Full Product Manual

Owner’s Manual for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators iii
Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................1
General Hazards .........................................................2
Exhaust Hazards .........................................................3
Electrical Hazards .......................................................3
Fire Hazards ................................................................4
Explosion Hazards ......................................................4
Section 2: General Information
The Generator ......................................................5
Specifications ......................................................7
Generator ....................................................................7
Engine .........................................................................7
Protection Systems .............................................8
Emission Information ..........................................8
Fuel Requirements ..............................................8
Battery Requirements .........................................8
Battery Charger ....................................................8
Engine Oil Requirements ....................................8
Activating the Generator .....................................9
Replacement Parts ..............................................9
Accessories ..........................................................9
Section 3: Operation
Site Prep Verification .........................................11
Generator Enclosure .........................................11
Opening the Lid .........................................................11
Removing the Front Access Panel ............................11
Intake Side Panel Removal .......................................12
Main Line Circuit Breaker (Generator Disconnect) ....12
LED Indicator Lights ..................................................12
Control Panel Interface .....................................13
Using the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL Interface ........13
Interface Menu Displays ....................................13
The LCD Panel ..........................................................13
Menu System Navigation ..........................................14
Setting the Exercise Timer ............................... 16
Battery Charger ................................................. 16
Manual Transfer Operation ............................... 17
Transfer to Generator Power Source ........................17
Transfer to Utility Power Source ................................18
Automatic Transfer Operation ......................... 18
Automatic Sequence of Operation .................. 18
Utility Failure ..............................................................18
Cranking ....................................................................18
Cold Smart Start ........................................................19
Load Transfer ............................................................19
Shutting Generator Down While Under Load Or
During An Extended Outage ............................ 19
To turn the generator OFF: .......................................19
To turn the generator back ON: .................................19
Section 4: Maintenance
Maintenance ....................................................... 23
Preparing for Maintenance ............................... 23
Performing Scheduled Maintenance ............... 23
Service Schedule ............................................... 24
Maintenance Log .......................................................24
Checking Engine Oil Level ............................... 25
Engine Oil Requirements ..........................................25
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter ......................... 26
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 26
Spark Plugs ........................................................ 27
Valve Clearance Adjustment ............................ 27
Check Valve Clearance .............................................27
Adjust Valve Clearance .............................................27
Battery Maintenance ......................................... 28
Cleaning the Sediment Trap ............................. 29
Attention After Submersion ............................. 29
Corrosion Protection ........................................ 30
Remove From, and Return To Service ............ 30
Remove From Service ...............................................30
Return to Service .......................................................30
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