Ruud GEN12AD-V, Generator Systems manual Troubleshooting, Problem Cause Correction

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Troubleshooting

Problem

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cause

 

 

 

 

 

Correction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Circuit breaker open or defective.

1.

Reset or replace circuit breaker.

Engine is running, but no AC output

2.

Fault in generator.

2.

Contact local service facility.

is available.

 

3.

Poor wiring connections or

3.

Check and repair.

 

 

 

 

 

defective transfer switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Short circuit in a connected load.

1.

Disconnect shorted electrical load.

 

 

2.

Generator is overloaded.

2.

Turn off one or more loads.

 

 

3.

Shorted generator circuit.

3.

Contact local service facility.

Engine runs good at no-load but “bogs

4.

Fuel Pressure is incorrect.

4.

See Gaseous Fuel System in the

down” when loads are connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installation Manual.

5.

Natural gas fuel mixture is incorrect.

5.

See Gaseous Fuel System in the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installation Manual.

 

 

6.

Kinked fuel line between regulator

6.

Remove kink in fuel line. Replace

 

 

 

 

 

and engine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

15 Amp fuse missing or blown.

1.

Install (new) 15 Amp fuse. See

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

System Control Panel.

Engine will not start; or starts and

2.

Fuel supply turned off or depleted.

2.

Open fuel valve(s); check

runs rough.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

propane tank.

 

 

3.

Thermal fuse blown.

3.

Repl

ac

e thermal fuse.

 

 

3.

Failed battery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

 

ailed

batt

ery.

 

 

1.

Fuel supply turned off or depleted.

1.

 

Check fuel valves, fill propane tank.

Engine shuts down during operation.

2.

Fault indicator blinking.

2.

Co

unt blinks and refer to Fault

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Detection System.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Generator circuit breaker is o

 

n.

1.

Reset circuit breaker.

Loss of power on circuits.

 

pe

 

2.

Transfer switch problems.

2.

See the transfer switch manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

System Switch not

 

 

 

1.

Set System Switch to AUTO.

 

 

on AUTO

 

 

 

 

.

Exercise timer not

 

.

 

2.

Set exercise timer.

Unit will not exercise weekly.

 

2

set

 

3.

 

Fai

led battery.

O

 

 

 

 

3.

Replace battery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Odor of fuel

FOR

PR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

15 Am

fuse missingDUCor blown. TIO4. InstallN(new) 15 Amp fuse.

 

 

1.

Loose

mechanical fastener.

1.

Check and repair or contact local

Excessive Vibration

NOT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

service facility.

 

 

1.

RE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Turn off manual shutoff fuel valve.

 

 

 

Fuel leak.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact local service facility.

 

 

1.

 

 

lown fuses in transfer switch.

1.

Install (new) fuses.

 

 

B

 

 

 

Utility power returns, unit does not

2.

5 minute minimum runtime not

2.

Wait 5 minutes.

 

 

 

lapsed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

stop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Poor wire connection or defective

3.

Check and repair or contact local

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

controllers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

service facility.

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Contents Generator Systems Save these original instructions for future reference Where to Find UsNot Reproduction For Reproduction Not Important Safety InstructionsSafety Symbols and Meanings ReprRepro VictimLocation Guidelines to insure for RoductionGeneral For the Home Owner InstallationFor the Installing Dealer/Contractor OrientatCause burns, fire or explosion resulting Fuel FactorsFlammable and explosive, which could Death, serious injury and/or propertyRepr Ction Generator LocationDelivery Inspection ReproductionNot For Generator is supplied with Not includedGenerator RODControls Lifting Holes Provided at each corner for lifting generatorSET Exercise Used to set Auto modeSystem Control Panel Detection SystemTo close access door Access PortsTo open access door To remove roof and dividerTo remove exhaust panel To install side panelsREP Reprodu OperationFault Detection System MaintenanceExercise timer. See Setting Exercise Timer Fault CodesUction High Temperature FC7 Transfer Switch Fault FC8Checking/Adding Engine Oil Engine MaintenanceTion Changing Engine OilAdd oil as described in Checking/Adding Engine Oil Instruction will void Generator warranty GineChanging Oil Filter Ulting froMaintenance section Service Air CleanerService Spark Plugs REP OductionPressure Regulator Maintenance and Inspection Clean Air Cooling SystemFuel System Inspection and Maintenance Natural Gas/Propane Fuel SystemTest System Operation Simulate a Power Outage Charging the Battery BatteryServicing the Battery ReprductionWhen Calling for Assistance StorageTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionReprodu Ction Protech Standby GeneratorsCommon Service Parts Generator SpecificationsEngine Specifications ReprodutionSistema generador Doméstico Not Reproduction For Mantenimiento ControlesUtilización Conserve estas instrucciones Símbolos sobre la seguridad y significadosContacto directo con la víctima SteAdvertencia El arran CasasResponsabilidades del distribuidor/técnico instalador ReprodInstalación Orientación para el propietarioFactores cuando determinen la carga total del generador Factores relacionados con el combustibleEraturasFORelevadas o en Ubicación del generador Inspección al momento de la entrega El generador doméstico incluye lo siguiente No incluyeOrificios para horquilla elevadora Proporcionado en ControlesGenerador doméstico Cada esquina para levantar el generadorPanel de control del sistema ParaPara solta Que el techo abra ligeramente PR UctionPara desmontar los paneles laterales Levante el techo del generadorPara instalar los paneles laterales Prod ForPara desmontar el panel de escape  Permita que el equipo se enfríe antes de tocarloAceite de motor UtilizaciónFuncionamiento automático BateríaLas MantenimientoParo del sistema El motor no arranca FC4 La sección Configuración del temporizador de prácticaRestablecimiento del sistema de detección de fallas Baja presión de aceite FC2Mantenimiento del generador Aceite del motor Mantenimiento del motorComprobación/adición de aceite para motor Cambio del filtro de ceite Cambio de aceite del motorRevisión del filtro de aire Ajuste de Revisión de las bujíasComprobación de holgura de las válvulas En la sección MantenimientoDel temporizador de ejercicio DuctionCircuito de combustible de gas natural/propano Alimentación eléctrica Cargar la batería Servicio la bateríaSi llama a la fábrica AlmacenamientoResolución de problemas DUC TionGeneradores de reserva domésticos Protech Períodos DE LA GarantíaPartes de Servicio Comu ReprouctionEspecificaciones del generador Groupe électrogène Not Reproduction For Fonctionnement InstallationCommandes ’Huile moteurSymboles de sécurité et Leur sign Repr UctionDirect avec la victime Les Directives générales concernant l’emplacement afin Conseils au propriétaire ’installationAu détaillant ou à l’entrepreneur procédant Mais la dépréciation typique se situe entre 10 et 20% du Facteurs relatifs au combustibleLe débit de gaz naturel dépend du combustible spécifique Débit du gaz de pétrole liquéfiéEmplacement de la génératrice Rs deVérification de la livraison Articles non fournisCommandes Groupe électrogèneTableau de commande de système Pour fermer une porte d’accès Portes d’accèsPour ouvrir une porte d’accès Pour retirer le panneau d’échappement Pour installer les panneaux latérauxODU CT Fonctionnement Réglage de la minuterie du cycle d’exercice Pour exécuter la procédure de réglage du cycle d’exerciceEntreiten Arrêt du systèmeDéfaillance du commutateur de transfert FC8 Emballement du moteur FC6Basse tension génératrice, FC3 Entretien du générateur Vérification/ajout d’huile à moteur Changement du filtre à huile Changement d’huile à moteurEntretien du filtre à air Le par un nouveauInspection et entretien du circuit d’alimentation Installez la bougie d’allumage et serrez-laSolidement Système au gaz naturel/propaneÉléments suivants Mettez l’alimentation électrique de serviceSource d’alimentation de service, la minuterie de Cylindre du collecteur d’échappement et que tous lesRechargez la batterie Entretien de la batterieVoir Batterie dans la section Considérations pour Communications avec le Fabricant RemisageDépannage Génératrices résidentielles de secours Protech Étendue DE LA GarantiePièces d’entretien courant ReprodctionCaractéristiques du produit

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