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Generac Power Systems RG10090 Owner's Manual

Generac Power Systems RG10090 Owner's Manual

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Spark-Ignited Stationary Generators
Residential and Commercial
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Owner's Manual
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.
MODELS:
RG10090-HG10090
RG13090-HG13090
RG15090-HG15090
(W000209)

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Spark-Ignited Stationary Generators Residential and Commercial MODELS: RG10090-HG10090 RG13090-HG13090 RG15090-HG15090 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.
  • Page 2 Use this page to record important information about the generator. GENERATOR UNIT For quick and easy reference, copy the information printed on the Unit Identification Label onto the sample la- GEN MODEL: bel printed here. The Unit Identification Label is located MODEL: on the base frame adjacent to the front engine mount on SERIAL:...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Electrical Checks..........18 Section 1: Safety Rules & General Testing Generator Under Load ........18 Information Testing Auxiliary Shutdown Switch Introduction ............5 Operation ..............19 Checking Automatic Operation........19 Read This Manual Thoroughly......5 Securing the Generator ........20 Safety Rules ............
  • Page 4 Inspecting Radiator for Clogging ......32 Checking Lubricating Oil Level and Drain Hose..............32 Replacing Lubricating Oil and Oil Filter ....33 Checking Battery Condition/Fluid Level ....34 Checking Condition and Cleaning ......34 Checking Fluid Level ..........34 Verifying Battery State of Charge ......34 Battery Replacement ..........35 Removal ............35 Installation ............35 Inspecting Accessory/Drive Belt ......35...
  • Page 5 Safety Rules & General Information Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information Introduction operating technique that the manufacturer does not spe- cifically recommend, verify that it is safe for others and Thank you for purchasing this compact, high perform- does not render the equipment unsafe. ance, liquid-cooled, engine-driven generator.
  • Page 6 Safety Rules & General Information General Hazards WARNING DANGER Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery ca- ble, then the positive battery cable when working on unit. Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and regu- (W000130) lations.
  • Page 7 Safety Rules & General Information Fire Hazards DANGER WARNING Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while working on this equipment. Doing so will re- Fire hazard. Do not obstruct cooling and ven- sult in death or serious injury. tilating airflow around the generator. Inad- (D000188) equate ventilation could result in fire hazard, possible equipment damage, death or seri-...
  • Page 8 Safety Rules & General Information Always recycle batteries in accordance with local laws WARNING and regulations. Contact your local solid waste collection site or recycling facility to obtain information on local recy- Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite com- cling processes.
  • Page 9 General Information Section 2: General Information Emissions Shipping 3,024 3,184 3,567 weight — lbs The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US (1,371) (1,444) (1,618) (kg) EPA) (and California Air Resources Board (CARB), for engines/equipment certified to California standards) re- Engine System quires this engine/equipment to comply with exhaust and Type evaporative emissions standards.
  • Page 10 General Information Model 100 kW 130 kW 150 kW Type Electronic Electronic Electronic Engine 9.0L 9.0L 9.0L Frequency Isochronous Isochronous Isochronous regulation Max operat- 150 °F 150 °F 150 °F ing air temp Steady state (60 °C) (60 °C) (60 °C) ±...
  • Page 11 General Information Figure 2-2. °C CAUTION °F Equipment damage. Do not use any chromate base rust inhibitor with ethylene glycol base antifreeze, boosters, All Seasons 5W-30 or additives. Doing so will cause overheating. (C000331) Arctic Conditions 5W-30 w/Block Heater Use of incorrect coolants can damage the engine and cooling system.
  • Page 12 General Information Battery Requirements 9.0L Engine: For areas WARNING Group 31, 12 volt where temperatures regularly drop below 24 °F (-4 °C). Electrical shock. Disconnect battery ground terminal before working on battery or battery NOTE: Battery dimensions (L x W x H) for Group 31 battery wires.
  • Page 13 Activation and Startup Section 3: Activation and Startup Figure 3-2. Orientation NOTE: The 9.0L (100 kW) unit is depicted in the artwork used in this manual. The location and appearance of some components may vary between generator models. Figure 3-1. The right and left sides are identified by standing at the rear and looking towards the front of the unit.The main circuit breaker and control panel can be ac- cessed through the left side of the unit (A).
  • Page 14 Activation and Startup Activating the Unit For PowerZone 410 activation, please reference the technical manual. Display Reads: Generator Active is displayed on the If the wrong language is selected, it may LCD during initial startup. After displaying be changed later using the Edit menu. Up Arrow = (+) firmware and hardware version codes, as well as other system information, the In-...
  • Page 15 Activation and Startup Use Up arrow or Down arrow to select ei- Select YES to perform exercise at low Display Reads: ther Yes or No. speed. Select NO to perform exercise at Quiet Test Mode? Yes No normal operating speed. Press ENTER.
  • Page 16 Activation and Startup Evolution Control Panel The Evolution control panel is located behind the viewing window at the rear of the unit. Figure 3-3. PUSH TO TRIP 006374 Figure 3-3. Generator Control Panel for RD Units 7.5 amp fuse and USB port cover DOWN arrow (-) Control panel Escape...
  • Page 17 Activation and Startup Power Zone 410 Controller The Power Zone 410 controller found on RG13090/15090 units can be found behind the right side door of the unit. Figure 3-4. 013479 Figure 3-4. Generator Control Panel for RG13090/15090 Units 7.5 amp fuse and USB port cover Power Zone 410 Control panel MANUAL Navigation arrows...
  • Page 18 Activation and Startup Utility voltage must be turned on and present at N1 and N2, and N3 (if 3-phase). Normal line-to-line voltage N2 terminals inside generator control panel for this test to should be equivalent to rated unit voltage. be performed and pass. 6.
  • Page 19 Activation and Startup Figure 3-5. 4. Manually set transfer switch to STANDBY, i.e., load terminals connected to generator’s E1, E2, and E3 (if 3-phase) terminals. 5. Press MANUAL on control panel. Engine will crank and start. 6. Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes. 7.
  • Page 20 Activation and Startup With generator ready for automatic operation, engine will crank and start when utility source power is turned off after a 10 second delay (factory default setting). After starting, transfer switch connects load circuits to standby side. Allow system to operate through its entire automatic sequence of operation.
  • Page 21 Operation Section 4: Operation For operation instructions of the Power Zone 410, see the technical manual. Control Panel DANGER Automatic start-up. Disconnect utility power and render unit inoperable before working on unit. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. (D000191) NOTE: The control panel is intended for use by qualified service personnel only.
  • Page 22 Operation AUTO/MANUAL/OFF Feature Description AUTO Activates fully automatic operation. Green LED illuminates to verify system is in AUTO. Transfer to standby power occurs if utility power fails. Functionality of exercise timer is enabled, if set. MANUAL Cranks and starts engine. Blue LED illuminates to verify system is in MANUAL. Transfer to standby power occurs if utility power fails.
  • Page 23 Operation Figure 4-2. 011127 Figure 4-2. Navigation Menu Spark-Ignited Stationary Generators Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 24 Operation Alarm/Warning Conditions 12 minutes and then shuts down. Transfer of loads to generator does not occur unless utility power fails. The owner/operator is alerted to Alarm and/or Warning NOTE: A dealer password is required to change duration conditions via the control panel LCD. All Alarm conditions of exercise cycle.
  • Page 25 Operation Transfer Switch Automatic Operation programmable). If utility power is still absent when time expires, engine cranks and starts. In AUTO, generator starts automatically when utility Once started, a five second engine warm-up delay timer source voltage drops below preset level. Loads are trans- starts (user programmable).
  • Page 26 Operation Transfer Switch Manual Operation 7. Set generator MLCB (generator disconnect) to ON (CLOSED). DANGER Transfer Back to Utility Power Electrocution. Do not manually transfer under Proceed as follows to manually transfer back to utility load. Disconnect transfer switch from all power and shut down generator when utility power is power sources prior to manual transfer.
  • Page 27 Operation Return to Service During Utility Outage Proceed as follows to return generator to service: NOTE: Start with step 1 if inspection and/or maintenance tasks were performed. Start at step 5 if unit was only shut down to conserve fuel or to reduce run hours. 1.
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  • Page 29 Maintenance Section 5: Maintenance Component Locations NOTE: The 9.0L (100 kW) unit is depicted in the artwork used in this manual. The location and appearance of some components may vary between engine models. The control panel LCD side of the enclosure is identified as the rear of the generator set. The right and left sides are identified by standing at the rear and looking towards the front of the unit.
  • Page 30 Regular maintenance will improve performance and ex- with applicable emissions standards. tend engine/equipment life. Generac Power Systems, Inc. recommends that all maintenance work be performed Service Maintenance Schedule Observe the maintenance tasks and intervals shown in the table below.
  • Page 31 Maintenance Figure 5-3. NOTE: The 9.0 L (100 kW) unit is depicted in the artwork used in this manual. Schedule A Maintenance Item Locations PUSH TO TRIP NOTE: The viewing window side of the enclosure with is identified as the rear of the generator set. The right and left sides are identified by standing at the rear and looking towards the front of the unit.
  • Page 32 Maintenance Inspecting Coolant Level and Hoses NOTE: The most accurate oil level readings are ob- tained when engine is cold. WARNING 2. See Figure 5-1. Remove oil dipstick (F) and wipe dry with a clean, lint free cloth. Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before 3.
  • Page 33 Maintenance Figure 5-6. • Reading oil dipstick before oil has fully drained into oil pan. • Inserting and removing oil dipstick too quickly. • Reading oil dipstick when it has not been fully FULL seated in oil dipstick tube. • Reading only the high level side of oil dipstick.
  • Page 34 Maintenance 3. Drain oil into a suitable container. 14. Allow engine to run for one minute. Inspect for leaks while engine is running. 4. Install oil drain plug onto end of oil drain hose. 15. Press OFF on control panel. A red LED illuminates 5.
  • Page 35 Maintenance Battery Replacement 3. Set battery onto battery tray. 4. Tighten two screws with nylon washers to secure Removal hold-down clamp to battery tray. 5. Remove rubber protective cover from positive (+) WARNING battery terminal. Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery ca- 6.
  • Page 36 Maintenance Schedule B Maintenance Water pump pulley NOTE: Perform Schedule B maintenance every two Alternator pulley years or after 250 hours of service, whichever comes first. Automatic tensioner Before proceeding below, first perform all tasks listed under Schedule A Maintenance. Replacing Air Filter Element NOTE: The 9.0L (100 kW) unit is depicted in the artwork used in this manual.
  • Page 37 Maintenance Figure 5-12. 17. Press MANUAL on control panel to start engine. A blue LED illuminates to verify system is in MANUAL. 18. Allow engine to run until thermostat opens, as indi- cated by heating of top radiator hose. 19. Inspect coolant hoses for leaks. Tighten clamps, if RADIATOR necessary.
  • Page 38 Maintenance 3. Thoroughly clean area around spark plugs. 1. Remove negative battery cable (black) from nega- tive battery (-) terminal. 4. Remove spark plugs from cylinder head using an appropriate spark plug socket wrench. 2. Proceed as follows: 5. Inspect condition of threads in cylinder head and •...
  • Page 39 Maintenance 5. Set generator MLCB (generator disconnect) to 5. Install left and right side access panels. OFF (OPEN). 6. Thoroughly clean and wipe down generator. See 6. Pull up rubber flap covering fuse holder and re- Corrosion Protection. move 7.5 amp fuse. Return From Storage 7.
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  • Page 41 Troubleshooting and Storage Section 6: Troubleshooting and Storage Engine Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Replace 7.5 amp fuse in generator control panel. Fuse blown. Correct short circuit condition if fuse blows again. Loose, corroded, or faulty battery cables. Engine does not crank Tighten, clean, or replace as necessary.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting and Storage Controller Troubleshooting Active Alarm Problem Solution Unit will not start in AUTO with util- NOT ACTIVATED See activation section in installation manual. ity loss. Unit running in AUTO but no Check generator MLCB (generator disconnect). Contact an IASD if NONE power in house.
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  • Page 44 Part No. A0001525188 Rev. E 01/29/2025 Generac Power Systems, Inc. © 2025 Generac Power Systems, Inc. S45 W29290 Hwy. 59 All rights reserved Waukesha, WI 53189 Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1–888–GENERAC (1–888–436–3722) No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written www.generac.com...

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