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