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These safety warnings cannot eliminate haz- ards that they indicate. Common sense strict The Carrier Dealer is: compliance with special instructions while performing the service are essential to preventing accidents. Dealer Name Four commonly used safety...
Table of Contents TABLE 15 kW Generator Untroduction ......Unside Front Cover Automatic Transier Operation ..... Read This Manual Thoroughly ......3.3.1 12 VDC Accessory Outlet ....Contents ............3.3.2 120 VAC GFCI Outlet ....... Operation Maintenance ......Sequence of Automatic Operation ....
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SAFETYRULES IMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS 1S kW Generator SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS manufacturer suggests that these rules safe operation be copied posted in potential hazard areas. Safety should be stressed to all operators, potentiai operators, service repair technicians this equipment. iN GENERAL HAZARDS/5 .
SAFETYRULES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15 kW Generator be done around an operating unit stand on an insulated, dry surface to reduce shock hazard. A [XPLOSlON NAZARDS A ° Do not handle any kind of electrical device while standing in watch while barefoot or whife hands Do not...
This indicates that if the AUTO/ tile damaged materials contact carrier OFF/MANUAL switch is placed in the Auto posi- claim procedures. tion, the generator will start. "Concealed damage" is understood to mean...
Section 1 - General information " GENERAL ° 1S kW Generator NFORMATON FUEL REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 1.6.1 GENERATOR With LP gas, only vapor withdrawal sys- Rated Maw Cont Power Capacity (Watts _) ..13,000 NG/ tem. Tllis type of system uses vapors %treed...
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Section I - General Information GENERAL 1S kW Generator NFORIVlAT ON RECONNGURING THE Figure 1.2 - Demand Regulator FUEL SYSTEM 109.1 15KW, 990CC ENGINES IDLE OIROUIT follow To reeonligure tile fuel system lrom NO to LR PORT FUEL JET these steps: "_ REGULATOR...
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Section 1 - Genera[ Information GENERAL INFORMATION 15 kW Generator NOTE: generator is equipped with a battery trickle 1=103=1 15 kW Units charger that is active when unit is set up for automatic operation. With battery installed Transfer switches for use with this generator are sold...
Section 1 - Post InstMIation Start-up and Adiustments POS%@ iNSTALLATiON 1S kW Generator STAR%UP ADJUSTMENTS CHECK TRANSFER SWITCH The following procedures are to be observed: • Wear full eye protection and protective clothing; • Where eJectrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off Reter to Section...
Section 2 - Post Installation Start-up and Adiustments iNSTALLATiON 1S kW Generator START-UP ADJUSTMENTS G. Let the engine stabilize warm tip for a few minutes. Set the generator's main circuit breaker to its ON Z_ Proceed with caution! Generator power voltage (or closed) position.
Section 2 - Post Installation Start-up and Adjustments POS_@ iNSTALLATiON 15 kW Generator STAR.UP ADJUSTMENTS With the generator running loads powered Figure 2.1 -- Dual Fuel Regulators generator AC output, turn ON tile utility power supply V-twin to the transfer switch.
OPERATION Section 3 - Operation IS kW Generator 2°7 ENGINE GOVERNORADJUSTMENT VOLTAGEREGULATOR If both AC l_-equeney and voltage are eorrespondtagly high or low, adjust tile engine governor as follows: With Irequeney between 62-63.5 Hertz, slowly turn slotted potentiometer (Figure 2.5) until line 2.7,1...
OPERATION Section 3 - Operation 15 kW Generator Allow tile unit to cool. WARNING 10. Set generator's main circuit breaker to its (or OPEN) position. With the switch set to AUTO, the engine may 1 1. Set generator's AUTO/OFF/MANUAL swifeh crank and start at any time without warning.
OPERATION Section 3 - Operation 1S kW Generator E.Retransfer Time Delay . This timer runs for about 15 seconds. Tile generator is equipped with an external 15 amp, ° At end of a 15-second delay, circuit board action volt, GFCI convenience outlet that...
OPERATION Sedion 3 -- Operation 15 kW Generator _[b crank and start the engine, set the/KJTO/OFF/ Hold down the set timer switch until the genera- MANUAL switch to MANUAL. tor starts (approximately 10 seconds) then release. Let the engine stabilize warm up for a few minutes.
Section 4 - Maintenance MAINTENANCE 15 kW Generator CHECKING THE ENGINE _RANK OiL LEVEL This ieature prevents tlle generator irom damaging itself when it continually attempts to start anoth- oil capacities, "Specifications," Section. er problem, such as no fllel supply, prevents it from engine...
Section 4 - Maintenance MAINTENANCE 15 kW Generator CHANGING THE ENGINE "_ CAUTION AIR CLEANER Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced with the recom- 15 KW GENERATORS 4.5.1 mended oil may resuJt in an engine failure.
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Section 4 - Maintenance MAINTENANCE 1S kW Generator 4.5 - Setting Figure the Spark Plug • Wear full eye protection and protective clothing; SET PLUG GAP AT • Where electroJyte contacts the skin, wash it off 0.050 ram/0.020 inch immediately with water;...
Section 4 = Maintenance MAINTENANCE 1S kW Generator SYSTEM C00UNG . Make sure the piston is at Top Dead Center (TDC) of its compression stroke (both valves closed). eo!n- talet outlet openings ta tile generator get tlle piston at TDC, remove the intake screen...
Section 4 - Maintenance MAINTENANCE 1S kW Generator @ 4.11.1 ADDITIONAL CORROSION 4o12o2 RETURN TO SERVICE PROTECTION To return unit to service after storage, proceed as follows: Periodically spray all engine linkage parts brack- ets with corrosion inhibiting spray such as WD=40 Verify that...
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Section 4 = Maintenance MAINTENANCE 15 kW Generator 4.13 SERVICESCHEDULE ATTENTION: _t is recommended that all service work be performed by the nearest Dealer. PROCEDURE FRE_qUENCY SYSTEM[COMPONENT X = Action Clean W = Weekly Inspect Change R = Replace as Necessary M = Monthly * = Notify Dealer Y = Yearly...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Section 5 = Troubleshooting 1S kW Generator TROUBLESHOOTING GUmDE Cause Correction Tile engine will not crank. 1. Fuse blown 1. Replace 15A fllse oil generator control panel. Loose, corroded or detective Tighten, clean or replace battery cables as necessary. Defective starter eontaetor...
OUTLET i_- ,_ F_ ....___11_ #14ram [ 24_ 0" M_NIMUM OPEN AREA ALL AROUND UNiT /2s ',i [27,7"j 030.2; nt n [Ol19"1 ¢°°F_ 207 [8.14"] A:'_ N lAKE TRANSFER SWITCH UFT[NG HOLES 4-CORNERS (IF SUPPLIED) ..1172.3 [462"1 "DO NOT LEFT BY THE ROOF" 94 NPT FUEL iNLET GAS PRESSUREOF 11 14' 1193...
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Section 8 - E×ploded Views and Parts Lists RTtmSTS 1S kW Generator Gas Regumator= Drawing No. OD8720=G iTEM PART NO, QTY. DESCRIPTION 0D5694 CASTING, T WIN REGULATOR HOUSING 0F5022 SOLENOIDCOIL, 12VDC 004647 GASKET, SOLENOID 0D4166 PLUNGER,LP REGULATOR ASSEMBLY 006070 SPRING-SOLENOID, PLUNGER 0F4795 SCREWPPHMSEMS M4-0.7X 10 005760J...
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Section 9 - Warranty 15 kW Generator NOTE: This Emission Control Warranty Statement pertains to this product only IF the generator size is 15 kW or below. CALiFORNiA AND FEDERAL EMiSSiONCONTROLWARRANTYSTATEMENT YOURWARRANTY RIGHTSAND OBLIGATIONS California Resources Board (CARB) United States Environmental Protection Agency...
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Section 9 - Warranty 15 kW Generator EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty (ECS Warranty) 1997 and later model year engines: (a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to 1997 and later model year engines. ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date...
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AUTOMATIC STANDBY GENEPJ_TORS" For a period of two years from the date of original sale, Carrier warrants that its generator will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the items and period set forth below. Carrier will, at its option, repair or replace any part which, upon examination, inspection and testing by' a Carrier Dealer, is found to be defective.