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Specifications ......................................................................4
Generator
............................................................... 4
Engine
.................................................................... 5
Fuel Consumption ................................................... 5
Mounting Dimensions ............................................. 6
Major Features
........................................................ 8
PART 1 – General Information..............................................9
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
PART 2 – AC Generators ....................................................39
Section 2.1 – Description and Components .......................40
Introduction .......................................................... 40
Engine-Generator Drive System ............................. 40
Alternator Assembly ............................................. 40
Other AC Generator Components .......................... 40
Section 2.2 – Operational Analysis .................................... 42
Rotor Residual Magnetism .................................... 42
Field Boost ........................................................... 42
Operation .............................................................. 42
Section 2.3 – Troubleshooting Flowcharts .........................44
Introduction .......................................................... 44
Problem 1 – Generator Shuts Down
for Under-voltage .............................. 44
Problem 2 – Generator Shuts Down
for High Voltage ................................ 45
Problem 3 – Voltage and Frequency Drop
Excessively When Loads Are Applied . 46
Problem 4 – Unstable Voltage or Incorrect Output
Which is Not Triggering a Shutdown .. 46
Section 2.4 – Diagnostic Tests .......................................... 47
Introduction .......................................................... 47
Safety ................................................................... 47