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Owner’s Manual
Liquid-cooled, Prepackaged
Standby Generators
Model No: 005012-0
37kW NG, 40kW LP
This manual should remain with the unit.
ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACTORS
SHOULD ATTEMPT INSTALLATION!!
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The operator is responsible for proper and safe use INTRODUCTION of the equipment. Generac strongly recommends that Thank you for purchasing this model of the the operator read this Owner's Manual and thor- QuietSource standby generator set product line by oughly understand all instructions before using this Generac Power Systems. equipment. Generac also strongly recommends Every effort was expended to make sure that the instructing other users to properly start and operate information and inst
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Table of Contents QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW Liquid-cooled Generators INTRODUCTION................................................IFC Section 3 — OPERATION ................................12 Read this Manual Thoroughly......................................IFC 3.1 Using an Engineered “GTS” Transfer Switch ......12 Operation and Maintenance ........................................IFC 3.2 Control Console Components..............................13 How to Obtain Service .......................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW Liquid-cooled Generators SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The manufacturer suggests that these rules for safe operation be copied and posted in potential hazard areas. Safety should be stressed to all ! ! operators, potential operators, and service and repair technicians for this equipment. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the generator and batteries. ! !
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW Liquid-cooled Generators Inspect the generator regularly, and promptly repair Generators installed with an automatic transfer or replace all worn, damaged or defective parts using switch will crank and start automatically when NOR- only factory-approved parts. MAL (UTILITY) source voltage is removed or is below an acceptable preset level. To prevent such automat- Before performing any maintenance on the generator, ic start-up and possible inj
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Section 1 - General Information QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW Liquid-cooled Generators 1.1 GENERATOR 1.3 AUTOMATIC SYSTEM OPERATION This equipment is a liquid-cooled, engine-driven gen- When this generator, along with a transfer switch, has erator set. The generator is designed to supply elec- been installed and interconnected, a circuit board in trical power that operates critical electrical loads the generator panel constantly monitors UTILITY during utility power failure. The unit has been facto- power s
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Section 1 - General Information QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW Liquid-cooled Generators NOTE: 1.6 GENERATOR FUEL SYSTEM The unit has been factory tested and adjusted using a The Low Oil Pressure, High Coolant Temperature natural gas fuel system. If propane (LP) gas is neces- and Low Coolant Level are not monitored for the sary, refer to Section 1.12 for conversion instructions. first 10 seconds of engine run time. Fuel pressure for a natural gas set up should be five Figure 1.4 - Low Oil Pressure Switch inch
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Section 1 — General Information QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW Liquid-cooled Generators Figure 1.6 - Low Coolant Level Sensor 1.7.7 LOW BATTERY The engine control board continually monitors the battery voltage and turns on the low battery LED if the battery voltage falls below 11.0 VDC for one minute. Low battery voltage is a non-latching alarm, which will automatically clear if the battery voltage rises above 11.0 VDC. The control system will not attempt to start the engine if there is a low battery condit
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Section 1 — General Information QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW Liquid-cooled Generators NOTE: 1.10 SPECIFICATIONS Fuel consumption is given at rated maximum con- 1.10.1 GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS tinuous power output when using natural gas rated at 1000 Btu per cubic foot. LP gas is rated at 2520 Btu per cubic foot. Actual fuel consump- Single-phase tion obtained may vary depending on such vari- Model 005012-0 ables as applied load, ambient temperature, Rated Max. Cont. 37 (NG), 40 (LP) engine conditions and
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Section 2 — Installation QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW Liquid-cooled Generators NOTE: Port 1 is for NG only and Port 2 is for LP vapor only. No provision for dual fuel has been made. Do not use any chromate base rust inhibitor ! with ethylene glycol base anti-freeze or chromi- umhydroxide (“green slime”) forms and will DANGER cause overheating. Engines that have been Serious injury or damage may occur if not con- operated with a chromate base rust inhibitor ! figured properly. Please consult an authorized m
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Section 2 — Installation QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW Liquid-cooled Generators Only qualified, competent installation contractors or 2.2 GENERATOR LOCATION electricians thoroughly familiar with applicable Install the generator set, in its protective enclosure codes, standards and regulations should install this outdoors, where adequate cooling and ventilating air standby electric power system. The installation must always is available. Consider these factors: comply strictly with all codes, standards and r
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Section 2 — Installation QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW Liquid-cooled Generators Figure 2.1 – Basic Standby Electric System 2.7 GROUNDING THE GENERATOR The National Electrical Code requires the frame and external electrically conductive parts of this equip- ment to be properly connected to an approved earth ground and/or grounding rods. For that purpose, a GROUND LUG (Figure 2.2) is provided on the gener- ator mounting base. Consult a qualified electrician for grounding requirements in the area. Grounding pr
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Section 2 — Installation QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW Liquid-cooled Generators Setting switch two to OFF allows the control PCB to Battery electrolyte fluid is an extremely caustic ! perform the ATS control functions. sulfuric acid solution that can cause severe burns. Do not permit fluid to contact eyes, skin, Control system interconnections consist of N1 and clothing, painted surfaces, etc. Wear protective N2, and leads 23 and 194. Control system intercon- goggles, protective clothing and gloves when nec
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Section 3 — Operation QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW Liquid-cooled Generators When using maintenance-free batteries, it is not nec- 2.11.4 GENERATOR SET LUBRICATION essary to check the specific gravity or electrolyte level. Check the engine crankcase oil level before operating Have these procedures performed at the intervals specified in Section 4, “Maintenance.” A negative and add oil to the proper level – the dipstick “FULL” ground system is used. Battery connections are mark. Never operate the engine wit
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Section 3 - Operation QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW Liquid-cooled Generators The control board WILL monitor all engine condi- 3.2.1 AUTO/OFF/MANUAL SWITCH tions and shut down on all the faults listed in this Use this three-position switch as follows: document. Set the switch to AUTO for fully automatic opera- Pos2 OFF — Prepackaged ATS Application tion. See “Automatic Operation” (Section 3.5). The control board will perform all of the automat- Set switch to MANUAL position to crank and start ic fea
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Section 3 — Operation QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW Liquid-cooled Generators Figure 3.2 — Engine Governor Adjustment 3.2.6 SYSTEM READY LED The System Ready LED (green) has two main pro- R44 Q2 C9 C27 poses. First, the LED will be ON when the J2 AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch is in the AUTO position, C26 utility is present, and there are no system alarms. U7 C4 This ON state indicates the system is fully ready for D10 automatic operation. C21 The system ready LED will be OFF when the switch C30 is in the MANUAL or
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E E S S U F F Section 4 — Maintenance QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW Liquid-cooled Generators On the day, and at the time of day chosen for the gen- B. ONCE EVERY SIX MONTHS erator to exercise, set the weekly exercise cycle as fol- 1. Test Engine Safety Devices (low oil pressure, low lows: coolant level, high coolant temperature). 1. Place the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch in the AUTO position. C. ONCE ANNUALLY 2. Press and hold the “Set Exercise” switch for three 1. Test engine governor. Adjust or repair, if neede
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Section 4 — Maintenance QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW Liquid-cooled Generators 4.4 CHECKING FLUID LEVELS 4.5 MAINTENANCE OWNER/ OPERATOR CAN PERFORM 4.4.1 CHECK ENGINE OIL Check engine crankcase oil level (Figure 4.1) at least 4.5.1 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL every 20 hours of operation, or prior to use. Refer to “Checking Fluid Levels” in Section 4.4. Remove oil dipstick and wipe dry with a clean, lint-free cloth. 4.5.2 CHECK BATTERY Install oil dipstick, then remove again. Check battery fluid level e
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Section 4 — Maintenance QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW Liquid-cooled Generators DANGER Do not attempt to adjust the governor. Only After refilling the crankcase with oil, always ! ! qualified service facilities should adjust the check oil level on dipstick. NEVER OPERATE governor. Excessively high operating speeds are ENGINE WITH OIL BELOW THE DIPSTICK “ADD” dangerous and increase the risk of personal MARK. injury. Low speeds impose a heavy load on the 7. Start engine and check for oil leaks. engine when ade
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Section 4 — Maintenance QUIETSOURCE™ 40kW Liquid-cooled Generators 2. Check the battery fluid level of unsealed batteries 4.6 MISCELLANEOUS MAINTENANCE and, if necessary, fill with DISTILLED WATER ONLY. DO NOT USE TAP WATER IN BATTERIES. 4.6.1 CLEANING THE GENERATOR 3. Have the state of charge and condition checked. Keep the generator as clean and as dry as possible. This should be done with an automotive-type bat- Dirt and moisture that accumulates on internal gen- tery hydrometer. erator wind
