Operating Guide

General Information
12 Owner’s Manual for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
Protection Systems
The generator may need to run for long periods of time
with no operator present to monitor engine or generator
conditions. The generator is equipped with protection
systems to automatically shut down the unit to protect
against potentially damaging conditions. Some of these
systems include:
Alarms:
• High Temperature
• Low Oil Pressure
• Overcrank
• Overspeed
• Overvoltage
• Undervoltage
• Overload
• Underspeed
• RPM Sensor Loss
• Controller Fault
• Wiring Error
• Stepper Overcurrent
Warnings:
• Charger Warning
• Charger Missing AC
• Low Battery
• Battery Problem
• Exercise Set Error
• USB Warning
• Download Failure
The control panel contains a display alerting the operator
when a fault condition occurs. The above list is not all-
inclusive. See Operation for more information about
alarms and control panel operation.
NOTE: A
warning indicates a condition on the generator
which should be addressed, but will not shut down gener-
ator. An alarm shuts down the generator to protect sys-
tem from any damage. In event of an alarm, an owner
can clear the alarm and restart generator prior to contact-
ing an IASD. Contact an IASD if the intermittent issue
occurs again.
Emissions
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US
EPA) (and California Air Resources Board (CARB), for
engines/equipment certified to California standards)
requires this engine/equipment to comply with exhaust
and evaporative emissions standards. Locate the emis-
sions compliance decal on the engine to determine appli-
cable standards. See the included emissions warranty for
em
issions warranty information. Follow the maintenance
specifications in this manual to ensure the engine com-
plies with applicable emission
s standards for the duration
of the product’s life.
This generator is certified to operate on liquid propane
vapor fuel or pipeline natural gas.
The Emission Control System code is EM (Engine Modifi-
cation). The Emission Control System on this generator
cons
ists of the following:
:
Fuel Requirements
The engine has been fitted with a dual fuel carburetion
system. The unit will run on NG or LP gas, but has been
factory-configured to run on NG. The fuel system will be
configured for the available fuel source during installa-
tion.
Recommended fuels should have a BTU content of at
lea
st 1,000 BTUs per ft
3
(37.26 megajoules per m
3
) for
natural gas, or at least 2,500 BTUs per ft
3
(93.15 mega-
joules per m
3
) for LP gas.
NOTE: If
converting to LP gas from NG, a minimum LP
tank size of 250 gal (946 L) is recommended. See instal-
lation manual for complete procedures and details.
Battery Requirements
12 volts, Group 26R Wet Cell 540CCA minimum or
Group 35 AGM 650CCA minimum (not included with
unit.) See Battery Maintenance for correct battery main-
tenance procedures.
Battery Charger
The battery charger is integrated into the control panel
module in all models. It operates as a smart charger, ver-
ifying output charging levels are safe and continuously
op
timized to promote maximum battery life. A kit is pro-
vided to install a fuse in transfer switch for T1 battery
cha
rger connection. Follow installation instructions pro-
vided with kit.
NOTE: Do
not use external battery chargers.
Engine Oil Requirements
See Engine Oil Requirements for correct oil viscosity.
System Components
Air
Induction
- Intake manifold
- Air cleaner
Fuel Metering
- Carburetor and mixer assembly
- Fuel regulator
Ignition
- Spark plug
- Ignition module
Exhaust
- Exhaust manifold
- Muffler
(000105)
DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel
in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.