Generac 5818 manual

EcoGen 6kW Generator Owner's Manual L I S T E D C U S  NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN CRITICAL LIFE SUPPORT APPLICA TIONS.  ONL Y QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACTORS SHOULD A TTEMPT INSTALLA TION!  DEADL Y EXHAUST FUMES! OUTDOOR INST ALLA TION ONL Y![...]

Introduction .............................................. 1 Read This Manual Thoroughly ................................................1 Safety Rules ............................................. 1 Contents ...............................................................................1 Operation and Maintenance..................................[...]

1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this compact, high per for mance, air -cooled, engine-driven generator . It is designed to supply electrical power to operate an inver ter/batter y charger as a component in an off-grid power solution. This unit is factor y installed in an all-weather , metal enclosure and is intended exclusively for outdoor [...]

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

3 The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires the frame and external • electrically conductive par ts of the generator to be connected to an approved ear th ground. Local electrical codes also may require proper grounding of the generator electrical system. Af ter installing this home standby electrical system, the genera- • tor may crank and s[...]

n Only qualified electricians or contractors should attempt such installations, which must comply strictly with applicable codes, stan- dards and regulations. 1.1 UNP ACKING/INSPECTION Af ter unpacking, carefully inspect the contents for damage. This standby generator set is ready for installation with a factor y • supplied and pre-mounted base p[...]

5 1.4 THE GENERA TOR Figure 1.1 – 6kW , V -twin, GT -530 Engine (door removed) Air Filter External Oil Fill/Dipstick Control Panel Data Lab el Circuit Breaker Fuel Inlet (back) Fue l Regulator Composite Base Battery Compartment Oil Filter Exhaust Enclosure Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Figure 1.2 – Data Label Sample 1.5 SPECIFICA TIONS 1.[...]

1.7 FUEL REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDA TIONS This unit uses a LP vapor withdrawal system only . This type of system uses the vapors formed above the liquid fuel in the storage tank. Recommended fuels should have a Btu content of at least 2,520 Btus per cubic foot for LP gas. Ask the fuel supplier for the Btu content of the fuel. Required fuel pressur[...]

7 Install the unit where ser vices will not be affected or obstr ucted, • including concealed, underground or covered ser vices such as electrical, fuel, phone, air conditioning or irrigation. Where strong prevailing winds blow from one direction, face the • generator air inlet openings to the prevailing winds. Install the generator as close as[...]

8 General Information Figure 1.4 – Installation Guidelines 18 inches Minimum Distance 36 inches 36 inches 36 inches 60 inches 60 inches Existing W all No windows or openings in the wall permitted within 5 feet from any point of the generator . T op of Generator 60” Minimum 60” Recommended Minimum From Ends 18 inches Minimum Generator Clearanc[...]

9 1.10 BA T TERY REQUIREMENTS See the Specifications section for correct batter y size and rating. 1.11 BA T TERY INST ALLA TION Fill the batter y with the proper electrolyte fluid if necessar y and have the batter y fully charged before installing it. Before installing and connecting the batter y , complete the follow- ing steps: 1. Set the genera[...]

10   Be sure the utility power supply is turned off and the 7.5A fuse is removed from the gen- erator control panel, or sparking may occur at the battery posts as the cables are attached and cause an explosion. Ser vicing of the batter y is to be per for med or super vised by per - sonnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precaution[...]

11 ACTIVA TION CHART CHOOSE LANGUAGE TROUBLESHOOTING Display Reads: Use ARROW keys to scroll to desired lan- guage. Press ENTER to select. If the wrong language is chosen, it can be changed later using the “edit” menu. Display Reads: Press ENTER to begin the activation pro- cess. If ESCAPE is pressed instead of ENTER, your generator will only r[...]

12 5. When cer tain that input voltage is compatible with batter y charger ratings, turn OFF the power supply to the generator . 6. On the generator panel, set the Auto/Off/ Manual switch to MANUAL. The engine should crank and star t. 7. Let the engine war m up for about five minutes to allow inter - nal temperatures to stabilize. Then, set the gen[...]

13 Operation Figure 3.1 – Generator Control P anel Escape MAIN FUSE AUT O OFF MANUAL 7.5 AMP Enter Upon first power up of the generator , the display inter face will begin an installation assistant. The assistant will prompt the user to set the minimum settings to operate. These settings are Current Date/Time. The maintenance inter vals will be i[...]

14 Cranking Conditions The following notes apply during cranking cycle. 1. Star ter motor will not engage within five (5) seconds of the engine shutting down. 2. The fuel output will not be energized with the star ter . 3. The star ter and magneto outputs will be energized together . 4. Once the star ter is energized the control board will begin lo[...]

15 High Engine T emperature (Shutdown Alarm – Auto Reset) A 10 second delay on star t-up and one (1) second delay before shutdown. Auto reset when the condition clears and restar t the engine if a valid star t signal is still present. This switch’s contacts (Figure 3.4) close if the temperature should exceed approximately 140° C (284° F), ini[...]

16 4.1 FUSE The 7.5 amp fuse on the control panel protects the DC control circuit against overload (Figures 3.1 and 3.2). This fuse is wired in series with the batter y output lead to the panel. If this fuse ele- ment has melted open, the engine will not be able to crank or star t. Replace this fuse using only an identical 7.5 amp replacement fuse.[...]

17 4.3.3 OIL & OIL FIL TER CHANGE PROCEDURE T o change the oil, proceed as follows: 1. Star t the engine by moving the AUTO/OFF/MANU AL switch to MANUAL and run until it is thoroughly war med up. Then shut OFF the engine by moving the switch to the OFF position. 2. Immediately af ter the engine shuts OFF , pull the oil drain hose (Figure 4.1) f[...]

18 4.6 BA T TERY MAINTENANCE The batter y should be inspected per the "Ser vice Schedule" sec- tion. The following procedure should be followed for inspection: 1. Inspect the batter y posts and cables for tightness and cor ro- sion. Tighten and clean as necessar y . 2. Check the batter y fluid level of unsealed batteries and, if nec- essa[...]

19 When valve clearance is correct, hold the pivot ball stud in place with the allen wrench and tighten the rocker arm jam nut. Tighten the jam nut to 174 in/lbs. torque. Af ter tightening the jam nut, recheck valve clearance to make sure it did not change. Install new valve cover gasket. • Re-attach the valve cover . • NOTE: Start all four scr[...]

20 4.11.2 RETURN TO SERVICE T o retur n the unit to ser vice af ter storage, proceed as follows: 1. V erif y that utility power is turned off and that the AUTO/OFF/ MANUAL switch is set to OFF . 2. Check the tag on the engine for oil viscosity and classification. V erify that the cor rect recommended oil is used in the engine (see the Engine Oil Re[...]

21 Maintenance 4.12 SERVICE SCHEDULE A T TENTION: It is recommended that all service work be performed by the nearest Dealer . SYSTEM/COMPONENT PROCEDURE FREQUENCY X = Action R = Replace as Necessary * = Notif y Dealer if Repair is Needed. Inspect Change Clean W = Weekly M = Monthly Y = Y early FUEL Fuel lines and connections* XM L UBRICA TION Oil [...]

22 T roubleshooting 5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Correction The engine will not crank. 1. F use blown. 1. Cor rect shor t circuit condition, replace 7.5A fuse in generator control panel. 2. Loose, corroded or defective 2. Tighten, clean or replace batter y cables. as necessar y . 3. Defective star ter motor . 3. * 4. Dead Batter y . 4. C[...]

23 Appendix 6.1 MENU SYSTEM NA VIGA TION T o get to the MENU, use the "Esc" key from any page. It may need to be pressed many times before getting to the menu page. The currently selected menu is displayed as a flashing word. Navigate to the menu required by using the +/- keys. When the menu required is flashing, press the ENTER key . Dep[...]

24 Appendix MAIN MENU RUN LOG ALARM LOG HISTOR Y ST A TUS COMMAND ST A TE VERSIONS DISPLA Y GENERA TOR FREQUENCY ENGINE HOURS ENGINE RPM BA TTERY VO LTAG E DEBUG INPUTS OUTPUTS DISPLA YS EDIT CONTRAST LANGU AGE TIME/DA TE EXERCISE TIME/SPEED ESC Press the “ESCAPE” key to jump back up through the menu levels. + / - Use the “+/-” key to navig[...]

Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 25 25 Drawing No. 0J1320-B Installation Diagram[...]

26 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 26 Installation Diagram Drawing No. 0J1320-B[...]

Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 27 27 Drawing No. 0J1320-B Installation Diagram[...]

28 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 28 28 ENGINE CONTROLLER VOLTAGE REGULATOR (AVR) ENGINE START BATTERY CHARGER 12 VOLT ENGINE START BATTERY ALTERNATOR BATTERY CHARGER INVERTER TWO-WIRE START BATTERY VOLTAGE SENSING AC DISTRIBUTION PANEL 120/240V DC DISTRIBUTION PANEL 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 12V/24V/48V INVERTER/CHARGER GENERATOR HOUSE HOUSE LOADS HOUS[...]

29 Drawing No. 0J1323-C Oil Make-up System[...]

30 Notes[...]

31 Notes[...]

32 FOR GENERA TORS 10KW AND BELOW FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY ST ATEMENT YOUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and Generac P ower Systems, Inc. (Generac) are pleased to explain the Emission Control System warranty on your new 2008 and later equipment. New equipment that use small spark-[...]

33 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty (ECS war ranty) for equipment using small spark-ignited engines: (a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to equipment that uses small off -road engines. The ECS Warranty period shall begin on the date the new equipment is purchased by/delivered to its original, end-use purcha[...]

Part No. 0J0984 Revision B (05/27/11) Printed in U .S.A. W arranty GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR "ECO GEN AIR-COOLED AUTOMA TIC ST ANDB Y GENERA TORS" For a period of three (3) years or 2000 hours, whichever comes first, from the date of original sale Generac P ower Systems, Inc . (Generac) war rants that its standby generato[...]