Guardian Technologies 04389-2, 04456-2, 04390-2 owner manual Safety Rules, Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Guardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators

Introduction	Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly		IFC
Contents		IFC
Operation and Maintenance	............................	IFC
How to Obtain Service		IFC
Authorized Dealer Locator Number		IFC
Safety Rules		2
Standards Index		3

Section 3 – Operation		14
3.1	Break-in Procedure	14
3.2	Using the Auto/Off/Manual Switch	14
3.3	Automatic Transfer Operation	14
3.4	Sequence of Automatic Operation	15
3.5	Manual Transfer Operation	15
3.6	Setting the Exercise Timer	16
3.7	Protection Systems	16

Section 1 – General Information		4
1.1	Unpacking/Inspection	4
1.2	Protection Systems	4

1.3NEC Requirement for Arc Fault Circuit

	Interruption Breaker for Bedrooms	4
1.4	The Generator	5
1.5	Specifications	6
1.6	System Set LED	7
1.7	Fuel Requirements and Recommendations....	7
1.8	Fuel Consumption	7
1.9	Reconfiguring the Fuel System	7
1.10	Location	8
1.11	Battery Installation	9
1.12	The Battery	9
Section 2 – Post Installation Start-up
	and Adjustments	10
2.1	Before Initial Startup	10
2.2	Check Transfer Switch Operation	10
2.3	Electrical Checks	10
2.4	Generator Tests Under Load	11
2.5	Checking Automatic Operation	11

2.6Adjusting the Regulator (Natural Gas Only) ..12

2.7	Engine Governor Adjustment	13
2.8	Voltage Regulator Adjustment	13

Section 4 – Maintenance		17
4.1	Fuse	17
4.2	Checking the Engine Oil Level	17
4.3	Changing the Engine Oil	18
4.4	Changing the Oil Filter	18
4.5	Changing the Engine Air Cleaner	18
4.6	Spark Plug(s)	19
4.7	Battery Maintenance	19

4.8Adjusting GH-410/GT-990 Valve Clearance ..20

4.9	Cooling System		20
4.10	Attention After Submersion		21
4.11	Corrosion Protection		21
4.12	Out of Service Procedure		21
4.13	Service Schedule		22
Section 5 – Troubleshooting			23
5.1	Troubleshooting Guide		23
Section 6		– Electrical Data	24
Section 7		– Exploded Views and
		Parts Lists	32
Section 8		– Mounting Dimensions	53
Section 9		– Notes	54
Section 10 – Warranty			56

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