Part 1 - General Information - Generac Power Systems 7 kW NG Repair Manual

PART 1
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Air-cooled, Automatic
Standby Generators
Section 1.1 - Generator Basics ................................................................10
Introduction .............................................................................. 10
Parts ......................................................................................... 10
Generator Identification ............................................................. 10
Section 1.2 - Installation Basics ...............................................................11
Introduction .............................................................................. 11
Selecting a Location .................................................................. 11
NFPA 37 Code Requirements ..................................................... 11
Grounding the Generator ........................................................... 11
The Fuel Supply......................................................................... 11
Natural Gas Fuel Interconnections .............................................. 14
Transfer Switch / Load Center .................................................... 14
Power Source and Load Lines ................................................... 14
System Control Interconnections .............................................. 15
Section 1.3 - Preparation Before Use .......................................................16
Introduction .............................................................................. 16
Reconfiguring the fuel system ................................................... 17
Section 1.4 - Measuring Electricity ...........................................................19
Meters ...................................................................................... 19
The VOM ................................................................................... 19
Measuring AC Voltage ............................................................... 19
Measuring DC Voltage ............................................................... 19
Measuring AC Frequency ........................................................... 19
Measuring Current .................................................................... 20
Measuring Resistance ............................................................... 20
Electrical Units .......................................................................... 21
Ohm's Law ............................................................................... 21
Section 1.5 - Testing, Cleaning and Drying ...............................................22
Visual Inspection ....................................................................... 22
The Megohmmeter .................................................................... 22
Cleaning the Generator .............................................................. 23
Drying the Generator ................................................................. 23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE
1.1 Generator Basics
1.2 Installation Basics
1.3 Preparation Before Use
1.4 Measuring Electricity
1.5 Testing, Cleaning and Drying
1.6 Operating Instructions
1.7 Automatic Operating Parameters
1.8 General Maintenance
1.9 Wireless Remote
Control Panel Menu System
1.10
Navigation
General Troubleshooting
1.11
Guidelines
Section 1.6 - Operating Instructions .........................................................25
Control Panel ............................................................................ 25
User Interface ........................................................................... 25
To Select Automatic Operation ................................................... 26
Manual Operation ...................................................................... 26
Section 1.7 - Automatic Operating Parameters .........................................27
Introduction .............................................................................. 27
Utility Failure ............................................................................. 27
Cranking ................................................................................... 27
Cranking Conditions .................................................................. 27
Load Transfer Parameters .......................................................... 27
Utility Restored .......................................................................... 28
Section 1.8 - General Maintenance ..........................................................29
Introduction .............................................................................. 29
Maintenance Message............................................................... 29
Air Filter .................................................................................... 29
Spark Plugs .............................................................................. 29
Visual Inspection ....................................................................... 29
Corrosion Protection ................................................................. 30
Valve Clearance ......................................................................... 30
Battery ...................................................................................... 30
Section 1.9 - Wireless Remote .................................................................32
Wireless Monitor ....................................................................... 32
Wireless Basic Troubleshooting. ................................................ 32
Wireless Advanced Module ....................................................... 33
Wireless Advanced Features ...................................................... 33
Wireless Advanced Troubleshooting. ......................................... 33
Section 1.10 - Control Panel Menu System Navigation .............................35
Main Menu ................................................................................ 35
Section 1.11 - General Troubleshooting Guidelines ...................................38
Introduction .............................................................................. 38
Recommended Tools ................................................................. 38
Troubleshooting Reminders and Tips ......................................... 38
Important Note concerning connectors ...................................... 38
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