Generac Power Systems GUARDIAN 04137-0 - Manual (Page 4)

Table of Contents
Guardian Liquíd-cooied 8 kW Generators
Introduction .... .................. ..inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly......................... IFC
Contents ........................................................... IFC
Operation and Maintenance.............................. IFC
How, to Obtain Service ....................................IFC
Authorized Dealer Locator Number..................IFC
Safety Rules ...................................................... .......2
1 . 2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
Section Ì - General Information..................................4
1.1 Unpacking/Inspection ....................................4
1.1.1 Lifting the Generator... ...................... 4
The Generator .................................................4
Generator AC Connection Systems................ 4
Automatic System Operation ......................... 5
Main Circuit Breaker...................................... 5
Engine Protective Devices..................1........... 5
1.6.1 Low Oil Pressure Switch....................5
High Coolant
Temperature Switch .......................... 5
Low Coolant Level Switch ................6
Overspeed Shutdovm ........................ 6
Or’ercrank Shutdown ........................6
Specifications.................................................. 6
1.7.1 Generator............................................6
1.7.2 Engine ................................................6
Fuel Requirements
and Recommendations ............. '.................. 7
1.9 Engine Oil Recommendations.........................7
1.10 The Barterv .....................................................7
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6.2
1.6.3
1.6.4
1.6.5
1.7
1
Section 2 - Operation .... .................................8
2.1 Control Console Components.........................S
2.1.1 AC Voltmeter ..................................... 8
2.1.2 AC Ammeter....................................... 8
2.1.3 AC Frequency Meter.......................... S
2.1.4 DC Voltmeter .....................................8
2.1.5 Hourmeter ......................................... S
2.1.6 Auto/Off/Manual Switch ................... 8
2.1.7 Fault Indicator Lamp .........................8
2.1.8 30-amp Fuse....................................... 8
2.1.9 Voltage-phase Selector Switch............. 8
2.1.10 Set Exercise Time Switch ................. 8
2.1.11 Main Circuit Breaker .........................8
2.2 Preparation Before Start-up............................ 8
2.3 Using the Auto/Off/Manual Switch ................ 8
2.3.1
“Auto" Position ................................. 8
2.3.2 “Off Position...................................... 9
2.3.3 “Manual" Position.............................. 9
2.4 Automatic Transfer Operation .......................Q
2.5
Sequence of Automatic Operation.................. 9
2.6 Engine Heater................................................10
2.7 Weeldy Exercise Cycle .................................10
2.8
Optional GTS Transfer Switch .....................10
2.8.1 Using an Optional GTS
Transfer Switch................................ 11
Section 3 - Maintenance .......... .................................12
3.1 25-Hour Break-in Period .............................. 12
3.2 25-Hour Checkup.......................................... 12
3.3 Checldng the Engine Oil Level .................... 12
3.4 Changing the Engine Oil and Filter ..............12
3.5 Changing the Engine Air Cleaner................. 13
3.6 Вatteiy Maintenance ..................................... 13
3.7
Cooling System ............................................ 14
3.8 Overload Protection for
Engine DC Electrical System ....................... 14
3.9 Fuse................................^...............................14
3.10 Engine Coolant.............................................. 14
3.11 Miscellaneous Maintenance ......................... 15
3.11.1 Cleaning the Generator.................... 15
3.11.2 Rodent Protection............................. 15
3.12 Out of Sendee Procedure............................... 15
3.12.1 Removal From Service.....................15
3.12.2 Return to Service ............................. 15
3.13 Service Schedule .......................................... 16
Section 4 - Troubleshooting.................. .........17
4.1
Troubleshooting Guide.................................17
Section 5- Electrical Data................................18
Section 6 - Exploded Views and
Parts Lists.....................................................22
Section 7 - Installation Drawings..................34
Section 8 - Warranty...................................... 36
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