Carrier ASPAS1CCA007 manuale d’uso

GENERA C POWER SYSTEMS, INC. R R Owner’s Manual Air-cooled, Prepackaged Automatic Standby Generators Models: ASPAS1CCA007 (6 kW NG, 7 kW LP) ASPAS1CCA012 (12 kW NG, 12 kW LP) ASPAS1CCA015 (13 kW NG, 15 kW LP) DEADL Y EXHAUST FUMES. OUTDOOR INST ALLA TION ONL Y!! D ANGER Not intended for use as Primary Power in place of utility or in life-support [...]

Carrier I NTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this model of the Carrier product line. This model is a compact, high performance, air-cooled, engine-driven generator designed to automatically supply electrical power to operate critical loads during a utility power failure. This unit is factory installed in an all-weather, metal enclosure that is in[...]

T able of Cont ents Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW , 1 2 kW and 1 5 kW Generators Carrier 1 Introduction ........................Inside Front Cover Read This Manual Thoroughly ..............................IFC Contents ................................................................IFC Operation and Maintenance ..................................IFC How to[...]

2 Carrier Study these SAFETY RULES carefully before installing, operating or servicing this equipment. Become familiar with this Owner’s Manual and with the unit. The generator can operate safely, efficiently and reliably only if it is properly installed, operated and maintained. Many accidents are caused by failing to follow simple and fundament[...]

Carrier 3 ELE CTR ICAL HA Z AR DS • All generators covered by this manual produce dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal electrical shock. Utility power delivers extremely high and dangerous voltages to the transfer switch as does the standby generator when it is in operation. Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals, connections, etc.[...]

Only qualified electricians or contractors should attempt such installations, which must comply strictly with applicable codes, standards and regulations. 1.1 U N P ACKING/I NSP ECTION After unpacking, carefully inspect the contents for damage. • This standby generator set has been factory supplied with a weather protective enclosure that is inte[...]

Section 1 — General Information Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW , 1 2 kW and 1 5 kW Generators Carrier 5 1.4 TH E GEN ER A T OR Exhaus t En c lo su r e O i l Di p stic k D a t a D ecal C ontro l Pa n el F uel Re g ulato r F uel Inl et G F CI O utle t O il Filte r Batter y Com p artmen t Exh aust En c lo su r e O il Filte r Batter y Com p artmen t F uel I[...]

6 Carrier Section 1 — General Information Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW , 1 2 kW and 1 5 kW Generators 1.5 SP E CI F ICA TIONS 1.5.1 GEN ERA T OR 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[...]

Carrier 7 Should the primary fuel need to be changed to LP gas, the fuel system needs to be reconfigured. See Section 1.9 for instructions on reconfiguration of the fuel system. Recommended fuels should have a Btu content of at least 1,000 Btus per cubic foot for natural gas; or at least 2,520 Btus per cubic foot for LP gas. Ask the fuel supplier f[...]

1.1 0 B A TTER Y I NS T ALLA TION Fill the battery with the proper electrolyte fluid if necessary and have the battery fully charged before installing it. Before installing and connecting the battery, complete the following steps: 1. Set the generator's AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to OFF. 2. Turn off utility power supply to the transfer switch. 3. [...]

Carrier 9 Servicing of the battery is to be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries. When replacing the battery, use the following type of battery: Group 26 12-volt DC, negative ground battery with a rating of 350 cold-cranking amps minimum for 7 k[...]

10 Carrier 2.3 AUT OMA TIC TR ANSF ER OP ER A TION To select automatic operation, do the following: 1. Make sure the transfer switch main contacts are set to their UTILITY position, i.e., loads connected to the utility power source (Figure 2.2). 2. Be sure that normal UTILITY power source voltage is available to transfer switch terminal lugs N1 and[...]

Carrier 11 2.5 MAN U AL TR ANSF ER OP ER A TION 2.5.1 TRANSF ER T O GEN ER A T OR POWER S OURCE To start the generator and activate the transfer switch manually, proceed as follows: 1. Set the generator’s AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to OFF. 2. Set the generator’s main circuit breaker to its OFF (or open) position. 3. Turn OFF the utility power suppl[...]

12 Carrier NOTE: The exerciser will only work in the AUTO mode and will not work unless this procedure is performed. The exerciser will need to be reset every time the 12-volt battery is disconnected and then reconnected. The exerciser WILL NOT work if dip switch 2 on the controller printed cir cuit board (Remote Not Auto) is ON. NOTE: Damage will [...]

Carrier 13 Section 3 — Maintenance Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW , 1 2 kW and 1 5 kW Generators Figure 3.1 – Generator Control Panel 3.2 CH E CKI NG TH E ENGI N E OI L LEVEL For oil capacities, see “Specifications,” Section 1.5. For engine oil recommendations, see Section 3.3.1. To check the engine oil level, proceed as follows (Figures 3.2 and 3[...]

14 Carrier Section 3 — Maintenance Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW , 1 2 kW and 1 5 kW Generators Figure 3.4 – Oil Drain Hose and Filter 3.4 CHANGI NG TH E OI L F I L TER 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 gasket [...]

Carrier 15 Figure 3.7 – Setting the Spark Plug Gap 3.7 B A TTER Y MAI NTENANCE The battery should be inspected per the “Service Schedule,” Section 4.1. The following procedure should be followed for inspection: 1. Inspect the battery posts and cables for tightness and corrosion. Tighten and clean as necessary. 2. Check the battery fluid level[...]

16 Carrier Figure 3.8 – Cooling V ent Locations The exhaust from this pr oduct gets extremely hot and remains hot after shutdown. High grass, weeds, brush, leaves, etc. must remain clear of the exhaust. Such materials may ignite and burn from the heat of the exhaust system. The maximum ambient temperature for the generator is 40° C (104° F). 3.[...]

Carrier 17 Section 4 — Service Schedule Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW , 1 2 kW and 1 5 kW Generators 4.1 SERVICE S CH EDU LE A TTENTION: 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 Deal[...]

18 Carrier Section 5 — T roubleshooting Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW , 1 2 kW and 1 5 kW Generators 5.1 TROU B LE SHOO TI NG GU I DE P ROB LEM CAUSE C OR R E CTION 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. Defec[...]

Carrier 19 CARRIER "TWO YEAR" LIMITED WARRANTY FOR "PREPACKAGED EMERGENCY AUTOMATIC STANDBY GENERATORS" For a period of two years from the date of original sale, warrants that its generator will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the items and period set forth below. Carrier will, at its option, repair or repla[...]

20 Carrier CALI FOR N IA EM ISSION C ONTROL W AR RANT Y ST A TEM ENT Y OUR W AR R ANTY R IGHTS AND OB LIGA TIONS The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your new engine. * In California, new utility, and lawn and garden equipment engines must [...]

Carrier 21 EM IS SION CONTROL S Y S TEM W ARR ANT Y Emission Control System Warranty (ECS Warranty) for 1995 and later model year engines: (a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year engines. The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is purchased by/delivered to its original, end-use p[...]

PART NO. 0F6902 CATALOG NO. OMASPAS07-2 REV. * (6/01/05) PRINTED IN U.S.A.[...]