Installation Guidelines for the 60 hz EcoGen™ Generators iii
Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................2
General Hazards .........................................................2
Exhaust Hazards .........................................................3
Electrical Hazards .......................................................3
Fire Hazards ................................................................4
Explosion Hazards ......................................................4
General Rules .......................................................5
Before You Begin ........................................................5
Standards Index ..........................................................5
Section 2: Unpacking and Inspection
General .................................................................7
Required Tools .....................................................7
Unpacking ............................................................7
Intake Side Panel Removal .........................................9
Rear Connections ................................................9
Generator Main Line Circuit Breaker ...............10
Parts Shipped Loose .........................................10
Section 3: Site Selection and Preparation
Site Selection .....................................................11
Installation Guidelines for Stationary Air-Cooled
Generators ................................................................12
Annex A — Explanatory Material ..............................12
Site Preparation .................................................13
Material Sufficient for Level Installation .....................13
Transportation Recommendations ............................14
Placement on Roofs, Platforms, and Other
Supporting Structures .......................................14
Section 4: Generator Placement
Generator Placement .........................................15
Fascia Installation (If Applicable) .....................16
Section 5: Fuel Conversion / Gas
Connections
Fuel Requirements and Recommendations ... 17
Fuel Conversion ................................................ 17
Fuel Consumption ............................................. 18
Fuel Line Sizing ................................................. 18
Natural Gas Pipe Sizing ............................................19
LP Vapor Pipe Sizing ................................................19
Installing and Connecting Gas Lines .............. 20
Shutoff Valve .............................................................20
Flexible Fuel Line ......................................................20
Sediment Trap ...........................................................20
Checking Gas Line Connections ..................... 21
Perform Leak Test ............................................. 21
Natural Gas Vapor Installation (typical) .......... 22
LP Vapor Installation (typical) .......................... 23
Section 6: Electrical Connections
Generator Connections .................................... 25
Control Wiring ................................................... 26
Main AC Wiring .................................................. 27
Service Entrance Decals ................................... 27
Common Alarm Relay (Option) ........................ 28
Automatic Voltage Regulator
(AVR) Cooling Fans ........................................... 28
Battery Requirements ....................................... 28
Battery Installation ............................................ 28
Battery Disposal ................................................ 29
Section 7: Control Panel Start-Up/Testing
Control Panel Interface ..................................... 31
Using the AUTO/MANUAL/OFF Buttons ..................31
Generator Setup ................................................ 31
Activation ...................................................................31
Before Initial Start-up ........................................ 34
Installation Wizard .....................................................34
Interconnect System Self Test Feature .....................34
Before starting, complete the following: ....................34
Electrical Checks ............................................... 36
Generator Tests Under Load ............................ 36
Checking Automatic Operation ........................ 37
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