Owner's Manual EcoGen 6kW Generator US C LISTED INTENDED FOR USE IN CRITICAL LIFE SUPPORT APPLICATIONS.
Table of Contents Introduction .............................................. 1 Read This Manual Thoroughly ................................................1 Safety Rules ............................................. 1 Contents ...............................................................................1 Operation and Maintenance....................................................1 How to Obtain Service ...........................................................1 Standards Index.........................
Safety Rules INTRODUCTION This symbol points out potential electrical shock hazard. Thank you for purchasing this compact, high performance, air-cooled, engine-driven generator. It is designed to supply electrical power to operate an inverter/battery charger as a component in an off-grid power solution. This unit is factory installed in an all-weather, metal enclosure and is intended exclusively for outdoor installation. This generator will operate using vapor withdrawn liquid propane (LP).
Safety Rules SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The manufacturer suggests that these rules for safe operation be copied and posted near the unit’s installation site. Safety should be stressed to all operators and potential operators of this nIMPORTANT equipment. Study these SAFETY RULES carefully before installing, operating or servicing this equipment. Become familiar with this Owner’s Manual and with the unit.
Safety Rules • The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires the frame and external electrically conductive parts of the generator to be connected to an approved earth ground. Local electrical codes also may require proper grounding of the generator electrical system. • After installing this home standby electrical system, the generator may crank and start at any time without warning. When this occurs, load circuits are transferred to the STANDBY (generator) power source.
General Information 1.3 Only qualified electricians or contractors should attempt such installations, which must comply strictly with applicable codes, standards and regulations. n 1.1 UNPACKING/INSPECTION After unpacking, carefully inspect the contents for damage. • This standby generator set is ready for installation with a factory supplied and pre-mounted base pad and has a weather protective enclosure that is intended for outdoor installation only.
General Information 1.4 THE GENERATOR Figure 1.1 – 6kW, V-twin, GT-530 Engine (door removed) Air Filter External Oil Fill/Dipstick Control Panel Data Label Engine Oil Fill Circuit Breaker Engine Oil Dipstick Fuel Inlet (back) Fuel Regulator Exhaust Enclosure Oil Filter Battery Composite Compartment Base Figure 1.2 – Data Label Sample 1.5 SPECIFICATIONS 1.5.1 GENERATOR Fuel Type .......................................................................................
General Information 1.7 FUEL REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS This unit uses a LP vapor withdrawal system only. This type of system uses the vapors formed above the liquid fuel in the storage tank. Recommended fuels should have a Btu content of at least 2,520 Btus per cubic foot for LP gas. Ask the fuel supplier for the Btu content of the fuel. Required fuel pressure for liquid propane, 10 inches to 12 inches of water column (0.36 to 0.43 psi).
General Information • Install the unit where services will not be affected or obstructed, including concealed, underground or covered services such as electrical, fuel, phone, air conditioning or irrigation. • Where strong prevailing winds blow from one direction, face the generator air inlet openings to the prevailing winds. • Install the generator as close as possible to the fuel supply, to reduce the length of piping. • Install the generator as close as possible to the transfer switch.
General Information Figure 1.4 – Installation Guidelines No windows or openings in the wall permitted within 5 feet from any point of the generator. 60 inches 36 inches These guidelines are based upon fire testing of the generator enclosure and the manufacturer’s requirement for air flow for proper operation. Local codes may be different and more restrictive than what is described here.
General Information 1.10 BATTERY REQUIREMENTS 1.12 THE BATTERY 1.11 BATTERY INSTALLATION battery is capable of exploding. A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current. The following See the Specifications section for correct battery size and rating. Fill the battery with the proper electrolyte fluid if necessary and have the battery fully charged before installing it. Before installing and connecting the battery, complete the following steps: 1.
Post Installation Start-up and Adjustments and the 7.5A fuse is removed from the gen- Be sure the utility power supply is turned off erator control panel, or sparking may occur at the battery posts as the cables are attached and cause an explosion. Servicing of the battery is to be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries.
Post Installation Start-up and Adjustments ACTIVATION CHART CHOOSE LANGUAGE TROUBLESHOOTING Display Reads: Language English Escape Use ARROW keys to scroll to desired language. Press ENTER to select. If the wrong language is chosen, it can be changed later using the “edit” menu. Press ENTER to begin the activation process. If ESCAPE is pressed instead of ENTER, your generator will only run in manual mode (for test purposes) and NOT ACTIVATED will be displayed.
Operation 5. 6. 7. When certain that input voltage is compatible with battery charger ratings, turn OFF the power supply to the generator. On the generator panel, set the Auto/Off/ Manual switch to MANUAL. The engine should crank and start. Let the engine warm up for about five minutes to allow internal temperatures to stabilize. Then, set the generator’s main circuit breaker to its ON (or closed) position. age is now supplied to the inverter.
Operation Figure 3.1 – Generator Control Panel 3.2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION To select automatic operation, do the following: 1. MAIN FUSE 7.5 AMP AUTO OFF MANUAL Escape Enter Upon first power up of the generator, the display interface will begin an installation assistant. The assistant will prompt the user to set the minimum settings to operate. These settings are Current Date/Time. The maintenance intervals will be initialized when the exercise time is entered (Figure 3.1).
Operation Cranking Conditions Figure 3.2 – Side Compartment The following notes apply during cranking cycle. 1. Starter motor will not engage within five (5) seconds of the engine shutting down. 2. The fuel output will not be energized with the starter. 3. The starter and magneto outputs will be energized together. 4. Once the starter is energized the control board will begin looking for engine rotation.
Operation High Engine Temperature (Shutdown Alarm – Auto Reset) Internal Fault (Shutdown Alarm) A 10 second delay on start-up and one (1) second delay before shutdown. Auto reset when the condition clears and restart the engine if a valid start signal is still present. This alarm cannot be cleared, call service dealer. This switch’s contacts (Figure 3.4) close if the temperature should exceed approximately 140° C (284° F), initiating an engine shutdown.
Maintenance 4.1 FUSE Figure 4.1 — Oil Dipstick and Fill The 7.5 amp fuse on the control panel protects the DC control circuit against overload (Figures 3.1 and 3.2). This fuse is wired in series with the battery output lead to the panel. If this fuse element has melted open, the engine will not be able to crank or start. Replace this fuse using only an identical 7.5 amp replacement fuse. Whenever the fuse is removed or replaced, the exercise timer needs to be reset. 4.
Maintenance 4.3.3 OIL & OIL FILTER CHANGE PROCEDURE Figure 4.2 — Engine Air Cleaner To change the oil, proceed as follows: 1. Start the engine by moving the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to MANUAL and run until it is thoroughly warmed up. Then shut OFF the engine by moving the switch to the OFF position. 2. Immediately after the engine shuts OFF, pull the oil drain hose (Figure 4.1) free of its retaining clip. Remove the cap from the hose and drain the oil into a suitable container. 3.
Maintenance 4.6 BATTERY MAINTENANCE The battery should be inspected per the "Service Schedule" section. The following procedure should be followed for inspection: 1. Inspect the battery posts and cables for tightness and corrosion. Tighten and clean as necessary. Check the battery fluid level of unsealed batteries and, if necessary, fill with Distilled Water Only. Do not use tap water in batteries. Have the state of charge and condition checked.
Maintenance Figure 4.5 – Cooling Vent Locations When valve clearance is correct, hold the pivot ball stud in place with the allen wrench and tighten the rocker arm jam nut. Tighten the jam nut to 174 in/lbs. torque. After tightening the jam nut, recheck valve clearance to make sure it did not change. • Install new valve cover gasket. • Re-attach the valve cover. AIR INTAKE AIR OUTLET NOTE: Start all four screws before tightening or it will not be possible to get all the screws in place.
Maintenance 4.11.2 RETURN TO SERVICE To return the unit to service after storage, proceed as follows: 1. Verify that utility power is turned off and that the AUTO/OFF/ MANUAL switch is set to OFF. 2. Check the tag on the engine for oil viscosity and classification. Verify that the correct recommended oil is used in the engine (see the Engine Oil Recommendations section). If necessary, drain and refill with the proper oil. 3. Check the state of the battery.
Maintenance 4.12 SERVICE SCHEDULE ATTENTION: It is recommended that all service work be performed by the nearest Dealer. SYSTEM/COMPONENT PROCEDURE FREQUENCY X = Action R = Replace as Necessary * = Notify Dealer if Repair is Needed. W = Weekly Inspect Change Clean M = Monthly Y = Yearly FUEL Fuel lines and connections* X M X W LUBRICATION Oil level Oil X 2Y or 500 hours of operation.** Oil filter X 2Y or 500 hours of operation.
Troubleshooting 5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem The engine will not crank. Cause Correction 1. Fuse blown. 1. 3. 4. Correct short circuit condition, replace 7.5A fuse in generator control panel. Tighten, clean or replace as necessary. * Charge or replace battery. 2. Loose, corroded or defective battery cables. Defective starter motor. Dead Battery. 2. 1. 2. 3. Replenish fuel/Turn on fuel valve. * * 4. 5. 6. Clean, re-gap or replace plug(s). Reset valve lash.
Appendix 6.1 MENU SYSTEM NAVIGATION 6.1.1 CHANGING SETTINGS (EDIT MENU) To get to the MENU, use the "Esc" key from any page. It may need to be pressed many times before getting to the menu page. The currently selected menu is displayed as a flashing word. Navigate to the menu required by using the +/- keys. When the menu required is flashing, press the ENTER key. Depending on the menu selected, there may be a list of choices presented.
24 ENTER +/- ESC ALARM LOG RUN LOG ESC Use the “ENTER” key to select items or enter data. Use the “+/-” key to navigate through the menu. Press the “ESCAPE” key to jump back up through the menu levels. HISTORY STATE HOURS UNDER LOAD BATTERY VOLTAGE RESET MAINTENANCE TIME/DATE LANGUAGE CONTRAST EDIT GENERATOR FREQUENCY VERSIONS ESC EXERCISE TIME/SPEED ESC COMMAND ESC MAIN MENU ENGINE RPM ENGINE HOURS DISPLAY STATUS Password is entered on this page.
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Warranty FOR GENERATORS 10KW AND BELOW FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) are pleased to explain the Emission Control System warranty on your new 2008 and later equipment. New equipment that use small spark-ignited engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet stringent anti-smog standards for the federal government.
Warranty EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty (ECS warranty) for equipment using small spark-ignited engines: (a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to equipment that uses small off-road engines. The ECS Warranty period shall begin on the date the new equipment is purchased by/delivered to its original, end-use purchaser/owner and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter.
Warranty GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR "ECO GEN AIR-COOLED AUTOMATIC STANDBY GENERATORS" For a period of three (3) years or 2000 hours, whichever comes first, from the date of original sale Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) warrants that its standby generator will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the items and period set forth below.
