Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems 15 kw ecogen Installation Manuallines

Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................2
General Hazards .........................................................2
Exhaust Hazards .........................................................3
Electrical Hazards .......................................................3
Fire Hazards ................................................................3
Explosion Hazards ......................................................4
General Rules .......................................................4
Before You Begin ........................................................4
NEC Requirements .....................................................5
Standards Index ..........................................................5
Section 2: Unpacking and Inspection
General .................................................................7
Required Tools .....................................................7
Unpacking ............................................................7
Parts Shipped Loose .........................................10
Section 3: Site Selection and Preparation
Site Selection .....................................................11
Installation Guidelines for Stationary Air-Cooled
Generators .............................................................12
Annex A - Explanatory Material ..............................12
Site Preparation .................................................13
Material Sufficient for Level Installation .....................13
Transportation Recommendations ............................13
Section 4: Generator Placement
Generator Placement .........................................15
Fascia Installation (If Applicable) .....................15
Section 5: Fuel Conversion/Gas
Connections
Fuel Requirements and Recommendations ....17
Fuel Conversion .................................................17
Fuel Consumption .............................................18
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generator

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Fuel Line Sizing ................................................. 18
Natural Gas Pipe Sizing ............................................18
LP Vapor Pipe Sizing ................................................19
Pipe Sizing Summary ........................................ 19
Installing and Connecting Gas Lines .............. 19
Shutoff Valve .............................................................19
Flexible Fuel Line ......................................................20
Sediment Trap ...........................................................20
Checking Gas Line Connections ..................... 20
Natural Gas Vapor Installation (typical) .......... 21
LP Vapor Installation (typical) .......................... 22
Section 6: Electrical Connections
Generator Connections .................................... 23
Control Wiring ................................................... 23
Control Wiring Notes .................................................24
2-Wire Start Wire Connections .................................24
Main AC Wiring .................................................. 24
Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) Cooling
Fans .................................................................... 25
Battery Requirements ....................................... 25
Battery Installation ............................................ 25
Section 7: Control Panel/Start-Up/Testing
Preparing for Start-Up ....................................... 27
Control Panel Interface ..................................... 27
Using the AUTO/MANUAL/OFF Buttons ..................27
Generator Set-Up .............................................. 27
Before Initial Start-Up ....................................... 28
Engine Oil Recommendations ...................................28
Installation Wizard ............................................. 28
Menu Navigation ................................................ 30
Change Time and Date ...................................... 30
Programmable Timers ...................................... 30
Dealer Programmable ...............................................30
USB Port for Firmware Updates ....................... 30
Activation ........................................................... 30
Cold Smart Start ................................................ 31
7.0.0.1 High Run Speed Timer ....................................... 30
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