Generac Power Systems 8KW User Manual

Table of Contents
Air-cooled Generators
NTS
introduction ........................ inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly ........................ IFC
Contents .......................................................... IFC
Operation and Maintenance ............................ IFC
How to Obtain Service ..................................... IFC
Table of Contents ...............................................1
Safety Rules ......................................................... 2
Standards Index .................................................. 3
Section 1 - General information ................... 4
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.14
1.15
Unpacking/Inspection .................................... 4
Protection Systems ........................................ 4
NEC Requirement for Arc Fault Circuit
Interruption Breaker for Bedrooms ............... 4
Emission Information .................................... 5
The Generator ............................................... 6
Specifications ................................................ 7
System Set LED ............................................ 8
Fuel Requirements and Recommendations .... 8
Fuel Consumption ......................................... 8
Reconfiguring the Fuel System ....................... 9
Location ...................................................... 10
Battery Requirements .................................. 11
Battery Installation ...................................... 11
The Battery .................................................. 12
Battery Charger ........................................... 12
Section 2 - Post installation Start-up
and Adjustments ........................13
2.1 Before Initial Startup ................................... 13
2.2 Check Transfer Switch Operation ................ 13
2.3 Electrical Checks ......................................... 13
2.4 Generator Tests Under Load ....................... 14
2.5 Checking Automatic Operation .................... 14
2.6 Engine Governor Adjustment ...................... 15
2.7 Voltage Regulator Adjustment ...................... 15
Section 3 - Operation .....................................16
3.1 Control Panel Interface ................................ 16
3.2 Automatic Transfer Operation ..................... 17
3.3 Sequence of Automatic Operation ................ 18
3.4 Manual Transfer Operation ......................... 19
3.5 Side Compartment (V-twin Only) ................. 20
3.6 Protection Systems ...................................... 20
Section 4 - Maintenance .............................. 22
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.1 Fuse ............................................................. 22
4.2 Checking the Engine Oil Level ..................... 22
4.3 Changing the Engine Oil .............................. 23
4.4 Changing the Engine Air Cleaner ................. 23
4.5 Spark Plug(s) .............................................. 24
4.6 Battery Maintenance .................................... 25
4.7 Adjusting GH-410/GT-530/990/999
Valve Clearance ............................................ 25
Cooling System ............................................ 26
Attention After Submersion ......................... 26
Corrosion Protection ................................... 27
Out of Service Procedure ............................. 27
Service Schedule ......................................... 28
Section 5 - Troubleshooting ........................ 29
5.1 Troubleshooting Guide ................................ 29
Section 6 - Appendix .....................................30
6.1 Menu System Navigation ............................. 30
Section 7 - Notes ............................................ 32
Section 8 - installation Diagrams .............. 33
Section 9 - Warranty ...................................... 36

Generac Power Systems 8KW Specifications

General

Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	8KW
Category	Inverter
Language	English