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Section 1: Safety
Introduction ........................................................... 5
Read This Manual Thoroughly ..................................5
Safety Rules ........................................................... 5
How to Obtain Service .......................................... 5
General Hazards .................................................... 6
Exhaust Hazards ................................................... 6
Fire Hazards ........................................................... 7
Electrical Hazards ................................................. 7
Explosion Hazards ................................................ 7
Battery Hazards ..................................................... 7
Section 2: General Information
Emissions .............................................................. 9
Emissions Data Plate ...............................................9
Specifications ...................................................... 10
Engine Oil Recommendations ........................... 12
Weather and Maintenance Kits .......................... 12
Coolant Water Treatment.................................... 12
Fuel Requirements .............................................. 12
Fuel System Configuration ................................ 12
Battery Requirements......................................... 13
Battery Charger .....................................................13
Battery Safety Precautions .....................................13
Corrosion Protection .......................................... 13
Section 3: Activation and Startup
Orientation ........................................................... 15
Removing Side Access Panels .......................... 15
Installing Battery ................................................. 15
Opening Viewing Window .................................. 16
Activating Unit ..................................................... 17
Starting and Running Engine............................. 18
Operational Checks ............................................ 18
Self Test ................................................................18
Checking Manual Transfer Switch Operation............19
Electrical Checks ...................................................19
Testing Generator Under Load ................................19
Testing Auxiliary Shutdown Switch
Operation ..............................................................20
Checking Automatic Operation................................20
Securing the Generator ...................................... 21
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Section 4: Operation
Control Panel ....................................................... 23
AUTO/MANUAL/OFF ........................................... 23
Menu Navigation.................................................. 24
Alarm / Warning Conditions ............................... 26
Changing Time and Date .................................... 26
Programmable Timers ........................................ 26
Dealer Programmable ............................................26
Exercise Time ....................................................26
User Programmable ...............................................26
Startup Delay Timer ............................................26
Warm-up Delay Timer .........................................26
USB Port for Firmware Updates ........................ 26
Battery Charger ................................................... 26
Transfer Switch Automatic Operation............... 27
Automatic Sequence of Operation...........................27
Utility Failure ......................................................27
Cranking ............................................................27
Load Transfer.....................................................27
Transfer Switch Manual Operation.................... 28
Transferring to Generator Power .............................28
Transferring Back to Utility Power............................28
Section 5: Maintenance
Component Locations ........................................ 29
Access Panels ..................................................... 30
Removing Access Panel.........................................30
Installing Access Panel ..........................................30
Maintenance......................................................... 30
Service Maintenance Schedule...............................31
Removing From Service ..................................... 31
30 Hour Break-In.................................................. 32
Daily Maintenance ............................................... 32
Schedule A Maintenance.................................... 33
Schedule A Maintenance Item Locations .................34
Preliminary Instructions ..........................................34
Inspecting Enclosure Louvers .................................34
Inspecting Fuel Lines .............................................34
Inspecting Coolant Level and Hoses........................34
Inspecting Radiator for Clogging .............................35
Inspecting Lubricating Oil Level and Drain
Hose.....................................................................35
Replacing Lubricating Oil and Oil Filter ....................36
Inspecting Battery Condition ...................................37
Inspecting Battery Condition and Cleaning ...........37
Verifying State of Charge ....................................37
Replacing Battery ...............................................37
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