Product Manual

Owner’s Manual For Spark-Ignited Stationary Generators iii
Table of Contents
Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
General Hazards ..................................................2
Exhaust Hazards ..................................................2
Fire Hazards .........................................................2
Electrical Hazards ................................................3
Explosion Hazards ...............................................3
Battery Hazards ...................................................4
Section 2: General Information
Emissions .............................................................5
Emissions Data Plate ..................................................5
Specifications ......................................................5
Engine Oil Recommendations ............................6
Weather and Maintenance Kits ...........................6
Coolant Water Treatment ....................................6
Fuel Requirements ..............................................7
Reconfiguring the Fuel System ..........................7
Change Fuel Selection ................................................7
Battery Requirements .........................................7
Battery Charger ...........................................................7
Battery Safety Precautions ..........................................8
Corrosion Protection ...........................................8
Section 3: Activation and Startup
Orientation ............................................................9
Removing the Side Access Panels ....................9
Installing the Battery ...........................................9
Opening the Viewing Window ..........................10
Activating the Unit .............................................11
Starting and Running Engine ...........................12
Operational Checks ...........................................13
Self Test ....................................................................13
Checking Manual Transfer Switch Operation .13
Electrical Checks ...............................................13
Testing Generator Under Load ..................................14
Testing Auxiliary Shutdown Switch Operation ...........14
Checking Automatic Operation ..................................15
Securing the Generator .................................... 15
Section 4: Operation
Control Panel ..................................................... 17
AUTO/MANUAL/OFF ......................................... 18
Menu Navigation ................................................ 18
Alarm/Warning Conditions ............................... 19
Changing Date/Time .......................................... 20
Programmable Timers ...................................... 20
Dealer Programmable ...............................................20
User Programmable ..................................................20
USB Port for Firmware Updates ....................... 20
Battery Charger ................................................. 21
Transfer Switch Automatic Operation ............. 21
Automatic Sequence of Operation ............................21
Transfer Switch Manual Operation .................. 22
Transfer to Generator Power .....................................22
Transfer Back to Utility Power ...................................22
Section 5: Maintenance
Component Locations ...................................... 23
Access Panels ................................................... 24
Removal ....................................................................24
Installation .................................................................24
Maintenance ....................................................... 24
Service Maintenance Schedule .................................25
Remove From Service ....................................... 26
25 Hour Break-In ................................................ 26
Daily Maintenance ............................................. 26
Schedule A Maintenance .................................. 27
Schedule A Maintenance Item Locations ..................27
Preliminary Instructions .............................................27
Inspecting the Enclosure Louvers .............................27
Inspecting the Fuel Lines ..........................................27
Inspecting Coolant Level and Hoses .........................27
Inspecting Radiator for Clogging ...............................27
Checking Lubricating Oil Level and Drain Hose ........28
Replacing Lubricating Oil and Oil Filter .....................28
Checking Battery Condition/Fluid Level ....................29
Inspecting Accessory/Drive Belt ................................30