Start-Up Checklist; Start-Up Inspection Form; Electical Connections; Grounding The Generator - Generac Power Systems 005191-1 Owner's Manual

START-UP CHECK LIST
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Before working on the generator, ensure the
following:
• The AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch is in the OFF
position.
• The 120VAC supply to the battery charger is
switched OFF .
• Ensure the UTILITY supply is disconnected from
the transfer switch.
• Remove the fuse from the the control panel. For the
H-100 open the front door of the control box and
remove the 15 Amp ATO fuse in the lower left hand
corner of the control box.
• Connect the battery cables to the battery. Attatch
negative battery cable LAST.
• Close the 120VAC circuit breaker to the battery
charger.
• Measure the voltage at the battery before and after
the charger is turned on.
• Verify all AC electrical connections are tight at the
circuit breaker and transfer switch.
• Visually inspect entire area looking for loose paper,
plastic wrappings, leaves, etc.
• Check all hoses clamps fittings for leaks or dam-
age.
• Check all electrical plugs throughout the genera-
tor. Ensure each plug is seated correctly and fully
inserted into its receptacle.
• Verify the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch is in OFF
position.
• Open the valve to the engine fuel line.
• Bleed the fuel system of air. (necessary for long fuel
lines).
• Open the generator main line circuit breaker.
• Connect a manometer to the gas line and record
the static pressure. It must be as listed in the
Specifications.
• Insert the fuse into the control panel.
• Move the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to the man-
ual position. The engine should now crank and
start.
• Check voltage at the generator terminals.
• Check for coolant, fuel, oil, and exhaust leaks.
• Close the generators main line circuit breaker.
• Turn the generator set off.
• Connect the utility supply to transfer switch.
• Set the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to AUTO.
• Disconnect utility power before the transfer switch.
Engine should start, transfer to load. Run at least
15 minutes on generator power.
Standby Generator Sets
Installation
• Reconnect Utility power. Transfer switch will trans-
fer back to Utility and engine will shut down within
the given time parameters set up for the specific
transfer switch and controller.
• Install all covers, access plates and door panel.
• Put the Owners Manual in a safe and accessible
place.
• Make certain the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch is in
the AUTO position.

START-UP INSPECTION FORM

When a start-up is performed by an Authorized
Service Dealer, a standard three form titled "Start-
up Inspection for Standby Power Systems" (part no.
067377), should be completed by the installation
technician or engineer. The installer should complete
the form and disseminate copies as follows:
• White copy: Mail to Generac Warranty Dept, PO.
Box 340. 211 Murphy Dr., Eagle, WI 53119-2062.
• Pink Copy: For service file of installing dealer.
• Yellow Copy: For the customer's records.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

GROUNDING THE GENERATOR

A GROUNDING LUG is provided on the generator
mounting base for the purpose of grounding the
frame and the external electrically conductive parts
of this equipment to an approved earth ground and/
or grounding rods where required by the National
Electrical Code (Figure 8.2). Consult a qualified
electrician for grounding requirements in the area.
Grounding procedures must meet local regulations.
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Do not connect the ground wire to any pipe
that carries a flammable or explosive substance
- FIRE or an EXPLOSION may result.
Proper grounding helps protect personnel against
electrical shock in the event of a ground fault condi-
tion in the generator or in connected electrical devic-
es. In addition, grounding helps dissipate static elec-
tricity that often builds up in ungrounded devices.
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