Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems SG30 Owner's Manual

SECTION
SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 1-1
INTRODUCTION .....................................................1-3
Read this Manual Thoroughly ............................................. 1-3
Operation and Maintenance................................................. 1-3
How to Obtain Service ......................................................... 1-3
IDENTIFICATION RECORD .....................................2-1
Data Label ........................................................................... 2-1
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ...................................3-1
Equipment Description ........................................................... 3-1
Engine Oil Recommendations ................................................. 3-1
Coolant Recommendations...................................................... 3-1
ENGINE PROTECTIVE DEVICES ............................4-1
Coolant Temperature Sensing ............................................. 4-1
Low Coolant Level ............................................................... 4-1
Oil Pressure Sensing ........................................................... 4-1
Overcrank Shutdown........................................................... 4-1
Overspeed Shutdown........................................................... 4-1
RPM Sensor Loss Shutdown ............................................... 4-1
DC Fuse ............................................................................... 4-1
FUEL SYSTEMS .....................................................5-1
Fuel Requirements............................................................... 5-1
Natural Gas Fuel System ..................................................... 5-1
Propane Vapor Withdrawal Fuel System .............................. 5-1
NG/PV Dual Fuel System ..................................................... 5-1
Low Fuel Level Alarm .......................................................... 5-2
Gas Detector ........................................................................ 5-2
Fluid Spill Alarm ................................................................. 5-2
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................6-1
Generator ............................................................................ 6-1
Engine ................................................................................. 6-1
Cooling System .................................................................... 6-1
Fuel System ......................................................................... 6-1
Electrical System ................................................................. 6-1
Ignition Description ................................................................. 6-2
Ignition Power-up Input ("56 Line" Input) ............................ 6-2
Fuel Select Input .................................................................. 6-2
Ignition Shutdown on Loss of Flywheel or
Cam/Distributor Signals ................................................... 6-2
3.9L Engine Select Input ..................................................... 6-2
Diagnostic Blink Patterns (Ignition Red LED) ...................... 6-3
GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................7-1
Generator AC Lead Connections ............................................. 7-1
Four-lead, Single-phase Stator............................................. 7-1
INSTALLATION .......................................................8-1
Installation .............................................................................. 8-1
Unpacking ........................................................................... 8-1
Generator Location.............................................................. 8-1
Generator Support .............................................................. 8-1
Installation Rules .................................................................... 8-2
Before Installation ................................................................... 8-2
NFPA Standards .................................................................. 8-2
Other Published Standards ................................................. 8-2
Preparation Before Start-up .................................................... 8-3
Initial Inspection for Generator Start-up ............................. 8-3
Prior to Initial Start-up ........................................................... 8-3
Engine Coolant .................................................................... 8-3
Belt Tension ........................................................................ 8-3
Electical System .................................................................. 8-3
Standby Generator Sets

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PAGE Start-up Checklist ................................................................... 8-4
Start-up Inspection Form .................................................... 8-4
Electical Connections .............................................................. 8-4
Grounding the Generator .................................................... 8-4
Battery Charger Connection ................................................ 8-5
Battery Installation .............................................................. 8-5
Table 1 - Vapor Capacity of Propane Storage Tanks ............ 8-6
OPERATION ...........................................................9-1
Generator Control and Operation ........................................... 9-1
Operating Unit with Manual Transfer Switch .......................... 9-1
Engine Start-up and Transfer .............................................. 9-1
Retransfer and Shutdown .................................................... 9-1
Operating Unit with Automatic Transfer Switch ...................... 9-1
Basic Standby Electric System ................................................ 9-2
Standby Circuit Isoation Method ............................................. 9-2
Total Circuit Isolation Method ................................................. 9-2
Connection Diagrams .............................................................. 9-2
MAINTENANCE .....................................................10-1
Maintenance Performed by Service Facilities ......................... 10-1
Every Three Months .......................................................... 10-1
Once Every Six Months ..................................................... 10-1
Once Annually ................................................................... 10-1
First 100 Operating Hours ................................................ 10-1
Every 500 Operating Hours ............................................... 10-1
Cooling System ..................................................................... 10-1
Checking Fluid Levels ........................................................... 10-1
Check Engine Oil ............................................................... 10-1
Battery Fluid ..................................................................... 10-1
Engine Coolant .................................................................. 10-2
Maintenance Owner/Operator Can Perform ........................... 10-2
Check Engine Oil Level ...................................................... 10-2
Check Battery .................................................................... 10-2
Exercise System ................................................................ 10-2
Inspect Cooling System ..................................................... 10-2
Check Engine Coolant Level .............................................. 10-2
Perform Visual Inspection ................................................. 10-2
Inspect Exhaust System .................................................... 10-2
Check Fan Belt .................................................................. 10-2
Inspect Engine Governor ................................................... 10-2
Changing Engine Oil .......................................................... 10-2
Changing the Engine Air Cleaner ....................................... 10-3
Spark Plugs ....................................................................... 10-3
Coolant Change ................................................................. 10-3
Miscellaneous Maintenance ................................................... 10-3
Cleaning the Generator ...................................................... 10-3
Battery ............................................................................... 10-3
Battery Maintenance .......................................................... 10-4
Battery Replacement .......................................................... 10-4
Repair Parts .......................................................................... 10-4
SERVICE SCHEDULE ...........................................11-1
30 kW - 150 kW Standby Gas Engine
Driven Generator Sets ....................................................... 11-1
TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................12-1
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................... 12-1
NOTES
EXPLODED VIEWS & PARTS LISTS
WIRING DIAGRAMS & SCHEMATICS
INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
WARRANTY