Summary of Contents for Generac Power Systems D3.4L G16 Extended Tank
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® Installation Guidelines Stationary Diesel Generators Residential and Commercial 15–50 kW, 12–50 kVa WARNING Loss of life. This product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application. Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury. (000209b) Register your Generac product at: WWW.GENERAC.COM...
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Use this page to record important information about this generator. Record the information found on this unit data label on this page. For location of the unit data label, see owner’s manual. Model: The unit has a label plate affixed to the inside partition, to the left of the control panel console.
Table of Contents Section 1: Safety Rules & General Site Preparation ..........14 Information Generator Foundation ..........14 Concrete Pad ............14 Introduction ............1 Dimensions ..............14 Read This Manual Thoroughly ........1 Unit Clearance ............14 Safety Rules ............1 Stub-Up Area .............14 How to Obtain Service ..........1 Mounting ............
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D3.4L G16 Single Wall Checking Automatic Operation ......29 (10000042752, page 2 of 2) ....... 46 Installation Summary ........29 D3.4L G16 Extended Tank (10000042807, page 1 of 2) ....... 47 Shutting Generator Down While Under D3.4L G16 Extended Tank Load or During a Utility Outage ......29 (10000042807, page 2 of 2) .......
Safety Rules & General Information Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information Introduction Safety Rules Thank you for purchasing this high performance, liquid- The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible cir- cooled, engine-driven stationary generator. It is designed cumstance that might involve a hazard. The alerts in this to automatically supply electrical power to operate critical manual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit, are loads during a utility power failure.
Safety Rules & General Information General Hazards WARNING DANGER Moving Parts. Do not wear jewelry when starting or operating this product. Wearing Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always jewelry while starting or operating this product comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and could result in death or serious injury.
Safety Rules & General Information Exhaust Hazards DANGER DANGER Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while working on this equipment. Doing so will Asphyxiation. Running engines produce result in death or serious injury. carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, (000188) poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Safety Rules & General Information WARNING WARNING Personal injury. Excessive weight. Use only Risk of Fire. Unit must be positioned in a appropriate lifting eyes and lifting equipment to manner that prevents combustible material lift unit. Improper lifting techniques could result in accumulation underneath.
Safety Rules & General Information Standards Index WARNING WARNING Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel may install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Failure to follow Loss of life. This product is not intended to proper installation requirements could result in death, serious be used in a critical life support application.
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Installation Planning Section 2: Installation Planning Protector Diesel Installation Planning Checklist The local building code administrator or fire marshal has verified the generator must be located a minimum of ________ ft (________m) from a house or other struc- ture. NOTE: Minimum distance will be based on local zon- ing and code requirements.
Installation Planning Unit Drawings Installation Drawings Figure 2-1. Installation drawings show weights, dimensions, clearances, exhaust details, connection locations, wiring stub-ups, lifting locations, and other information. Use unit specific installation drawings when designing a site installation plan. Thoroughly read the NOTES section of each drawing for important details. SERVICE ITEM 3.4L REMOVE PANEL TO...
Installation Planning Receiving WARNING Receiving and Unpacking Personal injury. Failure to properly connect Handle shipping cartons and crates with care to avoid lifting cables, chains, or straps could result in damage. Store and unpack cartons with the correct side death, serious injury, or property damage. up, as noted by label on shipping carton.
Installation Planning Generator Location barriers. Do NOT face radiator discharge end of the enclosure into prevailing wind. • Consider cold weather kit options and accessories DANGER for the generator in cold weather locations. Asphyxiation. Running engines produce • Verify unit is securely fastened to mounting pad to carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, prevent movement caused by vibration.
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Installation Planning Installation Guidelines for Protector Diesel Generators...
Site Selection and Preparation Section 3: Site Selection and Preparation Site Selection covered services such as electrical, fuel, phone, air conditioning, or irrigation. This could affect war- ranty coverage. DANGER • Face generator air inlet openings to the prevailing Asphyxiation. Running engines produce winds if strong prevailing winds blow from one carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, direction.
Site Selection and Preparation Site Preparation Stub-Up Area For load conduit, auxiliary power conduit (high voltage), Generator Foundation and control wiring conduit (low voltage), see unit installa- Install generator on a concrete pad or base slab able to tion drawings for the location and dimensions of the stub- support its weight and accessories.
Site Selection and Preparation Mounting Fixed Foundation Use mounting holes in base frame to fasten unit to foun- dation. Always use hardware of a suitable grade, size, and style. Connections All electrical connections must have flexible sections to isolate vibration if they connect to the unit base rails. Cor- rectly support and secure all piping before installing flexi- ble connection.
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Diesel Fuel Systems Section 4: Diesel Fuel Systems General Information Diesel Fuel Base Tank Because diesel fuels are less volatile than gasoline or Figure 4-1. Units provided are typically mounted on gaseous fuels, they are sometimes considered safer. their own base/fuel tank. These are plumbed at the fac- Due to this perception, careless installation practices can tory.
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Electrical System Section 5: Electrical System General Information CAUTION All wiring must be correctly sized, routed, supported, and connected. All wiring must comply with NEC and local Equipment damage. Verify all conductors are tightened codes. to the factory specified torque value. Failure to do so could result in damage to the switch base.
Electrical System Remove Rear Panel and Stub-Up Typical Load Leads and Control Cover Wiring in Stub-Up 1. See Figure 5-1. Remove six screws with nylon NOTE: The illustration in Figure 5-3 is for reference only. washers to release rear panel (A) from enclosure. See installation drawings for unit-specific details.
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Electrical System 001758 Load Wiring Connections Ground Knock out plug (cold weather kit) Neutral Notes: Single-phase installation shown. Figure 5-4 for typical control wiring connections. Figure 5-3. High Voltage Connections (Typical) Installation Guidelines for Protector Diesel Generators...
Electrical System Control Wiring Connections RTS Series Transfer Switch With T1 Fuse/ Connection The control wire customer connection block is where all of control wiring is connected. NOTE: The control wire customer connections require the use of Class 1 Wiring Methods. Always follow the NOTE: All wiring must comply with NEC, state, and local standards and methods appropriate to circuits being AHJ requirements.
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Electrical System Figure 5-5. Control Wiring Schematic (Typical) Installation Guidelines for Protector Diesel Generators...
Electrical System Optional Accessory Power Battery • Accessory power for optional items (battery General Safety Precautions warmer and block heater) should come from a cus- tomer utility supply source (with appropriate sized WARNING breaker), which is also powered by emergency power during an outage.
Electrical System • When working on battery, always remove watches, NOTE: The unit is equipped with an internal battery rings, or other metal objects, and only use tools charger. The internal battery charger is powered by the that have insulated handles. Do not lay tools or T1 wire.
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Operational Checks Section 6: Operational Checks Introduction Checking Manual Transfer Switch Operation CAUTION DANGER Equipment damage. Perform functional tests in the exact order they are presented in the manual. Electrocution. Do not manually transfer under load. Failure to do so could result in equipment damage. Disconnect transfer switch from all power sources prior to manual transfer.
Operational Checks 9. Press MANUAL key on control panel to crank and 6. Press MANUAL key on control panel. Engine start engine. should crank and start immediately. 10. Allow engine to warm up for approximately five 7. Allow engine to warm up for approximately five minutes.
Operational Checks Shutting Generator Down While Auxiliary shutdown switches are not intended to be a pri- mary means to shut down generator under normal oper- Under Load or During a Utility Outage ating conditions. Accidental activation of an auxiliary shutdown switch will prevent generator from operating DANGER during a power outage.
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Installation Checklists Section 7: Installation Checklists Safety Checklist Foundations and Mounting Checklist NOTE: See Safety Rules & General Information NOTE: See Site Selection and Preparation for more more information. information. Are manuals, wiring diagrams, and other documenta- Is generator installed on a concrete pad capable of tion readily available? supporting its weight and accessories? ...
Installation Checklists Does installation appear to have necessary accesso- Are battery cables and connections clean and free of ries to allow fast, reliable starting and operation in corrosion? adverse weather conditions (such as engine block Are battery cables correctly connected? Are terminal heaters, battery warmers, etc.)? lugs correctly tightened? ...
Installation Drawings Section 8: Installation Drawings D2.5L G2 Single Wall (10000022175, page 1 of 2) SERVICE ITEM 2.5L WEIGHT DATA WITH EMPTY BASETANK NOTES: (SEE NOTE 5) OIL FILL CAP RIGHT SIDE 739 [29.1] 1. MINIMUM RECOMMENDED CONCRETE PAD SIZE: 1092 (43") WIDE X 1887 (74.3") LONG. GENERATOR AS SHOWN 622 [1372] CENTER OF GRAVITY...
Installation Drawings D2.5L G2 Extended Tank (10000018189, page 1 of 2) SERVICE ITEM 2.5L WEIGHT DATA WITH EMPTY BASETANK NOTES: (SEE NOTE 5) OIL FILL CAP RIGHT SIDE 884 [34.8] 1. MINIMUM RECOMMENDED CONCRETE PAD SIZE: 1092 (43") WIDE X 1887 (74.3") LONG. GENERATOR AS SHOWN 693 [1528] CENTER OF GRAVITY OIL DIP STICK...
Installation Drawings D2.5L G2–95 Gal Tank (10000028999, page 1 of 2) SERVICE ITEM 2.5L WEIGHT DATA WITH EMPTY BASETANK NOTES: (SEE NOTE 5) [34.8] OIL FILL CAP RIGHT SIDE 1. MINIMUM RECOMMENDED CONCRETE PAD SIZE: 1092 (43") WIDE X 1887 (74.3") LONG. GENERATOR AS SHOWN 797 [1757] OIL DIP STICK RIGHT SIDE...
Installation Drawings D2.2L G22 Single Wall (10000018294, page 1 of 2) SERVICE ITEM 2.2L WEIGHT DATA WITH EMPTY BASETANK NOTES: (SEE NOTE 5) OIL FILL CAP RIGHT SIDE 874 [34.4] 1. MINIMUM RECOMMENDED CONCRETE PAD SIZE: 1194 (47") WIDE X 2261 (89") LONG. OIL DIP STICK RIGHT SIDE GENERATOR AS SHOWN 783 [1726]...
Installation Drawings D2.2L G22 Extended Tank (10000018412, page 1 of 2) SERVICE ITEM 2.2L WEIGHT DATA WITH EMPTY BASETANK NOTES: (SEE NOTE 5) OIL FILL CAP RIGHT SIDE 1029 [40.5] 1. MINIMUM RECOMMENDED CONCRETE PAD SIZE: 1194 (47") WIDE X 2261 (89") LONG. GENERATOR AS SHOWN 842 [1857] CENTER OF GRAVITY OIL DIP STICK...
Installation Drawings D2.2L G22–132 Gal Tank (10000029492, page 1 of 2) SERVICE ITEM 2.2L WEIGHT DATA WITH EMPTY BASETANK NOTES: (SEE NOTE 5) OIL FILL CAP RIGHT SIDE 1029 [40.5] 1. MINIMUM RECOMMENDED CONCRETE PAD SIZE: 1194 (47") WIDE X 2261 (89") LONG. GENERATOR AS SHOWN 939 [2070] OIL DIP STICK RIGHT SIDE...
Installation Drawings D3.4L G16 Single Wall (10000042752, page 1 of 2) SERVICE ITEM 3.4L NOTES: WEIGHT DATA WITH EMPTY BASETANK 892 [35.1] (SEE NOTE 5) OIL FILL CAP RIGHT SIDE CENTER OF GRAVITY 1. MINIMUM RECOMMENDED CONCRETE PAD SIZE: 1194 (47") WIDE X 2718 SEE NOTE 5 OIL DIP STICK RIGHT SIDE...
Installation Drawings D3.4L G16 Extended Tank (10000042807, page 1 of 2) SERVICE ITEM 3.4L WEIGHT DATA WITH EMPTY BASETANK NOTES: (SEE NOTE 5) 998 [39.3] OIL FILL CAP RIGHT SIDE CENTER OF GRAVITY 1. MINIMUM RECOMMENDED CONCRETE PAD SIZE: 1194 (47") WIDE X 2718...
Installation Drawings D3.4L G16 – 132 Gal Tank (10000043316, page 1 of 2) SERVICE ITEM 3.4L WEIGHT DATA WITH EMPTY BASETANK NOTES: 998 [39.3] (SEE NOTE 5) OIL FILL CAP RIGHT SIDE CENTER OF GRAVITY 1. MINIMUM RECOMMENDED CONCRETE PAD SIZE: 1194 (47") WIDE X 2718 SEE NOTE 5 GENERATOR AS SHOWN 1094 [2411]...
Installation Drawings Alternator AC Lead Connections Alternator Power Winding Connections The electrical wires in the unit’s AC connection (lower) panel should be installed according to number of leads Three-Phase Alternators (“Y” Configuration) and voltage/phase required for the application. The voltage and phase are described on the generator data The Stationary Emergency Generator is designed to label.
Installation Drawings Three-Phase Alternators (“Delta” Configuration) The Stationary Emergency Generator is designed to supply three-phase electrical loads. Electric power is produced in the alternator power windings. These windings were factory-connected to the main circuit breaker with a “Delta” configuration as shown in Figure Figure 8-8.
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