Generac Power Systems 8KW Owner's Manual
8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17 & 20kw air-cooled automatic standby generators
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- Page 1 Manual ,10, 12, 14, 16, 17 & Air-cooled, Automatic Standby Generators LISTED DO NOT LiFT UNiT BY ROOF! Not intended for use as Primary Power in place of utility or in life-support applications. DEADLY EXHAUST FUMES. OUTDOOR iNSTALLATiON ONLY!
- Page 2 iNTRODUCTiON This symbol points out potential explosion haz- Thank purchasing this compact, high per- ard. formance, air-cooled, engine-driven generator. It is Z_ This symbol points out potential fire hazard. designed to automatically supply electrical power operate critical loads during a utility power failure.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Air-cooled Generators introduction ......inside Front Cover Section 3 - Operation ........16 Control Panel Interface ........ Read This Manual Thoroughly ......Contents ............Automatic Transfer Operation ..... Operation and Maintenance ......Sequence of Automatic Operation ....How to Obtain Service ........ -
Page 4: Safety Rules
SAFETYRULES iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS Air-cooled Generators SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - The,manufacturer suggests that these rules safe operation be copied posted near unit s installation site. Safety should be stressed to all opera- tots potential operators of this equipment. A GENERAL HAZARDS A . -
Page 5: Standards Index
SAFETYRULES iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS Air-cooled Generators * Keep a fire extinguisher near generator at all ELECTRICAL HAZARDS times. Extinguishers rated 'TkBC" by the National Fire Protection Association appropriate * All generators covered by this manual produce use on the standby electric system. -
Page 6: Unpacking/Inspection
If a loss or damage is noted after delivery, separate listed to provide protection of the entire branch damaged materials contact carrier circuit. claim procedures. Section 210.12 requires that AFCI protection "Concealed damage" is understood to mean damage provided... -
Page 7: Section 1 - General Information
Section 1 - General information GENERAL Air-cooled Generators NFORMAT O N If during the installation of the home standby system Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the the decision is made to provide back up power to a Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number... -
Page 8: The Generator
Section | - General information " GENERAL " Air-cooled Generators INFORMAT ON THE GENERATOR Figure 1.1 - 8kW, Single Cylinder, GH-410 Engine Figure 1.2 - IOkVV, V-twin, GT-530 Engine (door removed) (door removed) Roof Latch Roof Latch Circuit Data Label Control Data Label Control... -
Page 9: Specifications
Section 1 - General information GENERAL Air-cooled Generators NFORMATON SPECiFiCATiONS • 1.6.1 GENERATOR Model 10kW 12kW 14kW 16kW 17kW 20kW Rated Maximum 7,000 9,000 12,000 13,000 16,000 16,000 18,000 Power Capacity (Watts*) 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 17,000 20,000 Rated Voltage 120/240 Rated... -
Page 10: Systemset Led
Section ] - General information ° GENERAL ° Air-cooled Generators INFORMATION SYSTEMSET LED Special considerations should be given when install- ing the unit where local conditions include flooding, "System Set" (single cylinder) or "Ready tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes unstable Run" on the display (v-twin) is ready... -
Page 11: The Fuel System
Section 1 - General information GENERAL Air-cooled Generators NFORMATON NOTE: NOTE: A minimum of one approved manual shut-off valve Use an approved pipe sealant or joint compound must be installed in the gaseous fuel supply line. on all threaded fittings to reduce possibility valve... -
Page 12: Location
Section 1 - General information GENERAL Air-cooled Generators NFORMAT O N 1.11 LOCATION Figure 1.6 - lOkW, GT-530 (Inlet Hose Slid Back) • 1.11.1 GENERATOR Install the generator set, in its protective enclosure, outdoors, where adequate cooling ventilating is always available (Figure 1.9). -
Page 13: Battery Requirements
Section 1 - General information " GENERAL " Air-cooled Generators INFORMATION . Install the generator as close as possible to the fuel "_ WARNING supply, to reduce the length of piping. . Install the generator as close as possible to the transfer switch. -
Page 14: The Battery
Section 1 - Genera[ information GENERAL Air-cooled Generators NFORMATON NOTE: Lead-acid batteries present a risk of fire because Dielectric grease should be used on battery posts they generate hydrogen gas. The following to aid in the prevention of corrosion. procedures are to be followed: NOTE: * DO NOT SMOKE when near the battery;... -
Page 15: Section 2 - Post Installation Start-Up And Adjustments
Section 2 = Post Installation Start-up and Adjustments POS%C_=_ iNSTALLATiON Air-cooled Generators STAR%UP ADJUSTMENTS BEFOREiNiTiAL START=UP ELECTRICAL CHECKS NOTE: Complete electrical checks as follows: These units have been tested at the fac- generator's main circuit breaker (or OPEN) position. tory prior to being shipped... -
Page 16: Generator Tests Under Load
Section 2 - Post Installation Start=up and Adjustments POS%_ iNSTALLATiON Air-cooled Generators STAR%UP ADJUSTMENTS 12. Set generator's main circuit breaker to its . 10, 17 and 20kW voltage should greater frequency OFF (or OPEN) position. Let the engine at no- than volts should... -
Page 17: Engine Governor Adjustment
Section 2 - Post Installation Start-up and Adjustments POS%_ iNSTALLATiON Air-cooJedGenerators STAR.UP ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE GOVERNORADJUSTMENT • 2,6,3 ADDiTiONAL CORROSION If both AC frequency voltage correspondingly high or low, adjust the engine governor as follows: Periodically spray all engine linkage parts brack- ets with corrosion... -
Page 18: Section 3 - Operation
OPERATION Section 3 - Operation Air-cooled Generators CONTROL PANEL iNTERFACE Figure 3.2 - 10/12/14/16/17 & 20kW Generator Control Panel • 3.1.1 USING THE AUTO/OFF/MANUAL H FI 'AUTO" Position - Selecting this switch activates fully automatic system operation. It also allows unit to automatically start... -
Page 19: 3.2 Automatic
OPERATION Section 3 - Operation Air-cooled Generators 10 to 20KW DISPLAY iNTERFACEMENUS NOTE: exerciser will only work in the AUTO mode The LCD display is organized as detailed below: will work unless this procedure is per- . The "Home" page, this page is the default... -
Page 20: Of Automatic Operation
OPERATION Section 3 - Operation Air-cooled Generators SEQUENCEOF AUTOMATIC Cranking Conditions OPERATION The following notes apply during cranking cycle. Starter motor will not engage within five (5) sec- • 3.3.] UTiLiTY FAILURE onds of the engine shutting down. The fuel output will not be energized with Initial... -
Page 21: Transfer Operation
OPERATION Section 3 - Operation Air-cooled Generators Auto -A A , Will start run if Utility fails for 10 consecu- tive seconds. Do not attempt to activate the transfer switch , Will start a five second engine warm-up manually until all power voltage supplies to the timer. -
Page 22: Systems
OPERATION Section 3 - Operation Air-cooled Generators Figure 3.4 - Side Compartment -A A. Do not attempt to activate the transfer switch manually until all power voltage supplies to the switch have been positively turned off. Failure to turn off all power voltage supplies may result in extremely hazardous and possibly fatal elec-... - Page 23 OPERATION Section 3 - Operation Air-cooled Generators High Engine Temperature (Shutdown Alarm = RPM Sense Loss (Shutdown Alarm) Auto Reset) During cranking, if the Control Board does a valid signal within three (3) seconds, it will A 10 second delay start-up second shut...
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Page 24: Section 4 - Maintenance
Section 4 - Maintenance MAINTENANCE Air-cooled Generators • 3.6.3 MAINTENANCE ALERTS (10 = 20KW Install the dipstick. Reset the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to its origi- ONLY) nal position, Third priority Figure 4.1 -- Oil Dipstick and Fill, 8kW Maintenance Message When a maintenance period expires,... -
Page 25: Changing The Engine Oil
Section 4 - Maintenance MAINTENANCE Air-cooled Generators CHANGING THE ENGINE OiL Refill with proper recommended oil (see Engine Recommendations section). Specifications section for oil capacities. 4..1 E iNTERVAL Start engine, minute, See the "Service Schedule" section. check for leaks. Shutdown recheck oil level, as needed. -
Page 26: Section 4 - Maintenance
Section 4 - Maintenance MAINTENANCE Air-cooled Generators _,_TL_tJf_W_ ENERAT(_. Figure 4.5 -- 12, 14, 16, 17 & 20kW Engine Air Cleaner See "The Generator" section to locate the air box. the following procedures to replace the dirty air filter Screw within the air box (Figure... -
Page 27: Batterymaintenance
Section 4 -- Maintenance MAINTENANCE Air-cooled Generators Wear full eye protection and protective clothing; Figure 4.8 - Setting the Spark Plug Gap Where electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off SET PLUG GAP AT 0.76 mm (.030 inch) - 8, 10 & immediately with water;... -
Page 28: Cooling System
Section 4 - Maintenance MAINTENANCE Air-cooled Generators , Make sure the piston is at Top Dead Center (TDC) * Install spark plugs. of its compression stroke (both valves closed). * Re-attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug. get the piston at TDC, remove the intake screen... -
Page 29: Corrosion Protection
Section 4 - Maintenance MAINTENANCE Air-cooled Generators 4.10 CORROSION PROTECTION Clean wipe the entire generator. Make sure 7.5A fuse is removed from Periodically wash the enclosure using auto- generator control panel. Reconnect battery. motive type products. Frequent washing recom- Observe battery polarity. -
Page 30: Service Schedule
Section 4 - Maintenance MAINTENANCE Air-cooled Generators 4.12 SERVICE SCHEDULE ATTENTION: it is recommended that all service work be performed by the nearest Dealer. SYSTEM/COMPONENT PROCEDURE FREQUENCY X = Action W = Weekly R = Replace as Necessary M = Monthly Clean Inspect Change... -
Page 31: Section 5 - Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Section 5 - Troubleshooting Air-cooled Generators TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Correction Cause Fuse blown. Correct short circuit condition, engine will crank. replace 7.5A fuse in generator control panel. Loose, corroded or defective Tighten, clean or replace battery cables. as necessary. Defective starter contactor. -
Page 32: Section 6 - Appendix
Section 6 - Appendix Air-cooJedGenerators MENU SYSTEM NAViGATiON To get to the MENU, "Esc" key from page. It may need to be pressed many times before getting to the menu page. currently selected menu is displayed as a flashing word. Navigate the menu required... - Page 33 MENU SYSTEM MAIN MENU I TO q EDIT STATUS[ RT_'_ 17& 20kW [ Ru.Loo TAT; DELAY only CONTRAST Press the "ESCAPE" key to jumpbackupthrough themenu levels. i--1 RESET Usethe"+/-"key or Other LANGUAGE English HOURS J to navigate through MAINTENANCE the menu. Usethe"ENTER"...
- Page 34 Section 7 - Notes Air-cooled Generators...
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Page 35: Diagrams
iNSTALLATiON Section 8 - Installation Diagrams Air-cooled Generators Circuit Breakers - Drawing No. 0G8573-A >... - Page 36 INSTALLATION Section 8 - Installation Diagrams Air-cooled Generators Generator - Drawing No. 0G8280-C _299_ [11,8] [27.5] [29.4] 1 2o7 1 [8.2] [17.9] is i .._508 [2O.O] TRANSFER SWITCH _30.2 1_1.2_ .... 8KW - 17KW TRANSFER SWITCH LIFTING HOLES CORNERS 20KW (IF SUPPLIED) (IF SUPPLIED)
- Page 37 iNSTALLATiON Section 8 - Installation Diagrams Air-cooled Generators Generator - Drawing No. 0G8280-C AIR INTAKE 457.2 MINIMUMDISTANCE [18.0] 914 [36.0] MINIMUM OPEN AREA ON SIDES AND FRONT HO°i " AIR OUTLET AIR INTAKE _UEL INLET - 14-20KW (1/2" NPT) 8 & IOKW {3/4" NPT} - USE SUPPLIED ADAPTER REOUIRED FUEL PRESSURE: NATURAL...
- Page 38 Section 9 - Warranty Air-cooled Generators NOTE: This Emission Control Warranty Statement pertains to this product only IF the generator size is 15 kW or below. CALiFORNiA EMiSSiON CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS OBLiGATiONS Calilbrnia Air Resources Board (CARB) Generac Power Systems,...
- Page 39 Section 9 - Warranty Air-cooled Generators EMiSSiON CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty (ECS Warranty) 1995 later model year engines: (a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to 1995 later model year engines. Warranty Period shall begin on the date engine or equipment is purchased...
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