
Table of Contents
QUIETSOURCE™ 
INTRODUCTION  | 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  | 6  | 
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  | 9  | 
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  | 10  | 
2.9  | Transfer Switch Start Signal Connections  | 11  | 
2.10  | Battery Installation  | 11  | 
2.11  | Preparation Before   | 12  | 
Section 3 — OPERATION  | 13  | |
3.1  | Using a Standard “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  | 
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  | PARTS LISTS  | 28  | |
Section 8  | — INSTALLATION DIAGRAM  | ..........44  | ||
Section 9  | — NOTES  | 45  | ||
Section 10 — WARRANTY  | Back Cover  | |||
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