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Owner's Manual
Air-cooled, Prepackaged
Automatic Standby Generators
Models:
US
ASPASICCA007 (6 kW NG, 7 kW LP)
ASPASICCA012 (12 kW NG, 12 kW LP)
ASPASICCA015 (13 kW NG, 15 kW LP)
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Not intended for use as Primary Power in place of utility or in
life-support applications.
DEADLY EXHAUST FUMES. OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY!!
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The operator is responsible for proper and safe use INTRODUCTION of the equipment. Carrier strongly recommends that the Thank you for purchasing this model of the Carrier operator read this Owner's Manual and thoroughly product line. This model is a compact, high performance, understand all instructions before using this equipment. air-cooled, engine-driven generator designed to Carrier also strongly recommends instructing other users automatically supply electrical power to operate critical to
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Table of Contents Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators Introduction ........................ Inside Front Cover Section 3 - Maintenance .............................. 12 3.1 Fuses ................................................................ 12 Read This Manual Thoroughly .............................. iFC Contents ................................................................ iFC 3.2 Checking the Engine Oil Level .......................... 13 Operation and Maintenance ......
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SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - The manufacturer suggests that these rules for safe operation be copied and posted near the unit's installation site. Safety should be stressed to all operators and potential operators of this equipment. GENERAL HAZARDS • For safety reasons, Carrier recommends that the installation, initial start-up and maintenance of this equipment is carried out by a Carrier Dealer. • The
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SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CarrierAir-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators /A Extinguishers rated "ABC" by the National Fire ELECTRICAL HAZARDS Protection Association are appropriate for use on the standby electric system. Keep the extinguisher • All generators covered by this manual produce properly charged and be familiar with its use. Consult dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal the local fire department with any questions pertaining electrical shock. Utility p
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o • o Section 1 -- General Information GENERAL Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators NFORMATON There are LED readouts on the control panel to notify personnel that one of these faults has occurred. There is also a "System Set" LED that is lit when all of the conditions describe in Section 1.3 are true. _Only qualified electricians or contractors should attempt such installations, which must comply strictly with applicable codes, standards and 1.3 NEC REQUIREMENT FOR ARC regulations
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Section 1 -- General Information GENERAL CarrierAir-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators INFORMATION 1.4 THE GENERATOR Figure 1.1 - 7 kW, Single Cylinder GH-410 Engine Conirol Oil Data Dipsiick '\, Decal \,\ , \\ ', \ , \ GFCI ........ Outlet Exhaust Enclosure Fuel -" Fuel ..... " Inlel _0 /' C / Oil Filler " Battery / Composite Base Compadrnant Figure 1.2 - 12 kW and 15 kW, V-twin GT-990 Engine Contrd Oil Data Panel Dipstick Deaa \ \ \\ \ GFCI ....... Outlet Exhaust Enclosure Fuel ./ Regulat
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o • o Section 1 -- General Information GENERAL Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators NFORMAT ON 1.5 SPECIFICATIONS 1.5.1 GENERATOR Model ASPAS1 CCA007 ASPAS1CCA012 ASPASICCA015 6,000 NG/7,000 LP 12,000 NG/12,000 LP 13,000 NG/15,000 LP Rated Max. Continuous Power Capacity (Watts*) 120/240 120/240 120/240 Rated Voltage Rated Max. Continuous Load Current (Amps) 120 Volts** 50.0 NG/58.3 LP 100.0 NG/100.0 LP 108.3 NG/125.0 LP 240 Volts 25.0 NG/29.2 LP 50.0 NG/50.0 LP 54.2 NG/62.5 LP Mai
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Section 1 -- General Information GENERAL CarrierAir-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators INFORMATION Should the primary fuel need to be changed to LP gas, • 1.9.2 GENERATOR the fuel system needs to be reconfigured. See Section _lnstall the generator set, in its protective enclosure, 1.9 for instructions on reconfiguration of the fuel system. outdoors, where adequate cooling and ventilating air Recommended fuels should have a Btu content of at is always available. Consider these factors: least
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Section 1 -- General Information GENERAL Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators INFORMATION 1.10 BATTERY INSTALLATION _A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and high short circuit current. The following Fill the battery with the proper electrolyte fluid if precautions are to be observed when working necessary and have the battery fully charged before on batteries: installing it. • Remove the 7.5A and 15A fuses from the Before installing and connecting the battery, complete g
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OPERATION Section 2 -- Operation Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators Servicing of the battery is to be performed or supervised 12. Drain the oil and remove the oil filter. Replace the oil by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the filter according to Section 3.4, "Changing the Oil required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel Filter". Replace the oil with synthetic oil as away from batteries. recommended in Section 3.3, "Changing the Engine Oil". When replacing the batte
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OPERATION Section 2 -- Operation Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators 2.3 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER 2.4 SEQUENCE OF AUTOMATIC OPERATION OPERATION To select automatic operation, do the following: The generator's control panel houses a control logic circuit board. This board constantly monitors utility power 1. Make sure the transfer switch main contacts are set source voltage. Should that voltage drop below a preset to their UTILITY position, i.e., loads connected to the level, circuit bo
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OPERATION Section 2 -- Operation Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators 2.5.2 TRANSFER BACK TO UTILITY POWER 2.5 MANUAL TRANSFER OPERATION SOURCE 2.5.1 TRANSFER TO GENERATOR When utility power has been restored, transfer back to POWER SOURCE that source and shut down the generator. This can be accomplished as follows: To start the generator and activate the transfer switch manually, proceed as follows: 1. Set the generator's main circuit breaker to its OFF (or open) position. 1. Set
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OPERATION Section 2 -- Operation Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators NOTE: 2.7.3 OVER CRANK The exerciser will only work in the AUTO mode and This feature prevents the generator from damaging itself will not work unless this procedure is performed. The when it continually attempts to start and another problem, exerciser will need to be reset every time the 12-volt such as no fuel supply, prevents it from starting. The unit battery is disconnected and then reconnected. will crank
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Section 3 -- Maintenance POS__ iNSTALLATiON Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators STAR.UP ADJUSTMENTS Figure 3.1 - Generator Control Panel Figure 3.3 -- Oil Dipstick and Fill, 12 kW and 15 kW ' EX EEHNAL I 0UTLET FUSE z _ GFCI 0H Dipstick \ \ 75A ...... _ C_RGU_T AUTO OFF MAN BREAKER 12 VDC SYST ii • ii O SET EXERCISE ACCESSORY TIME OUTLET 75A MAX 3.2 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL For oil capacities, see "Specifications," Section 1.5. For engine oil recommendations, see Section 3.3
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Section 3 -- Maintenance MAINTENENANCE Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators Figure 3.4 - Oil Drain Hose and Filter Figure 3.5 -- 7 kW, Engine Air Cleaner Location Fuel Low OHSwitch HighT_ _Switch ReguJator/ ¢ Scre_ OHFHter Figure 3.6 -- 12 kW and 15 kW Engine Air Cleaner 3.4 CHANGING THE OIL FILTER Screw Change the engine oil filter as follows: 1. With the oil drained, remove the old oil filter by turning it counterclockwise. 2. Apply a light coating of clean engine oil to the gas
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Section 3 -- Maintenance MAINTENENANCE Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators Figure 3.7 - Setting the Spark Plug Gap • Wear full eye protection and protective clothing; • Where electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off SET PLUG GAP AT 0.76 mm (.030 inch) - 7 kW immediately with water; 0.508 mm (.020 inch) - 12 kW & 15 kW • Where electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush thoroughly and immediately with water and seek medical attention; and • Spilled electrolyte is to be washed down with
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Section 3 -- Maintenance MAINTENENANCE Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators 5. Set the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to OFF and turn Figure 3.8 - Coofing Vent Locations off the utility power to the transfer switch. Remove the 7.5A and 15A fuses from the generator control panel. Disconnect the battery cables as outlined in "General Hazards" (page 2). Turn on the utility power supply to the transfer switch in order to power the [] D emergency load centers circuits while utility power is av
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Section 4 -- Service Schedule SERVICE Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators 4.1 SERVICE SCHEDULE ATTENTION: It is recommended that all service work be performed by the nearest Carrier Dealer. SYSTEM/COMPONENT PROCEDURE FREQUENCY X = Action Inspect Change Clean W = Weekly R = Replace as Necessary M = Monthly * = Notify Dealer Y = Yearly if Repair is Needed. FUEL Fuel lines and connections* X M LUBRICATION Oil level X M Oil X AFTER BREAK-IN, AND Y Oil filter X AFTER BREAK-IN, AND Y C
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TROUBLESHOOTING Section 5 - Troubleshooting Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators 5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION The engine will not crank. 1. Fuse blown. 1. Replace 15A fuse in generator control panel. 2. 2. Loose, corroded or defective Tighten, clean or replace battery cables. as necessary. 3. 3. Defective starter contactor. (7 kW) 4. Defective starter motor. 4. * 5. 5. Dead Battery. Charge or replace battery. 1. Out of fuel. The engine cranks but 1. Replenish
