Страница 1: ...16 17 Air cooled Automatic Standby Generators LISTED DO NOT LiFT UNiT BY ROOF z_ Not intended for use as Primary Power in place of utility Z_ or in life support applications DEADLY EXHAUST FUMES OUTDOOR iNSTALLATiON ONLY ...
Страница 2: ... follows _ This symbol points out important safety infor mation that if not followed could endanger personal safety and or property of others This symbol points out potential explosion haz ard Z_ This symbol points out potential fire hazard _ This symbol points out potential electrical shock hazard The operator is responsible for proper and safe use of the equipment The manufacturer strongly recom...
Страница 3: ...heck Transfer Switch Operation 13 2 3 Electrical Checks 13 2 4 Generator Tests Under Load 14 2 5 Checking Automatic Operation 14 2 6 Engine Governor Adjustment 15 2 7 Voltage Regulator Adjustment 15 Section 3 Operation 16 3 1 Control Panel Interface 16 3 2 Automatic Transfer Operation 17 3 3 Sequence of Automatic Operation 18 3 4 Manual Transfer Operation 19 3 5 Side Compartment V twin Only 20 3 6...
Страница 4: ...t during operation Exercise care near running generators A GENERAL HAZARDS A For safety reasons the manufacturer recommends that the installation initial start up and main tenance of this equipment is carried out by a Dealer The engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monox ide which can be DEADLY This dangerous gas if breathed in sufficient concentrations can cause unconsciousness or even death Do NO...
Страница 5: ...inistration OSHA has established Also ensure that the generator is installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and recommendations Following proper installa tion do nothing that might alter a safe installation and render the unit in noncompliance with the aforementioned codes standards laws and regu lations Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all times Extinguishers rat...
Страница 6: ...e the latch If pressure is not applied from the top the roof may appear stuck Always verify that the side lock is unlocked before attempting to lift the roof 1 2 PROTECTION SYSTEMS Unlike an automobile engine the generator may have to run for long periods of time with no operator pres ent to monitor engine conditions For that reason the engine is equipped with the following systems that protect it...
Страница 7: ...fied for use as a stationary engine for standby power generation Any other use may be a violation of federal and or local laws It is important that to follow the maintenance specifica tions in the Maintenance section to ensure that the engine complies with the applicable emission stan dards for the duration of the engine s life This engine is certified to operate on Liquid Propane fuel and pipelin...
Страница 8: ...re Roof Latch Oil Data Label Control _F Dipstick see sample Panel Composite Base Oil Filter Battery Compartment Circuit jBreaker _i Air Filter 1Fuel Inlet back Fuel Regulator Figure 1 3 12 14 16 17 and 20kW V twin GT 990 GT 999 Engine door removed Data Label Sample Exhaust Enclosure 6 RoofLatch 1 j CompositeBase Oil Filter 1_ C Circuit Breakers GFClOutlet All17 20kW j Fuel Inlet back _ Fuel Regula...
Страница 9: ... factors as fuel Btu content ambient temperature altitude engine power and condition etc Maximum power decreases about 3 5 percent for each 1 000 et above sea leveh and also will decrease about 1 percent for each 6 C 10 F above 16 C 60 F ambient temperature Load current values shown for 120 volts are maximum TOTAL values for two separate circuits The maximum current in each circuit must not exceed...
Страница 10: ...NFPA 54 for natural gas applications and NFPA 58 for liquid propane applications Once the generator is installed verify that the fuel pressure NEVER drops below four 4 inches water column for natural gas or I0 inches water column for liq uid propane Prior to installation of the generator the installer should consult local fuel suppliers or the fire mar shal to check codes and regulations for prope...
Страница 11: ...ise 90 degrees and allow the selector to return in once aligned with the LP Liquid Propane position 6 Save this tool with the Owner s Manual 7 Install the battery door and close the roof 8 Reverse the procedure to convert back to natural gas Figure 1 4 Fuel Selector NOTE Use an approved pipe sealant or joint compound on all threaded fittings to reduce the possibility of leakage 0 1 10 2 10 12 14 1...
Страница 12: ...nger it Allow sufficient room on all sides of the generator for maintenance and servicing This unit must be installed in accordance with current applicable NFPA 37 and NFPA 70 standards as well as any other federal state and local codes for minimum distances from other structures DO NOT install under wooden decks or structures unless there is at least four 4 feet of clearance above the genera tor ...
Страница 13: ...ator is enclosed in a NEMA 1 indoor rated only enclosure The transfer switch that may have shipped with the 20kW generator is enclosed in a NE1VIA 3R indoor outdoor rated enclosure Install the transfer switch indoors on a firm sturdy supporting structure To prevent switch distortion level the switch if necessary This can be done by placing washers between the switch enclosure and mounting sur face...
Страница 14: ... are to be followed DO NOT SMOKE when near the battery DO NOT cause flame or spark in battery area and Discharge static electricity from body before touch ing the battery by first touching a grounded metal surface _ Be sure the AUTO OFF MANUAL switch is set to the OFF position before connecting the battery cables If the switch is set to AUTO or MANUAL the generator can crank and start as soon as t...
Страница 15: ...ctrical checks as follows 1 Set the generator s main circuit breaker to its OFF or OPEN position 2 Set the generator s AUTO OFF MANUAL switch to the OFF position 3 Turn OFF all breakers on the load center of the transfer box T1 and T2 4 Turn on the utility power supply to the transfer switch using the means provided such as a utility main line circuit breaker AxThe transfer switch is now electrica...
Страница 16: ...AC voltmeter and a frequen cy meter across terminal lugs E 1 and E2 8kW voltage should be greater than 230 volts and frequency should be greater than 58 Hz 10 12 14 16 17 and 20kW voltage should be greater than 240 volts and frequency should be 60 Hz 11 Let the generator run at full rated load for 20 30 minutes Listen for unusual noises vibration or other indications of abnormal operation Check fo...
Страница 17: ...less design of these two alternators no voltage regulator is used and therefore no voltage adjustment is required 2 7 2 2 14 17 2 KW NiT With the frequency between 59 5 60 5 Hertz at no load slowly turn the slotted potentiometer Figure 2 2 until line voltage reads 247 249 volts Figure 2 2 Voltage Adjustment Potentiometer f _ _ _ o _ i _J Turnto adjust voltage O Q 3 Start the generator let it stabi...
Страница 18: ...E tag on the genera tot panel and on the transfer switch t6 Figure 3 2 10 12 14 16 17 20kW Generator Control Panel THE EXER IC_E TIMER This generator is equipped with an exercise timer Once it is set the generator will start and exercise every seven days on the day of the week and at the time of day specified During this exercise period the unit runs for approximately 12 minutes and then shuts dow...
Страница 19: ...n Systems section for details 10 to 20KW DISPLAY iNTERFACEMENUS The LCD display is organized as detailed below The Home page this page is the default page which will be displayed if no keys are pressed for 30 seconds This page normally shows the current Status message and the current date and time The highest priority active Alarm and or Warning will be automatically posted on this page as well as...
Страница 20: ...s In this case the control board will go into a rest cycle for seven 7 seconds then continue the rest of the crank cycle During a rest cycle the start and fuel outputs are de energized and the magneto output is shorted to ground t8 Cranking Conditions The following notes apply during cranking cycle 1 Starter motor will not engage within five 5 sec onds of the engine shutting down 2 The fuel output...
Страница 21: ...ws 1 Set the generator s AUTO OFF MANUAL switch to OFE 2 Set the generator s main circuit breaker to its OFF or OPEN position 3 Turn OFF the utility power supply to the transfer switch using the means provided such as a utility main line circuit breaker Section 3 Operation Air cooled Generators OPERATION Ax A A Do not attempt to activate the transfer switch manually until all power voltage supplie...
Страница 22: ...ion Yellow LED Maintenance light 17 20 KW See the Protections Systems section 3 5 3 120 VAC GFCI OUTLET 15 AMP BREAKER 17 20 KW ONLY These models are equipped with an external 15 amp 120 volt GFCI convenience outlet that is located in a compartment on the right side of generator Figure 1 3 When the generator is running in the absence of util ity power this outlet may also be used to power items ou...
Страница 23: ...e engine down wait 15 seconds then re crank the engine If no RPM signal is detected within the first three 3 seconds of cranking the Control Board will shut the engine down and latch out on RPM sensor loss If the RPM signal is detected the engine will start and run nor mally If the RPM signal is subsequently lost again the Control Board will try one more re crank attempt before latching out and di...
Страница 24: ...l circuit against overload Figures 3 1 and 3 2 This fuse is wired in series with the battery out put lead to the panel If this fuse element has melted open the engine will not be able to crank or start Replace this fuse using only an identical 7 5 amp replacement fuse Whenever the fuse is removed or replaced the exercise timer needs to be reset 4 2 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL For oil capacities ...
Страница 25: ...t counterclockwise 2 Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the gas ket of the new filter See the Specifications section for recommended filter 3 Screw the new filter on by hand until its gasket lightly contacts the oil filter adapter Then tighten the filter an additional 3 4 to one turn Figure 4 4 Section 4 Maintenance Air cooled Generators MAINTENANCE 4 Refill with the proper recommended o...
Страница 26: ...er access door to swing open 3 Pull out the old air filter and discard appropri ately 4 Install the new filter open end first into the air box 5 Swing the yellow door shut and snap to close 6 Replace door and close roof securely Figure 4 7 8kW Engine Air Cleaner Location J j AirCleaner Cover 4 5 SPARK PLUG S Reset the spark plug s gap or replace the spark plug s as necessary See the Service Schedu...
Страница 27: ... with water Where electrolyte contacts the eyes flush thor oughly and immediately with water and seek medical attention and Spilled electrolyte is to be washed down with an acid neutralizing agent A common practice is to use a solution of 1 pound 500 grams bicarbonate of soda to 1 gallon 4 liters of water The bicar bonate of soda solution is to be added until the evidence of reaction foaming has c...
Страница 28: ...nd snow Without sufficient cooling and ventilating air flow the engine generator quickly overheats which causes it to quickly shut down See Figure 4 10 for vent loca tions Make sure the doors and roof are in place dur ing operation as running the generator with them removed can effect cooling air movement Figure 4 10 Cooling Vent Locations NOTE Hold the rocker arm jam nut in place as the pivot bal...
Страница 29: ...TERY Recharge the battery to 100 percent state of charge or if defective replace the battery See Specifications for type and size Section 4 Maintenance Air cooled Generators MAINTENANCE 4 Clean and wipe the entire generator 5 Make sure the 7 5A fuse is removed from the generator control panel Reconnect the battery Observe battery polarity Damage may occur if the battery is connected incorrectly 6 ...
Страница 30: ...OOLING Enclosure louvers X X W BATTERY Remove corrosion ensure X X M dryness Clean and tighten battery X X M terminals Check charge state X R EVERY 6 M Electrolyte level X R EVERY 6 M ENGINE AND MOUNTING Air cleaner X R 2Y or 200 hours Spark plug s X R 2Y or 200 hours GENERAL CONDITION Vibration Noise Leakage X M Temperature COMPLETE TUNE UP TO BE COMPLETED BY A DEALER 2Y or 200 hours Contact the ...
Страница 31: ... 5 Choke remains closed 1 Check replace air cleaner 2 Clean re gap or replace plug s 3 Confirm fuel pressure to regulator is 10 12 water column 0 36 0 43 psi for LR and 5 7 water column 0 18 0 25 psi for natural gas 4 Move selector to correct position 5 Verify choke plate moves freely The AUTO OFF MANUAL switch is set to OFE but the engine continues to run 1 Defective switch 2 AUTO OFF MANUAL swit...
Страница 32: ...esented Use the same navigation method to select the the desired screen refer to the Menu System diagram 6 1 1 CHANGING SETTINGS EDIT MENU To change a setting such as display contrast go to the EDIT menu and use the keys to navigate to the setting to change Once this setting is displayed e g Contrast press the ENTER key to go into the edit mode Use the keys to change the setting press the ENTER ke...
Страница 33: ...g Alarm Alarm Message Stopped Alarm Alarm Message Stopped Warning Warning Message Cranking Pausing for X Seconds Running Time Date Running Warming Up Cranking Warning Warning Message Cranking Alarm Alarm Message MAINMENU l STATUS _ t HOURSJ l ENGINE 17 20kW RP_M j on y l AT _R J 17 G _ER 20kW FREQU_ENCY J only l BATTERY 17 20kW VOLTAGE J only Thepossible commands on Line2 ofthe display are asfollo...
Страница 34: ...Section 7 Notes Air cooled Generators 32 ...
Страница 35: ...Section 8 Installation Diagrams Air cooled Generators Circuit Breakers Drawing No 0G8573 A iNSTALLATiON _x o o J z w o LT 33 ...
Страница 36: ... 29 4 698 27 5 _299_ 11 8 1 2o7 1 8 2 TRANSFER SWITCH 8KW 17KW IF SUPPLIED 454 17 9 _508 2O O TRANSFER SWITCH 20KW IF SUPPLIED is i J _30 2 1_1 2_ LIFTING HOLES 4 CORNERS DO NOT LIFT BY ROOF 637 6 25 1 1218 47 91 H H H H 642 25 31 LEFT SIDE VIEW 76 2 3 0 y PEA GRAVEL MINIMUM 1226 148 31 FRONT VIEW 34 ...
Страница 37: ...914 36 0 MINIMUM OPEN AREA ON SIDES AND FRONT _ _ AIR INTAKE Y y Y_ _UEL INLET 14 20KW 1 2 NPT 8 IOKW 3 4 NPT USE SUPPLIED ADAPTER REOUIRED FUEL PRESSURE NATURAL GAS 5 7 WATER COLUMN LIQUID PROPANE VAPOR 10 12 WATER COLUMN _ __ T 244 4 19 61 178 9 17 01 _ _ _AIIIEIIE IIII i _ROUND NO LO0 C RIGHT SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS INCHESI 35 ...
Страница 38: ... however be aware that Generac may deny any and or all warranty coverage or responsibility if your engine or a part component thereof has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unap proved modifications or the use of counterf it and or grey market parts not made supplied or approved by Generac You are responsible for contacting a Generac Authorized Warranty Service Facility as soon as...
Страница 39: ...r replaced by Generac according to Subsection 4 below Any such emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted lbr the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period prior to the first scheduled replacement point lbr such emissions related part 4 Repair or replacement of any warranted emissions related part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge to the ...
Страница 40: ...Psrt No_ 0G8334 Revision 8 04 24 08 Csts og No_ OMASPCAoS_01 Printed in U_S_A_ ...
