Do you have a question about the 005011-0 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Bruce Bedwell
May 26, 2025
Centurion Generator shut off after there was a high temperature indicated. I touched the door of the generator and was very hot. Obviously will need to replace the sensor and get my generator running again. I will change the oil and filter as well.
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CENTURION CENTURION CENTURION ® Installation and Owner’s Manual Air-cooled, Prepackaged Automatic Standby Generators Models: 005011-0 (11 kW) 004666-0 (13 kW, 15 kW) GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. CENTURION CENTURION CENTURION ® *This manual should remain with the unit. Not intended for use as Primary Power in place of utility or in life-support applications.
If any portion of this manual is not understood, contact engine the nearest Generac Authorized Dealer for starting, • 005011-0 — 11 kW NG, 11 kW LP , V-twin GT-990 operating and servicing procedures. engine Throughout this publication, and on tags and...
Table of Contents Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators Introduction ......Inside Front Cover 3.2.2 “Off” Position ........13 Read This Manual Thoroughly ......IFC 3.2.3 “Manual” Position ......13 Contents ............IFC Automatic Transfer Operation ....14 Operation and Maintenance ......IFC Sequence of Automatic Operation....14 How to Obtain Service ........IFC...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators • Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all ELECTRICAL HAZARDS times. Extinguishers rated “ABC” by the National Fire Protection Association are appropriate for use on the standby electric system. Keep the extin- •...
Section 1 — General Information Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators There are LED readouts on the control panel to noti- DANGER fy personnel that one of these faults has occurred. Only qualified electricians or contractors should NEC REQUIREMENT FOR ARC...
Section 1 — General Information Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators SYSTEM SET LED The “System Set” LED is lit when all of the following Gaseous fuels such as natural gas and liquid conditions are true: propane (LP) gas are highly explosive. Even the 1.
Section 1 — General Information Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators ◆ 9. Apply thread sealant to the threads of the hose fit- 1.10.2 TRANSFER SWITCH ting and replace it into the regulator body. The transfer switch shipped with this generator is 10.
Section 1 — General Information Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators Figure 1.3 – Battery Cable Connections • Remove watches, rings or other metal objects; • Use tools with insulated handles; • Wear rubber gloves and boots; • Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of the battery;...
Section 2 — Post Installation Start-up and Adjustments Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators BEFORE INITIAL START-UP 4. Use an accurate AC voltmeter to check utility power source voltage across transfer switch ter- Before starting, complete the following: minals N1 and N2.
Section 2 — Post Installation Start-up and Adjustments Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators GENERATOR TESTS UNDER LOAD CHECKING AUTOMATIC To test the generator set with electrical loads applied, OPERATION proceed as follows: To check the system for proper automatic operation, 1.
Section 2 — Post Installation Start-up and Adjustments Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators 3. Turn on appliances, lights, pumps, etc., that are on the emergency circuits in an attempt to fully load the generator. Be cautious not to overload Do not make any unnecessary adjustments.
Section 3 — Operation Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators ◆ 2.7.1 ADDITIONAL CORROSION 5. Run the unit for one hour at 50% rated load. 6. Run the unit for one hour at 75% rated load. PROTECTION 7. Run the unit for one hour at 100% rated load.
Section 3 — Operation Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators • If utility source voltage drops below about 60 per- cent of the nominal supply voltage, the sensor energizes a 15-second timer. With the switch set to AUTO, the engine may •...
Section 3 — Operation Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators Figure 3.2 – Manual Transfer Switch Operation 6. Turn ON the utility power supply to the transfer switch using the means provided. 7. Set the system to automatic operation as outlined in “Automatic Transfer Operation,”...
Section 4 — Maintenance Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators 3.7.2 HIGH TEMPERATURE SWITCH FUSE The generator panel’s 15 amp fuse (Figure 4.1) pro- This switch’s (Figure 3.3) contacts close if the tem- tects the DC control circuit against overload. The fuse perature should exceed approximately 140º...
Section 4 — Maintenance Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators Figure 4.2 — Oil Dipstick and Fill, 13kW Figure 4.3 – Oil Drain Hose and Filter Oil Dipstick Oil Fill Drain Hose Oil Filter 3. After the oil has drained, replace the cap onto the end of the oil drain hose.
Section 4 — Maintenance Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators Figure 4.4 — 13kW Engine Air Cleaner BATTERY MAINTENANCE The battery should be inspected per the “Service Screw Schedule,” Section 4.11. The following procedure should be followed for inspection: 1.
Section 4 — Maintenance Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators • DO NOT SMOKE when near the battery; Figure 4.6 - Valve Clearance Adjustment • DO NOT cause flame or spark in battery area; and • Discharge static electricity from body before touch-...
Section 4 — Maintenance Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators 4.11.2 RETURN TO SERVICE To return the unit to service after storage, proceed The exhaust from this product gets extremely as follows: hot and remains hot after shutdown. High grass, weeds, brush, leaves, etc.
Section 4 — Maintenance Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators 4.13 SERVICE SCHEDULE ATTENTION: It is recommended that all service work be performed by the nearest Generac Authorized Dealer. SYSTEM/COMPONENT PROCEDURE FREQUENCY X = Action Inspect Change Clean...
Section 5 — Troubleshooting Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION The engine will not crank. 1. Fuse blown 1. Replace fuse. 2. Loose, corroded or defective 2. Tighten, clean or replace battery cables as necessary.
Section 8 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators Enclosure – Drawing No. 0D3416-R PRE PACKAGED UNITS ONLY 44 85 79 80 49 49 ® 28 Generac Power Systems, Inc.
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Section 8 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators Enclosure – Drawing No. 0D3416-R ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0C6140 ASSEMBLY, ENCLOSURE BASE 0A2115 WASHER NYLON .250" 0D1901...
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Section 8 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators Engine – Drawing No. 0E8774-B Part 1 ® 30 Generac Power Systems, Inc.
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Section 8 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators Engine – Drawing No. 0E8774-B Part 1 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0C5729 ASSEMBLY, CRANKCASE HOUSING 0C3971C ASSEMBLY, DIPSTICK WITH HANDLE...
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Section 8 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators Engine – Drawing No. 0E8774-B Part 2 ® 32 Generac Power Systems, Inc.
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Section 8 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators Engine – Drawing No. 0E8774-B Part 2 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0C5136A KNOB, AIR CLEANER 0C3022A HOUSING, BLOWER NG COOLER...
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Section 8 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators Generator – Drawing No. 0D3417-H ® 34 Generac Power Systems, Inc.
Section 10 – Warranty Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW 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 AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Generac Power Systems, Inc.
Section 10 – Warranty Centurion 11, 13 and 15 kW Air-cooled Generators EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty (ECS Warranty) for 1995 and later model year engines: (a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year engines. The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is purchased by/delivered to its original, end-use purchaser/owner and shall con- tinue for 24 consecutive months thereafter.
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Dealer. All transportation costs under the warranty, including return to the factory, are to be borne and prepaid by the pur- chaser/owner. This warranty applies only to Generac Centurion prepackaged emergency automatic standby generators sold and rated for use in "Standby" applications.
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Do you have a question about the 005011-0 and is the answer not in the manual?
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Centurion Generator shut off after there was a high temperature indicated. I touched the door of the generator and was very hot. Obviously will need to replace the sensor and get my generator running again. I will change the oil and filter as well.