TP-6200 10/12142 Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance
3.5.3 Subbase Inner Fuel Tank Alarm
This kit provides for both audible and visual alarms from
a location remote from the generator set if a leak is
detected in the inner fuel tank of the double-wall
subbase fuel tanks. See Figure 3-6. If the inner tank is
leaking, a sensor installed in the outer tank sends an
electrical signal to the alarm plate when the sensor
becomes immersed in the fuel collecting in the outer
tank. If a leak is detected, the alarm horn will sound and
the fault lamp will light. The alarm horn is quieted by
moving the alarm switch to the SILENCE position; the
alarm lamp remains lit until the fault is corrected. See
Figure 3-7 for troubleshooting information.
Alarm
Normal Silence
InnerTank
FuelLeak
Alarm
Leak Alarm Panel
FF-273000-D
Figure 3-6 Inner Fuel TankLeak Alarm
(20--300kW Model Shown)
Switch Position
Observation
Alarm Float
Normal Open The alarm horn and the lamp are not
energized.
Normal Closed The alarm horn and lamp activate when a
fuel leak occurs. If the alarm switch is
moved to the silence position, the lamp
stays on until the fuel leak fault is corrected.
Silence Open The alarm horn sounds to alert the user that
the alarm horn switch is not in the normal
position and that the alarm horn will not
sound should a fuel leak occur.
Figure 3-7 Inner Fuel TankLeak Alarm
Troubleshooting
Resetting Procedure
Use the following procedure to reset the alarm after a
fault alarm.
1. Move the alarm switch to the SILENCE position to
stop the alarm horn. The lamp will remain lit.
2. Disconnect the generator set from the load with
the line circuit breaker or the automatic transfer
switch.
3. Repair or replace the inner fuel tank.
4. Move the generator set master switch to the
OFF/RESETposition and then to the RUN position
for startup. The alarm horn sounds and the lamp
goes out.
5. Reconnect the generator set to the load via the line
circuit breaker or the automatic transfer switch.
6. Move the generator set master switch to the AUTO
position for startup by remote transfer switch or
remotestart/stop switch. Move the alarm switch to
the NORMAL position.
3.6 Gas Fuel Systems (REZG_ andREZX_/RZX_ models)This section describes natural gas and liquified
petroleum gas (LPG) fuel systems that are not covered
in the engine operation manual or engine service
manual.
3.6.1 Gas Fuel System Concept
(Single Fuel)
Thegas fuel system uses a fuel solenoid valve to control
the fuel flow to the electronic-controlled pressure
regulator (EPR). The generator set-mounted EPR
reduces the fuel pressure as fuel passes to the fuel
mixer. SeeFigure3-8.
The fuel mixer controls the ratio of fuel to air under
varying load and speed conditions. Because the fuel
mixerreceives fuel in a gaseous state, it does not have to
vaporize the fuel.
3.6.2 LPG Liquid Withdrawal Fuel
System Concept
With the LPG liquid withdrawal fuel system, pressurized
liquid LPG fuel passes from the tank to a vaporizer. The
vaporizerconverts the liquid fuel to gas before sending it
to the fuel EPR. The system also includes a fuel
solenoid valve that shuts off the fuel flow when the
engine stops. Contact an authorized service
distributor/dealer for availability.