Use and Care Manual

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EcoGen Automatic Standby Generator Owner’s Manual iii
Section 1 Safety
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 General Safety ...................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 General Safety Hazards ....................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Exhaust Hazards .................................................................................................................. 3
1.5 Electrical Hazards ................................................................................................................ 3
1.6 Fire Hazards .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.7 Explosion Hazards ............................................................................................................... 4
Section 2 General Information
2.1 EcoGen Operating Principle ............................................................................................... 5
2.1.1 Benefits .........................................................................................................................................5
2.1.2 How It Works ................................................................................................................................5
2.1.3 Start-up .........................................................................................................................................5
2.1.4 Normal Running ............................................................................................................................5
2.1.5 Small Load Changes ....................................................................................................................5
2.1.6 Large Load (Not Overload) ...........................................................................................................6
2.1.7 Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) Cooling Fans .......................................................................6
2.2 The Generator ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Protection Systems .............................................................................................................. 7
2.3.1 Alarms ...........................................................................................................................................7
2.3.2 Warnings .......................................................................................................................................7
2.4 Emission Information .......................................................................................................... 7
2.5 Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 8
2.5.1 Generator ......................................................................................................................................8
2.5.2 Engine ...........................................................................................................................................8
2.5.3 Fuel Requirements .......................................................................................................................9
2.5.4 Battery Requirements ...................................................................................................................9
2.5.5 Battery Charger ............................................................................................................................9
2.5.6 Engine Oil Requirements ..............................................................................................................9
2.6 Accessories .......................................................................................................................... 9
Section 3 Operation
3.1 Control Pad ......................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Auto/Manual/Off ................................................................................................................. 12
3.3 Menu Navigation ................................................................................................................ 13
3.4 Change Time and Date ...................................................................................................... 13
3.5 Programmable Timers ....................................................................................................... 13
3.5.1 Dealer Programmable .................................................................................................................13
3.5.1.1 High Run Speed Timer ....................................................................................................... 13
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