Generac Power Systems PowerPact G0065201 Installation Manuallines page 3

Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................1
General Hazards .........................................................2
Exhaust Hazards .........................................................2
Electrical Hazards .......................................................3
Fire Hazards ................................................................3
Explosion Hazards ......................................................3
General Rules .......................................................4
Before You Begin ........................................................4
NEC Requirements .....................................................4
Standards Index ..........................................................4
Section 2: Unpacking and Inspection
General .................................................................7
Required Tools .....................................................7
Unpacking ............................................................7
Parts Shipped Loose ...........................................9
Section 3: Site Selection and Preparation
Installation Guidelines for Stationary
Air-Cooled Generators ..............................................12
Annex A — Explanatory Material ..............................12
Site Preparation .................................................13
Material Sufficient for Level Installation .....................13
Transportation Recommendations ............................14
Section 4: Generator Placement
Generator Placement .........................................15
Section 5: Fuel Conversion/Gas Connections
Fuel Requirements and Recommendations ....17
BTU Content ..............................................................17
Fuel Pressure ............................................................17
Fuel Conversion .................................................17
Fuel Consumption .............................................18
Fuel Line Sizing .................................................19
Natural Gas Pipe Sizing ............................................19
LP Vapor Pipe Sizing ................................................19
Summary ............................................................19
Installation Guidelines for 50 Hz PowerPact™
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Installing and Connecting Gas Lines .............. 20
Shutoff Valve .............................................................20
Flexible Fuel Line ......................................................20
Sediment Trap ...........................................................20
Checking Gas Line Connections ..................... 21
Section 6: Electrical Connections
Control Wiring ................................................... 25
Main AC Wiring .................................................. 26
Battery Requirements ....................................... 27
Battery Installation ............................................ 27
Section 7: Control Panel/Start-up/Testing
Control Panel Interface ..................................... 29
Control Panel ..................................................... 29
Generator Set-up ............................................... 30
Before Initial Start-up ........................................ 30
Engine Oil Recommendations ...................................30
Before starting, complete the following: ....................30
Setting The Exercise Timer .......................................30
Check Manual Transfer Switch Operation ...... 31
Electrical Checks ............................................... 31
Generator Tests Under Load ............................ 32
Checking Automatic Operation ........................ 32
Installation Summary ........................................ 33
Shutting Generator Down While Under Load . 33
Section 8: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide ..................................... 35
Section 9: Quick Reference Guide
System Diagnosis ............................................. 37
Section 10: Accessories
Section 11: Diagrams
Wiring Diagram .................................................. 43
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