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Page 1: Installation Guidelines
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES ECO GEN Series 6kW Air-cooled Generators... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this compact, low speed, air-cooled, Introduction ............Inside Front Cover engine-driven generator. It is designed for quiet operation and Read this Manual Thoroughly ..........IFC extended run time between service intervals. Contents ................1 As supplied from the factory, this generator is intended for use Operation and Maintenance ............1 in off-grid applications as a part of an alternative energy system. -
Page 3: Contents
SAFETY RULES This symbol points out potential explosion hazard. This symbol points out potential fire hazard. Save These Instructions – The manufacturer This symbol points out potential electrical shock hazard. suggests that these rules for safe operation be copied and posted near the unit’s installation site. -
Page 4: Fire Hazards
• After installing this home standby electrical system, the generator GENERAL HAZARDS may crank and start at any time without warning. When this occurs, load circuits are transferred to the STANDBY (generator) For safety reasons, the manufacturer recommends that this •... -
Page 5: Standards Index
BEFORE YOU BEGIN STANDARDS INDEX Contact the local inspector or City Hall to be aware of all federal, In the absence of pertinent standards, codes, regulations and state and local codes that could impact the installation. Secure all laws, the published information listed below may be used as installation guide for this equipment. -
Page 6: Installing & Connecting Gas Lines
Dig a rectangular area approximately five inches deep and about six inches longer and wider than the footprint of the generator. Cover with polyurethane film and fill with pea gravel or crushed stone. Compact and level the stone. A concrete pad can be poured if desired. - Page 7 2. Most applications will require an external manual shutoff valve on the fuel line. 3. Where the gas line is to enter the generator, install a T-fitting 6. After checking for leaks, check the gas pressure at the to allow for gas pressure monitoring. On one opening of the T-fitting installed earlier to make sure there’s enough pressure fitting install a ¼”...
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Page 8: Generator Activation
GENERATOR ACTIVATION When battery power is applied to the generator during the installation process, the controller will light up. However, the generator still needs to be activated before it will automatically run in the event of a power outage. Activating the generator is a simple one time process that is guided by the controller screen prompts. -
Page 9: Activation Chart
ACTIVATION CHART CHOOSE LANGUAGE TROUBLESHOOTING Display Reads: Use ARROW keys to scroll to desired If the wrong language is chosen, it can be language. Press ENTER to select. changed later using the “edit” menu. Language English Escape Enter Display Reads: Press ENTER to begin the activation process. -
Page 10: Battery Installation
BATTERY INSTALLATION 10. Connect the green equipment ground wire to the ground bus bar and torque to 35 inch lbs. The torque values are: • 10-14 AWG = 35 in/lbs • 8 AWG = 40 in/lbs • 4-6 AWG = 45 in/lbs 1. -
Page 11: Generator Tests Under Load
NOTE: Even if the generator is running smoothly at this point, a drop in gas pressure indicates that the sup- ply is barely adequate to supply the generator’s needs. Changes in the generator load, or additional gas demand by other appliances may affect the gen- erator’s performance. -
Page 12: Electrical Data
Electrical Data Schematic - Oil System - Drawing No. 0J1323-C... -
Page 13: Installation Diagrams
Installation Diagram Drawing No. 0J1319-B... - Page 14 Installation Diagram Drawing No. 0J1320-A...
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Page 17: Notes
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- Page 20 Part No. 0J1322 Revision A (10/14/10) Printed in U.S.A.
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