TP-6984 5/17a 17Section 1 Installation
1.8 Fuel Conversion
The multi-fuel system allows conversion from natural
gas (NG) to LPG (or vice-versa) in the field while
maintaining emissions-standard compliance. A trained
technician or an authorized distributor/dealer can
convert the fuel system.
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before
working on the generator set.
Remove the negative (--) lead first
when disconnecting the battery.
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last
when reconnecting the battery.
WARNING
Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can
cause severe injury or death. Before working on the
generator set or equipment connected to the set, disable the
generator set as follows: (1) Press the generator set off/reset
button to shut down the generator set. (2) Disconnect the
power to the battery charger, if equipped. (3) Remove the
battery cables, negative (--) lead first. Reconnect the negative
(--) lead last when reconnecting the battery. Follow these
precautions to prevent the starting of the generator set by the
remote start/stop switch.
Explosive fuel vapors.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Use extreme care when handling,
storing, and using fuels.
WARNING
Fuel Conversion Procedure
The fuel selector valve a llows field-conversion between
natural gas (NG) and LPG. The valve is factory-set to
comply with applicable emission standards and to
provide the best possible hot and cold starting.
Note: Do not adjust the factory-set screw on the
selector valve. Adjusting the screw may violate
federal and state laws. See Figure 1-14.
Use the following procedure to convert the fuel system.
The procedure includes removing the side panel,
removing the cap from the fuel selector valve, and
making the fuel selection.
See Figure 1-10 for fuel system components.
1. Gas shutoff valve
2. Gas regulator
3. Selector valve cap
4. Selector valve
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Figure 1-10 Fuel System
1. Press the OFF button on the generator set
controller.
2. Disconnect the power to the battery charger.
3. Disconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead first.
4. Turn off the fuel supply.
5. Remove panel screws and remove the left side
louvered panel. Figure 1-11.
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1. Panel screws
2. Left side panel
3. Fuel system. See Figure 1-10 for details.
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Figure 1-11 Remove Left Panel
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