rental applications. 

V.

 Cleaning, service, or repair of generator sets the have not been kept free of dirt, debris, or other items that prevent the unit 

from being able to operate properly. 

W.

 Any generator set not application approved. 

X.

 Loss of excitation due to prolonged storage. 

Y.

 Any 

damage attributed to low battery monitoring or automatic generator starting systems. 

Z.

 Optional accessories are warranted solely by the 

manufacturer of that item including but not limited to the following item: Block heaters, oil pan heaters, electric cooling fans, air-bag isolators, 

compartment heaters, fuel tanks, trailers, battery chargers, battery monitors.   

  

To obtain warranty service:

 For your nearest Power Tech authorized service center, on the World Wide Web at: http://www.powertech-

gen.com/parts_service.php  Call 1-352-365-2777 or write to Power Tech Warranty Department, P.O. Box 490133 Leesburg, FL 34749 USA.    

Power Tech must be notified in writing within five (5) business days of 

any product failure. 

General Conditions: 

 

This Warranty is the sole property of the original owner /user.  

A transfer of ownership shall terminate this Warranty.  

Summary of Contents for PTI-15SS-T4F

Page 1: ...Generating Power to the World Page 1 of 25 PTI 15 20 T4F Operators Manual Power Technology Southeast 634 State Road 44 Leesburg FL 34748 8103 Phone 352 365 2777 Fax 352 787 5545...

Page 2: ...des Starting and Stopping Methods 15 Engine Specifications 16 Engine Maintenance Schedule 17 Engine Oil Maintenance 18 Lubricating Oil Specifications 18 LUBRICATING OIL VISCOSITY 18 RECOMMENDATIONS 18...

Page 3: ...Generating Power to the World Page 3 of 25 PTI 15 20 T4F Operators Manual FIELD COIL 23 BALANCE 23 BEARING 24 STATOR ASSEMBLY 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 TROUBLE 25 POSSIBLE CAUSE 25 SUGGESTED ACTION 25...

Page 4: ...enerator This manual was up to date at time of printing downloading there may be changes not reflected in your manual If there is any questions please contact Power Technology s customer service dept...

Page 5: ...hich have been subjected to alteration modification neglect or unauthorized repairs D Troubleshooting routine service tune ups replacement of filters belts coolant lubricants hoses clamps exhaust syst...

Page 6: ...bligation to change units or parts previously manufactured Warranty registration card must be completed and mailed to Power Tech at the above address to validate the Warranty This is the only express...

Page 7: ...ty regulations before you attempt to assemble or use this unit WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which may possibly result in serious injury or possible death CAUTION Indicates a pot...

Page 8: ...torn or bulky clothing around machinery Entanglement in rotating parts controls or projections may cause persona injury Use additional safety items e g hardhat eye protection gloves etc as appropriate...

Page 9: ...rly dispose of DO NOT mix gasoline or alcohol with diesel fuel The mixture can cause a fire EXHAUST GASES AND FIRE PREVENTION Engine exhaust fumes can be very harmful if allowed to accumulate Be sure...

Page 10: ...ants engine oil etc DO NOT remove the radiator cap while the engine is running or immediately after stopping Wait approximately ten minutes for the radiator to cool before removing the cap Be sure the...

Page 11: ...ing in the formation of harmful substances Only use anti freeze that is recommended and approved by Engine Manufacturer Be mindful of the environment Before draining any fluids be prepared to dispose...

Page 12: ...aintenance after the engine radiator muffler or muffler cover has cooled off completely Always use the appropriate tools and jig fixture when performing any service work Be sure to understand and foll...

Page 13: ...vel for proper Fill add if necessary Check for absence of water in fuel drain if necessary Check for absence of DTC or failures Check for absence of excessive fan belt looseness Using the PTG Series C...

Page 14: ...ving around in the menu changing a settings value or changing the currently displayed parameter page Generator LED Green Engine running with no issues Amber Engine running with warnings Red Engine shu...

Page 15: ...e remotely started Auto When in the Auto mode the engine waits to receive a start command Running When engine is Running the controller monitors engine parameters and waits to receive a stop command F...

Page 16: ...1800rpm 30 Oil type SAE 10W 40 API Class Oil capacity 8 4 Qts 8L Cooling System Capacity 11 25 Qts 10 6L Air Filter P N 04FA2768 Primary Fuel filter P N 08FF4LE P Secondary Fuel Filter P N 08FF4LE S...

Page 17: ...air fuel filters need to be changed Maintenance Service Item See notes Daily 150 Hour Interval 500 Hour Interval 1000 Hour Interval Remarks Engine Oil Level deterioration Leakage x Engine Oil Change...

Page 18: ...Specifications API Class CJ 4 Engine Oil LUBRICATING OIL VISCOSITY RECOMMENDATIONS The minimum ambient temperature during cold engine start up and the maximum ambient temperature during engine operat...

Page 19: ...zing and boiling See the tables below ETHYLENE GLYCOL Freeze Boil Concentration Protection Protection 50 Percent 36 C 33 F 106 C 223 F 60 Percent 51 C 60 F 111 C 232 F PROPYLENE GLYCOL Freeze Boil Con...

Page 20: ...cations CHECKING RESERVOIR TANK COOLANT LEVEL At a Minimum of 25 Hours of Operation Ensure that the coolant level of the radiator reservoir tank is between the upper limit FULL and the lower limit LOW...

Page 21: ...HOURS and SERVICE LOG THIS SERVICE LOG IS PROVIDED TO HELP YOU KEEP AN ACCUMULATIVE RECORD OF OPERATION HOURS ON YOUR GENERATOR SET AND THE DATES REQUIRED SERVICES WERE PERFORMED ENTER TIME TO THE NEA...

Page 22: ...provided if desired by turning the Voltage Adjust Rheostat ELECTRONIC VOLTAGE REGULATION Electronic Voltage Regulator EVR also referred to as an Automatic Voltage Regulator AVR is a very reliable devi...

Page 23: ...adjustment of the regulator sensing circuit ROTATING FIELD ASSEMBLY ROTOR The rotating field assembly consists basically of four members 1 the shaft assembly 2 the core assembly 3 the field coil damp...

Page 24: ...nspection of the bearing is recommended at typical service intervals If signs of abnormal wear or leakage are observed the bearing should be replaced Never use liquids of any kind to clean the generat...

Page 25: ...rol wiring and check crank connections Cranking fuse blown Replace fuse with new of identical size Engine cranks but doesn t start Out of fuel Check fuel level add fuel if necessary Fuse Blown Replace...

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