Table of Contents
Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators
1
Introduction ........................Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly ........................ IFC
Contents
.......................................................... IFC
Operation and Maintenance ............................ IFC
How to Obtain Service ..................................... IFC
Authorized Dealer Locator Number ................... IFC
Safety Rules ........................................................2
Standards
Index
.................................................. 3
Section 1 – General Information ...................4
1.1 Unpacking/Inspection
.................................... 4
1.2 Protection
Systems
........................................ 4
1.3
NEC Requirement for Arc Fault Circuit
Interruption Breaker for Bedrooms .............. 4
1.4 The
Generator
............................................... 5
1.5 Specifications
................................................ 6
1.6 System
Set
LED
............................................ 7
1.7 Fuel Requirements and Recommendations ... 7
1.8 Fuel
Consumption
......................................... 7
1.9 Reconfiguring the Fuel System ...................... 7
1.10 Location ........................................................ 8
1.11 Battery Installation ........................................ 9
1.12 The Battery ................................................... 9
Section 2 – Post Installation Start-up
and Adjustments .......................10
2.1 Before
Initial
Startup................................... 10
2.2 Check Transfer Switch Operation ............... 10
2.3 Electrical
Checks
........................................ 10
2.4 Generator Tests Under Load ....................... 11
2.5 Checking
Automatic
Operation
.................... 11
2.6
Adjusting the Regulator
(Natural Gas Only) ....................................... 12
2.7 Engine
Governor
Adjustment
...................... 13
2.8 Voltage Regulator Adjustment ...................... 14
Section 3 – Operation ....................................14
3.1 Break-in
Procedure
..................................... 14
3.2 Using the Auto/Off/Manual Switch ............... 14
3.3 Automatic Transfer Operation ..................... 15
3.4 Sequence of Automatic Operation ............... 15
3.5 Manual
Transfer
Operation
......................... 16
3.6 Setting the Exercise Timer .......................... 17
3.7 Protection
Systems
...................................... 17
Section 4 – Maintenance ...............................18
4.1 Fuses
........................................................... 18
4.2 Checking the Engine Oil Level ..................... 18
4.3 Changing the Engine Oil .............................. 19
4.4 Changing the Oil Filter ................................ 19
4.5 Changing the Engine Air Cleaner ................. 19
4.6 Spark
Plug(s)
.............................................. 20
4.7 Battery
Maintenance
.................................... 20
4.8
Adjusting GH-410/GT-990/760
Valve Clearance ............................................ 21
4.9 Cooling
System
........................................... 21
4.10 Attention After Submersion
......................... 22
4.11 Corrosion Protection ................................... 22
4.12 Out of Service Procedure ............................. 22
4.13 Service Schedule ......................................... 23
Section 5 – Troubleshooting ........................ 24
5.1 Troubleshooting
Guide
................................ 24
Section 6 – Notes ........................................... 25
Section 7 – Electrical Data ........................... 28
Section 8 – Exploded Views and
Parts Lists ................................... 42
Section 9 – Mounting Dimensions ............. 63
Section 10 – Warranty ................................... 64
