TEC Series generators Installation manual Explanation of symboles Pleasereadthisinstructionmanualcarefullybeforeinstallationandfirst use,andstoreitinasafeplace.Ifyoupassontheproducttoanother person,handoverthisinstructionmanualalongwithit. DANGER! Safetyinstruction: Failure to observe this instruction will cause fatal or serious injury. WARNING! Safetyinstruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause fatal or serious injury. CAUTION! Safetyinstruction: Failure to observe this instruction can lead to injury.
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TEC Series generators Installation manual 2.1 Using the device 2.2 Handling electrical cables WARINING WARINING • The electrical power supply may only be connected by a qualified • Installing and repairing the device may only be carried out by qualified...
TEC Series generators Installation manual TEC Series generators Scope of delivery No.in fig.1, Number Description page 5 Generator C ontroller Generator AUTO Remote control Silencer Exhaust pipe 2 set Mounting brackets for silencer 2 set Retaining brackets for external installation...
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TEC Series generators Installation manual Inside of circuit diagrams The inside circuit diagram can be found in fig. 2, page 7. Item Description 3-phase winding Auxiliary winding Auxiliary winding Inverter 6-pin plug Battery charger Stepper motor 4-pin plug Starter relay...
Bettery Battery charger Intended use The TEC series generators are designed for use in motor homes, camper vans and vehicles for commercial use. The generator is not suitable for installation in water vessels. The generator produces a pure sine wave voltage of 230 V/50 Hz which can be connected to the consumer with a total continuous load of 2800 W.
TEC Series generators Installation manual Installation You can secure the generator with the holders supplied in two ways: • External installation (fig. 4, page 12): External installation has the following benefits: lower space requirement, fast CAUTION! Beware of injury installation, easy access for maintenance work.
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TEC Series generators Installation manual 11.3 Location, Mounting and Enclosure WARINING FIRE IS DEADLY! Install a fire-resistive barrier of approved mate- WARINING rials between the floor and the genset. The genset can fall from the vehicle if the supporting structure is weak and cause severe personal injury or death.
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TEC Series generators Installation manual WARINING Together with the generator, we also provide a mounting hole template cardboard, which will FIRE IS DEADLY! Install a fire-resistive barrier of approved mate- reduce your installation work and quickly find the fixing holes of the generator hanger. In this rials between the floor and the genset.
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TEC Series generators Installation manual WARINING WARINING FIRE IS DEADLY! Internal seated vehicles must be installed to prevent When lifting the generator, it is particularly important to pay attention to proximity to flammable objects the injury caused by the generator falling off during installation.
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TEC Series generators Installation manual Together with the generator, we also provide a mounting hole template cardboard, which will Together with the generator, we also provide a mounting hole template cardboard, which will reduce your installation work and quickly find the fixing holes of the generator hanger. In this reduce your installation work and quickly find the fixing holes of the generator hanger.
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TEC Series generators Installation manual A. At least 1 inch (25 mm) clearance is required in the space on the left side for fuel, AC output, battery and remote control connections (Page 11). WARINING B. At least 1/4 inch (6 mm) clearance is re-quired on the sides and 1 inch (25.4 mm) A hot exhaust tailpipe can ignite oil drain spills causing severe personal on top.
TEC Series generators Installation manual Exhaust Connections 3. Use U-bolt muffler clamps (available from Onan) to connect sections of tailpipe. Overlap- ping pipe should be slotted (Figure 6). WARINING EXHAUST GAS IS DEADLY! Keep exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
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TEC Series generators Installation manual 7. To keep the tailpipe from being damaged, do not route it such that it protrudes into the WARINING ap-proach or departure angles of the vehicle or below the axle clearance line (Figure 7). A hot exhaust tailpipe can ignite oil drain spills causing severe personal 8.
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TEC Series generators Installation manual NO OPENING INTO THE VEHICLE INTERIOR MAY BE CLOSER THAN 6 INCHES (153 mm) TO THE END OF THE TAIL PIPE (WITHIN SHADED AREA) 6 in 153 mm DEPARTURE AXLE CLEARANCE APPROACH ANGLE LINE ANGLE TAILPIPE FIGURE 7.
TEC Series generators Installation manual 11.6 Mounting the remote control 11.4 nstalling the tank and fuel supply line Please observe the following instructions for the installation location: Lay the gas line using a suitable metal pipe. • Observe the length of the extension cable from the remote control to the generator.
TEC Series generators Installation manual Connecting the electrical power to the Generator DANGER! Danger of electrocution Make sure there is no voltage at electrically operated components before carrying out work on them! NOTE Observe the applicable guidelines in the country of the consumer.
TEC Series generators Installation manual Internal junction box Overall electrical installation NOTICE! Internal junction box as shown in fig. 16, page 21. • Connect a relay or a switch to the vehicle’s electrical system so that Item Description the generator is not damaged when the external mains is connected.
TEC Series generators Installation manual Installation diagram 15.1 Accessories Group Antu The Complete installation diagram as shown in fig. 17, page 24. Item Description Generator Fuel tank Fuel level sensor Open Close Fuel pipe Fuel injection port Oil filling hose...
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TEC Series generators Installation manual 15.2 Installation Fuel tank 15.3 Installation silencer NOTE! WARNING! Safetyinstruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause fatal The installation does not need to be carried out in the order of the illustration, or serious injury.
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TEC Series generators Installation manual 15.4 Installation control panel NOTE! Install the control panel in a suitable location show down in fig.21,22,page 27. To install the controller, make sure that the two rows of connectors have – The length of the 10-pin signal cable is 5m, and the installation position from the been plugged into the socket of the controller, otherwise the generator controller to the generator should not exceed 5m.
TEC Series generators Installation manual 15.5 Connect the battery 15.6 Connect the AG-102( Auto exchange switch box) Connect generator to battery cable show down in fig.23,page 29. WARNING! If the cable provided by the manufacturer is not long enough, please use a –...
TEC Series generators Installation manual Disposal TEC40 Rated output voltage: 220-240V~ / 50 -60Hz Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever Max. constant output possible. 3600 W (at 25°C at sea level): Battery charger output voltage If you wish to finally dispose of the product, ask your local recycling centre...
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TEC Series generators Operating manual General safety Explanation of symboles WARNING! • Electricaldevicesarenottoys WARNING! Keep electrical devices out of reach of children or infirm persons. Do Safetyinstruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause fatal not allow them to use electrical devices without supervision.
TEC Series generators Operating manual Scope of delivery Operating the device safely WARNING TEC Series • Always disconnect the power supply when working on the device. Reference Designation NOTICE! number • Only operate the device if you are certain that the housing and the...
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TEC Series generators Operating manual Intended use The generator is not suitable for installation in water vessels. The generator produces a pure sine wave voltage of 120-240 V/50/60 Hz which can be connected to the consumer. The power quality is also suitable for sensitive consumers (such as PCs).
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TEC Series generators Operating manual TEC series Generator Exploded view: fig. 2, page 7. No. in fig.2, Number Description page 7 Damping rubber feet Hanger of Retaining brackets Support of Retaining brackets Generator shell Lead rubber Fuel pump Throttle push solenoid...
TEC Series generators Operating manual Operating the generator TEC series Generator Exploded view: fig. 2, page 7. No. in DANGER! fig.2, Safetyinstruction: Number Description Failure to observe this instruction will cause fatal or page 7 serious injury. 12V DC overload protector...
TEC Series generators Operating manual 8.2 Switching the generator to standby or no function Basic notes on operation The generator can be switched to standby or no function with the main switch NOTICE! (fig. 3, page 12) in the control panel.
TEC Series generators Operating manual 8.3 Generator controller (control panel) Controller function the control panel diagram show down in fig.4,page 13. The meaning of each icon of the controller GeneratorController AUTO Defined Description Manual start button Push this button, generator will start,...
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TEC Series generators Operating manual Display discripion When in manual mode, press the stop button to stop Generate output voltage V, Battery voltage, In the case of troubleshooting, when the Alarm light is flashing, you can Frequency Hz Engine speed use the stop button to cancel 8.4.5 Alarm light...
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TEC Series generators Operating manual Check whether the oil is also added show down in fig.6,page 18. Inject engine oil, show following in fig.5,page 17 • Press the LCD page button to check whether the oil has been added, Inject engine oil...
TEC Series generators Operating manual Inject gasoline fuel, diagram in fig.7,8,9,page 19-20. Check the fuel level on the control panel DANGER! Safetyinstruction: Gasoline is a flammable and explosive dangerous product. Make sure there is no fire nearby when filling it.
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TEC Series generators Operating manual Start and control the generator with the control panel NOTICE! The new generator needs to run-in with low power for about 20 hours, WARNING! and the load power should be kept within 2000W Please check multiple times before starting the generator, the cable wiring is correct, the air intake is sufficient, the exhaust...
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TEC Series generators Operating manual Use wireless remote control LCD screen show down in fig.13,page 24. When you press the Start/Stop key of the wireless remote control, the indicator NOTICE! light will light up. You can release it and wait for...
TEC Series generators Operating manual Stopping the generator Checking the oil level There are three modes of stopping the generator show down in fig.14,page 25. CAUTION! When the generator is in the AUTO state, it can be stopped by the wireless remote Hot oil can cause burns.
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TEC Series generators Operating manual Low oil reminder and replacement: ➤ Open the generator front door. When there is no engine oil or insufficient engine oil, the Alarm light will ➤ Turn the emergency switch on the junction box to the O position(1).
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TEC Series generators Operating manual Servicing the spark plugs, diagram in fig.19,page 30 Cleaning the generator, diagram in fig.18,page 29. NOTICE! OTICE! Beware of damage • Screw the spark plugs in carefully. A loose spark plug can get very •...
TEC Series generators Operating manual Cleaning the paper filter, diagram in fig.20,page 32. Servicing the air filter ➤ Knock the dirt off the paper by banging it lightly on a hard surface or use com- WARNING! Danger of explosions pressed air to blow through the filter.
TEC Series generators Operating manual Servicing the generator 19.2 Preparing maintenance work CAUTION! NOTE Note the following for all maintenance work: Find your local agent • The generator must not be running. http://www.usrgenerator.com • All the parts must be cooled down.
TEC Series generators Operating manual Fault Cause Remedy Troubleshooting Drain the oil. Too much oil in the engine. The generator tends to stall. Fault Cause Remedy Reduce the consumers. Load is over Rated power. Charge the starter battery. Starter battery is flat.
TEC Series generators Operating manual Disposal TEC40 Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins wherever Rated output voltage: 220-240V~ / 50 -60Hz possible. Max. constant output 3600 W If you wish to finally dispose of the product, ask your local recycling centre (at 25°C at sea level):...
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