Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems 005564-0 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction .....................................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ..........................................................1
Operation and Maintenance ..............................................................1
How to Obtain Service .....................................................................1
Authorized Service Dealer Locator Number ............................................1
Safety Rules ...................................................................2
General Information ........................................................4
1.1 IDENTIFICATION RECORD ..........................................................4
1.1.1 Data Label ..........................................................................4
1.2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ........................................................4
1.2.1 Standard Generator Features ..............................................4
1.3 ENGINE PROTECTIVE DEVICES ..................................................4
1.3.1 Coolant Temperature Sensor ...............................................4
1.3.2 Low Coolant Level Sensor ..................................................4
1.3.3 Oil Pressure Sensor ............................................................4
1.3.4 Low Fuel Pressure Switch ..................................................4
1.3.5 Overspeed Shutdown .........................................................4
1.3.6 Overcrank Shutdown ..........................................................4
1.3.7 RPM Sensor Loss Shutdown ..............................................4
1.4 DC FUSES ..................................................................................5
1.5 FUEL SYSTEM ...........................................................................5
1.5.1 Fuel Requirements ..............................................................5
1.5.2 Diesel Fuel System .............................................................5
1.6 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................5
1.6.1 Generator ...........................................................................5
1.6.2 Engine ................................................................................5
1.6.3 Engine Oil Recommendations .............................................5
1.6.4 Coolant ..............................................................................6
1.6.5 Fuel System Requirements and Recommendations .............6
1.7 GENERATOR AC LEAD CONNECTIONS .......................................6
1.7.1 Four-lead, Single-phase Stator ............................................6
1.8 ALTERNATOR POWER WINDING CONNECTIONS ........................6
1.8.1 3-Phase Alternators ............................................................6
1.9 GENERATOR AND LOAD COMPATIBILITY....................................7
1.10 STARTING AIDS .........................................................................7
1.10.1 Engine Coolant Heaters ......................................................7
1.10.2 Battery Chargers ................................................................7
Installation ......................................................................7
2.1 STANDBY GENERATOR INSTALLATION .......................................7
2.1.1 NFPA Standards .................................................................8
2.1.2 Other Published Standards .................................................8
2.2 BASIC STANDBY ELECTRIC SYSTEM .........................................8
2.3 EMERGENCY CIRCUIT ISOLATION METHOD ...............................8
2.4 TOTAL CIRCUIT ISOLATION METHOD .........................................8
2.5 GROUNDING THE GENERATOR ..................................................9
2.6 GENERATOR AC NEUTRAL CONNECTIONS ................................9
2.7 TRANSFER SWITCH START SIGNAL CONNECTIONS ..................9
2.8 BATTERY INSTALLATION ............................................................9
2.8.1 Vented Batteries ...............................................................10
2.9 PREPARATION BEFORE START-UP ...........................................10
2.9.1 Prior to Initial Start-up ......................................................10
2.9.2 Start-up Inspection ...........................................................11
Operation ......................................................................11
3.1 GENERATOR CONTROL AND OPERATION ................................11
3.2 OPERATING UNIT WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH ........11
Maintenance .................................................................12
4.1 SERVICE SCHEDULE ................................................................12
4.1.1 Authorized Operator Maintenance Functions .....................12
4.1.2 Authorized Service Technician Maintenance Functions ......12
4.2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........................................................12
4.2.1 Test Standby Generator System Operation
and Components ..............................................................13
4.2.2 Inspect Battery .................................................................13
4.2.3 Battery Replacement ........................................................13
4.2.4 Check Fluids ....................................................................13
4.2.5 Inspect Exhaust System ...................................................13
4.2.6 Inspect/Test Fuel Supply System ......................................13
4.3 REPAIR PARTS .........................................................................14
4.3.1 How to Order Parts ..........................................................14
Notes
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Installation Diagram
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Warranty
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