Generac Power Systems EcoGen Series Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 Owner's Manual EcoGen 6kW Generator NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN CRITICAL LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS. ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACTORS SHOULD ATTEMPT INSTALLATION! DEADLY EXHAUST FUMES! OUTDOOR LISTED INSTALLATION ONLY!
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ..........1 Operation ..........12 Read This Manual Thoroughly ..........1 Control Panel Interface ..........12 Automatic Operation .............13 Safety Rules ..........1 Sequence of Automatic Operation .........13 Contents ................1 Side Compartment ............14 Operation and Maintenance............1 Protection Systems ............14 How to Obtain Service ............1 Maintenance ........... -
Page 3: Introduction
Safety Rules INTRODUCTION This symbol points out potential electrical shock hazard. Thank you for purchasing this compact, high performance, air-cooled, engine-driven generator. It is designed to supply electrical power to The operator is responsible for proper and safe use of the equipment. The operate an inverter/battery charger as a component in an off-grid power manufacturer strongly recommends that the operator read this Owner's solution. -
Page 4: Exhaust Hazards
Safety Rules IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The manufacturer suggests that these rules for safe operation be copied and posted near the unit’s installation site. Safety should be stressed to all operators and potential operators of this equipment. Study these SAFETY RULES carefully before installing, operating •... -
Page 5: Standards Index
Safety Rules • The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires the frame and external STANDARDS INDEX electrically conductive parts of the generator to be connected to In the absence of pertinent standards, codes, regulations and an approved earth ground. Local electrical codes also may require laws, the published information listed below may be used for proper grounding of the generator electrical system. -
Page 6: General Information
General Information EMISSION INFORMATION The Environmental Protection Agency requires that this generator Only qualified electricians or contractors comply with exhaust emission standards. This generator is certi- should attempt such installations, which must fied to meet the applicable EPA emission levels. Additional infor- comply strictly with applicable codes, stan- mation regarding the requirements set by the EPA is as follows: dards and regulations. -
Page 7: The Generator
General Information THE GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS 1.5.1 GENERATOR Figure 1.1 – 6kW, V-twin, GT-530 Engine (door removed) Fuel Type ..................LP vapor only Rated Voltage ..................120 VAC Rated Maximum Load Current (Amps) at 120 Volts (LP)* ......50.0 Air Filter External Oil Fill/Dipstick Main Circuit Breaker ................ -
Page 8: Fuel Requirements And Recommendations
General Information FUEL REQUIREMENTS AND NOTE: A minimum of one approved manual shut-off valve must be RECOMMENDATIONS installed in the gaseous fuel supply line. The valve must be eas- This unit uses a LP vapor withdrawal system only. This type of ily accessible. - Page 9 General Information • Install the unit where services will not be affected or obstructed, Annex A — Explanatory Material including concealed, underground or covered services such as A4.1.4 (2) Means of demonstrating compliance are by means electrical, fuel, phone, air conditioning or irrigation. of full scale fire test or by calculation procedures.
- Page 10 General Information Figure 1.4 – Installation Guidelines No windows or openings in the wall permitted within 5 feet from any point of the generator. 18 inches Existing Wall 60 inches 60 inches Minimum Distance Clearance from windows, 36 inches Top of Generator doors, any openings in the 36 inches wall, shrubs or vegetation...
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Page 11: Battery Requirements
General Information 1.10 BATTERY REQUIREMENTS 1.12 THE BATTERY See the Specifications section for correct battery size and rating. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The 1.11 BATTERY INSTALLATION battery is capable of exploding. Fill the battery with the proper electrolyte fluid if necessary and ... -
Page 12: Battery Charger
Post Installation Start-up and Adjustments BEFORE INITIAL START-UP Be sure the utility power supply is turned off and the 7.5A fuse is removed from the gen- NOTE: erator control panel, or sparking may occur at These units have been run and tested at the factory prior to the battery posts as the cables are attached and cause an explosion. -
Page 13: Activation Chart
Post Installation Start-up and Adjustments ACTIVATION CHART CHOOSE LANGUAGE TROUBLESHOOTING Display Reads: Use ARROW keys to scroll to desired lan- If the wrong language is chosen, it can be guage. Press ENTER to select. changed later using the “edit” menu. Language English Escape... -
Page 14: Generator Tests Under Load
Operation CHECKING AUTOMATIC When certain that input voltage is compatible with battery charger ratings, turn OFF the power supply to the generator. OPERATION On the generator panel, set the Auto/Off/ Manual switch to To check the system for proper automatic operation, proceed as MANUAL. -
Page 15: Automatic Operation
Operation AUTOMATIC OPERATION Figure 3.1 – Generator Control Panel To select automatic operation, do the following: Make sure the remote 2-wire contacts are set to their OPEN position. Be sure that normal battery charger power source voltage MAIN FUSE is available to terminal lugs T1 and Neutral (Refer to the Electrical Data section). -
Page 16: Side Compartment
Operation Cranking Conditions Figure 3.2 – Side Compartment The following notes apply during cranking cycle. Starter motor will not engage within five (5) seconds of the engine shutting down. The fuel output will not be energized with the starter. The starter and magneto outputs will be energized together. Once the starter is energized the control board will begin look- ing for engine rotation. - Page 17 Operation High Engine Temperature (Shutdown Alarm – Auto Reset) Internal Fault (Shutdown Alarm) A 10 second delay on start-up and one (1) second delay before This alarm cannot be cleared, call service dealer. shutdown. Auto reset when the condition clears and restart the Undervoltage (Shutdown Alarm) engine if a valid start signal is still present.
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Page 18: Maintenance
Maintenance FUSE Figure 4.1 — Oil Dipstick and Fill The 7.5 amp fuse on the control panel protects the DC control circuit against overload (Figures 3.1 and 3.2). This fuse is wired in series with the battery output lead to the panel. If this fuse ele- ment has melted open, the engine will not be able to crank or start. -
Page 19: Changing The Engine Air Cleaner
Maintenance 4.3.3 OIL & OIL FILTER CHANGE PROCEDURE Figure 4.2 — Engine Air Cleaner To change the oil, proceed as follows: Start the engine by moving the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to MANUAL and run until it is thoroughly warmed up. Then shut OFF the engine by moving the switch to the OFF position. -
Page 20: Battery Maintenance
Maintenance BATTERY MAINTENANCE • DO NOT SMOKE when near the battery. • DO NOT cause flame or spark in battery area. The battery should be inspected per the "Service Schedule" sec- tion. The following procedure should be followed for inspection: •... -
Page 21: Cooling System
Maintenance When valve clearance is correct, hold the pivot ball stud in place Figure 4.5 – Cooling Vent Locations with the allen wrench and tighten the rocker arm jam nut. Tighten the jam nut to 174 in/lbs. torque. After tightening the jam nut, recheck valve clearance to make sure it did not change. - Page 22 Maintenance 4.11.2 RETURN TO SERVICE 4.11.3 ACCESSORIES To return the unit to service after storage, proceed as follows: There are performance enhancing accessories available for the air-cooled generators. Verify that utility power is turned off and that the AUTO/OFF/ MANUAL switch is set to OFF. •...
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Page 23: Service Schedule
Maintenance 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 Inspect Change Clean * = Notify Dealer if Repair is Y = Yearly Needed. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Correction The engine will not crank. Fuse blown. Correct short circuit condition, replace 7.5A fuse in generator control panel. Loose, corroded or defective Tighten, clean or replace battery cables. as necessary. Defective starter motor. Dead Battery. Charge or replace battery. -
Page 25: Appendix
Appendix MENU SYSTEM NAVIGATION To get to the MENU, use the "Esc" key from any page. It may need to be pressed many times before getting to the menu page. The currently selected menu is displayed as a flashing word. Navigate to the menu required by using the +/- keys. - Page 26 Appendix...
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Page 27: Installation Diagrams
Installation Diagram Drawing No. 0J1320-B Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 25 25... - Page 28 Installation Diagram Drawing No. 0J1320-B Generac ® Power Systems, Inc.
- Page 29 Installation Diagram Drawing No. 0J1320-B Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 27 27...
- Page 30 Installation Diagram Drawing No. 0J1319-B Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 28 28...
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Page 31: Oil Make-Up System
Oil Make-up System Drawing No. 0J1323-C... -
Page 32: Notes
Notes... - Page 33 Notes...
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Page 34: Warranty
As the generator owner, you should be aware that Generac may deny any and/or all warranty coverage or responsibility if your generator, or a part/ component thereof, has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications, or the use of counterfeit and/or "grey market"... -
Page 35: Emission Control System Warranty
(1) Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Owner's Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. If any such part fails during the ECS Warranty Period, it shall be repaired or replaced by Generac according to Subsection (4) below. - Page 36 For a period of three (3) years or 2000 hours, whichever comes first, from the date of original sale Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) warrants that its standby generator will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the items and period set forth below. Generac will, at its option, repair or replace any part(s) which, upon examination, inspection and testing by Generac or an Authorized/Certified Generac Dealer, is found to be defective.