Elite 005212-0 Owner's Manual

STANDBY GENERATOROWNER'S MANUALThis manual should remain with the unit.A new standard of reliabilitySerial NumberQT2.5L25kWModel: 005212-0—CA

SPECIFICATIONSGENERATORType ... SynchronousRotor Insulation ...

GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY FORHOME STANDBY/LIGHT COMMERCIAL STATIONARY EMERGENCY PRODUCT BELOW 50kWFor a period of two (2) years

COLD WEATHER KITFor cold climates, optional cold weather kit (part number 0F6148) is recommended. The kit includes:• Battery Warmer• 4” Junction Box

GENERATOR AC LEAD CONNECTIONSSee “Voltage Codes”. This generator may be rated at any one of three voltages, either single-phase or three-phase. The el

INSTALLATIONRefer to the separate “Installation Guide QT Product Line” supplied with the unit.PREPARATION BEFORE START-UPThe instructions in this sect

• Battery charger connection to 120 VAC.• Communication wires connected between transfer switch and generator (HTS only).• Unit secured to pad.STAR

GENERATOR CONTROL AND OPERATIONRefer to the appropriate control panel operator’s manual for this unit.OPERATING UNIT WITH MANUAL TRANSFER SWITCHIf the

MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES  Before working on the generator, ensure the fol-lowing:• The AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch is in th

Figure 10.1 - Oil Dipstick and Oil Fill CapOil DipstickOilFilterOil Fill CapEngineAir CleanerBATTERY FLUIDCheck battery electrolyte fluid based on the

CHANGING ENGINE OILRefer to maintenance performed by authorized ser-vice facilities for engine oil and filter change frequen-cies.Drain the oil while

BATTERYAll lead-acid storage batteries discharge when not in use. Refer to specific instructions and warnings that accompany the battery. If such info

Standby Generator SetsTable of ContentsSECTION PAGESAFETY RULES ... 1-1INTRODUCTION ...

SERVICE SCHEDULEThe following is a recommended maintenance schedule for small standby and residential generator sets. The established intervals in the

Maintenance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Tasks Recom- Task Required Task Required Task Task mended Comp. to be done Comp. to be

Maintenance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Tasks Recom- Task Required Task Required Task Task mended Comp. to be done Comp. to be

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine won’t crank. 1. 15 amp fuse blown. 1. Replace fuse. 2. Loose or corroded or defective 2.

Standby Generator SetsNotes

Standby Generator SetsNotes

1 0F7135 1 BREAKER TRAY BACK/BOTTOM2 0F7022 1 SUPPORT CONTROL PANEL SIDE RH3 0F7021 1 SUPPORT CONTROL PANEL SIDE LH4 0F7260 1 COVER CIRCUIT BREAKER 2P

1 0F7489 1 ROTOR 30KW DIRECT 390 4P 18000F7490 1 ROTOR 25KW 3PH DIRECT 390 18002 0F7458A 1 STR 390 30AD1 HSB TECUM0F7459 1 ASSY STR 390 25 GD1 CPL3 0C

Study these SAFETY RULES carefully before install-ing, operating or servicing this equipment. Become familiar with this Owner’s Manual and with the un

1 0F1823A 1 ENCL HSB CONTROL PANEL2 0F3078 1 COVER CONTROL PANEL3 0F2606 1 HINGE CONTINUOUS H-PNL4 036261 6 RIVET POP .125 X .275 SS5 043181 4 SCREW P

1 0F7074 1 SUPPORT RADIATOR LH SIDE2 0F7076 1 VENTURI 16" DIA. FAN3 0F7075 1 SUPPORT RADIATOR RH SIDE4 0E9837A 1 RADIATOR 2.5L CPL5 0F0230A 1 FAN

1 049813 1 NUT HEX M6 X 1.0 G8 YEL CHR2 022097 1 WASHER LOCK M6-1/43 026850 2 WASHER SHAKEPROOF EXT 1/4 STL4 055414 1 LUG SLDLSS #2-#8 X 17/64 CU5 022

1 0F3408B 1 BATTERY TRAY C1 CPL2 0F3411 1 STRAP BATTERY RETAINMENT3 025507 REF WASHER SHAKEPROOF EXT 7/16 STL4 052647 REF SCREW SHC M10-1.5 X 25 G12.9

1 0E9909 REF ENGINE 2.5L FORD2 0E9739 1 PULLEY 2.5L FORD WATER PUMP3 049814 7 SCREW HHC M10-1.5 X 25 G8.85 0D3488B 1 SERPENTINE BELT – 40.85” LENGTH6

• Before performing any maintenance on the gen-erator, disconnect its battery cables to prevent accidental start-up. Disconnect the cable from the bat

1 0E8456 1 BRACKET FUEL REGULATOR2 075580 1 FLANGE FUEL INLET3 0F6364 1 FUEL REG. 2.5L FORD REWORK4 039253 4 SCREW HHC M8-1.25 X 20 G8.85 022145 2 WAS

1 0F7003 (XX) 1 ROOF C1 CPL2 0F7004 (XX) 1 CORNER POST LH SIDE C1 CPL3 0F7008 (XX) 1 DOOR REAR C1 CPL4 0F7005 (XX) 1 CORNER POST RH SIDE C1 CPL5

1 0F7366 1 MUFFLER C12 0F7647 1 MUFFLER SADDLE3 0F8095 1 PIPE EXHAUST OUTLET4 0F7172 1 PIPE EXH INLET MFLR SIDE 2.5L5 0E3257 4 SCREW HWHTF M6-1.0 X 16

1-3INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing this model of the standby generator set product line.Every effort was expended to make sure that the informati

Standby Generator SetsWarrantyPrinted in U.S.A.GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY FORHOME STANDBY/LIGHT COMMERCIAL PRODUCT 45kW AND BELOW

STANDBY GENERATOROWNER'S MANUALThis manual should remain with the unit.A new standard of reliabilitySerial NumberQT2.5L25kWModel: 005212-0—CA

Standby Generator SetsTable of ContentsSECTION PAGESAFETY RULES ... 1-1INTRODUCTION ...

1-1INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing this model of the Stationary Emergency Generator set product line.Every effort was expended to make sure that

Study these SAFETY RULES carefully before installing, operating or servicing this equipment. Become familiar with this Owner’s Manual and with the uni

 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS All Stationary Emergency Generators covered by this manual • produce dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal electrica

IDENTIFICATION RECORDDATA LABEL Every generator set has a DATA LABEL that contains important information pertinent to the generator. The data label,

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTIONThis equipment is a revolving field, alternating current Stationary Emergency Generator. It is powered by a gaseous fueled engine

IDENTIFICATION RECORDDATA LABELEvery generator set has a DATA LABEL that contains important information pertinent to the generator. The data label, wh

ENGINE PROTECTIVE DEVICESThe Stationary Emergency Generator may be required to operate for long periods of time without an opera-tor on hand to monito

FUEL SYSTEMFUEL REQUIREMENTSThe Stationary Emergency Generator may be equipped with one of the following fuel systems:• Natural gas fuel system• Pro

SPECIFICATIONSGENERATORType ... SynchronousRotor Insulation ...

COLD WEATHER KITFor cold climates, optional cold weather kit (part number 0F6148) is recommended. The kit includes:• Battery Warmer• 4” Junction Box

ALTERNATOR AC LEAD CONNECTIONSSee “Voltage Codes”. This Stationary Emergency Generator may be rated at any one of three voltages, either single-phase

INSTALLATIONRefer to the separate “Installation Guide QT Product Line” supplied with the unit.PREPARATION BEFORE START-UPThe instructions in this sect

• Battery charger connection to 120 VAC.• Communication wires connected between transfer switch and generator (HTS only).• Unit secured to pad.STAR

STATIONARY EMERGENCY GENERATOR CONTROL AND OPERATIONRefer to the appropriate control panel operator’s manual for this unit.OPERATING UNIT WITH MANUAL

MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES  Before working on the generator, ensure the following:The AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch is in the O

Figure 10.1 - Oil Dipstick and Oil Fill CapOil DipstickOilFilterOil Fill CapEngineAir CleanerBATTERY FLUIDCheck battery electrolyte fluid based on the

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTIONThis equipment is a revolving field, alternating cur-rent generator set. It is powered by a gaseous fueled engine operating at 18

CHANGING ENGINE OILRefer to maintenance performed by authorized service facilities for engine oil and filter change frequencies.Drain the oil while th

Batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas while charging. The • gas can form an explosive mixture around the battery for sev-eral hours after charging

SERVICE SCHEDULEThe following is a recommended maintenance schedule for Stationary Emergency Generator sets. The established intervals in the schedule

Maintenance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Tasks Recom- Task Required Task Required Task Task mended Comp. to be done Comp. to be

Maintenance Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Tasks Recom- Task Required Task Required Task Task mended Comp. to be done Comp. to be

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine won’t crank. 1. 15 amp fuse blown. 1. Replace fuse. 2. Loose or corroded or defective 2.

Stationary Emergency GeneratorNotes

1 0F7489 1 ROTOR 30KW DIRECT 390 4P 18000F7490 1 ROTOR 25KW 3PH DIRECT 390 18002 0F7458A 1 STR 390 30AD1 HSB TECUM0F7459 1 ASSY STR 390 25 GD1 CPL3 0C

ENGINE PROTECTIVE DEVICESThe standby generator may be required to operate for long periods of time without an operator on hand to monitor such engine

1 0F7135 1 BREAKER TRAY BACK/BOTTOM2 0F7022 1 SUPPORT CONTROL PANEL SIDE RH3 0F7021 1 SUPPORT CONTROL PANEL SIDE LH4 0F7260 1 COVER CIRCUIT BREAKER 2P

1 0F7074 1 SUPPORT RADIATOR LH SIDE2 0F7076 1 VENTURI 16" DIA. FAN3 0F7075 1 SUPPORT RADIATOR RH SIDE4 0E9837A 1 RADIATOR 2.5L CPL5 0F0230A 1 FAN

1 049813 1 NUT HEX M6 X 1.0 G8 YEL CHR2 022097 1 WASHER LOCK M6-1/43 026850 2 WASHER SHAKEPROOF EXT 1/4 STL4 055414 1 LUG SLDLSS #2-#8 X 17/64 CU5 022

1 0F3408B 1 BATTERY TRAY C1 CPL2 0F3411 1 STRAP BATTERY RETAINMENT3 025507 REF WASHER SHAKEPROOF EXT 7/16 STL4 052647 REF SCREW SHC M10-1.5 X 25 G12.9

1 0E9909 REF ENGINE 2.5L FORD2 0E9739 1 PULLEY 2.5L FORD WATER PUMP3 049814 7 SCREW HHC M10-1.5 X 25 G8.85 0D3488B 1 SERPENTINE BELT – 40.85” LENGTH6

FUEL SYSTEMFUEL REQUIREMENTSThe standby generator may be equipped with one of the following fuel systems:• Natural gas fuel system• Propane vapor (P

1 0E8456 1 BRACKET FUEL REGULATOR2 075580 1 FLANGE FUEL INLET3 0F6364 1 FUEL REG. 2.5L FORD REWORK4 039253 4 SCREW HHC M8-1.25 X 20 G8.85 022145 2 WAS

1 0F7366 1 MUFFLER C12 0F7647 1 MUFFLER SADDLE3 0F8095 1 PIPE EXHAUST OUTLET4 0F7172 1 PIPE EXH INLET MFLR SIDE 2.5L5 0E3257 4 SCREW HWHTF M6-1.0 X 16

1 0F7003 (XX) 1 ROOF C1 CPL2 0F7004 (XX) 1 CORNER POST LH SIDE C1 CPL3 0F7008 (XX) 1 DOOR REAR C1 CPL4 0F7005 (XX) 1 CORNER POST RH SIDE C1 CPL5