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38 Owner’s Manual for 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generator

Off Grid Mode Application Schematic

HOUSE

LOADS*

ENGINE

CONTROLLER

VOLTAGE

REGULATOR

(AVR)

ENGINE

START

BATTERY

CHARGER

12 VOLT

ENGINE

START

BATTERY

ALTERNATOR

BATTERY

CHARGER

INVERTER

TWO-WIRE

START

BATTERY

VOLTAGE

SENSING

DISTRIBUTION

PANEL

120/240V

DISTRIBUTION

PANEL

12V/24V/48V

BATTERY

12V/24V/48V

INVERTER/CHARGER

*House Loads must be less than 10 kW or 2 hp

GENERATOR

HOUSE

LOADS*

120V/240V

CHARGER

SUPPLY

TWO-WIRE

START

TWO-WIRE

START

24/48V

12/24/36/48V

WIND

TURBINE

PHOTO

VOLTAIC

PANEL

120/240V

OUTPUT

ECOGEN - TYPICAL OFF-GRID APPLICATION SYSTEM

DIAGRAM

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 Hazards8
- Explosion Hazards8
Section 2: General Information9
Ecogen Operating Principle9
- Benefits9
- How It Works9
- Startup9
- Normal Running9
- Small Load Changes9
- Large Load (Not Overload)9
- Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) Cooling Fans9
The Generator10
- Generator11
- Engine11
- Specifications11
Protection Systems12
Fuel Requirements12
Battery Requirements12
Battery Charger12
Engine Oil Requirements12
Replacement Parts13
Section 3: Operation15
Site Prep Verification15
Side Compartment15
- Main Circuit Breaker (Generator Disconnect)15
- LED Indicator Lights15
- 120V GFCI Outlet/15 Amp Breaker15
Generator Enclosure15
Control Panel Interface17
Using the Auto/Off/Manual Interface Menu18
Menu System Navigation19
Menu Navigation19
Change Time and Date19
Programmable Timers19
- Dealer Programmable19
- High Run Speed Timer19
USB Port for Firmware Updates19
Battery Charger22
Manual Transfer Operation22
- Transfer to Generator Power Source22
Automatic Transfer Operation23
Automatic Sequence of Operation23
- Cranking23
- Cold Smart Start23
- Load Transfer23
Shutting Generator down While under Load23
- To Turn the Generator off23
- To Turn the Generator on23
Service Schedule25
Section 4: Maintenance25
Performing Scheduled Maintenance25
Check Enclosure Louvers26
Check Lines and Connections26
Checking Engine Oil Level27
- Engine Oil Recommendations27
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter28
- Ecogen Oil System Drain Pump Kit Parts List28
- Ecogen Oil System Drain Pump Assembly28
- Ecogen Oil Change Procedure29
Replacing the Engine Air Filter30
Replacing the AVR Filter30
Maintaining the Spark Plugs31
Valve Clearance Adjustment31
- Check Valve Clearance31
- Adjust Valve Clearance31
Battery Maintenance32
Attention after Submersion33
Corrosion Protection33
- Remove from Service33
- Return to Service33
Section 5: Troubleshooting / Diagnostics35
Engine Troubleshooting35
Generator Troubleshooting36
G-Flex™ Troubleshooting38
G-Flex™ Diagnostics40
Section 6 Installation Diagrams41
Installation Drawing41
Off Grid Mode Application Schematic42
Oil Make up System Schematic43

Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	15 kW EcoGen
Category	Inverter
Language	English

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