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GR40G4 Engine Generator Set

PACKAGE
STANDBY
SYSTEMS

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATIONS MANUAL

GR27G4*/B
GR40G4*/B

Summary of Contents for Winpower GR27G4 B Series

Page 1: ...GR40G4 Engine Generator Set PACKAGE STANDBY SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONS MANUAL GR27G4 B GR40G4 B ...

Page 2: ... THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the generator and batteries Read and understand all instructions in the manual before starting and operating the generator set USING THIS MANUAL Congratulations on your choice of a Winpower genera tor set You have selected a high quality precision engi neered generator set...

Page 3: ...d electrician or contractor The installation must comply with all national state and local codes g Always make sure unit is disabled before placing your hands anywhere near the fan belts alternator or water hoses IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the generator and batteries...

Page 4: ...dustrial four cylinder liquid cooled engine equipped to run on L P N G fuel The engine operates at 1800 rpm and frequency regulation is maintained by the electronic governor within 5 cycles variation from no load to rated load The 27 000 watt 27kW generator is a single bearing direct drive rotating field design The generator is connected to the engine flywheel via flexible drive disks The engine g...

Page 5: ...t temperature battery voltage speed engine load coolant level from ECU ECU specific parameters and run time statistics A Liquid Crystal Display The backlit 64 by 128 pixel LCD serves as the local information source for metering alarms pre alarms and protective functions Display operation is maintained at 20 C An optional LCD heater maintains display operation at 40 C B Not in Auto Indicator This r...

Page 6: ...esetting the system clock 1 Press K right key for initial set or K left to back up up down to choose menu item and time date element to be changed 2 Press L Edit to access change mode to enter Password OP as follows 2a Press K up to select O 2b Press K right to move cursor 2c Press K up to select P 2d Press L Edit to begin change mode 3 Press K up or down to choose year 4 Press L Edit to enter yea...

Page 7: ...ould the instructions or information provided be interpreted to conflict with any local state or national codes If in doubt always consult your local fire marshal or gas supplier WARNING FIRE HAZARD All fuel runs should be installed by a licensed fuel supplier The engine manufacturer has established an excellent world wide engine service organization engine service is available from a nearby autho...

Page 8: ...led from the secondary regula tor to the generator set WARNING PERSONAL DANGER Do not use galvanized pipe in fuel line runs The galvanized coating can become eroded and flake off causing possible obstructions in the regulator or fuel valve The results could range from inoperative engine start to hazardous fuel leaks Size of pipe normally required for generators operating on NATURAL LP gas up to 25...

Page 9: ...rformed or supervised only by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries When installing or replacing batteries use the proper group size starting battery The battery should be a Maintenance Free lead acid design Deep cycle batteries will not work for this applica tion CAUTION PERSONAL DANGER CAUTION NEVER dispose of a battery ...

Page 10: ...olant temperature between 100 and 120 degrees F MOUNTING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH A T S WARNING FIRE HAZARD All wiring must be done by a licensed electri cian and must conform to the national electrical code and comply with all state and local codes and regulations Check with the local authorities before proceeding INSTALLATION NOTES Because of the many different types of service feeder and d...

Page 11: ...ed for you to connect your ground wire from the transfer switch to The lugs on the 40 kW will handle wire sizes 6 AWG to 250 MCM and should be torqued to 250 in lbs The lugs on the 27 kW will accommodate 6 AWG to 250 MCM and should be torqued to 250 in lbs WARNING A main line circuit breaker has been provided inside the genera tor housing During all wiring installations make sure the breaker is in...

Page 12: ...mode until the remote start relay is closed again F CUSTOMER REMOTE STOP LIGHT This set of terminals can be use to light a 12 volt remote light to indicate that the unit is in emergency stop The terminal blocks are designed to use terminal lugs on all wires and the screws should be torqued to 9 6 in lbs G REMOTE DISPLAY PANEL INTERFACE TERMINALS These interface terminals are prewired to allow for ...

Page 13: ...be certain of a balanced voltage output and a solid neutral connection The voltage between G1 and G N should be about 120 volts AC 277 on 480 units The same approximate voltage should be found between terminals G3 and G N 120 volts AC On three phase panels the G2 voltage level should also be checked ON 240 VOLT DELTA SYSTEMS BE SURE YOU KNOW WHERE THE HIGH VOLTAGE WILD LEG IS IT MUST BE IN THE SAM...

Page 14: ...4 Defective start stop relay NO AC OUTPUT FROM GENERATOR 1 Defective diode 2 Defective voltage regulator 3 Defective rotor 4 Defective stator 5 Defective exciter rotor 6 Defective exciter stator 7 AC short in the output leads 8 Defective field circuit breaker NG LP CONVERSION CAUTION EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Do not make any fuel adjustments or governor adjustments until all pressure readings are in compli...

Page 15: ...position As soon as the solenoid opens the pressure should rise to 2 5 to 3 oz just as the engine starts to crank If it is within this range replace the cap on the column If not adjust the screw down to increase and up to decrease and retest 8 Next the timing on the engine must be changed As this unit was shipped to operate on LP the timing advance was set at 26 degrees For operation on NG it will...

Page 16: ...Page 14 7270 00 60708 141 THREE PHASE AC WIRING HIGH AND LOW WYE THREE PHASE LOW WYE 120 208 VOLTS THREE PHASE HIGH WYE 277 480 VOLTS ...

Page 17: ...60708 141 Page 15 7270 00 THREE PHASE AC WIRING DELTA SINGLE PHASE AC WIRING SINGLE PHASE 120 240 VOLTS THREE PHASE DELTA 120 240 VOLTS ...

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Page 19: ...60708 141 Page 17 7270 00 GR40G4 GR27G4 OUTLINE DRAWING AND WIRING ENTRANCE DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ALWAYS OBTAIN A CERTIFIED DRAWING FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES ...

Page 20: ...y and all warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to 12 months or 1000 hours which ever accurs first from date of purchase In no event is WINPOWER liable for incidental or consequential damages Note Some states do not allow limitation on the duration of implied warranty and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or ...

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