Use and Care Manual

2 Introduction
This generator set application is intended for stationary emergency use.
Important note for Brazil applications: The manufacturer warns that the installation, operation
and maintenance of equipment by the user must fully comply with the Manual's guidelines and
current Brazilian laws, including those of the Brazilian Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and
Fuels (ANP) and the Brazilian Energy Agency (ANEEL).
2.1 About this Manual
This is the Operator Manual for the Model GSBB generator set. Each operator of this generator
set should become thoroughly familiar with the information in this manual and observe all of it's
instructions and precautions.
Refer to the Operation chapter of this manual for instructions and guidelines for operating and
monitoring the genset.
Refer to the Maintenance chapter of this manual for instructions and guidelines for performing
periodic maintenance. The operator is responsible for generator set maintenance in accordance
with the Periodic Maintenance Schedule.
Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter for steps to be taken to diagnose and correct situations
that cause a generator set to shutdown.
WARNING
This generator set is not for life support. It can stop without warning. Children, persons
with physical or mental limitations, and pets could suffer personal injury or death. A
personal attendant, redundant power or an alarm system must be used if power system
operation is critical.
2.2 About the Generator Set
The model GSBB generator set is an engine-powered generator set fueled by Natural Gas or
Propane.
See the Specifications section of this manual for specific information about the generator set.
The generator set is intended as a back-up to utility power. Whenever utility power is
interrupted, the house electrical loads are automatically switched by the transfer switch from the
utility (normal power source) to the generator set (emergency power source). When utility power
is restored, the loads are automatically switched back to the utility. To do this, the generator set
and transfer switch perform the following functions together:
1. Senses an interruption of utility power.
2. Starts the generator set.
3. Transfers the load to the generator set when operation has stabilized.
4. Senses the return of utility power.
5. Retransfers the load to the utility.
6. Stops the generator set.
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