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- Page 1 Installation & Start-Up Manual Generator System...
- Page 2 This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with residential generator systems and how to avoid them. This generator system is designed and intended only for use as an optional home standby system that provides an alternate source of electric power and to serve loads such as heating, refrigeration systems, and communication systems that, when stopped during any power outage, could cause discomfort or inconvenience.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions......4 Installation ........7 Owner Responsibilities. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
You must also make sure that the procedure, work method or operating technique that you choose does not render the generator system unsafe. - Page 5 WARNING Propane and Natural Gas are extremely WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage. flammable and explosive, which could cause Failure to properly ground generator could result burns, fire or explosion resulting in death or in electrocution. serious injury. Failure to isolate generator from utility power could result in death or serious injury to electric utility Install the fuel supply system according to NFPA 37 and workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.
- Page 6 WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles CAUTION Installing the 15A fuse could cause the or structures resulting in death or serious engine to start at any time without warning injury. Contact with muffler area could cause resulting in minor or moderate injury. burns resulting in serious injury.
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Page 7: Installation
Installing Dealer/Contractor Responsibilities Equipment Description compatible with the generator. This product is only for use as an optional generator system which provides an alternate source of electric power and installation and start-up manual. to serve loads such as heating, refrigeration systems, and communication systems that, when stopped during any codes, industry standards, laws, and regulations. -
Page 8: Unpacking Precautions
Unpacking Precautions Shipment Contents The unit is shipped ready for installation. Avoid damage from The home generator system is supplied with: dropping, bumping, collision, etc. Store and unpack carton with the proper side up, as noted on the shipping carton. -
Page 9: Installation Checklist
Installation Checklist Proper installation of the home generator requires the completion of the following tasks: Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector Operation Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector installed and in working Cold weather kit is installed in temperatures below 30°F order. (4°C). See Cold Weather Kit. Smoke detector(s) installed and in working order. - Page 10 Intentionally Left Blank...
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Page 11: Generator Placement
Generator Placement Before installing generator, consult with home owner and convey the following requirements, which must be satisfied before the installation is complete. There are two equally important safety concerns in regards to carbon monoxide poisoning and fire. There are also several general location guidelines that must be met before the installation in considered complete. -
Page 12: Placement Of Standby Generator To Reduce The Risk Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Placement of Standby Generator to REDUCE THE RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING The arrows in the figure below point to POTENTIAL points of entry for Carbon Monoxide Gas. NOTICE This Section is for Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Placement Only. Satisfying the standby generator placement, for the Carbon Monoxide hazard, does not guarantee that Fire Safety Placement requirements are met. -
Page 13: Other General Location Guidelines
parallel to the building or structure. DO NOT direct STANDBY the generator exhaust towards a potentially occupied GENERATOR building, structure, windows, doors, ventilation intakes, soffit vents, crawl spaces, open garage doors or other openings where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into potentially occupied building or structure. -
Page 14: Placement Of Standby Generator To Reduce The Risk Of Fire
Placement of Standby Generator to REDUCE THE Examples of standby generator locations to reduce the risk of fire: RISK OF FIRE NOTICE This Section is for Fire Hazard Safety Placement Only. Satisfying the standby generator placement, for the Fire Vertical Clearances Safety Hazard, does not guarantee that the Carbon Monoxide Hazard Safety Placement requirements are met. - Page 15 Generator Installations NOTICE The figures below show the minimum installation distances allowed to structures and items listed in the legend. 5 ft (1.5 m) 18 in. (45.7 cm) min. 5 ft (1.5 m) Exhaust Direction Standby Standby 5 ft (1.5 m) 5 ft (1.5 m) Exhaust Direction...
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Page 16: Electrical And Fuel Inlet Locations
Electrical and Fuel Inlet Locations The 3/4 inch N.P.T. fuel inlet connector (A) and electrical inlet location (B) is shown below. A ½ inch knock-out is provided for the electrical inlet. This inlet may be enlarged or supplemented to accommodate a maximum conduit size of 1 ½... -
Page 17: Lifting The Generator
Lifting the Generator WARNING Hazardous Voltage - Contact with power lines could cause electric shock or burns, resulting in death or serious injury. Lifting Hazard / Heavy Object - Could result in serious injury. If lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DO NOT contact any power lines. -
Page 18: Access Ports
Access Ports The generator is equipped with an enclosure that has several access panels, as shown. NOTICE The generator roof must be romoved to gain access to the front panel. (A) Front Panel that is used to access: Each generator is shipped with a set of identical keys. - Page 19 To remove roof: 1. Remove the five screws (A) that secure the roof to the unit. 2. Carefully lift and remove roof from unit. To remove front panel: 1. Remove the two screws (B) that secure the panel to the unit.
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Page 20: The Gaseous Fuel System
The Gaseous Fuel System The information below is provided to assist gaseous fuel system technicians in planning installations. In no way should this information be interpreted to override applicable fuel gas codes. Consult with your local fuel supplier or Fire Marshall if questions or problems arise. WARNING Propane and Natural Gas are extremely flammable and explosive, which could cause burns, fire or explosion resulting in death or... -
Page 21: Fuel Consumption
Fuel Factors Fuel Consumption Estimated fuel supply requirements for natural gas and LP An important consideration affecting the entire installation vapor fuels are shown below. is the type of fuel used by your generator. The system was factory tested and adjusted using natural gas, but can be LP Vapor (Propane) converted to use LP vapor. -
Page 22: Fuel Conversion
Fuel Conversion The engine of your home generator system is factory calibrated to run on natural gas (NG). It may also be operated on liquefied petroleum (LP) vapor. To configure the 8 kW fuel system for LP use: 1. Set generator’s system switch to OFF. -
Page 23: System Connectors
System Connectors Low Voltage connections to signal fault contacts, transfer switch communication and auxiliary 12VDC power are made via a field connection terminal block in control board area. Compare this illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of these connections. A - Two Pin Terminal Block —... -
Page 24: Generator Ac Connection System
Generator AC Connection System A single-phase, three-wire AC connection system is used in the home generator. The stator assembly consists of a pair of stationary windings with two leads brought out of each winding. The junction of leads 22 and 33 forms the neutral Neutral lead, as shown schematically and as a wiring diagram. -
Page 25: Grounding The Generator
Grounding the Generator Generator Power Connection The home generator must be installed as part of a system For 8kW units: Using installer supplied minimum 300V, 90°, that includes a listed transfer switch, with neutral to ground 10 AWG copper wire, or 300V, 90°, 8 AWG aluminum wire*, bonding at the transfer switch in accordance with installation connect generator output Line 1, Line 2, neutral and ground instructions. -
Page 26: System Control Panel
System Control Panel “AUTO” LED — LED will light when unit is placed into Auto mode. LED will blink if exercise cycle is not set or The generator control panel, located inside the generator set to OFF. housing, is shown below. D –... - Page 27 Menu The following chart shows the icons for the buttons that control the system control panel. ENTER THE MENU (VIEW SETTINGS) MENU PRESS TO CONFIRM SELECTION WHEN PROGRAMMING. ESCAPE (EXIT) RETURN TO LAST MENU ITEM TOGGLE THROUGH MENU OPTIONS RIGHT ARROW SETTING SYSTEM PARAMETERS TOGGLE THROUGH MENU OPTIONS LEFT ARROW...
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Page 28: General Set Up Screen
General Set Up Screen For general set up, press and hold the left arrow and right arrow for 3 seconds. Follow the prompts as outlined below. NOTE: Date and Time were set at the factory and stored in the control panel memory. The Exercise Cycle was also set at the factory. - Page 29 Control Panel Prompts Automatic Mode In Automatic Mode, the display screen will display via scrolling AUTOMATIC MODE text: power is present. GENERATOR READY or SERVICE CODE DESCRIPTION not present. (When Generator NOT Running - Auto Mode) GENERATOR ON (When Generator Running - Auto Mode) General System Parameters To view general system parameters, press the MENU button.
- Page 30 Advanced Settings Screen Advanced setting parameters are preset at the factory for a typical installation. To view Advanced Settings items and/or to change items, follow the instructions listed below. NOTICE Advanced settings are critical to the operation of the unit. Careful consideration should be taken when working in the Advanced Settings menu.
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Page 31: Final Installation Considerations
Service Code Detection System The generator may have to run for long periods of time with no operator present. For that reason, the system is equipped with sensors that automatically shut down the generator in the event of potentially damaging conditions, such as low oil pressure, high temperature, over speed, and other conditions. -
Page 32: Initial Start-Up (No Load)
Initial Start-up (No Load) The unit has been set-up for NG operation at the factory. Fuel conversion, if needed, must be completed prior to performing these steps. See Fuel Conversion. Before operating the home generator or placing it into service, inspect the entire installation carefully. Then begin testing the system without any electrical loads connected, as follows: 1. -
Page 33: Electronic Governor System
Operation Setting Exercise Timer The generator is equipped with an exercise timer. During the exercise period, the unit runs for approximately 20 minutes Automatic Operation Sequence and then shuts down. Electrical load transfer DOES NOT The generator’s control board constantly monitors utility occur during the exercise cycle (unless an utility power voltage. -
Page 34: Installation Inspection
Installation Inspection Before placing the generator system into service, inspect the entire installation carefully, utilizing the Installation Checklist on page 9. This completes the installation and start-up instructions. The operator’s manual provides full details on Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting for this generator system. - Page 35 NOTES...
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Page 37: Schematic / Wiring Diagrams
Schematic / Wiring Diagrams Schematic Diagram - 10kW... - Page 38 Wiring Diagram - 10 kW...
- Page 39 Schematic Diagram - 8kW...
- Page 40 Wiring Diagram - 8 kW...