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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual GEN27WN, GEN30WL, GEN42WN & GEN45WL Liquid-Cooled Residential Generator System Questions? Help is just a moment away! Call: Home Generator Helpline (877) 369-9400 M-F 8-5 CT...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Rheem / Ruud residential standby generator. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Rheem or Ruud brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Rheem / Ruud generator will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with residential standby generators and how to avoid them.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation . -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Save These Instructions Important Safety Instructions WaRNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an installation and maintenance of the generator and batteries. odorless, colorless, poison gas. The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word Breathing carbon monoxide can cause... - Page 5 WaRNING WaRNING Generator produces hazardous voltage. Propane and Natural Gas are extremely Failure to properly ground generator can result flammable and explosive. in electrocution. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns Failure to isolate generator from power utility or death. can result in death or injury to electric utility workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.
- Page 6 notice WaRNING Improper treatment of generator can damage it and Starter and other rotating parts can entangle shorten its life. hands, hair, clothing, or accessories. • Use generator only for intended uses. • If you have questions about intended use, contact your •...
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Page 9: Installation
Installation Federal and local codes, appearance, noise levels, fuel types, and distances are the factors that must be considered when We sincerely appreciate your patronage. For this reason, we negotiating with an installation professional. Remember have made every effort to provide for a safe, streamlined that as the distance from the existing electrical service and and cost-effective installation. -
Page 10: Generator Location
Generator Location Device Running Watts The actual physical location of your residential generator has Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)* 1700 a direct affect on: Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu)* 3800 1. The amount of plumbing required to fuel Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu)* 6000 your generator. -
Page 11: Delivery Inspection
Essential Circuit Selection In a utility outage, you need to ‘manage’ power distribution by turning off non-essential loads. Some examples of non When selecting the essential circuits that will be switched essential loads are as follows: to “Standby Power,” it is important that the sum of the combined circuit loads does not exceed the wattage/ •... -
Page 12: Features And Controls
Features and Controls 30 kW Residential Generator Read this Operator’s Manual and Important Safety Instructions before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations of this 30kW model with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Generator is pictured with access doors removed for clarity H - Coolant Recovery Bottle —... -
Page 13: 45 Kw Home Generator
45 kW Home Generator Compare the illustrations of this 45kW model with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Generator is pictured with access doors removed for clarity H - Exhaust Port —... -
Page 14: System Control Panel
System Control Panel Compare this Control Panel illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of these important controls: A - Circuit Breaker — Protects the system from shorts E - System Switch — This two-position switch is the and other over-current conditions. - Page 15 access Doors Each residential generator is equipped with two identical keys. These keys fit the locks that secure the access doors. The residential generator is equipped with an enclosure that has several access doors, as shown above. The doors are To Open an access Door: named for a significant component located behind them: 1.
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Page 16: Operation
Operation 15 amp Fuse The generator’s 15 Amp fuse is critical to correct system operation. The unit’s 15 Amp fuse has been removed from Important Owner’s Considerations the control panel to prevent the unit from starting in transit. Your installer will ensure the fuse is properly installed upon Engine Oil completion of the installation. -
Page 17: Setting Exercise Timer
Maintenance Setting Exercise Timer The residential generator is equipped with an exercise timer that will start and exercise the system once every Servicing the System seven days. During this exercise period, the unit runs for To service the residential generator system: approximately 20 minutes and then shuts down. - Page 18 A description of each fault and suggested remedies are Low Voltage (Generator, FC_3) as follows: This fault is indicated by fault code FC_3 and three blinks on the LED indicator. This condition is caused by a restriction in No LED - Discharged Battery the fuel flow, a broken or disconnected signal lead, a failed If there is a detected fault condition but the LED is alternator winding, the control panel circuit breaker is open,...
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Page 19: Generator Maintenance
Engine Maintenance High Temperature (FC_7) This fault is indicated by fault code FC_7 and seven blinks on An engine manual was packaged with this system. Please the LED indicator. The contacts of the coolant temperature refer there for all engine-related maintenance topics. switch are normally open. -
Page 20: Battery
Battery Changing Engine Oil Servicing of batteries are to be performed or supervised CauTION by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used from batteries. motor oil. • Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in WaRNING certain laboratory animals. -
Page 21: Storage
To Clean the Generator WaRNING notice Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen Improper treatment of generator can damage it and gas during recharging. shorten its life. Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and • DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, cause explosion. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Circuit breaker open or defective. 1. Reset or replace circuit breaker. Engine is running, but no AC Fault in generator control panel. Contact local service facility. output is available. Poor wiring connections or Check and repair. defective transfer switch. -
Page 23: Warranty
• The Engine warranty is provided by the manufacturer. Refer to the engine manual. Commercial Use: • The GEN27WN, GEN30WL, GEN42WN and GEN45WL Generators are warranted for a period of Two (2) years or 1000 operating hours, whichever occurs first when used in commercial applications. - Page 24 SHIPPING COSTS: This Warranty does NOT cover shipping costs. You will be responsible for the cost of shipping warranty replacement parts from our factory to our distributor and from the distributor to the location of your product. You also are responsible for any shipping cost of returning the failed part to the distributor.
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Page 26: Product Specifications
Residential Generator Systems Product Specifications 30 kW 45 kW Rated Maximum Load Current at 77°F (25°C) Rated Maximum Load Current at 77°F (25°C) Using natural gas: Using natural gas or LP vapor: 120 Volts Output ......225 Amps at 120 Volts .