Models 04758-0 6 kW NG, 7 kW LP 04759-0 12 kW NG, 12 kW LP
04760-0 13 kW NG, 15 kW LP
DEADLY EXHAUST FUMES. OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY
Not intended for use as Primary Power in place of utility
CONTENTS
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
GENERAL HAZARDS
DANGER
Despite the safe design of this generator
Parts of the generator are rotating and/or hot
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
FIRE HAZARDS
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
STANDARDS INDEX
1.1 UNPACKING/INSPECTION
1.2 PROTECTION SYSTEMS
1.3 SYSTEM SET LED
DANGER
Figure 1.1 - 7 kW, Single Cylinder GH-410 Engine
1.4 YOUR GENERATOR
Figure 1.2 - 12 kW/15 kW, V-twin GT-990 Engine
1.5 SPECIFICATIONS
1.5.1 GENERATOR
1.5.2 ENGINE
Section 1 - General Information
1.8 RECONFIGURING THE FUEL SYSTEM
1.6 FUEL REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
1.7 FUEL CONSUMPTION
DANGER
1.9.2 TRANSFER SWITCH 1.9.2.1 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Units
1.9 LOCATION
1.9.1 GENERATOR
Figure 1.4 - Demand Regulator
1.10 BATTERY INSTALLATION
1.11 THE BATTERY
Figure 1.5 - Battery Cable Connections
Use tools with insulated handles Wear rubber gloves and boots
2.2 CHECK TRANSFER SWITCH OPERATION
2.1 BEFORE INITIAL START-UP
2.3 ELECTRICAL CHECKS
The following procedures are to be observed
2.4 GENERATOR TESTS UNDER LOAD
2.5 CHECKING AUTOMATIC OPERATION
2.6 ADJUSTING THE REGULATOR NATURAL GAS ONLY
2.7 ENGINE GOVERNOR ADJUSTMENT
Figure 2.2 - Placement of Regulator
2.7.1 7 KW UNITS
2.8 VOLTAGE REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT
3.1 BREAK-IN PROCEDURE
Figure 2.3 - Engine Governor Adjustment
Figure 2.5 - Voltage Adjustment Potentiometer
3.3 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPERATION
3.4 SEQUENCE OF AUTOMATIC OPERATION
3.2.1 “AUTO” POSITION
3.2.2 “OFF” POSITION
3.5.2 TRANSFER BACK TO UTILITY POWER SOURCE
3.5 MANUAL TRANSFER OPERATION
Figure 3.2 - Manual Transfer Switch Operation
3.5.1 TRANSFER TO GENERATOR POWER SOURCE
3.6 SETTING THE EXERCISE TIMER
3.7.1 LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
3.7.2 HIGH TEMPERATURE SWITCH
Figure 3.3 - Low Oil Pressure and High Temperature Switches
4.1 FUSE
4.2 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
4.3 CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
Oil Dipstick and Fill
4.5 CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER
4.3.2 OIL CHANGE PROCEDURE
Figure 4.6 - 7 kW, Engine Air Cleaner Location
Figure 4.7 - 12 kW and 15 kW Engine Air Cleaner
4.7 BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Figure 4.8 - Setting the Spark Plug Gap
4.6 SPARK PLUGS
Use tools with insulated handles Wear rubber gloves and boots
4.8 ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCE
Figure 4.10 - Valve Clearance Adjustment
4.9 COOLING SYSTEM
Figure 4.9 - Cooling Vent Locations
4.12 OUT OF SERVICE PROCEDURE
4.12.2 RETURN TO SERVICE
4.12.1 REMOVAL FROM SERVICE
4.10 ATTENTION AFTER SUBMERSION
ATTENTION It is recommended that all service work
4.13 SERVICE SCHEDULE
be performed by your nearest Generac Authorized Dealer
5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Section 6 - Electrical Data
Section 6 - Electrical Data
CUSTOMER
CONNECTION
CONTROL PANEL BOX
DIAGRAM KEY BA - BRUSH ASSEMBLY BCR - BATTERY CHARGE RELAY
Section 6 - Electrical Data
Section 6 - Electrical Data
Wiring Diagram - 7 kW - Drawing No. 0D9013
ENGINE WIRING
Section 6 - Electrical Data
Guardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators
Section 6 - Electrical Data
CONTROL PANEL BOX
CUSTOMER CONNECTION
CLOSEST TO BEARING
Section 6 - Electrical Data
Section 6 - Electrical Data
Section 7 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
Section 7 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
PART NO. QTY
DESCRIPTION
PART NO. QTY
Guardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators
Section 7 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
Control Panel - Drawing No. 0D8503-E
PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
Section 7 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION
Kit Contains
Section 7 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
66 2, 5, 19, 20, 39, 40, 47, 64, 93 67 8
69 16A, 16B, 17 70 7, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54
Section 7 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
BARBED ELBOW 90 3/8NPT X 3/8 L0CKTITE
Section 7 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
Section 7 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
PLATE, BACKING GT990 WITH OIL COOL
Section 7 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
Section 7 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
DESCRIPTION
1.8 FT
1.25 FT
Guardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators
Section 7 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
12 kW and 15 kW Generator - Drawing No. 0D3417-B
Section 7 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
DESCRIPTION
2.6 FT
2.83 FT
Section 7 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
Section 7 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
ASSEMBLY, ROCKER COVER BREATHER
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Guardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators
Section 7 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
GN410 Engine - Drawing No. 0D3539-B Part
Section 7 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
DESCRIPTION
Section 7 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
FOR GT 760 ENGINE ONLY
Section 7 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
DESCRIPTION
ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS INCHES
Section 8 - Mounting
Guardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 Drawing No. 0D3739-B
and 15 kW Generators
Section 9 - Notes
Guardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
MANUFACTURER’S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE
PURCHASER’S/OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
Section 10 - Warranty
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
EMISSION RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
WARRANTY SCHEDULE
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS STANDARD TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR
Section 10 - Warranty
GUARDIAN “EMERGENCY AUTOMATIC STANDBY GENERATORS”