Table of Contents

Guardian Liquid-cooled 40 kW Generator

Introduction

Inside Front Cover

Read This Manual Thoroughly

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Contents

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Operation and Maintenance

IFC

How to Obtain Service

IFC

Authorized Dealer Locator Number

IFC

Safety Rules

2

Section 1 – General Information

4

1.1

Unpacking/Inspection

4

1.2

The Generator

4

1.3

Generator AC Connection Systems

4

1.4

Prepackaged Transfer Switch

4

1.5

Automatic System Operation

4

1.6

Main Circuit Breaker

5

1.7

Engine Protective Devices

5

1.8

Specifications

5

1.9Fuel Requirements and

 

Recommendations

6

1.10

Engine Oil Recommendations

7

1.11

Coolant

7

1.12

Emission Control System

7

Section 3 – Operation

12

3.1

Control Console Components

12

3.2

Using the Auto/Off/Manual Switch

12

3.3

Automatic Transfer Operation

13

3.4

Sequence of Automatic Operation

13

3.5

Engine Heater

13

3.6

Weekly Exercise Cycle

14

Section 4 – Maintenance

14

4.1

Checking the Engine Oil Level

14

4.2

Changing the Engine Oil and Filter

15

4.3

Changing the Engine Air Cleaner

15

4.4

Spark Plugs

16

4.5

Battery Maintenance

16

4.6

Cooling System

16

4.7Overload Protection for

 

Engine DC Electrical System

17

4.8

DC Fuse

17

4.9

Engine Coolant

17

4.10

Miscellaneous Maintenance

17

4.11

Out of Service Procedure

18

4.12

Service Schedule

19

Section 2 – Installation

8

Section 5 – Troubleshooting

20

2.1

Basic Standby Electric System

8

5.1 Troubleshooting Guide

20

2.2

Emergency Circuit Isolation Method

9

 

 

2.3

Total Circuit Isolation Method

9

Section 6 – Installation Diagram

21

2.4

Grounding the Generator

9

 

 

2.5

Generator AC Neutral Connections

9

Section 7 – Electrical Data

22

 

 

 

2.6Transfer Switch Start Signal Connections ....9

2.7

Battery Installation

10

Section 8

– Exploded Views and

 

2.8

Preparation Before Start-up

11

 

 

Parts Lists

30

 

 

 

Section 9

– Notes

58

 

 

 

Section 10 – Warranty

60

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Generac Power Systems 004373-6, 004626-5 owner manual Installation Diagram

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