Oil Level; Oil Recommendations - Carrier ASPAX1CCA015 Installation And Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
Section 4 - Maintenance
15 kW Generator
_RANK
This ieature prevents tlle generator irom damaging
itself when it continually attempts to start and anoth-
er problem, such as no fllel supply, prevents it from
starting. Tile unit will crank and rest Ihr a preset time
limit. Then, it will stop cranking, and the LED will
light indicating an overcrank failure. The AUTO/OFF/
MANUAL switch will need to be set to OFF and then
back to AUTO to reset the generator control board.
NOTE:
If the fault is not repaired, the overcrank feature
will continue to activate.
3.7,3.1 Approximate Crank Cyde Times
* 15 seconds ON
. 7 seconds OFF
. 7 seconds ON
. 7 seconds OFF
. Repeat Ior 45 seconds
Approximately
90 seconds total
3.Z4 OVERSPEED
This ieature protects the generator from damage by
shutting it down if it happens to ruts faster than the
preset limit. This protection also prevents the genera-
tor from supplying an output that could potentially
damage appliances connected to the generator cir-
cuit. Contact the nearest dealer if this failure occurs.
4.1 FUSES
The generator panel's 15 amp fuse (Figure 4.1) pro-
tects the DC control circuit against overload. The fllse
is wired its series with the battery output lead to the
panel. If the fllse element has melted open, the engine
cannot crank or start. Replace the fuse using only an
identical 15-amp replacement.
The generator panel's 7.5 amp fllse protects the 12
VDC accessory socket. If the fllse element has melted
open, the 12 VDC socket will not provide power to
any accessories. Replace the/ilse using only an iden-
tical 7.5 amp replacement. To remove fuse, push the
Iuse holder cap down and rotate counterclockwise.
Figure 4. ! - Generator Contro! Pane!
0UTLETFUSE
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AUTO OFF
SYSTEM FUSE
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15A SET
EXERCISE
TIME
16
4.2 CHECKING THE ENGINE
OiL LEVEL
For oil capacities, see the "Specifications," Section.
For engine oil recommendations, see Section 4.3.1.
_[% check the engine oil level, proceed as iollows
{Figure 4.2):
1. Start the generator by moving the AUTO/OFF/
MANUAL switch to the IVIANUAL position. Allow
it to run for a short while and then shut it down
by moving the switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it dry with a clean
cloth.
3. Install the dipstick; then, remove it again. The oil
level should be at the dipstick "l_5lll" mark. If nec-
essary, add oil to the "b)lll" mark only. DO NOT
FILL ABOVE THE "FULE' MARK.
CAUTION
/_ Never operate the engine with the oil JevM
bMow the "Add" mark on the dipstick. Doing
this could damage the engine.
4. Install the dipstick.
5. Reset the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to its origi-
nal position.
Figure 4.2 -- Oi[ Dipstick and Fill, !5 kW
Oil Dipstick
4.3 CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
4.3.1 ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Use oil of American Petroleum Institute (API) Service
Class SG, SH or SJ. Use all season SAE 5W-30
Synthetic oil. Organic break-in oil is required before
using sy_sthetic oil.
NOTE:
The unit is supplied with "break-in" oil. See the
"Break-in Procedure" Section for the first required
oil change.