Standby Generator Sets

Table of Contents

SECTION

PAGE

SAFETY RULES

1-1

INTRODUCTION

1-3

Read this Manual Thoroughly

1-3

Operation and Maintenance

1-3

How to Obtain Service

1-3

IDENTIFICATION RECORD

2-1

Data Label

2-1

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

3-1

Equipment Description

3-1

Engine Oil Recommendations

3-1

Coolant Recommendations

3-1

ENGINE PROTECTIVE DEVICES

4-1

Coolant Temperature Sensing

4-1

Low Coolant Level

4-1

Oil Pressure Sensing

4-1

Overcrank Shutdown

4-1

Overspeed Shutdown

4-1

RPM Sensor Loss Shutdown

4-1

DC Fuse

4-1

FUEL SYSTEMS

5-1

Fuel Requirements

5-1

Natural Gas Fuel System

5-1

Propane Vapor Withdrawal Fuel System

5-1

LP Fuel System

5-1

SPECIFICATIONS

6-1

Generator

6-1

Engine

6-1

Cooling System

6-1

Fuel System

6-1

Electrical System

6-1

Cold Weather Kit

6-2

5.4L & 6.8L Ignition Description

6-3

Ignition Power-up Input (“56 Line Input”)

6-3

Ignition Enable (“14 Line Input”)

6-3

Ignition Shutdown on Loss of Crank

 

or CAM Signals

6-3

Diagnostic Blink Patterns (Red LED Located

 

on the Ignition Control Board

6-3

GENERAL INFORMATION

7-1

Generator AC Lead Connections

7-1

Four-lead, Single-phase Stator

7-1

Alternator Power Winding Connections

7-1

3-phase Alternators

7-1

INSTALLATION

8-1

Installation

8-1

Preparation Before Start-up

8-1

Transfer Switch

8-1

Fuel System

8-1

Generator Set Lubrication

8-1

Prior to Initial Start-up

8-1

Initial Inspection for QT Genset Start-up

8-2

Start-up Inspection

8-2

OPERATION

9-1

Generator Control and Operation

9-1

Operating Unit with Automatic Transfer Switch

9-1

Operating Unit with Manual Transfer Switch

9-1

Engine Start-up and Transfer

9-1

Retransfer and Shutdown

9-1

MAINTENANCE

10-1

Maintenance Performed by Authorized

 

Service Facilities

10-1

Cooling System

10-1

Checking Fluid Levels

10-1

Check Engine Oil

10-1

Battery Fluid

10-1

Engine Coolant

10-2

Maintenance Owner/Operator Can Perform

10-2

Check Engine Oil Level

10-2

Check Battery

10-2

Exercise System

10-2

Inspect Cooling System

10-2

Check Engine Coolant Level

10-2

Perform Visual Inspection

10-2

Inspect Exhaust System

10-2

Check Fan Belt

10-2

Inspect Engine Governor

10-2

Changing Engine Oil

10-2

Changing the Engine Air Cleaner

10-3

Spark Plugs

10-3

Coolant Change

10-3

Miscellaneous Maintenance

10-3

Cleaning the Generator

10-3

Battery

10-4

Battery Maintenance

10-4

Battery Replacement

10-4

SERVICE SCHEDULE

11-1

30 kW - 150 kW Standby Gas Engine

 

Driven Generator Sets

11-1

TROUBLESHOOTING

12-1

Troubleshooting Guide

12-1

NOTES

 

EXPLODED VIEWS & PARTS LISTS

 

WIRING DIAGRAMS & SCHEMATICS

 

WARRANTY

 

08/05

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