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Owner’s Manual Liquid-cooled, Prepackaged Standby Generators Model Number: 005040-2 (25kW) This manual should remain with the unit. ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACTORS SHOULD ATTEMPT INSTALLATION!!
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this model of the Guardian Elite standby generator series by Generac Power Systems, Inc.. Every effort was expended to make sure that the information and instructions in this manual are both accurate and current at the time the manual was writ- ten.
INTRODUCTION ...IFC Read this Manual Thoroughly...IFC Operation and Maintenance ...IFC How to Obtain Service ...IFC Authorized Service Dealer Location ...IFC SAFETY RULES ...2 Section 1 — GENERAL INFORMATION ...4 Generator ...4 Transfer Switch ...4 Automatic System Operation ...4 Generator AC Connection Systems...4 Main Circuit Breaker ...4 Generator Fuel System ...5 Engine Protective Devices ...5...
Important Safety Instructions Guardian Liquid-cooled 25 kW Generator 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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –...
• Do not handle any kind of electrical device while standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet. DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY RESULT. • If personnel must stand on metal or concrete while installing, operating, servicing, adjusting or repairing this equipment, place insulative mats over a dry wooden plat- form.
120 and/or 240VAC, single-phase loads. These models are available. They are rated as fol- lows: Model 005040-2: Provides 25,000 watts (25 kW) of single-phase power. If this generator is used to power electrical load circuits normally powered by a utility power source, it is required by code to install a trans- fer switch.
GENERATOR FUEL SYSTEM This unit has been factory tested and adjusted using a natural gas fuel system. If propane (LP) gas is pre- ferred, refer to Section 1.12, Reconfiguring the Fuel System for LP Vapor. Fuel pressure for a natural gas set up should be five inches to 14 inches of water column (0.18 to 0.5 psi) at all load ranges.
Section 1 — General Information Guardian Liquid-cooled 25 kW Generator Figure 1.6 - Low Coolant Level Sensor 1.7.4 OVERSPEED SHUTDOWN Should AC frequency exceed about 72 Hz, circuit board action will automatically shutdown the engine. 1.7.5 OVERCRANK SHUTDOWN The engine control board uses a cyclic cranking process when attempting to start the engine.
(Port 1) of the demand regulator. 4. Remove pipe plug from Port 2. Single-phase 5. Install brass hose fitting into Port 2. 005040-2 6. Install pipe plug into Port 1. 7. Connect carburetor gas hose to brass fitting. 8. Tighten all clamps and plugs.
Section 2 — Installation Guardian Liquid-cooled 25 kW Generator Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced with the recom- mended oil may result in an engine failure. 1.14 COOLANT RECOMMENDATIONS Use a mixture of half low silicate ethylene glycol base anti-freeze and half deionized water.
2.1.2 OTHER PUBLISHED STANDARDS In addition to NFPA standards, the following infor- mation pertaining to the installation and use of standby electric systems is available: • Article X, NATIONAL BUILDING CODE, available from the American Insurance Association, 85 John Street, New York, N.Y. 10038. •...
Section 2 — Installation Guardian Liquid-cooled 25 kW Generator • It must have an ampere rating equal to the total amperage rating of the emergency distribution panel circuit. • It must be installed between the building’s main distribution panel and the emergency distribution panel.
2.10 BATTERY INSTALLATION DANGER Standby generators installed with automatic transfer switches will crank and start automati- cally when NORMAL (UTILITY) source voltage is removed or is below an acceptable preset level. To prevent such automatic start-up and possible injury to personnel, do not connect battery cables until certain that normal source voltage at the transfer switch is correct and the system is ready to be placed into operation.
Section 3 - Operation Guardian Liquid-cooled 25 kW Generator 2.11.1 PRIOR TO INITIAL START-UP Prior to initially starting the generator, it must be properly prepared for use. Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced with the recommended types and quantities of engine fluids (oil, coolant, fuel, etc.) may result in an engine failure.
OFF — The generator will not start and run in this position. MANUAL — The control board will start and run the generator whenever the switch is in the manual posi- tion. AUTO — The control board will monitor the two-wire start circuit.
Section 3 - Operation Guardian Liquid-cooled 25 kW Generator Condition System Ready (Green) Generator Switch is in the OFF Mode. System Ready for Automatic Start Generator Switch is in the MANUAL Mode Weekly Exerciser is not set Battery Voltage <12V for >1 minute Battery Voltage <6V Unit Shutdown due...
3. Under no load condition, increase the GAIN pot as much as possible without causing instability. 4. Apply 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and full load to the unit. Decrease the GAIN pot if there is instability at any load point. 5. Under full load condition, increase the stability pot until the unit returns to 60 Hertz (or 50 Hertz in 50 Hertz applications).
Section 4 — Maintenance Guardian Liquid-cooled 25 kW Generator At this time all five red LEDs will flash for approxi- mately 10 seconds, then the engine will start and run for it’s 12 minute exercise period, then shut down. The generator will now start and run each week at the same time.
F. EVERY 800 OPERATING HOURS 1. Retorque cylinder head (see torque specs). 2. Retorque intake and exhaust manifold (see torque specs). 3. Check engine compression. 4. Check valve clearance. EXHAUST MANIFOLD PROCEDURE 1. If necessary, clean gasket surfaces on exhaust manifold and cylinder head.
Section 4 — Maintenance Guardian Liquid-cooled 25 kW Generator OVERLOAD PROTECTION FOR ENGINE DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Engine cranking, start up and running are controlled by a solid state Engine Controller circuit board. Battery voltage is delivered to that circuit board via a 15 amp fuse.
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4.8.8 CHECK FAN BELT • Inspect fan belts every three months. Replace any damaged, deteriorated, worn or otherwise defec- tive belt. • Check fan belt tension. Thumb pressure, exerted midway between pulleys, should deflect about 3/8 to 5/8 of an inch. Adjust belt tension as required. 4.8.9 INSPECT ENGINE GOVERNOR Visually inspect electronic governor.
Section 4 — Maintenance Guardian Liquid-cooled 25 kW Generator MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE 4.9.1 CLEANING THE GENERATOR Keep the generator as clean and as dry as possible. Dirt and moisture that accumulates on internal gen- erator windings have an adverse effect on insulation resistance.
4.10 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Following is a recommended maintenance schedule for Generac small standby and residential generator sets. The established intervals in the schedule are the maximum recommended when the unit is used in an average service application. They will need to be decreased (performed more frequently) if the unit is used in a severe application. Use the unit hour meter or calendar time, whichever occurs first, from the previous maintenance interval to deter- mine the next required maintenance interval.
Section 4 — Maintenance Guardian Liquid-cooled 25 kW Generator Maintenance Level 1 Tasks Recom- mended to be done monthly 1. Disable the unit from operating per the first page warning. 2. Check the engine oil level. Adjust as necessary. 3. Check the engine coolant level.
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Maintenance Level 1 Tasks Recom- mended to be done monthly 13. Initiate an automatic start and transfer of the unit to site load and exercise it for at least 1 hour looking for leaks, loose connections or components, and abnormal operating conditions.
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Section 8 - Exploded Views and Parts Guardian Liquid-cooled 25 kW Generator Muffler — Drawing No. 0F2930-B ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0F2912 PIPE MUFFLER OUT 0F2869 PIPE EXHAUST 2.5L FORD 0F2823 MUFFLER 2.5L FORD 036434 BOLT U 5/16-18 X 2.09 036449 SADDLE 2 INCH 022129...
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TO "A" CARBURETOR ARM (REF.) ITEM PART NO. QTY. 098290 098941A 0F0454 098942A 098225 043146 022097 0E7358 098783 037398 0E1326 0A7106 074031 029333A 022507 022473 064526 0E1694 Section 8 - Exploded Views and Parts Guardian Liquid-cooled 25 kW Generator Stepper Motor — Drawing No. 0E9979-C "A"...
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Section 8 - Exploded Views and Parts Guardian Liquid-cooled 25 kW Generator Radiator — Drawing No. 0E9965-D ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0E9769 SUPPORT,RADIATOR 2.5L FORD 0F0779 SUPPORT RADIATOR 2.5L AL 0E9837 RADIATOR, 2.5L FORD 0F0123 VENTURI, 16" FAN 2.5L FORD 0F0118 GUARD, FAN 2.5L FORD 099502...
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your new engine.* In California, new utility, and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state’s stringent anti-smog standards.
Emission Control System Warranty (ECS Warranty) for 1995 and later model year engines: (a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year engines. The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is purchased by/delivered to its original, end-use purchaser/owner and shall con- tinue for 24 consecutive months thereafter.
"PREPACKAGED EMERGENCY AUTOMATIC STANDBY GENERATORS" For a period of two years from the date of original sale, Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) warrants that its Guardian generator will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the items and period set forth below. Generac will, at its option, repair or replace any part which, upon examination, inspection and testing by Generac or a Guardian Authorized Warranty Service Dealer, is found to be defective.
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