Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems APS 6.0 Operating & Installation Manual

Introduction ......................Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly ......................IFC
Contents ........................................................IFC
Operation and Maintenance............................IFC
How to Obtain Service ....................................IFC
Safety Rules ......................................................2
Section 1 - General Information..................4
1.1 Generator Identification ..............................4
1.2 Operation and Maintenance ........................5
1.3 Safety... ........................................................5
1.4 Generator Applicability ................................5
1.5 Specifications ..............................................5
1.6 Fuel System..................................................5
1.6.1 Reconfiguring the Fuel System ........6
1.6.2 Recommended Fuel ..........................6
Section 2 - Installation ..................................6
2.1 Installation ..................................................6
2.1.1 Unit Location....................................6
Section 3 - Operation ....................................7
3.1 Operation ....................................................7
3.2 Electrical Connections..................................7
3.2.1 Starting Battery ................................7
3.2.2 DC Output Power ............................8
3.2.3 Alarms and Utility Input ..................8
3.3 Electrical Panel ............................................9
3.4 Electrical Operation ....................................9
3.4.1 Voltage Regulator..............................9
3.4.2 Fine and Course Voltage Adjust......10
3.4.3 Under Frequency Adjust ................10
3.4.4 Current Limit Adjust ......................10
3.4.5 Field Set Up Procedure ..................10
3.4.6 Engine Control, Alarm and
Shutdown PCB ..............................11
3.4.7 Manual Operation ..........................11
3.4.8 Automatic Operation ......................11
3.4.9 Off Position ....................................11
3.4.10 Remote Start ..................................11
3.4.11 Remote Stop ..................................11
3.4.12 Alarms............................................11
3.4.13 Start Battery Voltage Alarm ............12
3.4.14 Switch Not In Auto Alarm ..............12
3.4.15 General Failure Alarm ....................12
3.4.16 Engine Run Alarm ..........................12
3.4.17 Protective Shutdown Circuits ........12
3.4.18 Utility Source Voltage ....................12
3.4.19 Battery Charger ..............................12
3.4.20 Exercise Timer ..............................12

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3.5 Setting the Exerciser ....................................13
3.5.1 Display ............................................13
3.5.2 Exercise Times ................................13
3.6 Push Buttons ............................................13
Up Arrow ↑ ....................................13
3.6.1
Down Arrow ↓ ................................13
3.6.2
3.6.3 Time (Time/Alarm Toggle) ..............13
3.6.4 On/Off (Alarm Select Toggle) ..........14
3.6.5 Day ................................................14
3.7 Programming Examples ............................14
3.7.1 Example 1 - Change Time
From Sunday 9:00 AM to
Wednesday 2:00 PM ......................14
3.7.2 Example 2 - Set Exerciser
On for 14 Minutes Mon.-Fri.
at 10:00 AM ..................................14
Section 4 - Maintenance ............................14
4.1 General Maintenance..................................14
4.1.1 25 Hour Break In Period ................14
4.1.2 25 Hour Check Up ........................14
4.1.3 Attention Required After
Submersion....................................14
4.1.4 Effects of Moisture and Dirt ..........15
4.1.5 Engine Oil Requirements................15
4.1.6 Battery............................................15
4.1.7 Every Six Months ..........................15
4.2 Engine Protective Devices ..........................16
4.2.1 Automatic Low Oil Pressure
Shutdown ......................................16
4.2.2 High Temperature Switch ................16
4.2.3 Checking Engine Oil Level..............16
4.3 Change Engine Oil......................................16
4.4 Change Oil Filter ........................................17
4.5 Service Engine Air Cleaner ........................17
4.6 Complete Engine Tune Up..........................17
4.7 Inspect Cooling System of Generator ........17
Section 5 - Electrical Data ..........................18
Section 6 - Exploded Views and
Section 7 - Major Features and
Section 8 - Notes ..........................................35
Section 9 - Warranty ....................Back Cover
Parts Lists ..................................20
Dimensions................................34
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