Generac 04077-1, 04109-1, 04079-1, 00789-1, 00844-1 Introduction, Inside Front Cover, Operation

Table of Contents

Guardian Air-cooled Generators

Introduction			Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly				IFC
Operation and Maintenance				IFC
How to Obtain Service				IFC
Authorized Dealer Location Number				IFC
Safety Rules				2
Section 1 – Installation				4
1.1	Introduction to Installation			4
	1.1.1	Installation Assistance		4
1.2	1.1.2	Standards Index		4
	Unpacking			4
	1.2.1	Precautions		4
1.3	1.2.2	Inspection		4
	Before Installation			5
1.4	Lifting the Generator			5
1.5	Engine Oil Recommendations			5
1.6	Gaseous Fuel System			5
	1.6.1	Fuel System Requirements		5
	1.6.2	and Recommendations
		Fuel Consumption		6
	1.6.3	Fuel Pipe Sizing		6
1.7	1.6.4 Reconfiguring the Fuel System			6
	Location and Mounting			7
	1.7.1	Generator		7
		1.7.1.1 6 kW, 8 kW and		7
		10 kW Units (Non-SA)

1.7.1.2Sound Attenuated Units ....7

	1.7.2	Transfer Switch	7
		1.7.2.1 6 Kw, 8 kW and	7
		10 kW Units (Non-SA)
1.8		1.7.2.2 Sound Attenuated Units ....	7
	Emergency Circuit Isolation Method		11
1.9	Total Circuit Isolation Method		11
1.10	Generator AC Connection System		12
1.11 Wiring Interconnections			12
	1.11.1	6 kW, 8 kW and	12
	1.11.2	10 kW Units (Non-SA)
1.12		Sound Attenuated Units	12
	Generators and GTS Transfer Switches ....		14
1.13	Control Circuit Interconnections		14
1.14	Adapting Three-phase Transfer Switch		15
1.15	Control Board Configuration		15
1.16	Grounding the Generator		15
1.17	The Battery		16
1.18	1.17.1	Battery Installation	17
	The Fuse		17
1.19	Post Installation Inspection		17

Section 2 – Operation			18
2.1	Using the Auto/Off/Manual Switch		18
	2.1.1	“Auto” Position	18
	2.1.2	“Off” Position	18
2.2	2.1.3	“Manual” Position	18
	Automatic Transfer Operation		18
2.3	Sequence of Automatic Operation		19
2.4	Manual Transfer Operation		19
	2.4.1	Transfer to Generator	19
		Power Source
	2.4.2 Transfer Back ..................................to Utility		20
2.5		Power Source
	Protection Systems		20
	2.5.1	Low Oil Pressure Switch	20
	2.5.2	High Temperature Switch	20
	2.5.3	Overcrank	20
		2.5.3.1 Approximate ....................Crank	21
	2.5.4	Cycle Times
2.6		Overspeed	21
	Additional Generator Features		21
	2.6.1	6 kW, 8 kW and	21
	2.6.2	10 kW Units (Non-SA)
		Sound Attenuated Units	21
Section 3 – Post-installationStart-up
3.1		Adjustments	22
	Before Initial Start-up		22
3.2	Check Transfer Switch Operation		22
3.3	Electrical Checks		22
3.4	Generator Tests Under Load		22
3.5	Checking Automatic Operation		23
3.6	Adjusting the Load Block		23
3.7	Engine Governor Adjustment		24
	3.7.1	6 kW Units (Non-SA)	24
	3.7.2	8 kW and 10 kW Units (Non-SA)....	24
3.8	3.7.3	Sound Attenuated Units	25
	Voltage Regulator Adjustment		25
3.9	Overspeed Calibration		25
	3.9.1	6 kW, 8 kW and	26
	3.9.2	10 kW Units (Non-SA)
3.10		Sound Attenuated Units	26
	Setting the Exercise Timer		26
	3.10.1	6 kW, 8 kW and	26
	3.10.2	10 kW Units (Non-SA)
		Sound Attenuated Units	26
Section 4 – Troubleshooting			27
4.1	Troubleshooting Guide		27
4.2	Installation Checklist		28

Section 5 – Notes 29

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