Generac Power Systems 005012-1 owner manual Table of Contents

Table of Contents

40kW Liquid-cooled Generators

INTRODUCTION IFC Section 3 — OPERATION 13

Read this Manual Thoroughly		IFC
Operation and Maintenance		IFC
How to Obtain Service		IFC
Authorized Service Dealer Location		IFC
SAFETY RULES		2
Section 1 — GENERAL INFORMATION		4
1.1	Generator	4
1.2	Transfer Switch	4
1.3	Automatic System Operation	4
1.4	Generator AC Connection Systems	4
1.5	Main Circuit Breaker	4
1.6	Generator Fuel System	5
1.7	Engine Protective Devices	5
1.8	Unpacking	6
1.9	Lifting the Generator	7
1.10	Specifications	7
1.11	Fuel Consumption	7
1.12	Reconfiguring the Fuel System	7
1.13	Torque Specifications	8
1.14	Engine Oil Recommendations	8
1.15	Coolant Recommendations	8
1.16	Before Installation	8
Section 2 — INSTALLATION		8
2.1	Standby Generator Installation	8
2.2	Generator Location	9
2.3	Generator Mounting and Support	9
2.4	Basic Standby Electric System	10
2.5	Emergency Circuit Isolation Method	10
2.6	Total Circuit Isolation Method	10
2.7	Grounding the Generator	10
2.8	Generator AC Neutral Connections	11
2.9	Transfer Switch Start Signal Connections	11
2.10	Battery Installation	11
2.11	Preparation Before Start-Up	12

3.1	Using an Engineered “GTS” Transfer Switch	......13
3.2	Control Console Components	13
3.3	Manual Transfer and Startup	14
3.4	Engine Governor Adjustments	14
3.5	Retransfer and Shutdown	15
3.6	Automatic Operation	15
3.7	Weekly Exercise Cycle	15
Section 4 — MAINTENANCE		16

4.1Maintenance Performed by Authorized

Service Facilities	16
4.2 Cooling System	16

4.3Overload Protection for Engine DC

Electrical System	16
4.4 Checking Fluid Levels	16

4.5Maintenance Owner/Operator

	Can Perform			17
4.6	Miscellaneous Maintenance			18
4.7	Scheduled Maintenance			20
Section 5 — TROUBLESHOOTING				23
Section 6		— ELECTRICAL DATA		24
Section 7		— EXPLODED VIEWS AND
		PARTS LISTS		28
Section 8		— INSTALLATION DIAGRAM		43
Section 9		— NOTES		44
Section 10 — WARRANTY			Back Cover

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