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OWNERS MANUAL
MODEL SERIES: P2201
P2701
P3201
Stationary Standby Electric Generator
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Please make certain that persons who are to install, operate and
maintain this equipment thoroughly read and understand these instructions prior to operation. SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation
and maintenance of the generator and battery.
Product style and configuration may vary.
Specifications are su
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T TA AB BL LE E O OF F C CO ON NT TE EN NT TS S T TA AB BL LE E O OF F C CO ON NT TE EN NT TS S Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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G GE EN NE ER RA AL L S SA AF FE ET TY Y G GU UIID DE EL LIIN NE ES S G GE EN NE ER RA AL L S SA AF FE ET TY Y G GU UIID DE EL LIIN NE ES S The following information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the following symbols. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Also read and follow all safety labels on the engine/generator set. If labels are damaged or unreadable, contact product service for re
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G GE EN NE ER RA AL L S SA AF FE ET TY Y G GU UIID DE EL LIIN NE ES S ( (C Co on nt tiin nu ue ed d) ) G GE EN NE ER RA AL L S SA AF FE ET TY Y G GU UIID DE EL LIIN NE ES S ( (C Co on nt tiin nu ue ed d) ) WARNING: CAUTION: Units with broken or missing parts, without The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires the protective housing or covers should never be frame and external electrically conductive parts of operated. Contact your service center for the generator to be connected to an appr
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After inspecting the generator, engine and enclosure IIN NT TR RO OD DU UC CT TIIO ON N IIN NT TR RO OD DU UC CT TIIO ON N for physical damage, finish reading the Operating and The stationary standby electric generator is Maintenance Instructions. These manuals contain manufactured for our customers to supply reliable important safety information. backup power. The generator is a compact unit, W WA AR RN NIIN NG G designed to supply the power for your critical needs RISK OF INJURY AND BEING
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G GE EN NE ER RA AT TO OR R S SP PE EC CIIF FIIC CA AT TIIO ON NS S G GE EN NE ER RA AT TO OR R S SP PE EC CIIF FIIC CA AT TIIO ON NS S P2201 (22 KW) P2701 (27 KW) P3201 (32 KW) Rated Wattage - (Standby) 22,000 27,000 32,000 @1.0 PF LPG * Rated Wattage - (Standby) 19,800 24,300 28,800 @1.0 PF NG * Voltage 120/240 volts 120/240 volts 120/240 volts Rated Current 184/92 amps LPG 224/112 amps LPG 255/133 amps LPG Frequency 60 HZ 60 HZ 60 HZ Power Factor 1.0 1.0 1.0 Max. Ambient Temp Rise 105°C 105°C
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IIN NS ST TA AL LL LA AT TIIO ON N D DR RA AW WIIN NG GS S IIN NS ST TA AL LL LA AT TIIO ON N D DR RA AW WIIN NG GS S 200-2653 7
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L L L LO O O OC C C CA A A AT T T TIIIIO O O ON N N N A A A AN N N ND D D D G G G GE E E EN N N NE E E ER R R RA A A AT T T TO O O OR R R R W WA AR RN NIIN NG G P P P PL L L LA A A AC C C CE E E EM M M ME E E EN N N NT T T T For proper ventilation and maintenance, locate the • Hazardous voltage can cause severe injury or generator outdoors in an area that will allow a minimum death. Electrocution is possible whenever of three feet or more of clearance between the generator electricity is pre
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L L L LO O O OC C C CA A A AT T T TIIIIO O O ON N N N A A A AN N N ND D D D G G G GE E E EN N N NE E E ER R R RA A A AT T T TO O O OR R R R W WA AR RN NIIN NG G P P P PL L L LA A A AC C C CE E E EM M M ME E E EN N N NT T T T ( (( (c c c co o o on n n nt tt tiiiin n n nu u u ue e e ed d d d) )) ) W WA AR RN NIIN NG G • Hazardous "backfeed" voltage can cause severe injury or death. Install a transfer switch in standby power installations to prevent • For fire safety, the generator must be in
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E EL LE EC CT TR RIIC CA AL L H HO OO OK KU UP P M MA AIIN N L LIIN NE E O OU UT TP PU UT T P PO OW WE ER R E EL LE EC CT TR RIIC CA AL L H HO OO OK KU UP P M MA AIIN N L LIIN NE E O OU UT TP PU UT T P PO OW WE ER R Once the generator is anchored in its final position, it The output circuit of the generator is 4-wire, 240V, is ready for electrical connections. The generator is rated for the amperage as shown on the generator supplied with two terminal blocks for connection of three nameplate.
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U U U UT T T TIIIIL L L LIIIIT T T TY Y Y Y C C C CIIIIR R R RC C C CU U U UIIIIT T T T S S S SU U U UP P P PP P P PL L L LY Y Y Y G G G GE E E EN N N NE E E ER R R RA A A AT T T TO O O OR R R R S S S ST T T TA A A AR R R RT T T T S S S SIIIIG G G GN N N NA A A AL L L L A receptacle is provided with the generator to power When the control panel mode switch is placed in the the battery charger for reliable starting. It is also AUTO position, generator starting and stopping is intended to powe
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WIRING DIAGRAM (CP200 CONTROLLER) WIRING DIAGRAM (CP200 CONTROLLER) 12 200-2653 GENERATOR GRN (9) 026-0755 ROTOR STATOR WHT (8) 026-0754 STATOR PWR PWR2 (5) 026-0756 RED 120 120 ROTOR CAPACITOR (6) 026-0757 BLK G 240 L1 MAIN LINE (5B) N CIRCUIT HOUR (8B) BREAKER METER L2 (1A) (1B) 7 5A FUSE LAMP 6 TEST (1C) OIL PRESSURE RELAY 86 LOW 5 (9) (24) (9) (24) (13) 30 87A OIL RUN TO ATS 2 (8) SWITCH (NEUTRAL) 85 4 (15) (9) (1) (1) TO ATS 1 3 (GROUND) (14) (9) AUTO HIGH 2 (9) (22) (22) TEMP SWITCH (5A) 1
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F FU UE EL L S SP PE EC CIIF FIIC CA AT TIIO ON NS S A AN ND D W WA AR RN NIIN NG G F FU UE EL L S SP PE EC CIIF FIIC CA AT TIIO ON NS S A AN ND D C C C CO O O ON N N NS S S SU U U UM M M MP P P PT T T TIIIIO O O ON N N N R R R RE E E EQ Q Q QU U U UIIIIR R R RE E E EM M M ME E E EN N N NT T T TS S S S The engine driving the generator is engineered to • Natural gas (NG) is highly explosive. provide reliable power on either Liquefied Propane Vapor • Natural gas (NG) is lighter than air and will
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NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE! F F F FU U U UE E E EL L L L H H H HO O O OO O O OK K K KU U U UP P P P 3. Start generator - ensure all wires from timing light are After electrical connections are complete, the next free from all moving parts. installation step is to connect a fuel supply to the unit. 4. While generator is operating in a no load condition The fuel inlet fitting supplied with the generator is male use timing light to obtain engine timing (FIG. 4). 3/4" NPT. To accommodate potential settli
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B BA AT TT TE ER RY Y R RE EQ QU UIIR RE EM ME EN NT TS S B BA AT TT TE ER RY Y R RE EQ QU UIIR RE EM ME EN NT TS S C CA AU UTTIIO ON N To insure reliable starting in most weather conditions, it is important to properly match a battery to the requirements of the generator. The generator uses a A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and a 12 Volt, direct current, negative ground control system high short circuit current. The following precautions powered by an automotive style lead acid ba
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B B B BA A A AT T T TT T T TE E E ER R R RY Y Y Y P P P PL L L LA A A AC C C CE E E EM M M ME E E EN N N NT T T T A A A AN N N ND D D D L LU UB BR RIIC CA AT TIIO ON N A AN ND D C CO OO OL LIIN NG G L LU UB BR RIIC CA AT TIIO ON N A AN ND D C CO OO OL LIIN NG G C CO ON NN NE EC CT TIIO ON N ( (c co on nt t..) ) Check oil level before start-up. The unit is shipped C CO ON NN NE EC CT TIIO ON N ( (c co on nt t..) ) with the proper type of oil in the crankcase for operation To install the battery
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transfer switch following the instructions provided by F F F FIIIIR R R RS S S ST T T T T T T TIIIIM M M ME E E E S S S ST T T TA A A AR R R RT T T TU U U UP P P P the switch manufacturer. After completing all installation procedures, read and 4. Ensure utility power to the transfer switch is shut off. understand the operating instructions for the generator 5. Return to the generator and open any manual shutoff controller. Know how the control panel operates, what to valves in the fuel suppl
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B. Status Indicator Lights G G G GE E E EN N N NE E E ER R R RA A A AT T T TO O O OR R R R O O O OP P P PE E E ER R R RA A A AT T T TIIIIO O O ON N N N Status indicator lights are provided to communicate A standby generator is an engine driven air cooled the status of the generator to the user. Under normal system to convert the energy contained in either liquid running conditions, only the green Generator On light is propane vapor or natural gas to electrical power. When lit. Function of all o
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is intended for generator control during maintenance or if G GE EN NE ER RA AT TO OR R C CO ON NT TR RO OL L P PA AN NE EL L G GE EN NE ER RA AT TO OR R C CO ON NT TR RO OL L P PA AN NE EL L an automatic transfer switch is not used. With the control O O O OP P P PE E E ER R R RA A A AT T T TIIIIO O O ON N N N panel switch shifted to this position, the generator will RUN MODES immediately attempt to start after a brief pause. Upon starting, the generator runs until the switch is moved There are t
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the engine. Once the light is on, the generator S S S ST T T TA A A AT T T TU U U US S S S IIIIN N N ND D D DIIIIC C C CA A A AT T T TO O O OR R R RS S S S does not attempt to start until the fault is reset. Status indicator lights relay conditions of generator When the Overcrank light is on , verify fuel is function for user or service technician convenience. available at the inlet to the unit, then check the Illumination of these indicator lights communicate condition of the cranking batt
