Introduction Inside Front Cover, Operation

Table of Contents


Introduction			Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly				IFC
Contents		..........................................................		IFC
Operation and Maintenance				IFC
How to Obtain Service				IFC
Safety Rules				2
Standards Index				3
Section 1 – General Information				4
1.1	Unpacking/Inspection			4
1.2	Location			4
1.3	Protection Systems			4
1.4	System Set LED			4
1.5	The Generator			5
1.6	Specifications			6
	1.6.1	Generator		6
	1.6.2	Engine		6
1.7	Fuel Requirements and Recommendations			... 6
1.8	Fuel Consumption			6
1.9	Reconfiguring the Fuel System			7
	1.9.1 15 kW, 990cc Engines			7
1.10	Location			7
	1.10.1 Generator			7
	1.10.2 Transfer Switch			8
1.11	Battery Installation			8
1.12	The Battery			8
Section 2 – Post Installation Start-up
		and Adjustments		9
2.1	Before Initial Start-up			9
2.2	Check Transfer Switch Operation			9
2.3	Electrical Checks			9
2.4	Generator Tests Under Load			10
2.5	Checking Automatic Operation			10

2.6Adjusting the Regulator (Natural Gas Only).. 11

2.7	Engine Governor Adjustment	12
	2.7.1 15 kW Units	12
2.8	Voltage Regulator Adjustment	12

Section 3 – Operation			12
3.1	Break-in Procedure		12
3.2	Using the Auto/Off/Manual Switch		13
	3.2.1	“Auto” Position	13
	3.2.2	“Off” Position	13
	3.2.3	“Manual” Position	13

15 kW Generator

3.3	Automatic Transfer Operation		13
	3.3.1 12 VDC Accessory Outlet		13
	3.3.2 120 VAC GFCI Outlet		14
3.4	Sequence of Automatic Operation		14
3.5	Manual Transfer Operation		14
	3.5.1	Transfer to Generator
		Power Source	14
	3.5.2 Transfer Back to Utility
		Power Source	15
3.6	Setting the Exercise Timer		15
3.7	Protection Systems		15
	3.7.1 Low Oil Pressure Switch		15
	3.7.2	High Temperature Switch	15
	3.7.3	Overcrank	16
	3.7.4	Overspeed	16

Section 4 – Maintenance			16
4.1	Fuses	...........................................................	16
4.2	Checking the Engine Oil Level		16
4.3	Changing the Engine Oil		16
	4.3.1	Engine Oil Recommendations	16
	4.3.2	Oil Change Procedure	17
4.4	Changing the Oil Filter		17
4.5	Changing the Engine Air Cleaner		17
	4.5.1	15 kW Generators	17
4.6	Spark Plug(s)		17
4.7	Battery Maintenance		18
4.8	Adjusting Valve Clearance		18
4.9	Cooling System		19
4.10	Attention After Submersion		19
4.11	Corrosion Protection		19
	4.11.1 Additional Corrosion Protection		19
4.12	Out of Service Procedure		20
	4.12.1 Removal From Service		20
	4.12.2 Return to Service		20
4.13	Service Schedule		21

Introduction