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Owner’s Manual Air-cooled, Prepackaged Automatic Standby Generators Models: ASPAS1BBA007 (6 kW NG, 7 kW LP) ASPAS1BBA012 (12 kW NG, 12 kW LP) LISTED ASPAS1BBA015 (13 kW NG, 15 kW LP) GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. Not intended for use as Primary Power in place of utility or in life-support applications.
This manual contains pertinent owner’s information, propane (LP) or natural gas (NG). including warranty, electrical diagrams, exploded views and lists of repair parts, for three different Bryant models: READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY • – 6 kW NG, 7 kW LP, single-cylinder...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Bryant Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The manufacturer suggests that these rules for safe operation be copied and posted near the unit’s installation site. Safety should be stressed to all operators and potential operators of this equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Bryant Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators Extinguishers rated “ABC” by the National Fire ELECTRICAL HAZARDS Protection Association are appropriate for use on the standby electric system. Keep the extinguisher properly charged and be familiar with its use. Consult •...
Section 1 — General Information Bryant Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators There are LED readouts on the control panel to notify DANGER personnel that one of these faults has occurred. There is also a “System Set” LED that is lit when all of the Only qualified electricians or contractors should conditions describe in Section 1.3 are true.
Section 1 — General Information Bryant Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators SYSTEM SET LED DANGER The “System Set” LED is lit when all of the following Gaseous fuels such as natural gas and liquid conditions are true: propane (LP) gas are highly explosive.
Section 1 — General Information Bryant Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators 1.11 THE BATTERY DANGER If the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch is not set to its OFF position, the generator can crank and Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The start as soon as the battery cables are battery is capable of exploding.
Section 2 — Operation Bryant Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators 12. Drain the oil and remove the oil filter. Replace the oil Be sure the utility power supply is turned off filter according to Section 3.4, “Changing the Oil and the 7.5A and 15A fuses are removed from...
Section 2 — Operation Bryant Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SEQUENCE OF AUTOMATIC OPERATION OPERATION To select automatic operation, do the following: The generator’s control panel houses a control logic circuit board. This board constantly monitors utility power 1.
Section 2 — Operation Bryant Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators MANUAL TRANSFER OPERATION 2.5.2 TRANSFER BACK TO UTILITY POWER SOURCE 2.5.1 TRANSFER TO GENERATOR When utility power has been restored, transfer back to POWER SOURCE that source and shut down the generator. This can be...
Section 2 — Operation Bryant Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators NOTE: 2.7.3 OVER CRANK The exerciser will only work in the AUTO mode and This feature prevents the generator from damaging itself will not work unless this procedure is performed. The...
Section 3 — Maintenance Bryant Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators MAINTENENANCE Figure 3.7 – Setting the Spark Plug Gap • Wear full eye protection and protective clothing; • Where electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off immediately with water;...
Section 3 — Maintenance Bryant Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators MAINTENENANCE 5. Set the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to OFF and turn Figure 3.8 – Cooling Vent Locations off the utility power to the transfer switch. Remove the 7.5A and 15A fuses from the generator control panel.
Section 4 — Service SERVICE Bryant Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators SERVICE SCHEDULE ATTENTION: It is recommended that all service work be performed by the nearest Bryant Dealer. SYSTEM/COMPONENT PROCEDURE FREQUENCY X = Action Inspect Change...
Section 5 — Troubleshooting Bryant Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION The engine will not crank. 1. Fuse blown. 1. Replace 15A fuse in generator control panel. 2. Loose, corroded or defective 2.
For a period of two years from the date of original sale, warrants that its generator will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the items and period set forth below. Bryant will, at its option, repair or replace any part which, upon examination, inspection and testing by a Bryant Dealer, is found to be defective.
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Owner’s Manual. For warranty purposes, Generac recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your engine. However, Bryant cannot deny warranty solely due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the completion of all scheduled maintenance.
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Such use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. Generac shall not be held liable hereunder for failures of any warranted parts of a Bryant engine caused by the use of such an unapproved, add-on, modified, counterfeit and/or “grey market”...
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PART NO. 0F4108 13AS-PA1 REV.A (12/17/04) FORM OM18-1 PRINTED IN U.S.A.