Generac Power Systems 45kW User Manual

SECTION PAGE
INTRODUCTION ........................................................... 1-1
Read this Manual Thoroughly .......................................................1-1
Operation and Maintenance ..........................................................1-1
How to Obtain Service .................................................................1-1
SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 1-2
GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................ 2-1
Identification Record ........................................................................2-1
Data Label ...................................................................................2-1
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ........................................ 3-1
Equipment Description .....................................................................3-1
Engine Oil Recommendations ...........................................................3-1
Coolant Recommendations ..............................................................3-1
ENGINE PROTECTIVE DEVICES ................................. 4-1
Engine Protective Devices ................................................................4-1
High Coolant Temperature Sender ................................................4-1
Low Coolant Level Sensor ............................................................4-1
Low Oil Pressure Switch ..............................................................4-1
Overcrank Shutdown ....................................................................4-1
Overspeed Shutdown ...................................................................4-1
RPM Sensor Loss Shutdown........................................................4-1
DC Fuses .....................................................................................4-1
FUEL SYSTEM .............................................................. 5-1
Fuel Requirements .......................................................................5-1
Natural Gas Fuel System ..............................................................5-1
Propane Vapor Withdrawal Fuel System ........................................5-1
LP Liquid Fuel System ..................................................................5-1
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................... 6-1
Stationary Emergency Generator ..................................................6-1
Engine .........................................................................................6-1
Cooling System............................................................................6-1
Fuel System .................................................................................6-1
Electrical System .........................................................................6-1
Weather and Maintenance Kits .....................................................6-2
Reconfiguring the Fuel System .........................................................6-2
Fuel System .................................................................................6-2
Control Panel ...............................................................................6-2
GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................ 7-1
Alternator AC Lead Connections .......................................................7-1
Four-lead, Single-phase Stator ......................................................7-1
Alternator Power Winding Connections .............................................7-1
3-phase Alternators ("Y" Configuration) ........................................7-1
3-phase Alternators ("Delta" Configuration)...................................7-2
CONTROL PANEL ......................................................... 8-1
Control Panel Interface .....................................................................8-1
Using the Auto/Off/Manual Switch ................................................8-1
Activate the Generator ......................................................................8-1
Display Interface Menus ...................................................................8-1
Activation Chart ...........................................................................8-2
Setting the Exercise Timer ................................................................8-3
Low Speed Exercise .....................................................................8-3
User Adjustable Settings ..................................................................8-3
Fuel Conversion ...............................................................................8-3
Operation ......................................................................................... 8-3
Automatic Transfer Operation .......................................................8-3
Sequence of Automatic Operation ................................................8-4
Crank Cycles and Overcrank Shutdown ........................................8-4
Auto Start ........................................................................................8-4
Manual Start ....................................................................................8-4
Alarm and Warning Messages ..........................................................8-4
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown Alarm ...............................................8-4
High Coolant Temperature Shutdown Alarm ..................................8-4
Overcrank Shutdown Alarm ..........................................................8-4
Overspeed Shutdown Alarm .........................................................8-4
RPM Sensor Failure Shutdown Alarm ...........................................8-4
Under-frequency Shutdown Alarm ................................................8-5
Low Battery Alarm .......................................................................8-5
Low Battery Warning....................................................................8-5
Low Coolant Level Alarm .............................................................8-5
Missing Cam Pulse Alarm ............................................................8-5
Missing Crank Pulse Alarm ..........................................................8-5
Low Fuel Pressure Warning ..........................................................8-5
Governor Sensor Fault Alarm ........................................................8-5
Wiring Error Alarm .......................................................................8-5
Undervoltage Alarm .....................................................................8-5
Overvoltage Alarm .......................................................................8-6
Internal Failure Shutdown Alarm ...................................................8-6
Canbus Alarm ..............................................................................8-6
Ignition Alarm ..............................................................................8-6
Maintenance Warning ...................................................................8-6
Alarm Cancel ...............................................................................8-6
Common Alarm Relay ......................................................................8-6
Maintenance Alerts ..........................................................................8-6
Menu System ...................................................................................8-7
OPERATION .................................................................. 9-1
Stationary Emergency Generator Control and Operation ....................9-1
Operating Unit with Manual Transfer Switch ......................................9-1
Engine Start-up and Transfer ........................................................9-1
Retransfer and Shutdown .............................................................9-1
Operating Unit with Automatic Transfer Switch .................................9-1
MAINTENANCE........................................................... 10-1
General Maintenance ......................................................................10-1
Check Engine Oil ........................................................................10-1
Changing Engine Oil ...................................................................10-1
Cooling Intake/Outlet ..................................................................10-1
Inspect Cooling System .............................................................10-1
Engine Coolant ...........................................................................10-2
Coolant Change .........................................................................10-2
Overload Protection for Engine DC Electrical System ..................10-2
Exercise System ........................................................................10-2
Perform Visual Inspection ..........................................................10-2
Inspect Exhaust System .............................................................10-2
Check Fan Belt ...........................................................................10-2
Inspect Engine Governor ............................................................10-2
Changing the Engine Air Filter .....................................................10-2
Spark Plugs ...............................................................................10-3
Battery Maintenance ..................................................................10-3
Battery Replacement ..................................................................10-3
Battery Fluid ...............................................................................10-3
Cleaning the Stationary Emergency Generator ............................10-3
SERVICE SCHEDULE ................................................. 11-1
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 12-1
Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................................12-1
EMISSIONS WARRANTY ............................................ 13-1
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EXPLODED VIEWS & PARTS LISTS
WIRING DIAGRAMS & SCHEMATICS
Content048 Rev. A 05/10
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Generac Power Systems 45kW Specifications

General

Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	45kW
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English