Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems 3190290100 Owner's Manual

Introduction ................................Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................IFC
Operation and Maintenance ........................................IFC
How to Obtain Service..................................................IFC
Authorized Service Dealer Locator Number ....................IFC
Safety Rules ................................................................2
Section 1 - General Information ..........................4
IDENTIFICATION RECORD ............................................4
Data Plate ....................................................................4
Data Card ....................................................................4
- Generator Model Number ..................................4
- Identification Code ..............................................4
- Groups and Assembly Numbers ........................4
- Voltage Codes ......................................................4
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ..........................................5
Standard Generator Features ......................................5
ENGINE PROTECTIVE DEVICES....................................5
High Coolant Temperature Switch................................5
Low Coolant Level Sensor ............................................5
Low Oil Pressure Switch ..............................................5
Overspeed Shutdown....................................................5
Overcrank Shutdown....................................................5
RPM Sensor Loss Shutdown ........................................5
FUEL SYSTEM ................................................................5
Fuel Requirements........................................................5
Diesel Fuel System ......................................................6
LP Fuel System ............................................................6
Natural Gas Fuel System ..............................................6
Combination LP/Natural Gas Fuel System....................6
Propane Vapor Withdrawal Fuel System ......................6
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................7
Generator ....................................................................7
Engine ..........................................................................7
Engine Oil Recommendations ......................................8
Coolant ........................................................................8
Gearbox Lubrication ....................................................8
Fuel System Requirements and Recommendations ......8
GENERATOR AC LEAD CONNECTIONS ........................8
Four-lead, Single-phase Stator.. ....................................8
12-lead, Broad Range Stators ......................................9
- High Wye Stator Connection................................9
- Low Wye Stator Connection ................................9
- Zigzag Stator Connection ....................................9
- Three-phase Delta Stator Connection ................9
Low-voltage Stator ......................................................10
- Three-/Single-phase Delta
Stator Connection ............................................10
Six-lead, 600-volt, Three-phase Stator ......................10
OPTIONAL VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES..............10
GENERATOR AND LOAD COMPATIBILITY ..................10
STARTING AIDS ............................................................11
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Generac Standby Generator Sets
Engine Coolant Heaters ..............................................11
Engine Oil Heater ......................................................11
Battery Warmers ........................................................11
Battery Chargers ........................................................11
- Two-amp Battery Charger ................................11
- 10 Amp Battery Charger ..................................12
Section 2 - Installation..........................................12
STANDBY GENERATOR INSTALLATION ......................12
NFPA Standards ........................................................12
Other Published Standards ........................................12
BASIC STANDBY ELECTRIC SYSTEM ..........................12
EMERGENCY CIRCUIT ISOLATION METHOD..............13
TOTAL CIRCUIT ISOLATION METHOD ........................13
GROUNDING THE GENERATOR ..................................13
GENERATOR AC NEUTRAL CONNECTIONS ................13
TRANSFER SWITCH START SIGNAL
CONNECTIONS ..........................................................14
BATTERY INSTALLATION ............................................14
PREPARATION BEFORE START-UP ..............................14
Prior to Initial Start-up ..............................................14
- Transfer Switch ................................................15
- Fuel System ......................................................15
- Generator Set Lubrication ................................15
- Engine Coolant..................................................15
- Belt Tension ......................................................15
- Electrical System ..............................................15
- Rodent Protection ............................................15
Start-up Inspection ....................................................16
Section 3 - Operation ............................................16
GENERATOR CONTROL AND OPERATION ..................16
OPERATING UNIT WITH MANUAL
TRANSFER SWITCH ..................................................16
Engine Start-up and Transfer ....................................16
Retransfer and Shutdown ..........................................16
OPERATING UNIT WITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSFER SWITCH ..................................................17
Section 4 - Maintenance ......................................17
SERVICE SCHEDULE ..................................................17
Authorized Operator Maintenance Functions..............17
Authorized Service Technician
Maintenance Functions............................................17
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE............................................18
Test Standby Generator System
Operation and Components ....................................18
Inspect Battery ....................................................18
Check Fluids........................................................19
Inspect Exhaust System ......................................19
Inspect/Test Fuel Supply System..........................19
REPAIR PARTS ..............................................................19
Generator Set Data Card ....................................19
How to Order Parts..............................................20
Section 5 - Warranty
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