Standby Generator Sets

Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS

‹ GENERATOR

Type

Synchronous

Rotor Insulation

Class F

Stator Insulation

Class F

Total Harmonic Distortion

< 5%

Alternator Output Leads 3-phase

4-wire

Bearings

Sealed Ball

Coupling

Flexible Disc

Load Capacity (Standby Rating)

18 kW*

*NOTE: Generator rating and performance in accordance with ISO8528-5, BS5514, SAE J1349, ISO3046 and DIN 6271 Standards. KW rating is based on LPG fuel and may derate with natural gas.

Excitation System

 

Direct

Generator Output Voltage/kW - 60 Hz

 

 

 

kW

Amp

CB Size

120/240V, 1-phase, 1.0 pf

18

75

90

120/208V, 3-phase, 0.8 pf

18

63

70

Generator Locked Rotor KVA Available @ Voltage Dip of 35%

Single-phase or 208 3-phase:

 

35 KVA

‹ ENGINE

 

 

 

Make

 

Generac

Model

 

In Line

Cylinders and Arrangement

 

4

Displacement

 

1.6 Liter

Bore

 

3.15 in.

Stroke

 

3.13 in.

Compression Ratio

 

9.75-to-1

Air Intake System

Naturally Aspirated

Valve Seats

 

Replaceable

Lifter Type

 

Hydraulic

Engine Parameters

Engine Lubrication System

 

Type of Oil Pump

Gear

Oil Filter

Full Flow, Cartridge

Crankcase Oil Capacity

4 U.S. qts.

‹ COOLING SYSTEM

Type

Closed

Water Pump

Belt Driven

Fan Speed

1550

Fan Diameter

17.7 inches

Fan Mode

Pusher

Air Flow (inlet air.............................................................including alternator and

890 ft3/min.

combustion air)

Coolant Capacity

2.0 U.S. gal.

Heat Rejection to Coolant

117,000 Btu/h

Maximum Operating Air Temp. on Radiator

60° C (150° F)

Maximum Ambient Temperature

50° C (140° F)

‹ FUEL SYSTEM

Type of Fuel

Natural Gas, Propane Vapor

Carburetor

Down Draft

Secondary Fuel Regulator

Standard

Fuel Shut-off Solenoid

Standard

Operating Fuel Pressure

5 in. - 14 in. Water Column

Fuel Consumption - ft3/hr (Natural Gas/LPV)

Exercise

25%

50%

75%

100%

Cycle

Load

Load

Load

Load

56/24

104/43

158/66

210/87

265/110

‹ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Charge Alternator

............................................12V, 15

Amp

Static Battery Charger

2

Amp

Recommended Battery

Group 26, 525CCA

System Voltage

12 Volts

Rated Synchronous RPM

60 Hz, 1800

HP at rated:

30 HP

Exhaust System

 

Exhaust Flow at Rated Output 60 Hz:

168 cfm

Exhaust Temp. at Rated Output:

810°F

Combustion Air Requirements (Natural Gas)

Flow at rated power, 60 Hz:

76 cfm

Governor

 

Type

Electronic

Frequency Regulation

Isochronous

Steady State Regulation

± .25%

Adjustments:

 

Speed

Selectable

Voltage Regulator

 

Type

Electronic

Sensing

Single-phase

Regulation

± 1%

Features

V/F Adjustable, Adjustable

 

Voltage and Gain LED Indicators

Power Adjustment for Ambient Conditions

Temperature Deration:

 

3% for every 10° C above °C

25

1.65% for every 10° above °F

77

Altitude Deration:

 

1% for every 100 m above m

183

3% for every 1000 ft. above ft

600

Controller

R-200

6-1

04/07 A .Rev GenSpec038

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Generac Power Systems 1.6L 18 kW owner manual Specifications

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