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Generac Power Systems G0071411 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
16 kW and 22 kW
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.
Register your Generac product at:
WWW.ACTIVATEGEN.COM
1-888-9ACTIVATE
(888-922-8482)
(000209b)
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  • Page 1 ® Owner’s Manual 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators 16 kW and 22 kW 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.ACTIVATEGEN.COM...
  • Page 2 Use this page to record important information about your generator set. Record the information found on your unit data label on this page. See General Information for the location of the unit Model: data label. The unit has a label plate affixed to the inside partition, to the left of the control panel console as shown in Figure 2-1.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Safety Rules & General Control Panel Interface ........15 Information Using the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL Interface ..15 Introduction ............1 Interface Menu Displays ........16 Read This Manual Thoroughly ........1 The LCD Panel ............16 Safety Messages ............1 Menu System Navigation ..........17 How to Obtain Service ..........1 Setting the Exercise Timer .......
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Remove From, and Return To Service Procedure Remove From Service ..........30 Return to Service ............31 Section 5: Troubleshooting / Quick Reference Guide Generator Troubleshooting ......33 Quick Reference Guide ........34 Owner’s Manual for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators...

  • Page 5: Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information Introduction

    Safety Rules & General Information Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information Introduction DANGER Thank purchasing this compact, high Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, performance, air-cooled, engine-driven generator. It is will result in death or serious injury. designed to automatically supply electrical power to operate critical loads during a utility power failure.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    Safety Rules & General Information Safety Rules WARNING Study these SAFETY RULES carefully before installing, Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel may operating, or servicing this equipment. Become familiar install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Failure to follow with this owner’s manual and with the unit. The generator proper installation requirements could result in death, serious injury, and equipment or property damage.

  • Page 7: Exhaust Hazards

    Safety Rules & General Information Electrical Hazards WARNING DANGER Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an official recycling center in accordance with all local Electrocution. Contact with bare wires, laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in terminals, and connections while generator environmental damage, death or serious injury.

  • Page 8: Fire Hazards

    Safety Rules & General Information Fire Hazards Explosion Hazards WARNING DANGER Explosion and fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely Fire hazard. Do not obstruct cooling and ventilating airflow around the generator. Inadequate flammable and explosive. No leakage of fuel is ventilation could result in fire hazard, possible permitted.

  • Page 9: Battery Hazards

    Safety Rules & General Information Battery Hazards DANGER Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while working on this equipment. Doing so will result in death or serious injury. (000188) WARNING Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause burns and blindness.
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  • Page 11: Section 2: General Information

    General Information Section 2: General Information The Generator 001786 Figure 2-1. 16kW and 22kW—Components and Control Locations Lock with Cover Exhaust Enclosure Composite Base Wi-Fi Module Main Line Circuit Status LED Indicators Oil Dipstick Data Decal Location Breaker (Generator Disconnect) Airbox with Air Cleaner Oil Drain Sediment Trap...

  • Page 12: Data Decals

    General Information Data Decals Two decals on the generator provide information about the unit itself and the required fuel inlet pressure for proper operation. Model Data Decal Includes important information about the unit including: • model number • serial number •...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    General Information Specifications Generator Model 16 kW 22 kW Rated Voltage Rated Maximum Load Current (Amps) 66.6 91.7 at Rated Voltage with LP* Main Line Circuit Breaker 70 amp 100 amp (Generator Disconnect) Phase Rated AC Frequency 60 Hz 12 volts, Group 26R-540CCA Minimum or Group 35AGM-650CCA Minimum Battery Requirement Replacement Parts (Field supplied)

  • Page 14: Protection Systems

    General Information Protection Systems System Components The generator may need to run for long periods of time - Intake Manifold Air Induction with no operator present to monitor the engine/generator - Air Cleaner conditions. The generator is equipped with protection - Carburetor and Mixer Assembly systems to automatically shut down the unit to protect Fuel Metering...

  • Page 15: Wi-Fi Module

    General Information Wi-Fi Module The generator comes equipped with a Wi-Fi module. Refer to the Wi-Fi module owner’s manual for further instruction. Replacement Parts Description 16 kW 22 kW 26R Exide Battery 0H3421S 0G0767A Spark Plug (RC12YC or equivalent) Oil Filter 070185E Air Filter 0J8478...
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  • Page 17: Section 3: Operation

    Operation Section 3: Operation Site Prep Verification Generator Enclosure Enclosure lid is locked prior to shipment. A set of keys is DANGER attached to the cardboard on top of the generator when it is shipped. An additional set of keys is attached to the pallet Automatic start-up.

  • Page 18: Intake Side Panel Removal

    Operation Intake Side Panel Removal Figure 3-2. Intake side panel (A) must be removed 3. Lift intake panel up and away from generator. to access battery compartment, fuel regulator, and NOTE: Always lift intake side panel straight up before sediment trap. pulling away from enclosure.

  • Page 19: Auxiliary Shutdown Switch

    Operation Auxiliary Shutdown Switch Control Panel Interface Figure 3-7. The control panel interface (A) is located CAUTION under the lid of the enclosure. Verify both the left and right side locks are unlocked before attempting to lift Equipment Damage. The auxiliary shutdown switch is enclosure lid.

  • Page 20: Interface Menu Displays

    Operation Interface Menu Displays The LCD Panel Feature Description Default page displayed if no buttons are pressed for 60 seconds. Normally shows current status message and the current date and time. The highest priority active alarm/ warning is automatically posted on this page, as well as flashing the backlight when such a HOME condition is detected.

  • Page 21: Menu System Navigation

    Operation Menu System Navigation Use the ESCAPE button from any page to get to the MENU. Press the ESCAPE button several times before reaching ↑ ↓ the MENU page if needed. Navigate to the desired menu by using the buttons. Press the ENTER button when the desired menu is displayed and flashing.
  • Page 22 Operation 006667 Figure 3-9. Navigation Menu Owner’s Manual for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators...

  • Page 23: Setting The Exercise Timer

    Operation Setting the Exercise Timer Battery Charger This generator is equipped with a configurable exercise NOTE: The battery charger is integrated into the control timer. Configuration can be performed directly at the control module in all models. panel or though the Mobile Link™ application. There are two The battery charger operates as a smart charger that verifies: settings for the exercise timer: •...

  • Page 24: Manual Transfer Operation

    Operation Manual Transfer Operation DANGER Electrocution. Do not manually transfer under load. Disconnect transfer switch from all power sources prior to manual transfer. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury, and equipment damage. (000132) Prior to automatic operation, manually exercise transfer switch to verify there is no interference with proper operation of the mechanism.

  • Page 25: Transfer To Utility Power Source

    Operation Automatic Sequence of Transfer to Utility Power Source Operation Shut down generator and transfer to utility source when utility power has been restored. Proceed as follows to manually transfer to utility power and shut down the Utility Failure generator: If generator is set to AUTO, when utility fails (below 65% 1.

  • Page 26: Cold Smart Start

    Operation Shutting Generator Down While Cold Smart Start Under Load Or During A Utility The generator will monitor ambient temperature when Outage Cold Smart Start is enabled. The warm-up delay will be adjusted based on prevailing conditions. The Cold Smart DANGER Start feature is enabled at the factory, but can be disabled in the EDIT menu.

  • Page 27: Section 4:Maintenance

    Section 4:Maintenance Maintenance Performing Scheduled Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve performance and extend engine/equipment life. Generac Power Systems, It is important to perform maintenance as specified in the Inc. recommends that all maintenance work be Service Schedule for proper generator operation.

  • Page 28: Service Schedule

    Maintenance Service Schedule Schedule A Schedule B Daily If Running Continuously Every Service Every Two Years Every Four Years or Before Each Use Year or 200 Hours or 400 Hours ● Inspect enclosure louvers for dirt and debris * ● Inspect lines and connections for fuel or oil leaks ●...

  • Page 29: Checking Engine Oil Level

    Maintenance Checking Engine Oil Level Engine Oil Requirements CAUTION WARNING Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so could could result in engine damage.

  • Page 30: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    Maintenance Spark Plug(s) 8. Screw the new filter on by hand until its gasket lightly contacts the oil filter adapter. Tighten the Proceed as follows to check the spark plug gap and filter an additional three-quarter to one full turn. replace the spark plug(s) as necessary: 9.

  • Page 31: Valve Clearance Adjustment

    Maintenance Valve Clearance Adjustment 7. Install replacement valve cover gasket(s). 8. Install valve cover(s). Tighten fasteners in a cross IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact an IASD for service pattern, torquing to: assistance. Proper valve clearance is essential for prolonging the life of the engine. 16 and 22kW 60 in-lbs (6.8 Nm) Check valve clearance after the first 25 hours of...

  • Page 32: Battery Maintenance

    Maintenance Battery Maintenance The battery should be regularly inspected per the Service Schedule. Contact an IASD for assistance if necessary. WARNING Proceed as follows to inspect the battery: Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases. 1. Press the OFF mode button to shut down the Always disconnect negative battery cable generator, then lift the lid and remove the front first to avoid spark.

  • Page 33: Cleaning The Sediment Trap

    Maintenance Strictly observe the following precautions when working on batteries: • Remove the 7.5 A fuse from the generator control panel. • Disconnect the battery charger as directed in Battery Maintenance. • Use tools with insulated handles. • Do not place tools or metallic objects on top of the battery.

  • Page 34: Perform Leak Test

    Maintenance Perform Leak Test Corrosion Protection Regular scheduled maintenance should be conducted to DANGER perform a visual inspection of the unit for corrosion. Inspect Explosion and fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely all metal components of the generator, including the base flammable and explosive.

  • Page 35: Return To Service

    Maintenance Return to Service Proceed as follows to return the unit to service after storage: 1. Check the tag on the engine for oil viscosity and classification. Drain and fill with proper oil, if necessary. 2. Check the state of the battery. Fill all cells of unsealed batteries to the proper level with distilled water.
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  • Page 37: Section 5: Troubleshooting / Quick Reference Guide

    Troubleshooting / Quick Reference Guide Section 5: Troubleshooting / Quick Reference Guide Generator Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Correct short circuit condition by replacing 7.5 amp fuse in Blown fuse. generator control panel. If fuse continues to blow, contact an IASD. Engine will not Loose, corroded, or faulty battery cables.

  • Page 38: Quick Reference Guide

    Troubleshooting / Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide To clear an active alarm, press the OFF mode button on the control panel, then the ENTER button, and finally the AUTO mode button. Contact an IASD if the alarm reoccurs. Active Alarm Problem Things to Check Solution...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting / Quick Reference Guide Active Alarm Problem Things to Check Solution Unit will not start in Check the LEDs / OVERVOLTAGE Contact an IASD. AUTO with utility loss. screen for alarms. AUXILIARY Check auxiliary Set auxliiary shutdown switch(es) to Unit will not start.
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  • Page 42 Part No. 10000017893 Rev. A 02/27/18 ©2018 Generac Power Systems, Inc. Generac Power Systems, Inc. All rights reserved S45 W29290 Hwy. 59 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Waukesha, WI 53189 No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written consent 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) from Generac Power Systems, Inc.

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