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18 Installation Guidelines For 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generators

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Table of Contents3
Section 1: Safety Rules & General Information5
Introduction5
Read this Manual Thoroughly5
Safety Rules5
How to Obtain Service6
General Hazards6
Exhaust Hazards7
Electrical Hazards7
Fire Hazards7
Explosion Hazards8
Battery Hazards8
General Rules9
Before You Begin9
NEC Requirements9
Standards Index10
Section 2: Unpacking and Inspection11
General11
Required Tools11
Unpacking11
Opening the Lid12
Enclosure Panel Removal12
Remove Front Access Panel12
Intake Side Panel Removal13
Customer Connections and Loose Parts13
Rear Connections13
Generator Main Line Circuit Breaker14
Parts Shipped Loose14
Auxiliary Shutdown Switch15
Section 3: Site Selection and Preparation17
Site Selection17
Carbon Monoxide17
Carbon Monoxide Detectors17
Potential CO Entry Points18
Protect the Structure18
Distance Requirements19
Fire Codes, Standards, and Guidelines20
Generator Maintenance20
Fresh Air for Ventilation and Cooling20
Water Ingress Avoidance20
Proximity to Utilities20
Verify Wi-Fi Range20
Transportation Recommendations21
Suitable Mounting Surface21
Placement on Roofs, Platforms, and Other Supporting Structures21
Section 4: Generator Placement23
Generator Placement23
Fascia Installation (if Applicable)23
Base Plug Installation (if Applicable)24
Section 5: Fuel Conversion / Gas Connections25
Fuel Requirements and Recommendations25
BTU Content25
Fuel Pressure25
Fuel Conversion25
Fuel Consumption26
Fuel Line Sizing26
Natural Gas Pipe Sizing27
LP Gas Pipe Sizing27
Installing and Connecting Fuel Lines28
Fuel Shutoff Valve28
Flexible Fuel Line28
Sediment Trap28
Checking Fuel Line Connections29
Checking Fuel Pressure29
Performing Fuel System Leak Test29
Section 6: Electrical Connections33
Generator Connections33
Control Wiring34
Main AC Wiring35
Service Entrance Decals35
Common Alarm Relay (Option)35
Battery Requirements36
Battery Installation36
Connecting Battery36
Battery Disposal37
Section 7: Control Panel Startup/Testing39
Control Panel Interface39
Using the AUTO/MANUAL/OFF Buttons39
Generator Setup39
Activation39
Cold Smart Start41
Setting the Exercise Timer41
Before Initial Startup41
Install Wizard41
Interconnect System Self Test Feature41
Before Starting, Complete the Following42
Checking Manual Transfer Switch Operation45
Electrical Checks45
Off-Grid Mode DISABLED45
Off-Grid Mode ENABLED45
Generator Tests under Load46
Off-Grid Mode DISABLED46
Off-Grid Mode ENABLED46
Checking Automatic Operation47
Off-Grid Mode DISABLED47
Off-Grid Mode ENABLED47
Installation Summary47
Shutting Generator down While under Load or During a Utility Outage47
Section 8: Troubleshooting49
Generator Troubleshooting49
Section 9: Quick Reference Guide51
System Diagnosis51
Section 10: Accessories53
Section 11: Diagrams55
Installation Drawing (10000037315 Rev A-1 of 2)55
Installation Drawing (10000037315 Rev B-2 of 2)56
Off-Grid Mode Application Schematic57
Oil Make up System Schematic58

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