Table of Contents

Liquid-cooled 15, 20 and 25 kW Generators

INTRODUCTION

IFC

Read this Manual Thoroughly

IFC

Operation and Maintenance

IFC

How to Obtain Service

IFC

Authorized Service Dealer Location

IFC

SAFETY RULES

2

Standards Index

3

Section 1 — GENERAL INFORMATION

4

1.1

Generator

4

1.2

Transfer Switch

4

1.3

ATS Mode (Automatic Operation)

4

1.4Engineered Transfer Switch (2-wire Start

 

GTS Mode)

4

1.5

Generator AC Connection Systems

4

1.6

Main Circuit Breaker

5

1.7

Generator Fuel System

5

1.8

Engine Protective Devices

5

1.9

Unpacking

6

1.10

Lifting the Generator

6

1.11

Specifications

7

1.12

Fuel Consumption

7

1.13

Reconfiguring the Fuel System for LP Vapor

7

1.14

Engine Oil Recommendations

8

1.15

Coolant Recommendations

8

1.16

Before Installation

8

Section 2 — INSTALLATION

9

2.1

Standby Generator Installation

9

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

Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS Mode)

11

2.10 Engineered Transfer Switch (2-wire Start

 

 

GTS Mode)

12

2.11

Battery Installation

13

2.12

Preparation Before Start-Up

14

Section 3 — OPERATION

15

3.1

Control Console Components

15

3.2

Manual Transfer and Startup

15

3.3

Engine Governor Gain Adjustments

16

3.4

Manual Retransfer and Shutdown

17

3.5

Automatic Operation

17

3.6

Weekly Exercise Cycle

17

3.7

Control Board DIP Switch Settings

18

3.8

Voltage Regulator Adjustment

18

Section 4 — MAINTENANCE

19

4.1Maintenance Performed by Authorized

 

Service Facilities

19

4.2

Exhaust Manifold Procedure

19

4.3

Intake Manifold Procedure

19

4.4

Cylinder Head Procedure

20

4.5

Cooling System

20

4.6Overload Protection for Engine DC

Electrical System

20

4.7 Checking Fluid Levels

20

4.8Maintenance Owner/Operator

 

Can Perform

21

4.9

Miscellaneous Maintenance

22

4.10

Scheduled Maintenance

24

Section 5 — TROUBLESHOOTING

27

Section 6

— NOTES

28

Section 7

— ELECTRICAL DATA

30

Section 8

— EXPLODED VIEWS AND

 

 

 

PARTS LISTS

38

Section 9

— INSTALLATION DIAGRAM

55

Section 10 — WARRANTY

56

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Generac 005030-0, 005028-0, 005031-0 owner manual Table of Contents

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