Standby Generator Sets

Table of Contents

SECTION

PAGE

SAFETY RULES

1-1

INTRODUCTION

1-3

Read this Manual Thoroughly

1-3

Operation and Maintenance

1-3

How to Obtain Service

1-3

IDENTIFICATION RECORD

2-1

Data Label

2-1

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

3-1

Equipment Description

3-1

Engine Oil Recommendations

3-1

Coolant Recommendations

3-1

ENGINE PROTECTIVE DEVICES

4-1

High Coolant Temperature Switch

4-1

Low Coolant Level Sensor

4-1

Low Oil Pressure Switch

4-1

Overcrank Shutdown

4-1

Overspeed Shutdown

4-1

RPM Sensor Loss Shutdown

4-1

DC Fuse

4-1

FUEL SYSTEMS

5-1

Fuel Requirements

5-1

Natural Gas Fuel System

5-1

Propane Vapor Withdrawal Fuel System

5-1

LP Fuel System

5-1

SPECIFICATIONS

6-1

Generator

6-1

Engine

6-1

Cooling System

6-1

Fuel System

6-1

Electrical System

6-1

Cold Weather Kit

6-2

Reconfiguring the Fuel System

6-2

GENERAL INFORMATION

7-1

Generator AC Lead Connections

7-1

Four-lead, Single-phase Stator

7-1

Alternator Power Winding Connections

7-1

3-phase Alternators

7-1

INSTALLATION

8-1

Installation

8-1

Preparation Before Start-up

8-1

Transfer Switch

8-1

Fuel System

8-1

Generator Set Lubrication

8-1

Prior to Initial Start-up

8-1

Engine Coolant

8-1

Belt Tension

8-1

Electrical System

8-1

Initial Inspection for Genset Start-up

8-1

Start-up Checklist

8-2

Preparation for Start-up

8-2

OPERATION

9-1

Generator Control and Operation

9-1

Operating Unit with Manual Transfer Switch

9-1

Engine Start-up and Transfer

9-1

Retransfer and Shutdown

9-1

Operating Unit with Automatic Transfer Switch

9-1

MAINTENANCE

10-1

Maintenance Performed by Service Facilities

10-1

Every Three Months

10-1

Once Every Six Months

10-1

Once Annually

10-1

First 30 Operating Hours

10-1

First 100 Operating Hours

10-1

Every 500 Operating Hours

10-1

Every 800 Operating Hours

10-1

Cooling System

10-1

Overload Protection for Engine DC

 

Electrical System

10-1

Checking Fluid Levels

10-1

Check Engine Oil

10-1

Battery Fluid

10-2

Engine Coolant

10-2

Maintenance Owner/Operator Can Perform

10-2

Check Engine Oil Level

10-2

Check Battery

10-2

Exercise System

10-2

Inspect Cooling System

10-2

Check Engine Coolant Level

10-2

Perform Visual Inspection

10-2

Inspect Exhaust System

10-2

Check Fan Belt

10-2

Inspect Engine Governor

10-2

Changing Engine Oil

10-3

Changing the Engine Air Cleaner

10-3

Spark Plugs

10-3

Coolant Change

10-3

Miscellaneous Maintenance

10-4

Cleaning the Generator

10-4

Battery

10-4

Battery Maintenance

10-4

Battery Replacement

10-4

Repair Parts

10-4

SERVICE SCHEDULE

11-1

TROUBLESHOOTING

12-1

Troubleshooting Guide

12-1

NOTES

 

EXPLODED VIEWS & PARTS LISTS

 

WIRING DIAGRAMS & SCHEMATICS

 

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Generac Power Systems 25, 20, 30 owner manual Standby Generator Sets Table of Contents

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