Section 1 — General Information

Air-cooled 15 kW Generators

1.5SPECIFICATIONS

‹1.5.1 GENERATOR

Rated Max. Continuous Power

 

Capacity (Watts*)

13,000 NG/15,000 LP

Rated Voltage

120/240

Rated Max. Continuous Load Current (Amps)

120 Volts +

108.3 NG/125.0 LP

240 Volts

54.2 NG/62.5 LP

Main Line Circuit Breaker

70 Amp

Phase

1

Number of Rotor Poles

2

Rated AC Frequency

60 Hz

Power Factor

1

Recommended Air Filter

Part # 0C8127

Battery Requirement

Group 26/26R at -17.8° C ( 0° F)

12 Volts and 525 Cold-cranking Amperes Minimum

Weight

640 Pounds

Output Sound Level

 

 

@ 23 ft (7m) at full load

71.5 db (A)

Normal Operating Range

-20°F (-28.8°C)

 

 

to 104°F (40°C)

*Maximum wattage and current are subject to and limited by such factors as fuel Btu content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine power and condition, etc. Maximum power decreases about 3.5 per- cent for each 1,000 feet above sea level; and also will decrease about 1 percent for each 6° C (42° F) above 16° C (60° F).

+Total current in two separate curcuits. Current in each curcuit must not exceed the value stated for 240V.

‹ 1.5.2 ENGINE

Type of Engine

GT-990

Number of Cylinders

2

Rated Horsepower

30 @ 3,600 rpm

Displacement

992cc

Cylinder Block

Aluminum w/Cast

 

Iron Sleeve

Valve Arrangement

Overhead Valves

Ignition System

Solid-state w/Magneto

Recommended Spark Plug

RC12YC

Spark Plug Gap

0.508 mm (0.020 inch)

Compression Ratio

9.5:1

Starter

12Vdc

Oil Capacity Including Filter

Approx. 1.7 Qts

Recommended Oil Filter

Part # 070185B

Recommended Air Filter

Part # 0C8127

Operating RPM

3,600

1.6FUEL REQUIREMENTS

AND RECOMMENDATIONS

With LP gas, use only the vapor withdrawal sys- tem. This type of system uses the vapors formed above the liquid fuel in the storage tank.

The engine has been fitted with a fuel carburetion system that meets the specifications of the 1997 California Air Resources Board for tamper-proof dual fuel systems. The unit will run on natural gas or LP gas, but it has been factory set to run on natural gas. Should the primary fuel need to be changed to LP gas, the fuel system needs to be reconfigured. See "Reconfiguring the Fuel System" for instructions on reconfiguration of the fuel system.

Recommended fuels should have a Btu content of at least 1,000 Btus per cubic foot for natural gas; or at least 2,520 Btus per cubic foot for LP gas. Ask the fuel supplier for the Btu content of the fuel.

Required fuel pressure for natural gas is five inches to seven inches water column (0.18 to 0.25 psi); and for liquid propane, 11 inches to 14 inches of water column (0.4 to 0.5 psi).

NOTE:

Any piping used to connect the generator to the fuel supply should be of adequate size to ensure the fuel pressure NEVER drops below 4 inches water colum for natural gas or 10 inches water column for liquid propane for all load ranges.

1.7FUEL CONSUMPTION

 

Model #

Nat. Gas (*)

LP Vapor (**)

 

 

 

1/2 Load

Full Load

1/2 Load

Full Load

 

 

05176

156

220

1.58/58

2.40/88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Natural gas is in cubic feet per hour.

**LP is in gallons per hour/cubic feet per hour.

1.8RECONFIGURING THE

FUEL SYSTEM

To reconfigure the fuel system from NG to LP, follow these steps:

NOTE:

The primary regulator for the propane supply is NOT INCLUDED with the generator. A fuel pres- sure of 11 to 14 inches of water column (0.4 to

0.5psi) to the fuel inlet of the generator MUST BE SUPPLIED.

1.Turn off the gas supply. (if connected)

2.Open the roof and remove the door.

3.Remove the battery. (if installed)

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Generac Power Systems 05176-0 Specifications, Fuel Requirements Recommendations, Fuel Consumption, ‹ 1.5.1 Generator

05176-0 specifications

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