Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems Guardian 005240 Installation And Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................. 1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ...............................................1
Contents ...............................................................................1
Operation and Maintenance ...................................................1
How to Obtain Service ...........................................................1
Authorized Dealer Locator Number .............................................1
Safety Rules ........................................................... 2
Standards Index ....................................................................3
General Information ................................................ 4
1.1 Unpacking/Inspection .....................................................4
1.2 Protection Systems ........................................................4
1.3 NEC Requirement for Arc Fault Circuit
Interruption Breaker for Bedrooms ..................................4
1.4 The Generator ................................................................5
1.5 Specifications ................................................................6
1.6 System Set LED .............................................................7
1.7 Fuel Requirements and Recommendations .....................7
1.8 Fuel Consumption ..........................................................7
1.9 Reconfiguring the Fuel System .......................................8
1.10 Location .........................................................................9
1.11 Battery Requirements ...................................................10
1.12 Battery Installation ........................................................10
1.13 The Battery ..................................................................11
Post Installation Start-up and Adjustments .......... 11
2.1 Before Initial Startup .....................................................11
2.2 Check Transfer Switch Operation ..................................12
2.3 Electrical Checks ..........................................................12
2.4 Generator Tests Under Load .........................................12
2.5 Checking Automatic Operation ......................................13
2.6 Adjusting the Fuel Regulator -
7kW (Natural Gas Only).................................................13
2.7 Engine Governor Adjustment ........................................14
2.8 Voltage Regulator Adjustment .......................................14
Operation .............................................................. 15
3.1 Using the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL Switch ..........................15
3.2 Automatic Transfer Operation .......................................15
3.3 Sequence of Automatic Operation .................................16
3.4 Manual Transfer Operation ............................................16
3.5 Setting the Exercise Timer ............................................17
3.6 Protection Systems ......................................................17
Maintenance ......................................................... 18
4.1 Fuses ...........................................................................18
4.2 Checking the Engine Oil Level .......................................19
4.3 Changing the Engine Oil ...............................................19
4.4 Changing the Engine Air Cleaner ...................................20
4.5 Spark Plug(s) ...............................................................21
4.6 Battery Maintenance .....................................................21
4.7 Adjusting GH-410/GT-530/990 Valve Clearance .............22
4.8 Cooling System ............................................................23
4.9 Attention After Submersion ...........................................23
4.10 Corrosion Protection ....................................................23
4.11 Out of Service Procedure..............................................23
4.12 Service Schedule .........................................................25
Troubleshooting .................................................... 26
5.1 Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................26
Notes .................................................................... 27
Mounting Dimensions ........................................... 30
Warranty ............................................................... 32
AUTHORIZED
DEALER LOCATION
To locate the nearest AUTHORIZED
DEALER, please call this number:
1-800-333-1322
DEALER LOCATION INFORMATION
CAN BE OBTAINED AT THIS NUMBER or visit
www.guardiangenerators.com.