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Table of Contents 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance................................................. 24 Scheduled Maintenance Chart.......................... .......... 24 Introduction.................................................... 5 Engine Oil.......................................................... 24 Home Standby Generator................................ 5 Changing the Engine Oil................................ .......... 25 Safety.........................
Introduction 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw INTRODUCTION HOME STANDBY GENERATOR Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment (CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports all of our products to strict specifications and guidelines. With proper product knowledge, safe use, and regular maintenance, this product should bring years of satisfying service. This home standby generator is intended exclusively for outdoor installation.
Safety 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw Safety Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product. SYMBOL MEANING Read Operator’s Manual. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product. Eye protection. Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.
Safety 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw SYMBOL MEANING Sever hazard (rotating blade) Crush hazard (top) 7
Important Safety Instructions 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation Hazards WARNING WARNING Have only a qualified electrician or installation technician who is familiar with applicable codes, standards and regulations install and service the generator. Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov DANGER ALWAYS comply with local, state and national electrical and building codes when installing the generator.
Important Safety Instructions 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw Operation Hazards Carbon Monoxide Hazards WARNING DANGER – Generator must be installed and operated outdoors only. ALWAYS operate the generator following the manufacturer’s instructions. Operating the generator improperly or neglecting maintenance can result in serious injury or possible death.
Important Safety Instructions 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw Electrical Shock Hazards Burn Hazards WARNING WARNING Use extreme caution when near the generator while it is operating. The generator produces dangerous voltage. DO NOT touch hot surfaces. – ALWAYS avoid contact with hot exhaust components and gases. Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can occur on contact. – Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals and connections while the generator is operating.
Safety Labels and Hang Tags 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw SAFETY LABELS AND HANG TAGS WARNING DO NOT operate the generator if there are missing or badly worn safety labels. Safety labels must be legible to alert personnel of safety hazards. – Replace any illegible or missing label immediately. Missing safety labels must be replaced in their original position before the generator is operated. Labels LABEL WARNING DESCRIPTION PART NO.
Safety Labels and Hang Tags 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw LABEL CAUTION DESCRIPTION PART NO. Explosion Warning, Read OM, Starting Warning 2470-L-SF DESCRIPTION PART NO. Alternate Power Source 1681-T-OP DANGER 2470-L-SF-A DANGER F Explosion Hazard - Battery gases are explosive. Keep sparks and flames away from the battery compartment.
Safety Labels and Hang Tags 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw Safety label and Hang Tag locations The safety labels have specific placement and must be replaced if they are unreadable, damaged or missing. C A B F D a. Serial number location e. Alternate power source (not shown – in the OM bag) b. Nameplate f. Flexible Fuel Line hang tag c. NFPA 37 Compliance d.
General Information 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw GENERAL INFORMATION Component Identification - 14 kW Generator 5 3 2 4 6 1 7 8 1. Exhaust System 5. Exterior Fault Code Indicator Light 2. Alternator 6. Fuel Regulator/Wire Connections (behind panel) 3. Air Inlet 7. Batteries (not included) 4. Main Circuit Breaker 8.
General Information 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw Component Identification – Engine GENERATOR ON/OFF SWITCH This generator has an ON/OFF switch that when turned off, will shut down the HSB (if running) and deactivate the aXis controller preventing future starts. This switch should be used in instances where the HSB needs to stay off regardless of utility power presence. When the switch is in the OFF position, the HSB will not exercise or start for any reason.
General Information 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw MAN Utility Pole This button allows verification that the HSB power delivery circuit is functional. The engine will start in manual mode. Safety procedures should be followed. Prior to placing the aXis Controller module in the “MAN” mode, the UTILITY, ATS active and LOAD Icon will be lit. AUTO This button allows automatic delivery of power from the HSB when there is a utility power outage.
General Information 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw Hour Meter Low Oil The hour meter keeps track of all running time of the HSB. This includes run time during a utility power outage and during the weekly exercise cycle. This provides the owner with a record of operating time which is useful in keeping track of scheduled maintenance intervals. Refer to the scheduled maintenance chart in your Owner’s Manual for specific maintenance. The hour meter can’t be reset.
General Information 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw Over crank Line Over Voltage The RED icon will be lit if the engine does not start after 5 attempts. This prevents the HSB from damaging itself or other related components. When the fault is detected, the HSB will shut down and re-start will be disabled. RED icon on the controller module and exterior LED will be lit. The RED icon will be lite if the HSB generator output power exceeds preset limits of 257 VAC.
General Information 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw Programming aXis Controller™ Requires Maintenance YMD AMJ Hm Hm DST DST OFF ARRÊT AUTO MAN The RED icon will be lit if the HSB generator is ready for maintenance. 1234567 WEEK SEM FAULT PROTECTION-CONTINUED In all cases when the icon is RED, this is an indicator that the HSB has registered a fault and must be corrected. Only the “LOW BATTERY” and “MAINTENANCE” icons will not latch out or shut down the HSB.
General Information 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw 9. Exercise Power 9a. Set exercise using mode button 9b. Lit to indicate the battery is fully charged. for next 9c. Exercise Schedule: Small Bar Lit to indicate the battery is receiving a trickle charge Middle Bar Lit to indicate current output is near 50%. Large Bar Lit to indicate the charger is operating above 50% capacity. No Charge Lit to indicate a battery charging problem.
General Information 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw Specifications Home Standby Generator Maximum continuous power, LPG 14 kW Maximum continuous power, NG 12.5 kW Rated voltage 120/240 Amps 116.6/58.3 LPG (propane), 104/52 NG (natural gas) Harmonic distortion Less than 5% Main line circuit breaker 65 amp Phase Single Frequency 60 Hz Unit weight 438.7 lb. (199 kg) Size (L x W x H) 49 x 28 x 28 in. (124.5 x 71 x 71 cm) Engine Type Milwaukee Series OHV Commercial V-Twin No.
Model and Serial Number 60 Hz FACTEUR DE PUISSANCE COURANT NOMINALE FRÉQUENCE NOMINALE 1,0 116,6 A / 58,3 A (GPL) 60 Hz 120 / 240~,monophasées VELOCIDAD NOMINAL DEL MOTOR MAX DESEQUILIBRIO DE LA CARGA FACTOR DE POTENCIA CORRIENTE NOMINAL FRECUENCIA NOMINAL TENSIÓN NOMINAL 3600 RPM 50 % 1.0 116.6 A / 58.3 A (GLP) 60 Hz 120 / 240~,monofásicas --- Colors --- --- --- 100515 2487-L-PR-A Conforms to UL Std. No. 2200 Certified to CSA Standard C22.2 No. 100 MODEL MODÈLE MODELO 116.
Operation 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw OPERATION Pre-Start Checklist Before operating the generator, review SAFETY section starting on page 8. To make sure the generator is ready for proper operation, the following items should be checked: – On/Off switch is in the ON position Enclosure and Access – Fuel valve is in the on position Open the enclosure to gain access to the generator and its components. Unlock the handles. Turn the handles and lift the hoods up and to the outside.
Maintenance 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw MAINTENANCE Recommended Engine Oil Type Before performing maintenance procedures, review SAFETY section starting on page 8. 10W-30 5W-30 Ensure that the ATS and Engine Switches are in the OFF position before performing any maintenance or cleaning. 10W-40 5W-30 Full Synthetic °F -20 °C -28.9 Scheduled Maintenance Chart 0 -17.8 20 -6.7 40 4.4 60 15.6 80 26.7 100 37.8 120 48.
Maintenance 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw 3 2 1 1. Oil Drain Hose 2. Hose Clamp 3. Retaining Pin 7. Position drain hose into drain pan and allow crankcase to empty. 5. Install the dipstick. 8. Reinstall the hose onto the retaining pin and reposition hose clamp. 6. Turn the engine control module switch to its prior position. 9. Fill the engine with the proper amount of engine oil. Changing the Engine Oil 10. Turn the engine control module switch to its prior position. WARNING 11.
Maintenance 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw Battery Maintenance 4. Inspect the paper element for any rips or tears. Replace if damaged. 1. Turn the engine control module switch to the OFF position. 5. Hold the paper element up to a light. You should be able to see light through the paper element, if not replace the element. Inspect air cleaner cover, remove any dirt or debris. 2. Inspect the battery cables and terminals for corrosion. 3.
Maintenance 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw Storage 9. Make sure there are not any active fault codes. If the generator is not going to be used for several months and not exercised every 7 days, it should be prepared for storage. 10. Turn the engine control module switch to the OFF position to shut off the engine. 11. Turn the ATS module switch to the AUTO position. 1. Manually start the engine and run it for several minutes to allow it to warm up. 12.
Troubleshooting HSB 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw TROUBLESHOOTING HSB Engine will not crank/turn over 1 HSB set in “OFF” mode. Place the HSB controllers in the AUTO position. 2 Battery not connected or loose, corroded posts or wires Connect the batteries according to owner’s manual, clean and tighten the battery connections 3 Battery(s) not charged or low charge. Recharge or replace battery(s). 4 Check for active fault code. Identify fault code, correct and reset.
Troubleshooting HSB 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw No AC output 1 Circuit breaker in “OFF” position Turn on breaker. 2 Main circuit breaker in “OFF” position. Turn on breaker. 3 Transfer switch breaker in “OFF” position. Turn on breaker. 4 Standby breakers set in “OFF” position. Turn on breaker.
Additional Information 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Test and confirm proper operation of the HSB and ATS system as outlined in the appropriate installation and owner’s manuals. Identify/Select Standby Circuits Educate the home owner on the location and operation of; Identify the basic needs – Full flow shutoff valve It is very important to understand what items the home owner wants powered by the HSB during a utility failure.
Additional Information 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw HSB, ATS Model & Serial Reference ATS Back-up Circuits HSB Model Number HSB Serial Number Fuel Type LPG NG ATS Model Number ATS Serial Number ATS circuits powered Date Installed Dealer/Installer Address Phone Cell Purchased from 31
Additional Information 100515 - Home Standby Generator - 14kw Maintenance and Service Record Keeping accurate records when any service is preformed is important. Records replace guessing when a repair was done or when it should be scheduled. Hour Meter notation as well as the date provides better time period records. To maintain the overall performance throughout the life of the product follow the scheduled maintenance chart contained in your owner’s manual or refer to www.championpowerequipment.com.
10 Year Limited Warranty* Basic Warranty Provisions Champion Air-Cooled 8.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING: Original installation or start-up costs Champion Home Standby generators that utilize non-Champion Power Equipment replacement parts Costs of normal maintenance (i.e.
Costs incurred for equipment used for removal and/or reinstallation of generator, (i.e.: cranes, hoists, lifts, etc.) Planes, ferries, railroad, buses, helicopters, snowmobiles, snow-cats, off-road vehicles or any other mode of transport deemed abnormal Starting batteries, fuses, light bulbs, engine fluids, and spark plugs THIS WARRANTY AND THE ATTACHED U.S.
CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. (CPE) AND THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY (U.S. EPA) EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with U.S. EPA emission regulations. YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The US EPA AND CPE are pleased to explain the Federal Emission Control Systems Warranty on your 2021 small off-road engine (SORE) and engine powered equipment.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System (ECS) Warranty Coverage. 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1997 and later model year small off-road engines (SORE). The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is delivered to its original, end-use purchaser, and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter. 2.
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (using those portions of the list applicable to the engine) Systems covered by this warranty Parts Description Fuel Metering System Fuel regulator, Carburetor and internal parts Air Induction System Air cleaner, Intake manifold Ignition System Spark plug and parts, Magneto ignition system Exhaust System Exhaust manifold, catalytic converter Miscellaneous Parts Tubing, Fittings, Seals, Gaskets, and Clamps associated with these listed systems.