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Owner's Manual Stationary Emergency Generator 2.4L NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN CRITICAL LIFE SUPPORT 36kW Models APPLICATIONS. ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACTORS SHOULD ATTEMPT INSTALLATION! EPA Certified DEADLY EXHAUST FUMES! OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY! This manual should remain with the unit.
Menu System ...................8-7 Propane Vapor Withdrawal Fuel System ........5-1 OPERATION ..............9-1 LP Liquid Fuel System ..............5-1 Stationary Emergency Generator Control and Operation ....9-1 SPECIFICATIONS ............6-1 Operating Unit with Manual Transfer Switch ........9-1 Stationary Emergency Generator ..........6-1 Engine Start-up and Transfer ............9-1 Engine ..................6-1...
Safety Instructions 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. INTRODUCTION ...
Safety Instructions SAFETY RULES • The engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide gas, which can be DEADLY. This dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient Study these SAFETY RULES carefully before installing, operating concentrations, can cause unconsciousness or even death. For or servicing this equipment.
Safety Instructions FIRE HAZARDS • If personnel must stand on metal or concrete while installing, operating, servicing, adjusting or repairing this equipment, place insulative mats over a dry wooden platform. Work on the • Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all times. Do NOT equipment only while standing on such insulative mats.
Every generator set has a DATA LABEL that contains important information pertinent to the generator. The data label, which can be Stationary Emergency Generator Model and Serial found attached to the generator’s lower connection box, lists the Number unit’s serial number and its rated voltage, amps, wattage capacity,...
Engines that have been operated with a chromate base rust inhibitor The Stationary Emergency Generator incorporates the following must be chemically cleaned before adding eth- alternator features: ylene glycol base anti-freeze. Using any high •...
Engine Protective Devices ENGINE PROTECTIVE DEVICES OVERCRANK SHUTDOWN The Stationary Emergency Generator may be required to operate After a prespecified duration of cranking, this function ends the for long periods of time without an operator on hand to monitor cranking if the engine has failed to start. The overcrank message such engine conditions as coolant temperature, oil pressure or will turn ON.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS distribution company provides piping from the main gas distribu- tion line to the standby generator site. The following information The Stationary Emergency Generator may be equipped with one of applies to natural gas fuel systems. the following fuel systems: •...
Specifications WEATHER AND MAINTENANCE KITS Install the previously removed NG jet into the jet keeper port on the side of the regulator housing. To keep the generator running at its peak, the following kits are Install the previously removed black pipe onto the outlet offered: port of the demand regulator.
The voltage and phase The Stationary Emergency Generator is designed to supply are described on the generator data label. The number of lead 3-phase electrical loads. Electric power is produced in the alterna- wires can be identified using the Specifications section and the tor power windings.
Figure 7.4 — Stator Power Winding 3-PHASE ALTERNATORS ("DELTA" CONFIGURATION) Connections - 3-phase, 120/208V (6 Lead) The Stationary Emergency Generator is designed to supply 3-phase electrical loads. Electric power is produced in the alterna- tor power windings. These windings were connected at the factory INTERNAL CONNECTIONS to the main circuit breaker with a “Delta”...
Control Panel CONTROL PANEL INTERFACE Upon power up, this controller will go through a system self test which will check for the presence of utility voltage on the DC circuits. This is done to prevent damage if the installer mistakenly USING THE AUTO/OFF/MANUAL SWITCH connects AC utility power sense wires into the DC terminal block.
Control Panel ACTIVATION CHART CHOOSE LANGUAGE TROUBLESHOOTING Display Reads: Use ARROW keys to scroll to desired lan- If the wrong language is chosen, it can be guage. Press ENTER to select. changed later using the “edit” menu. Language English Escape Enter Display Reads: Press ENTER to begin the activation pro-...
Control Panel INSTALLATION ASSISTANT • If utility is still lost after the “line interrupt period”, run the engine up to normal RPM and transfer the load. At this time the con- Interconnect System Self Test Feature (follow the on-screen troller will exit the exercise routine and assume full automatic prompts).
Control Panel MANUAL START SEQUENCE OF AUTOMATIC OPERATION Initial Conditions: Generator in Auto ready to run, load being sup- Allows the user to start and run the generator manually. plied by the Utility Source through the transfer switch. Transfer of the load to the generator will occur if utility is lost while When the utility voltage fails (falls below 60% of nominal), a the unit is running in the manual mode (only if activated).
Control Panel Figure 1 – Generator Control Panel CHECK ENGINE MESSAGE MISSING CAM PULSE ALARM The control system has detected an emissions related fault. This This is a shutdown alarm. The alarm will activate after five (5) fault cannot be cleared using the control panel interface. The unit seconds of continuously missing cam pulses.
Control Panel OVERVOLTAGE ALARM ALARM CANCEL If the generator voltage rises above 110% for >3 seconds, an When the generator is shut down due to a latching alarm, the Auto alarm will be issued. /Off/ Manual switch must be set to the off position and the ENTER key pressed to unlatch any active fault and clear the corresponding If the generator voltage rises above 130% for >0.2 seconds, an fault alarm message.
UTILITY. Do not attempt manual operation until all If the Stationary Emergency Generator has been installed with an power supplies to the transfer switch have been automatic transfer switch, the engine may be started and stopped positively turned off, or extremely dangerous - automatically or manually.
Maintenance GENERAL MAINTENANCE Refer to the Service Schedule for engine oil and filter change fre- quencies. Drain the oil while the engine is still warm from running. This Before working on the Stationary Emergency means warm up the engine, shut it down and drain immediately as follows: Generator, ensure the following: •...
EXERCISE SYSTEM qualified service facilities should adjust the governor. Excessively high operating speeds Starts the Stationary Emergency Generator engine once every are dangerous and increase the risk of personal seven days and lets it run for 12 minutes. injury. Low speeds impose a heavy load on the...
DISTILLED WATER ONLY. DO NOT USE TAP WATER IN BATTERIES. CLEANING THE STATIONARY EMERGENCY GENERATOR Have the state of charge and condition checked. This should Keep the generator as clean and as dry as possible. Dirt and be done with an automotive-type battery hydrometer.
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine won’t crank. 1. Control panel 7.5 amp fuse blown. 1. Replace fuse.* 2. Loose or corroded or defective 2. Tighten, clean or replace battery cables. battery cables as necessary.* 3. Defective starter contactor. 3.
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Emission Control System Warranty on your new stationary emergency engine. If during the warranty period, any emission control system or component on your engine is found defective in materials or workmanship, Generac will repair your engine at no cost to you for diag- nosis, replacement parts and labor provided it be done by a Generac Authorized Warranty Service Facility.
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Emergency stationary internal combustion engines (ICE) may be operated for the purpose of maintenance checks and readiness testing, provided that the tests are recommended by Federal, State or local government, Generac, or the insurance company associated with the en- gine. Maintenance checks and readiness testing of such units is limited to 100 hours per year. There is no time limit on the use of emergency stationary ICE in emergency situations.
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EXPLODED VIEW: EV ALTCOMPRT DIRECT B-CAN GROUP A DRAWING #: 0J5599A ITEM PART# QTY. DESCRIPTION 0G1931 ROTOR 25KW 3PH DIRECT 390 1800 0G2101 ROTOR 25KW 1PH DIRECT 390 1800 0G6568 RTR 390 45AD1 CPL 0G6570 RTR 390 45KD1 CPL 0G1932 ASSY STR 390 25 GD1 CPL 0G2098 ASSY STR 390 25AD1 CPL...
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EXPLODED VIEW: EV ALTCOMPRT DIRECT B-CAN GROUP A DRAWING #: 0J5599A ITEM PART# QTY. DESCRIPTION • • REVISION: J-1544-B Page 3 of 4 DATE: 2/3/12...
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EXPLODED VIEW: EV ALTCOMPRT DIRECT B-CAN GROUP A DRAWING #: 0J5599A ITEM PART# QTY. DESCRIPTION This page left blank intentionally REVISION: J-1544-B Page 4 of 4 DATE: 2/3/12...
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EXPLODED VIEW: EV CONBOX C2 CPL GROUP A DRAWING #: 0J8319 APPLICABLE TO: ITEM PART# QTY. DESCRIPTION 0J8300 BACK PANEL CONBOX SUPPORT C2 0H6265 TOP PANEL CONBOX SUPPORT C2 0H6160 COVER WIRE ENTRY CONBOX 057073 JUNCTION BLOCK 3/8-16 056739 RELAY SOLENOID 12VDC PNL MNT (6)6 0H67330ST0R BRACKET GIMBAL CONTROL PNL RAW...
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EXPLODED VIEW: EV CONBOX C2 CPL GROUP A DRAWING #: 0J8319 APPLICABLE TO: ITEM PART# QTY. DESCRIPTION UL CIRCUIT BREAKER (225AF) 0G5250 CB 175A 2 POLE 240V 225AF 0H7356 COVER CB C2 CPL 0F4186AGS0R COVER CB DISH 2P G 225AF 0F8432A INSULATOR CB 2P 225AF 0H7311...
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EXPLODED VIEW: EV CONBOX C2 CPL GROUP A DRAWING #: 0J8319 APPLICABLE TO: ITEM PART# QTY. DESCRIPTION UL CIRCUIT BREAKER (KG) 0H5582 CB 0300 3P 600V E KG LL 0H6740 COVER CB E KG C2 CONBOX 0D3700 NUT FLANGE M6-1.0 NYLOK 0H5581A INSULATOR CB E 3P KG 0H6734...
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EXPLODED VIEW: EV CONBOX C2 CPL GROUP A DRAWING #: 0J8319 APPLICABLE TO: ITEM PART# QTY. DESCRIPTION UL CIRCUIT BREAKER (CC(2P & 3P)) 0H4748 CB 0175A 2P 240V E CC LL 0H4915 CB 0150 3P 240V E CC LL 0H7356 COVER CB C2 CPL 0H7432 COVER CB DISH 2P E CC...
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EXPLODED VIEW: EV CONBOX C2 CPL GROUP A DRAWING #: 0J8319 APPLICABLE TO: ITEM PART# QTY. DESCRIPTION UL CIRCUIT BREAKER (VL) 0H7519 CB 0300A 3P 600V S JG-VL LL 0H6738 COVER CB S JG VL C2 CONBOX 040976 SCREW SHC M8-1.25 X 20 C12.9 022129 WASHER LOCK M8-5/16 0H6734...
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Owner's Manual Stationary Emergency Generator 2.4L NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN CRITICAL LIFE SUPPORT 36kW Models APPLICATIONS. ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACTORS SHOULD ATTEMPT INSTALLATION! EPA Certified DEADLY EXHAUST FUMES! OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY! This manual should remain with the unit.
Menu System ...................8-7 Propane Vapor Withdrawal Fuel System ........5-1 OPERATION ..............9-1 LP Liquid Fuel System ..............5-1 Stationary Emergency Generator Control and Operation ....9-1 SPECIFICATIONS ............6-1 Operating Unit with Manual Transfer Switch ........9-1 Stationary Emergency Generator ..........6-1 Engine Start-up and Transfer ............9-1 Engine ..................6-1...
Standby Emergency Generator Important Safety Instructions 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.
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Standby Emergency Generator Important Safety Instructions WARNING: GENERAL HAZARDS The engine exhaust from this product • For safety reasons, the manufacturer recommends that this contains chemicals known to the state equipment be installed, serviced and repaired by a Service of California to cause cancer, birth Dealer or other competent, qualified electrician or installation defects or other reproductive harm.
Standby Emergency Generator Important Safety Instructions ELECTRICAL HAZARDS FIRE HAZARDS • All stationary emergency generators covered by this manual • Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all times. Do NOT produce dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal use any carbon tetra-chloride type extinguisher.
Every generator set has a DATA LABEL that contains important information pertinent to the generator. The data label, which can be Stationary Emergency Generator Model and Serial found attached to the generator’s lower connection box, lists the Number unit’s serial number and its rated voltage, amps, wattage capacity,...
Engines that have been operated with a chromate base rust inhibitor The Stationary Emergency Generator incorporates the following must be chemically cleaned before adding ethyl- alternator features: ene glycol base anti-freeze. Using any high sili- •...
Engine Protective Devices ENGINE PROTECTIVE DEVICES OVERCRANK SHUTDOWN The Stationary Emergency Generator may be required to operate After a prespecified duration of cranking, this function ends the for long periods of time without an operator on hand to monitor cranking if the engine has failed to start. The overcrank message such engine conditions as coolant temperature, oil pressure or will turn ON.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS distribution company provides piping from the main gas distribu- tion line to the standby generator site. The following information The Stationary Emergency Generator may be equipped with one of applies to natural gas fuel systems. the following fuel systems: •...
Specifications WEATHER AND MAINTENANCE KITS Install the previously removed NG jet into the jet keeper port on the side of the regulator housing. To keep the generator running at its peak, the following kits are Install the previously removed black pipe onto the outlet offered: port of the demand regulator.
The voltage and phase The Stationary Emergency Generator is designed to supply are described on the generator data label. The number of lead 3-phase electrical loads. Electric power is produced in the alterna- wires can be identified using the Specifications section and the tor power windings.
Figure 7.4 — Stator Power Winding 3-PHASE ALTERNATORS ("DELTA" CONFIGURATION) Connections - 3-phase, 120/208V (6 Lead) The Stationary Emergency Generator is designed to supply 3-phase electrical loads. Electric power is produced in the alterna- tor power windings. These windings were connected at the factory INTERNAL CONNECTIONS to the main circuit breaker with a “Delta”...
Control Panel CONTROL PANEL INTERFACE Upon power up, this controller will go through a system self test which will check for the presence of utility voltage on the DC circuits. This is done to prevent damage if the installer mistakenly USING THE AUTO/OFF/MANUAL SWITCH connects AC utility power sense wires into the DC terminal block.
Control Panel ACTIVATION CHART CHOOSE LANGUAGE TROUBLESHOOTING Display Reads: Use ARROW keys to scroll to desired lan- If the wrong language is chosen, it can be guage. Press ENTER to select. changed later using the “edit” menu. Language English Escape Enter Display Reads: Press ENTER to begin the activation pro-...
Control Panel INSTALLATION ASSISTANT • If utility is still lost after the “line interrupt period”, run the engine up to normal RPM and transfer the load. At this time the con- Interconnect System Self Test Feature (follow the on-screen troller will exit the exercise routine and assume full automatic prompts).
Control Panel MANUAL START SEQUENCE OF AUTOMATIC OPERATION Initial Conditions: Generator in Auto ready to run, load being sup- Allows the user to start and run the generator manually. plied by the Utility Source through the transfer switch. Transfer of the load to the generator will occur if utility is lost while When the utility voltage fails (falls below 60% of nominal), a the unit is running in the manual mode (only if activated).
Control Panel Figure 1 – Generator Control Panel CHECK ENGINE MESSAGE MISSING CAM PULSE ALARM The control system has detected an emissions related fault. This This is a shutdown alarm. The alarm will activate after five (5) fault cannot be cleared using the control panel interface. The unit seconds of continuously missing cam pulses.
Control Panel OVERVOLTAGE ALARM ALARM CANCEL If the generator voltage rises above 110% for >3 seconds, an When the generator is shut down due to a latching alarm, the Auto alarm will be issued. /Off/ Manual switch must be set to the off position and the ENTER key pressed to unlatch any active fault and clear the corresponding If the generator voltage rises above 130% for >0.2 seconds, an fault alarm message.
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TRANSFER SWITCH Do not attempt manual operation until all power If the Stationary Emergency Generator has been installed with an supplies to the transfer switch have been posi- automatic transfer switch, the engine may be started and stopped tively turned off, or extremely dangerous - pos- automatically or manually.
Maintenance GENERAL MAINTENANCE Refer to the Service Schedule for engine oil and filter change fre- quencies. Drain the oil while the engine is still warm from running. This Before working on the Stationary Emergency means warm up the engine, shut it down and drain immediately as follows: Generator, ensure the following: •...
EXERCISE SYSTEM qualified service facilities should adjust the governor. Excessively high operating speeds Starts the Stationary Emergency Generator engine once every are dangerous and increase the risk of personal seven days and lets it run for 12 minutes. injury. Low speeds impose a heavy load on the...
DISTILLED WATER ONLY. DO NOT USE TAP WATER IN BATTERIES. CLEANING THE STATIONARY EMERGENCY GENERATOR Have the state of charge and condition checked. This should Keep the generator as clean and as dry as possible. Dirt and be done with an automotive-type battery hydrometer.
Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine won’t crank. 1. Control panel 7.5 amp fuse blown. 1. Replace fuse.* 2. Loose or corroded or defective 2. Tighten, clean or replace battery cables. battery cables as necessary.* 3. Defective starter contactor. 3.
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Emission Control System Warranty on your new stationary emergency engine. If during the warranty period, any emission control system or component on your engine is found defective in materials or workmanship, Generac will repair your engine at no cost to you for diag- nosis, replacement parts and labor provided it be done by a Generac Authorized Warranty Service Facility.
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Emergency stationary internal combustion engines (ICE) may be operated for the purpose of maintenance checks and readiness testing, provided that the tests are recommended by Federal, State or local government, Generac, or the insurance company associated with the en- gine. Maintenance checks and readiness testing of such units is limited to 100 hours per year. There is no time limit on the use of emergency stationary ICE in emergency situations.
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