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Safety Rules & General Information

6 Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generator

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Installation Guidelines1
Table of Contents3
Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information Introduction5
- Read this Manual Thoroughly5
- How to Obtain Service5
Safety Rules6
- General Hazards6
- Exhaust Hazards7
- Electrical Hazards7
- Fire Hazards7
- Explosion Hazards8
General Rules8
- Before You Begin9
- NEC Requirements9
- Standards Index9
Section 2: Unpacking and Inspection11
General11
Required Tools11
Unpacking11
Parts Shipped Loose14
Section 3: Site Selection and Preparation15
Site Selection15
- Installation Guidelines for Stationary Air-Cooled Generators16
- Annex a - Explanatory Material16
Site Preparation17
- Material Sufficient for Level Installation17
- Transportation Recommendations17
Section 4: Generator Placement19
Generator Placement19
Fascia Installation (if Applicable)19
Section 5: Fuel Conversion/Gas Connections21
Fuel Requirements and Recommendations21
Fuel Conversion21
Fuel Consumption22
Fuel Line Sizing22
- Natural Gas Pipe Sizing22
- LP Vapor Pipe Sizing23
Pipe Sizing Summary23
Installing and Connecting Gas Lines23
- Shutoff Valve23
- Flexible Fuel Line24
- Sediment Trap24
Checking Gas Line Connections24
Natural Gas Vapor Installation (Typical)25
LP Vapor Installation (Typical)26
Section 6: Electrical Connections27
Generator Connections27
Control Wiring27
- Control Wiring Notes28
- 2-Wire Start Wire Connections28
Main AC Wiring28
Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) Cooling Fans29
Battery Requirements29
Battery Installation29
Section 7: Control Panel/Start-Up/Testing31
Preparing for Start-Up31
Control Panel Interface31
- Using the AUTO/MANUAL/OFF Buttons31
Generator Set-Up31
Before Initial Start-Up32
- Engine Oil Recommendations32
Installation Wizard32
Menu Navigation34
Change Time and Date34
Programmable Timers34
- Dealer Programmable34
- High Run Speed Timer34
USB Port for Firmware Updates34
Activation34
Interconnect System Self Test Feature35
Before Starting, Complete the Following35
Check Manual Transfer Switch Operation35
Cold Smart Start35
Electrical Checks38
Generator Tests under Load38
Checking Automatic Operation38
Installation Summary39
Shutting Generator down While under Load39
Section 8: Troubleshooting41
Engine Troubleshooting41
Generator Troubleshooting42
G-Flex™ Troubleshooting43
Section 9: Accessories47
Section 10: Diagrams49
Installation Drawing (1 of 2)49
Installation Drawing (2 of 2)50
Off Grid Mode Application Schematic51
Oil Make up System Schematic52

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