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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Hazard Symbols and Meanings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Delivery Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Shipment Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Required Specialty Tools/Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Home Generator System Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Fuel and Electrical Inlet Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Lifting the Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Access Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
THE GASEOUS FUEL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Fuel Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Fuel Pipe Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
KNOW YOUR SYSTEM CONTROL BOARD . . . . . . . . . 10
Generator AC Connection System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Grounding the Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Utility Control Circuit Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fault Detection System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
System Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
BEFORE INITIAL ENGINE START-UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Battery Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Fuel Supply System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
FUEL SYSTEM SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
INITIAL START-UP (NO LOAD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Engine Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
AUTOMATIC OPERATION SEQUENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
SETTING EXERCISE TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
INSTALLATION INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fuel Comparison Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Size of Propane Tank Required at Various Temperatures
When Kept at Least Half Full . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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REFERENCE
EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
This product is intended for use as an optional home
generator system which provides an alternate source of
electric power and to serve loads such as heating,
refrigeration systems, and communication systems that,
when stopped during any power outage, could cause
discomfort, or the like.This product DOES NOT qualify for
emergency standby as defined by NFPA 70 (NEC).
This manual contains installation, startup and adjustment
instructions for a Home Generator System that supplies
120/240 Volt, single phase, 60Hz devices.The Home
Generator System may be operated on LP or natural gas
fuel. A separate operator's manual (part number 194689GS)
contains specifications, operating and maintenance
instructions for this model.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in
this manual is both accurate and current. However, the
manufacturer reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise
improve the system at any time without prior notice.
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and follow the instructions given in the Operator's
Manual, especially the section regarding selecting essential
circuits.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your Home Generator System, as specified in the
Operator's Manual.
INSTALLER
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Refer to the list of recommended UL approved transfer
switches that is compatible with the Home Generator
System elsewhere in the carton.
• Read and follow the instructions given in this Installation
and Start-up Manual.
IMPORTANT: If operating the generator below 0°F,
a battery warmer and oil heater MUST be installed.
Both items are available at your local servicing dealer.
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