Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems QT Series Owner's Manual

SECTION
SAFETY RULES ................................................ 1-1
INTRODUCTION .....................................................1-3
Read this Manual Thoroughly ...................................1-3
Operation and Maintenance ......................................1-3
How to Obtain Service ..............................................1-3
IDENTIFICATION RECORD .....................................2-1
Data Label ................................................................2-1
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ...................................3-1
Equipment Description ................................................3-1
Engine Oil Recommendations ......................................3-1
Coolant Recommendations...........................................3-1
ENGINE PROTECTIVE DEVICES ............................4-1
Coolant Temperature Sensing ...................................4-1
Low Coolant Level .....................................................4-1
Oil Pressure Sensing .................................................4-1
Overcrank Shutdown ................................................4-1
Overspeed Shutdown ................................................4-1
RPM Sensor Loss Shutdown .....................................4-1
DC Fuse ....................................................................4-1
FUEL SYSTEMS .....................................................5-1
Fuel Requirements ....................................................5-1
Natural Gas Fuel System ..........................................5-1
Propane Vapor Withdrawal Fuel System....................5-1
LP Fuel System .........................................................5-1
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................6-1
Generator .................................................................6-1
Engine.......................................................................6-1
Cooling System .........................................................6-1
Fuel System ..............................................................6-1
Electrical System ......................................................6-1
5.4L & 6.8L Ignition Description .................................6-3
Ignition Power-up Input ("56 Line Input") .................6-3
Ignition Enable ("14 Line Input") ..............................6-3
Ignition Shutdown on Loss of Crank
or CAM Signals .........................................................6-3
Diagnostic Blink Patterns (Red LED Located
on the Ignition Control Board ...................................6-3
GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................7-1
Generator AC Lead Connections ..................................7-1
Alternator Power Winding Connections ........................7-1
Four-lead, Single-phase Stator ..................................7-1
3-phase Alternators ("Y" Configuration) ....................7-1
3-phase Alternators ("Delta" Configuration) ..............7-2
INSTALLATION .......................................................8-1
Installation ...................................................................8-1
Preparation Before Start-up .........................................8-1
Transfer Switch ........................................................8-1
Fuel System ..............................................................8-1
Generator Set Lubrication ........................................8-1
Prior to Initial Start-up .............................................8-1
Engine Coolant .........................................................8-1
Belt Tension ..............................................................8-1
Standby Generator Sets

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Electrical System ......................................................8-1
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Initial Inspection for QT Genset Start-up .....................8-1
Start-up Checklist ........................................................8-2
Preparation for Start-up............................................8-2
Start-up Inspection ...................................................8-2
OPERATION ...........................................................9-1
Generator Control and Operation ................................9-1
Operating Unit with Manual Transfer Switch ...............9-1
Engine Start-up and Transfer ...................................9-1
Retransfer and Shutdown .........................................9-1
Operating Unit with Automatic Transfer Switch ...........9-1
MAINTENANCE .....................................................10-1
Maintenance Performed by Authorized
Service Facilities .....................................................10-1
Every Three Months ...............................................10-1
Once Every Six Months ...........................................10-1
Once Annually .........................................................10-1
First 100 Operating Hours ......................................10-1
Every 500 Operating Hours ....................................10-1
Cooling System ..........................................................10-1
Checking Fluid Levels ................................................10-1
Check Engine Oil ....................................................10-1
Battery Fluid ...........................................................10-1
Engine Coolant .......................................................10-2
Maintenance Owner/Operator Can Perform ................10-2
Check Engine Oil Level ...........................................10-2
Check Battery .........................................................10-2
Exercise System ......................................................10-2
Inspect Cooling System ...........................................10-2
Check Engine Coolant Level....................................10-2
Perform Visual Inspection .......................................10-2
Inspect Exhaust System ..........................................10-2
Check Fan Belt ........................................................10-2
Inspect Engine Governor ........................................10-2
Changing Engine Oil ...............................................10-2
Changing the Engine Air Cleaner ............................10-3
Spark Plugs ............................................................10-3
Coolant Change .......................................................10-3
Miscellaneous Maintenance ........................................10-3
Cleaning the Generator ...........................................10-3
Battery ....................................................................10-4
Battery Maintenance ...............................................10-4
Battery Replacement ...............................................10-4
SERVICE SCHEDULE ...........................................11-1
30 kW - 150 kW Standby Gas Engine
Driven Generator Sets ............................................11-1
TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................12-1
Troubleshooting Guide ...............................................12-1
NOTES
EXPLODED VIEWS & PARTS LISTS
WIRING DIAGRAMS & SCHEMATICS
WARRANTY