Guardian Technologies 004988-4 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Liquid-cooled 30 kW Generators
1
INTRODUCTION ............................................... IFC
SAFETY RULES ....................................................2
Section 1 — GENERAL INFORMATION ............. 4
1.1 Generator ..............................................................4
1.2 Transfer Switch .....................................................4
1.3 Automatic System Operation .................................4
1.4 Generator AC Connection Systems ........................4
1.5 Main Circuit Breaker .............................................4
1.6 Generator Fuel System ..........................................5
1.7 Engine Protective Devices ......................................5
1.8 Unpacking .............................................................6
1.9 Lifting the Generator .............................................6
1.10 Specifications ........................................................7
1.11 Fuel Consumption .................................................7
1.12 Reconfiguring the Fuel System ..............................7
1.13 Torque Specifications ............................................8
1.14 Engine Oil Recommendations ...............................8
1.15 Coolant Recommendations ....................................8
1.16 Before Installation .................................................8
Section 2 — INSTALLATION ............................. 8
2.1 Standby Generator Installation .............................8
2.2 Generator Location ...............................................9
2.3 Generator Mounting and Support .........................9
2.4 Basic Standby Electric System ..............................9
2.5 Emergency Circuit Isolation Method ...................10
2.6 Total Circuit Isolation Method .............................10
2.7 Grounding the Generator ....................................10
2.8 Generator AC Neutral Connections .....................10
2.9 Transfer Switch Start Signal Connections ...........10
2.10 Battery Installation ..............................................11
2.11 Preparation Before Start-Up ................................11
Section 3 — OPERATION ................................ 12
3.1 Using a Standard “GTS” Transfer Switch ...........12
3.2 Control Console Components ..............................13
3.3 Manual Transfer and Startup ..............................14
3.4 Engine Governor Adjustments ............................14
3.5 Retransfer and Shutdown ...................................14
3.6 Automatic Operation ...........................................14
3.7 Weekly Exercise Cycle .........................................15
Section 4 — MAINTENANCE ........................... 15
4.1 Maintenance Performed by Authorized
Service Facilities ..................................................15
4.2 Cooling System....................................................15
4.3 Overload Protection for Engine DC
Electrical System .................................................16
4.4 Checking Fluid Levels .........................................16
4.5 Maintenance Owner/Operator
Can Perform ........................................................16
4.6 Miscellaneous Maintenance .................................18
4.7 Scheduled Maintenance .......................................20
Section 5 — TROUBLESHOOTING ................. 23
Section 6 — NOTES ........................................ 24
Section 7 — INTALLATION DIAGRAM ............ 25
Section 8 — ELECTRICAL DATA .................... 26
Section 9 — EXPLODED VIEWS AND
PARTS LISTS ............................. 30
Section 10 — WARRANTY .................Back Cover