Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems MDG25IF4 Owner's Manual

Section 1: Introduction and Safety
Introduction ..................................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
Safety Rules .................................................................1
Safety Symbols and Meanings ...................................1
General Hazards ...........................................................2
Trailer Hazards .............................................................2
Electrical Hazards ........................................................3
Explosion and Fire Hazards ........................................3
Battery Hazards ............................................................4
Fuel Hazards .................................................................4
Engine Safety ...............................................................4
Operating Safety ..........................................................5
Positioning the Unit .....................................................5
Towing Safety ...............................................................5
Hitch and Coupling ......................................................5
Safe Towing Techniques .............................................5
Reporting Trailer Safety Defects ................................5
Safety and Operating Decals ......................................6
Section 2: General Information
Specifications .............................................................11
Unit Dimensions .........................................................12
Component Locations ...............................................13
Control Panel ..............................................................14
Unit and Serial Number Locations ...........................16
Altitude and Temperature Limitations .....................16
PowerZone® Controller .............................................17
Controller Features and Functions ............................18
Operator Screens ......................................................18
Maintenance Screens ................................................20
Generator Summary ..................................................20
Engine Tab ................................................................20
Generator Tab ...........................................................20
Alarms Tab ................................................................21
Input/Output Tab .......................................................21
Scheduler Tab ...........................................................22
Status Tab .................................................................22
Generator Monitoring ................................................22
Engine Monitoring .....................................................22
Owner's Manual for MDG25IF4

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PowerZone Controller Information Displays,
Functions, and Reset .................................................22
Voltage Selector Switch ............................................22
Section 3: Operation
Pre-start Checklist .....................................................23
Manually Starting the Unit .........................................23
AUTO (Remote) Starting the Unit .............................24
Wet Stacking ..............................................................25
Cold Weather Operation ............................................25
Using a Booster Battery or Charger (if equipped) ..26
Generator Output Connections ................................26
Generator Cam Lock Connections (If Equipped) ....27
Using the Voltage Selector Switch ...........................28
Fine Voltage Adjustment ...........................................28
Voltage Regulator ......................................................28
Achieving 240V Three-Phase in 208V Three-Phase
(Parallel Low Wye) Configuration .............................28
Changing Back to 208V Configuration ......................29
Customer Convenience Receptacles .......................29
Main Circuit Breaker ..................................................29
Transfer Switch ..........................................................30
AUTO Exercise Timer ................................................30
Accessing the Configuration Menu ............................30
Set the Controller Clock ............................................31
Set the Schedule .......................................................31
Setting Up a Daily Scheduled Run ............................31
Set the Unit to AUTO Mode .......................................31
Shutting Down the Unit .............................................31
Emergency Stop Switch ............................................32
Idle Switch ..................................................................32
Using the ECU Override Switch ................................32
Towing the Unit ..........................................................32
Lifting the Unit ............................................................33
Section 4: Maintenance
Emissions Information ..............................................35
Maintenance ...............................................................35
Daily Walk Around Inspection ..................................35
Belt Tensioners ..........................................................35
General Maintenance .................................................35
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