Generac Power Systems 7 kW NG User Manual

PART 1
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Air-cooled, Automatic
Standby Generators
Page 9
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE PAGE
1.1 Generator Basics 10
1.2 Installation Basics 11
1.3 Preparation Before Use 16
1.4 Measuring Electricity 19
1.5 Testing, Cleaning and Drying 22
1.6 Operating Instructions 25
1.7 Automatic Operating Parameters 27
1.8 General Maintenance 29
1.9 Wireless Remote 32
1.10
Control Panel Menu System
Navigation
35
1.11
General Troubleshooting
Guidelines
38
Section 1.1 – Generator Basics ................................................................10
Introduction .............................................................................. 10
Parts ......................................................................................... 10
Generator Identification ............................................................. 10
Section 1.2 – Installation Basics ............................................................... 11
Introduction .............................................................................. 11
Selecting a Location .................................................................. 11
NFPA 37 Code Requirements ..................................................... 11
Grounding the Generator ........................................................... 11
The Fuel Supply.........................................................................11
Natural Gas Fuel Interconnections ..............................................14
Transfer Switch / Load Center .................................................... 14
Power Source and Load Lines ...................................................14
System Control Interconnections .............................................. 15
Section 1.3 – Preparation Before Use .......................................................16
Introduction .............................................................................. 16
Reconfiguring the fuel system ...................................................17
Section 1.4 – Measuring Electricity ...........................................................19
Meters ...................................................................................... 19
The VOM ................................................................................... 19
Measuring AC Voltage ............................................................... 19
Measuring DC Voltage ............................................................... 19
Measuring AC Frequency ...........................................................19
Measuring Current .................................................................... 20
Measuring Resistance ............................................................... 20
Electrical Units .......................................................................... 21
Ohm’s Law ............................................................................... 21
Section 1.5 – Testing, Cleaning and Drying ...............................................22
Visual Inspection ....................................................................... 22
The Megohmmeter .................................................................... 22
Cleaning the Generator .............................................................. 23
Drying the Generator ................................................................. 23
Section 1.6 – Operating Instructions ......................................................... 25
Control Panel ............................................................................ 25
User Interface ........................................................................... 25
To Select Automatic Operation ................................................... 26
Manual Operation ...................................................................... 26
Section 1.7 – Automatic Operating Parameters .........................................27
Introduction .............................................................................. 27
Utility Failure .............................................................................27
Cranking ................................................................................... 27
Cranking Conditions .................................................................. 27
Load Transfer Parameters ..........................................................27
Utility Restored ..........................................................................28
Section 1.8 – General Maintenance ..........................................................29
Introduction .............................................................................. 29
Maintenance Message............................................................... 29
Air Filter .................................................................................... 29
Spark Plugs .............................................................................. 29
Visual Inspection ....................................................................... 29
Corrosion Protection ................................................................. 30
Valve Clearance ......................................................................... 30
Battery ......................................................................................30
Section 1.9 – Wireless Remote .................................................................32
Wireless Monitor ....................................................................... 32
Wireless Basic Troubleshooting. ................................................ 32
Wireless Advanced Module ....................................................... 33
Wireless Advanced Features ...................................................... 33
Wireless Advanced Troubleshooting. ......................................... 33
Section 1.10 – Control Panel Menu System Navigation .............................35
Main Menu ................................................................................ 35
Section 1.11 – General Troubleshooting Guidelines ................................... 38
Introduction .............................................................................. 38
Recommended Tools ................................................................. 38
Troubleshooting Reminders and Tips ......................................... 38
Important Note concerning connectors ...................................... 38

Generac Power Systems 7 kW NG Specifications

General

Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	7 kW NG
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English