Reconfiguring The Fuel System - Generac Power Systems Guardian 005240 Installation And Owner's Manual

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1.9
RECONFIGURING THE
FUEL SYSTEM
1.9.1
7 KW, 410CC ENGINE
To reconfigure the fuel system from NG to LP , follow these steps
(Figure 1.4):
The primary regulator for the propane supply is NOT INCLUDED
with the generator. A fuel pressure of 10 to 12 inches of water
column (0.36 to 0.43 psi) to the fuel inlet of the generator MUST
BE SUPPLIED.
1.
Turn off the main gas supply (if connected).
2.
Open the roof and remove the door.
3.
Remove the battery (if installed).
4.
Disconnect wire #0 and wire #14 from the gas solenoid on
top of the demand regulator.
5.
Remove the carburetor fuel hose from the outlet port of the
demand regulator.
6.
Remove the demand regulator by removing the fastener that
retains the regulator mounting bracket.
7.
Remove the square headed steel pipe plug from outlet port
#1 and the brass hose barb fitting from outlet port #2.
8.
Refit the brass hose barb fitting to outlet port #1 and the
square headed steel pipe plug to outlet port #2.
Figure 1.4 – Demand Regulator
FUEL HOSE
BRASS HOSE
FITTING
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
NG FUEL SYSTEM
Use an approved pipe sealant or joint compound on all threaded
fittings to reduce the possibility of leakage.
8
NOTE:
HOSE & PLUG
SWITCHED SIDES
PIPE
PLUG
LP FUEL SYSTEM
STATIC
PRESSURE
TAP
RUNNING
PRESSURE
TAP
NOTE:
9.
Reverse procedure steps 1-6 to reinstall demand regulator.
10. Take the plastic plug supplied in the poly-bag with the genera-
tor and press it into the 3/4" hole on the bottom of the air
cleaner base (Figure 4.6).
11. Reverse the procedure to convert back to natural gas.
12. Check for gas leakage at the pipe plug, hose connection and
fittings.
1.9.2
10, 13 AND 16KW, V-TWIN ENGINES
To reconfigure the fuel system from NG to LP , follow these steps:
The primary regulator for the propane supply is NOT INCLUDED
with the generator. A fuel pressure of 10 to 12 inches of water
column (0.36 to 0.43 psi) to the fuel inlet of the generator MUST
BE SUPPLIED.
1.
Open the roof.
2.
For 10kW units: Loosen clamp and slide back the air inlet
hose.
• Slide fuel selector on carburetor out towards the back of the
enclosure (Figures 1.5 and 1.6).
• Return the inlet hose and tighten clamp securely.
For 13 and 16kW units: remove the air cleaner cover.
• Slide the selector lever out towards the back of the enclosure
(Figures 1.7 and 1.8).
• Return the air cleaner cover and tighten the two thumb
screws.
3.
Close the roof.
4.
Reverse the procedure to convert back to natural gas.
Figure 1.5 - 10kW, GT-530 (Inlet Hose Slid Back)
FUEL HOSE
BRASS HOSE
FITTING
OUTLET
PORT
FUEL JET
NOTE:

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