Elite 005212-0 User Manual

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

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

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

START-UP CHECKLIST Before working on the generator, ensure the fol-lowing:• The AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch is in the OFF position.• The 120VAC supply to

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 10.2 — Cylinder Head InstallationCOOLING SYSTEMAir intake and outlet openings in the generator com-partment must be open and unobstructed for c

MAINTENANCE OWNER/OPERATOR CAN PERFORMCHECK ENGINE OIL LEVELRefer to “Checking Fluid Levels”.CHECK BATTERY• See “Checking Fluid Levels”.• Check batt

SPARK PLUGSReset the spark plug gap or replace the spark plugs as necessary (Figure 10.4).1. Clean the area around the base of the spark plugs to kee

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

 Battery electrolyte fluid is an extremely corro-sive sulfuric acid solution that can cause severe burns. Do not permit fluid to contact eyes, skin,

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

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 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

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

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

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

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