Generac Power Systems 004988-1 owner manual Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Guardian Liquid-cooled 27 kW and 30 kW Generators

INTRODUCTION		IFC
SAFETY RULES		2
Section 1 — GENERAL INFORMATION		4
1.1	Generator	4
1.2	Transfer Switch	4
1.3	Automatic System Operation	4
1.4	Generator AC Connection Systems	4
1.5	Main Circuit Breaker	4
1.6	Generator Fuel System	5
1.7	Engine Protective Devices	5
1.8	Unpacking	6
1.9	Lifting the Generator	6
1.10	Specifications	7
1.11	Fuel Consumption	7
1.12	Reconfiguring the Fuel System	7
1.13	Torque Specifications	8
1.14	Engine Oil Recommendations	8
1.15	Coolant Recommendations	8
1.16	Before Installation	8
Section 2 — INSTALLATION		8
2.1	Standby Generator Installation	8
2.2	Generator Location	9
2.3	Generator Mounting and Support	9
2.4	Basic Standby Electric System	9
2.5	Emergency Circuit Isolation Method	9
2.6	Total Circuit Isolation Method	10
2.7	Grounding the Generator	10
2.8	Generator AC Neutral Connections	10
2.9	Transfer Switch Start Signal Connections	10
2.10	Battery Installation	11
2.11	Preparation Before Start-Up	11

Section 3 — OPERATION		12
3.1	Using a Standard “GTS” Transfer Switch	12
3.2	Control Console Components	12
3.3	Manual Transfer and Startup	13
3.4	Engine Governor Adjustments	13
3.5	Retransfer and Shutdown	14
3.6	Automatic Operation	14
3.7	Weekly Exercise Cycle	14
Section 4 — MAINTENANCE		15

4.1Maintenance Performed by Authorized

Service Facilities	15
4.2 Cooling System	15

4.3Overload Protection for Engine DC

Electrical System	15
4.4 Checking Fluid Levels	15

4.5Maintenance Owner/Operator

	Can Perform			16
4.6	Miscellaneous Maintenance			17
4.7	Scheduled Maintenance			19
Section 5 — TROUBLESHOOTING				22
Section 6		— INTALLATION DIAGRAM		............23
Section 7		— ELECTRICAL DATA		24
Section 8		— EXPLODED VIEWS AND
		PARTS LISTS		28
Section 9		— NOTES		44
Section 10 — WARRANTY			Back Cover

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