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    ® Owner's Manual US Air-cooled, Prepackaged Automatic Standby Generators Models: ASPASICCA007 (6 kW NG, 7 kW LP) ASPASICCA012 (12 kW NG, 12 kW LP) ASPASICCA015 (13 kW NG, 15 kW LP) © 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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    INTRODUCTION 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 intended ex[...]

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    Table of Contents Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators Introduction ........................ Inside Front Cover Read This Manual Thoroughly .............................. iFC Contents ................................................................ iFC Operation and Maintenance .................................. iFC How to Obtain Ser[...]

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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 Stud[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators SAFETY RULES /A ELECTRICAL HAZARDS • 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 w[...]

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    o • o GENERAL NFORMATON Section 1 -- General Information Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators _Only qualified electricians or contractors should attempt such installations, which must comply strictly with applicable codes, standards and regulations. 1.1 UNPACKING/INSPECTION After unpacking, carefully inspect the contents for damage[...]

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    Section 1 -- General Information Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators GENERAL INFORMATION 1.4 THE GENERATOR Figure 1.1 - 7 kW, Single Cylinder GH-410 Engine Exhaust Enclosure Oil Data Dipsiick ', Decal , , ', , Conirol _0 /' C / GFCI ........ Outlet Fuel -" Fuel ..... " Inlel Oil Filler " Batte[...]

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    o • o GENERAL NFORMAT ON Section 1 -- General Information Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators 1.5 SPECIFICATIONS 1.5.1 GENERATOR Model Rated Max. Continuous Power Capacity (Watts*) Rated Voltage Rated Max. Continuous Load Current (Amps) 120 Volts** 240 Volts Main Line Circuit Breaker Phase Number of Rotor Poles Rated AC Frequency [...]

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    Section 1 -- General Information Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators GENERAL INFORMATION 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 [...]

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    GENERAL INFORMATION Section 1 -- General Information Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators 1.10 BATTERY INSTALLATION 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&a[...]

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    Section 2 -- Operation Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators OPERATION 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, nega[...]

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    OPERATION Section 2 -- Operation Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators 2.3 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPERATION 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 [...]

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    Section 2 -- Operation Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators OPERATION 2.5 MANUAL TRANSFER OPERATION 2.5.1 TRANSFER TO GENERATOR POWER SOURCE 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 [...]

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    OPERATION Section 2 -- Operation Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators 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. ;_ CAUTION _The exerciser WILL NOT work if dip switch [...]

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    Section 3 -- Maintenance Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators POS__ iNSTALLATiON STAR.UP ADJUSTMENTS Figure 3.1 - Generator Control Panel ' EX EEHNAL I 0UTLET FUSE z _ GFCI 75A ...... _ C_RGU_T AUTO OFF MAN BREAKER 12 VDC SYST O i i • i i SET EXERCISE ACCESSORY TIME OUTLET 75A MAX 3.2 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL For oil capa[...]

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    MAINTENENANCE Section 3 -- Maintenance Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators Figure 3.4 - Oil Drain Hose and Filter Low OH Switch HighT_ _Switch ¢ OH FHter 3.4 CHANGING THE OIL FILTER 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[...]

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    Section 3 -- Maintenance Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators MAINTENENANCE Figure 3.7 - Setting the Spark Plug Gap SET PLUG GAP AT 0.76 mm (.030 inch) - 7 kW 0.508 mm (.020 inch) - 12 kW & 15 kW 3.7 BATTERY MAINTENANCE The battery should be inspected per the "Service Schedule," Section 4.1. The following procedure shou[...]

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    MAINTENENANCE Section 3 -- Maintenance Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators Figure 3.8 - Coofing Vent Locations [] D t °_ WARNING /dR INTAKF _The exhaust from this product 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 fro[...]

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    Section 4 -- Service Schedule Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators SERVICE 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 = Yearl[...]

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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. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. * 5. 5. Loose, corroded or defective battery cables. Defective starter contactor. (7 kW) Defective starter motor. Dead Battery. Replace 15A [...]

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    Section 6 -- Warranty Carrier Air-cooled 7 EW, 12 EW and 15 EW Generators 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 perio[...]

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    Section 6 - Warranty Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 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, [...]

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    Section 6 - Warranty Carrier Air-cooled 7 EW, 12 EW and 15 EW Generators EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY 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 equipmen[...]

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