Generac 005818-0 Notes

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Main EcoGen 6kW Generator Owner's Manual Model 005818-0 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION n READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY Data Label Sample SAFETY RULES CONTENTS n n GENERAL HAZARDS EXHAUST HAZARDS ELECTRICAL HAZARDS FIRE HAZARDS EXPLOSION HAZARDS STANDARDS INDEX n 1.1 UNPACKING/INSPECTION 1.2 PROTECTION SYSTEMS 1.3 EMISSION INFORMATION 1.4 THE GENERATOR Figure 1.1 * 6kW, V-twin, GT-530 Engine (door removed) Figure 1.2 * Data Label Sample 1.5 SPECIFICATIONS 1.5.1 GENERATOR n 1.8 FUEL CONSUMPTION 1.9 LOCATION 1.9.1 GENERATOR Figure 1.3 + Generator Clearances 1.9.2 NEW INSTALLATION GUIDELINES FOR STATIONARY AIR-COOLED GENERATORS Figure 1.4 + Installation Guidelines 1.10 BATTERY REQUIREMENTS n n n 1.11 BATTERY INSTALLATION Figure 1.5 + Battery Cable Connections 1.12 THE BATTERY Post Installation Start-up and Adjustments n 1.13 BATTERY CHARGER 2.1 ACTIVATE THE GENERATOR 2.2 BEFORE INITIAL START-UP 2.3 ELECTRICAL CHECKS Post Installation Start-up and Adjustments ACTIVATION CHART n 2.4 GENERATOR TESTS UNDER LOAD 2.5 CHECKING AUTOMATIC OPERATION 3.1 CONTROL PANEL INTERFACE 3.1.1 USING THE AUTO/OFF/MANUAL SWITCH 3.2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION 3.3 SEQUENCE OF AUTOMATIC OPERATION 3.3.1 REMOTE START ON 3.3.2 CRANKING Choke Operation 3.4 SIDE COMPARTMENT 3.4.1 MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER Figure 3.2 A Side Compartment Figure 3.3 A Open Side Compartment 3.5 PROTECTION SYSTEMS High Engine Temperature (Shutdown Alarm 7 Auto Reset) Over Crank (Shutdown Alarm) Figure 3. 4 7 Low Oil Pressure and High Temperature Switches Over Speed (Shutdown Alarm) RPM Sense Loss (Shutdown Alarm) n 4.2 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL n Figure 4.1 + Oil Dipstick and Fill Oil Fill Oil Dipstick Oil Drain Hose 4.4 CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER Figure 4.3 ? Setting the Spark Plug Gap Figure 4.2 ; Engine Air Cleaner 4.5 SPARK PLUGS 4.6 BATTERY MAINTENANCE n n 4.7 ADJUSTING GT-530 VALVE CLEARANCE Figure 4.4 - Valve Clearance Adjustment 4.8 COOLING SYSTEM Figure 4.5 9 Cooling Vent Locations 4.11.2 RETURN TO SERVICE 4.11.3 ACCESSORIES 4.12 SERVICE SCHEDULE ATTENTION: It is recommended that all service work be performed by the nearest Dealer. Troubleshooting 5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Correction Appendix 6.1 MENU SYSTEM NAVIGATION 6.1.1 CHANGING SETTINGS (EDIT MENU) Appendix + / - ENTER ESC Page Page Page Installation Diagram ECO GEN - TYPICAL OFF-GRID APPLICATION SYSTEM DIAGRAM 28 Generac Power Systems, Inc. 28 28 Page Page Notes MANUFACTURER5S WARRANTY COVERAGE: OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1-800-333-1322 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY EMISSION RELATED PARTS MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (IF EQUIPPED): GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR "ECO GEN AIR-COOLED AUTOMATIC STANDBY GENERATORS" WARRANTY SCHEDULE GUIDELINES THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING: