Important Safety Instructions Generac Standby Generator Sets SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The manufacturer suggests that these rules for safe operation be copied and posted in potential hazard areas. Safety should be stressed to all operators, potential operators, and service and repair technicians for this equipment. WARNING: GENERAL HAZARDS The engine exhaust from this product...
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Important Safety Instructions Generac Standby Generator Sets • Before performing any maintenance on the genera- • Generators installed with an automatic transfer tor, disconnect its battery cables to prevent acci- switch will crank and start automatically when dental start-up. Disconnect the cable from the bat- normal (utility) source voltage is removed or is tery post indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG or (–) below an acceptable preset level.
1800 00/00/00 DATE R.P.M. R.P.M. magnet excitation). GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. • Y – Unit is equipped with a standard enclosure (“N” WAUKESHA, WI means no enclosure; “S” means unit has an acoustic CLASS WINDING INSULATION AT 40˚ AMBIENT enclosure).
Section 1 – General Information Generac Standby Generator Sets EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE SWITCH This equipment is a revolving field, alternating cur- This normally open (N.O.) switch closes to automati- rent generator set. The generator was designed to cally shut down the engine if the engine coolant tem- supply electrical power for the operation of compati- perature rises above a safe level.
Section 1 – General Information Generac Standby Generator Sets NOTE: • Gas pressure in a building is usually regulated by national, state and local codes. It is the responsibility of the installer to make sure • To reduce gas pressure to a safe level before the gas that only the correct recommended fuel is sup- enters a building, a primary regulator is needed.
Section 1 – General Information Generac Standby Generator Sets • Ambient temperatures around the supply tank Cooling System: must be high enough to sustain adequate vapor- Type............Pressurized, Closed Recovery ization, or the system will not deliver the needed Coolant Capacity fuel volume.
Section 1 – General Information Generac Standby Generator Sets ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FUEL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The unit has been filled with “break in” engine oil at the factory. Use a high-quality detergent oil classi- • Diesel Fuel System: See Chapter 8 of Engine- fied “For Service CC, SD, SE or SF .”...
Section 1 – General Information Generac Standby Generator Sets 12-LEAD, BROAD RANGE STATORS Figure 1.3 – Low Wye Stator Connection This type of stator winding forms a 12-lead configu- ration and has six coils or windings. High Wye Stator Connection Units with this broad range stator connection may be assigned any of the following voltage codes (Figure 1.2):...
Section 1 – General Information Generac Standby Generator Sets LOW-VOLTAGE STATOR OPTIONAL VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES Three-/Single-phase Delta Stator Connection Some generators may be equipped with an optional This type of stator has six coils and 12 leads (Figure two- or three-position switch designed for easy selec- 1.6).
Section 1 – General Information Generac Standby Generator Sets STARTING AIDS BATTERY CHARGERS The standby generator may be equipped with one or There are two types of battery chargers available, two more starting aids that serve to provide quicker, eas- amp and 10 amp (nine amp UL) rated.
Section 2 – Installation Generac Standby Generator Sets 10 Amp Battery Charger NOTE: For more information about the installation of a A typical 10 amp charger is shown in Figure 1.12. standby system, order the Engine-Generator This is a dual rate charger with a higher output than Standby Electric Power Systems Installer’s Guide the two amp for more demanding applications.
Section 2 – Installation Generac Standby Generator Sets • Permits the LOAD circuits to be connected to only • Ampere rating of the transfer switch must equal one power supply at a time. the ampere rating of the normal incoming utility service.
Section 2 – Installation Generac Standby Generator Sets TRANSFER SWITCH START SIGNAL Battery electrolyte fluid is an extremely caustic sulfuric acid solution that can cause severe CONNECTIONS burns. Do not permit fluid to contact eyes, skin, If the generator is to be installed with an automatic clothing, painted surfaces, etc.
Section 2 – Installation Generac Standby Generator Sets Before starting the generator for the first time, the Engine Coolant installer must complete the following procedures. For Have the engine cooling system properly filled with follow-up maintenance information and/or service the recommended coolant mixture. Check the system intervals, please refer to Section 4, “Maintenance,”...
Section 3 – Operation Generac Standby Generator Sets START-UP INSPECTION In order to transfer load from the utility source to the generator, follow these directions: standard three-part form titled “Start-up • Turn OFF or disconnect the utility power circuit to Inspection for Standby Power Systems”...
Section 4 – Maintenance Generac Standby Generator Sets OPERATING UNIT WITH AUTOMATIC Every Six Months or Every 100 Hours (whichever comes first) TRANSFER SWITCH • Change engine oil and filter. If the generator has been installed with an automatic • Lubricate engine controls. transfer switch, such as a Generac GTS type switch, the engine may be started and stopped automatically •...
Section 4 – Maintenance Generac Standby Generator Sets PERIODIC MAINTENANCE INSPECT BATTERY A rigorous program of scheduled periodic mainte- DANGER nance should be established and maintained. Such a program, if adhered to diligently, will provide added Standby generators installed with automatic assurance that the power system functions properly transfer switches will crank and start automati- when it is needed.
• Generator Identification Code 1. Remove the oil filler/vent cap. • Generator Assembly Groups 2. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil into an GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS appropriate container. Dispose of or recycle the oil properly. MODEL NO. 00A 00000 S...
Section 4 – Maintenance Generac Standby Generator Sets NOTE: NOTE: The above is a generic representation of a data In most cases, repair parts can be obtained by pro- card. For actual information related to this partic- viding the Generac Authorized Service Dealer with ular model, please refer to the “construction doc- the data card information and a description of the ument”...
Generac Service Facility, and only applies to permanently wired and mounted units. • A Generac Power Systems, Inc. Transfer Switch is highly recommended to be used in conjunction with the genset. If a Non - Generac Power Systems, Inc. Transfer Switch is substituted for use and directly causes damage to the genset, no warranty coverage shall apply.
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Warranty (ECS Warranty), which is provided to you by Generac pursuant to federal and California law. See also the “Generac Limited Warranties for Generac Power Systems, Inc.,” which is enclosed herewith on a separate sheet, also provided to you by Generac. The ECS Warranty applies only to the emission control system of your new non-road diesel engine. If there is any conflict in terms between the ECS Warranty and the Generac Warranty, the ECS Warranty shall apply except in circum- stances where the Generac Warranty may provide a longer warranty period.
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Section 5 – Warranty Generac Standby Generator Sets EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty (ECS Warranty) for 1996 and later model year non-road diesel engines: (a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to 1996 and later model year non-road diesel engines. The ECS Warranty shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is purchased by/delivered to its original, end-use purchaser/owner and shall continue for 60 months, or 3,000 hours of use, thereafter, whichever occurs first.