Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 6519 Generac
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Reference all appropriate documentation. This manual should remain with the unit. n NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN CRITICAL LIFE SUPPORT APPLICA TIONS. n ONL Y QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACT ORS SHOULD A TTEMPT INST ALLA TION. n DEADL Y EXHAUST FUMES! OUTDOOR INST ALLA TION ONL Y! LISTED C US T o lo ca te in Spanish, go to http:// www.
ii W ARNING! California Proposition 65 Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the state of California to cause cancer , birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
T able of Content s iii Section 1 — Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 — General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Automatic S tandby Gene rator Owner ’s Manual 1 Section 1 Safety INTRODUCTION: Thank you for purchasing this compact, high performance, air-cooled , engine-driven stationary automatic standby generator set.
2 Automati c S tandby Genera tor Owner ’s Manual 1.1 — General Safety Study these safety rules carefully before operating or servicing this equipment. Become familiar with this Owner’s Manual and w ith the unit. The generator can operate safely , efficiently and reliably only if it is properly insta lled, operated and maintained.
Automatic S tandby Gene rator Owner ’s Manual 3 1.3 — Exhaust Hazards • Generator engine exhaust contains DEADL Y carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas.
4 Automati c S tandby Genera tor Owner ’s Manual If this generator is used to po wer electrical load ci rcuits normally po wered by a utility power sou rce, it is required by code to install a transfer switch.
Automatic St andby Genera tor Owner ’s Manual 5 Section 2 General Information 2.1 — The Generator Figure 2-1: GA-420 Engine 7 kW Unit 2.2 — Protection Systems The generator may have to run for long periods of time with no operator present to monitor the engine/generator conditions.
6 Automatic St a ndby Generator Owner ’s Manual 2.3 — Emission Information The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (E P A) requires that this generator comply wi th exhaust emission standards. This genera tor is certified to meet the applicable EP A emission levels , and is certified for use as a stationary engine for standby power generation.
Automatic St andby Genera tor Owner ’s Manual 7 2.4 — S pecifications 2.4.1 — Generator 2.4.2 — Engine The specification sheet for your generator was included in the documentation provided with the unit at the time of purchase. Fo r additional copies, consult your local Authorized Servic e Dealer for your s pecific generator model.
8 Automatic St a ndby Generator Owner ’s Manual Gaseous fuels such as natu ral gas and liquid prop ane gas are highly explosive. Even the slightest sp ark can ignit e such fuels and c ause an explo sion. No leak age of fuel is p ermitted. Natural ga s, which is lighter than air , tends to collect in high areas.
Section 3 Operation Automatic S tandby Gene rator Owner ’s Manual 9 3.1 — Controller Lid Operation • Lift lid from bottom to open. Lid will secure in place when opened.
10 Automati c S tandby Genera tor Owner ’s Manual 3.2 — Circuit Breaker The Main Line Circuit Breaker (MLCB) and control panel are located under the side panel cover . Open the side cover door to acce ss both the control panel and circuit breaker .
Automatic S tandby Gene rator Owner ’s Manual 11 3.3.1— Using the Auto/Off/Manual Buttons NOTE: Damage caused by mis-wiring of th e interconnect wires is not warrantable. NOTE: Loss of utility power will cause either the AUTO or OFF or MANUAL button to flash.
12 Automati c S tandby Genera tor Owner ’s Manual 3.4.1— Clearing an Alarm/W arning Cond ition T o clear an alarm or warning condition from the Control Panel, press the OFF button. Press OFF button again. The flashing or so lid indicator LED will turn off.
Automatic S tandby Gene rator Owner ’s Manual 13 3.5.1.3 — Load T ransfer The transfer of load when the generator is running is dependent upon the operating mode: 3.
14 Automati c S tandby Genera tor Owner ’s Manual 3.7.1— T r ansfer to Generator Power Source 1. Press the Control Panel OFF button. 2. Set the Main Circuit Breaker (Generator Disconnect) to its OFF (OPEN) position.
Automatic S tandby Gene rator Owner ’s Manual 15 3.8.1— Main Circuit Breaker (Generator Disconnect) This is a 2-pole breaker rated acco rding to relevant specifications. 3.9 — Battery Charger NOTE: The battery charger is integrated into the control panel.
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Automatic S tandby Gene rator Owner ’s Manual 17 Section 4 Maintenance NOTE: Proper maintenance and proper and safe operation is crucial to the life of the ge nerator . Genuine Generac par ts MUST be u sed to ensure warranty coverage. NOTE: All service to this generator must be performed by a qualif ied service p erson only .
18 Automati c S tandby Genera tor Owner ’s Manual 4.2 — Service Schedule A TTENTION: All service work must be performed by a qualified service person only .
Automatic S tandby Gene rator Owner ’s Manual 19 3. V alve Adjustment (recommended after the first 20 hours of operation and then after every 3 00 hours of operation) Dates Performed: 4.3 — Checking Engine Oil Level When power outages necessitate running the generator for extended per iods, the oil level should be checked daily .
20 Automati c S tandby Genera tor Owner ’s Manual Figure 4-2: Recommended Oi l Based on T emperature • SAE 30 above 32 ºF (0 ºC) • 10W-30 between 40 ºF and -10 ºF (4 ºC and -23 ºC) • Synthetic 5W-30 for all temperature ranges* NOTE: *Synthetic oil should only be used after 100 hours of operation.
Automatic S tandby Gene rator Owner ’s Manual 21 Figure 4-3: Oil Drain Location 4.4 — Changing the Engine Air Cleaner 1. With the generator shut down, remove the top lid. 2. Disengage the wire clip and remove the air cleaner access cover . See Figure 4-4.
22 Automati c S tandby Genera tor Owner ’s Manual 4. Clean the plug by scraping or washing with a wire brus h and commercial solvent. Do not blast the plug to clean. 5. Check the spark plug gap using a wire feeler gauge. See Figure 4-5. Adjust t he gap by carefully bending the ground electrode to: •7 kW units - 0.
Automatic S tandby Gene rator Owner ’s Manual 23 9. Install the rubber plug into the fan screen. 10. Install the spark plug and attach the spark plug wire. 1 1. Install the back panel. Ensure that the alternator intake bel low is captured by the frame on back panel securely with out an y kinks.
24 Automati c S tandby Genera tor Owner ’s Manual Lead-acid batteries pres ent a risk of fire because they generate h ydrogen gas. Strictly observe the following pre- cautions: • DO NOT smoke when near the battery . • DO NOT cause flame or spark in the battery area.
Automatic S tandby Gene rator Owner ’s Manual 25 Figure 4-8: Battery Location and T erminals 4. Check the battery fluid level of unsealed batteries, and if neces sary , fill with distilled water only . DO NOT use tap water . Also, have the Dealer or a qualified Service T echnici an check the state of charge and condition.
26 Automati c S tandby Genera tor Owner ’s Manual 4.10.2 — Return to Service T o return the unit to service after storage: 1. V erify that utility power is turned off. 2. Check the tag on the engine for oil viscosity and classi ficat ion. If necessary , drain and refill with proper oil.
Automatic S tandby Gene rator Owner ’s Manual 27 Section 5 T roubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Engine will not crank. 1. Fuse blown. 2. Loose, corroded or defective battery cables. 3. Defective starter contact. 4. Defective starte r motor . 5.
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Automatic S tandby Gene rator Owner ’s Manual 29 Section 6 Quick Reference Guide Problem Things to Check Ac tive Alarm Solution Unit running in AUTO but no power in house . Check MLCB NONE Check MLCB. Contact servi cing dealer if MLCB is in the ON position.
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Part No. 0K6020 Rev . A 07/29/2014 Printed in USA © Generac Power Systems, Inc. All rights reserved S pecificati ons are subje c t to change without notice. No reproduction allow ed in any form without prior written consent from Ge ne ra c Power Systems, Inc.
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