Rheem Generator Systems, GEN12AD-V installation manual Engine Adjustment

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5.

Install 15 Amp fuse in control panel.

3.

Ensure that the 15 Amp fuse is installed.

6.

Set generator’s system switch to AUTO.

4.

Set the generator’s main circuit breaker ON.

7.

Push and hold MANUAL OVER-RIDEbutton on control

5. Set the generator’s system switch to AUTO.

 

panel for about six seconds. Engine will start.

 

6. Push MANUAL OVER-RIDEon control panel. When the

 

When the generator is started for the very first time, it

 

 

engine starts, allow it to warm up for five minutes.

 

will require that air in the gaseous fuel lines be purged.

 

 

This may take a few minutes.

7.

Normal no load frequency is 62.0 to 62.5 Hz. If

8.

Listen for unusual noises, vibration or other indications

 

adjustment is needed at no load, remove unit side

 

of abnormal operation. Check for oil leaks while

 

panels. Using needle nose pliers, bend spring anchor

 

engine runs.

 

 

 

tang (B) slowly up or down until frequency is 62.0 to

9.

Let engine warm up for about five minutes to allow

 

 

62.5 Hz.

 

internal temperatures to stabilize.

 

 

 

 

10.

Check generator output at load side of circuit breaker.

 

 

 

Voltage should be 239-262 Volts, frequency should be

 

 

 

62.0 - 62.5 Hz.

 

 

 

If either parameter is outside these ranges, perform

 

 

 

Engine Adjustment described later in this section.

 

 

11.

Check generator output between one generator

 

 

 

connection lug and neutral lug, then between other

 

 

 

generator connection lug and neutral lug. In both cases,

 

 

 

voltage reading should be between 119-131 Volts.

 

 

 

DO NOT proceed until you are certain that generator AC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

voltage and frequency are correct and within the stated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

limits. To obtain the proper generator frequency, see

 

 

 

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Engine Adjustment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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12. Push and hold MANUAL OVER-RIDEbutton on control

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

panel again until engine stops.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Turn utility servi

 

 

 

 

 

n to transfer switch OFF.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ce discon

13. Reinstall circuit breaker enclosure cover.

 

 

 

After a short

 

 

 

 

 

transfer switch will connect

 

 

 

 

time delay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to gener

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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tor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.

Load

generator t

o full load.

There are regional variances in the composition of gaseous

10.

After load sta

ilizes, frequency should be

fuel. Each home generator unit leaves t

he

factory set for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

abo

ve

5

7.0 Hz.

NG operation. If the generator output

voltag

 

or frequency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11. I

f frequ

ency is below 57.0 Hz, bend spring anchor tang

measured during Initial Start-Upis outside the listed ranges,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

unt

 

frequency is above 57.0 Hz.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the combustibility of the gas u

pplied at

the in

stall

ation

 

 

 

1

2. Turn service disconnect to transfer switch ON. Transfer

site may be substantially

 

 

 

 

 

 

the

uel used at

ferent from

 

 

 

 

 

the factory.

NOT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

switch will connect to utility power after five minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.

Push and hold MANUAL OVER-RIDEon control panel

To adjust the engine for this differe

ce, proceed

 

as

follows

.

 

 

 

 

until engine stops.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Remove four screws (A) that

 

cure

contro

l box fron

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to enclosure to expose unit’s circuit

FORbreaker

.

 

 

14.

After the engine has stopped:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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to step 15.

SYSTEM

FAULT CODES

MANUAL

OVER-RIDE

SET

EXERCISE

If no load frequency falls out of the no load range shown in step 7 after full load adjustment is made, contact an authorized service center.

15. Reinstall circuit breaker enclosure cover.

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2.Connect an accurate frequency meter to line side of generator’s main circuit breaker.

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GEN12AD-V, Generator Systems specifications

Rheem Generator Systems has built a reputation for delivering reliable, high-performance generators, and the GEN12AD-V model is no exception. This innovative generator is designed to provide robust power solutions for residential and light commercial applications, ensuring security and comfort during power outages.

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