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Owner’s Manual
Air-cooled, Prepackaged
Automatic Standby Generators
Models:
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ASPAS1CCA007 (6 kW NG, 7 kW LP)
ASPAS1CCA012 (12 kW NG, 12 kW LP)
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ASPAS1CCA015 (13 kW NG, 15 kW LP)
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GENERAC
POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
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Not intended for use as Primary Power in place of utility or in
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life-support applications.
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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 Read This Manual Thoroughly ..............................IFC 3.1 Fuses ................................................................12 Contents ................................................................IFC 3.2 Checking the Engine Oil Level ..........................13 Operation and Maintenance ............
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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. ! ! ! ! WARNING: GENERAL HAZARDS The engine exhaust from this product • For safety reasons, Carrier recommends that the contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause ca
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators Extinguishers rated “ABC” by the National Fire Protection Association are appropriate for use on the ELECTRICAL HAZARDS standby electric system. Keep the extinguisher properly charged and be familiar with its use. Consult • All generators covered by this manual produce dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal the local fire department with any questions pertaining to fire extinguishers. electrical shock. U
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Section 1 — General Information Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators There are LED readouts on the control panel to notify DANGER personnel that one of these faults has occurred. There is also a “System Set” LED that is lit when all of the Only qualified electricians or contractors should conditions describe in Section 1.3 are true. ! attempt such installations, which must comply strictly with applicable codes, standards and regulations. 1.3 NEC REQUIREMENT FOR ARC FAULT CIRCUIT I
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Section 1 — General Information Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators 1.4 THE GENERATOR Figure 1.1 – 7 kW, Single Cylinder GH-410 Engine Control Panel Oil Data Dipstick Decal GFCI Outlet Exhaust Enclosure Fuel Regulator Fuel Inlet Battery Oil Filter Compartment Figure 1.2 – 12 kW and 15 kW, V-twin GT-990 Engine Control Panel Oil Data Dipstick Decal GFCI Outlet Exhaust Enclosure Fuel Regulator Fuel Inlet Composite Base Battery Oil Filter Compartment Carrier 5
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Section 1 — General Information Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators 1.5 SPECIFICATIONS 1.5.1 GENERATOR Model ASPAS1CCA007 ASPAS1CCA012 ASPAS1CCA015 Rated Max. Continuous Power Capacity (Watts*) 6,000 NG/7,000 LP 12,000 NG/12,000 LP 13,000 NG/15,000 LP Rated Voltage 120/240 120/240 120/240 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 Main Line Circuit Breaker 30
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Section 1 — General Information Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators Should the primary fuel need to be changed to LP gas, 1.9.2 GENERATOR ◆ the fuel system needs to be reconfigured. See Section Install 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 1,000 Btus per cub
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Section 1 — General Information Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators A battery presents a risk of electrical shock 1.10 BATTERY INSTALLATION 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 generator control pane
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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 battery, use the
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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 board action
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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 the gen
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n e s o o L 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 cran
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Section 3 — Maintenance Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators Figure 3.1 – Generator Control Panel Figure 3.3 — Oil Dipstick and Fill, 12 kW and 15 kW EXTERNAL OUTLET FUSE Oil Dipstick GFCI CIRCUIT 7.5A BREAKER AUTO OFF MAN. SYSTEM SET LOW OIL 12 VDC HIGH TEMP. SYST OVER SPEED OVER CRANK Oil Fill F L A S H I N L E D = SET N O S E N S E EXERCISE ACCESSORY 4 F L S H R E L E D S = E X E R R N O T S E T TIME OUTLET 7.5A MAX 3.2 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL For oil capacities, see “Sp
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n e s o o L 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 Oil Switch High Temp Switch Air Cleaner Regulator Screw Oil Drain 3/4” Hole Hose Oil Filter 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. Ap
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Section 3 — Maintenance MAINTENENANCE Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators Wear full eye protection and protective clothing; Figure 3.7 – Setting the Spark Plug Gap 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 – Cooling 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 emergency load centers circuits while utility power is availabl
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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*XM LUBRICATION Oil level XM Oil X AFTER BREAK-IN, AND Y Oil filter X AFTER BREAK-IN, AND Y C
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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. Loose, corroded or defective 2. Tighten, clean or replace battery cables. as necessary. 3. Defective starter contactor. (7 kW) 3. * 4. Defective starter motor. 4. * 5. Dead Battery. 5. Charge or replace battery. The engine cranks but 1. Out of fuel. 1. Replenish fuel. will
