Portable Generator User Manual

Table of Contents
Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators
Introduction ........................ Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly .............................. iFC
Contents ................................................................ iFC
Operation and Maintenance .................................. iFC
How to Obtain Service .......................................... IFC
Safety Rules ........................................................ 2
Standards Index ........................................................ 3
Section I - General Information .................. 4
1.1 Unpacking/Inspection .......................................... 4
1.2 Protection Systems .............................................. 4
1.3 NEC Requirement for Arc Fault Circuit
Interruption Breaker for Bedrooms ...................... 4
1.4 The Generator .................................................... 5
1.5 Specifications ...................................................... 6
1.6 System Set LED .................................................. 6
1.7 Fuel Requirements and Recommendations ........ 6
1.8 Fuel Consumption ................................................ 7
1.9 Location .............................................................. 7
1.10 Battery Installation .............................................. 8
1.11 The Battery .......................................................... 8
Section 3 - Maintenance .............................. 12
3.1 Fuses ................................................................ 12
3.2 Checking the Engine Oil Level .......................... 13
3.3 Changing the Engine Oil .................................... 13
3.4 Changing the Oil Filter ...................................... 14
3.5 Changing the Engine Air Cleaner ...................... 14
3.6 Spark Plug(s) .................................................... 14
3.7 Battery Maintenance .......................................... 15
3.8 Cooling System .................................................. 15
3.9 Corrosion Protection .......................................... 16
3.10 Attention After Submersion ................................ 16
3.11 Out of Service Procedure .................................. 16
Section 4 - Service .......................................... 17
4.1 Service Schedule .............................................. 17
Section 5 - Troubleshooting ........................ 18
5.1 Troubleshooting Guide ...................................... 18
Section 6 - Warranty ...................................... 19
Section 2 - Operation ...................................... 9
2.1 Break-in Procedure .............................................. 9
2.2 Using the Auto/Off/Manual Switch ...................... 9
2.3 Automatic Transfer Operation .......................... 10
2.4 Sequence of Automatic Operation .................... 10
2.5 Manual Transfer Operation ................................ 11
2.6 Setting the Exercise Timer ................................ 11
2.7 Protection Systems ............................................ 12
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