Carrier 12KW Owner's Manual

GENERACPOWER SYSTEMS, INC.RRInstallation andOwner’s ManualAir-cooled, PrepackagedAutomatic Standby GeneratorsModels:04389-3 (6 kW NG, 7 kW LP)04456-3

9. Reverse procedure steps 1-5 to reinstall demandregulator.10. Reverse the procedure to convert back to naturalgas.1.9.2 12KW AND 15KW, V-TWIN ENGINE

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 91.10.2 TRANSFER SWITCH1.10.2.1 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW UnitsThe transfer switch shipped with this generator isenclosed in

10 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.• Spilled electrolyte is to be washed down with anacid neutralizing agent. A common practice is touse a solution of 1 po

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 117. When certain that utility supply voltage is com-patible with transfer switch and load circuit rat-ings, turn OFF the

12 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.5. Turn ON the utility power supply to the transferswitch, using the means provided (such as a util-ity main line circui

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 13Section 2 — Post Installation Start-up and AdjustmentsGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW GeneratorsIf this proced

14 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 3 — OperationGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators2.7.3 ADDITIONAL CORROSION PROTECTIONPeriodical

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 153.2.3 “MANUAL” POSITIONSet the switch to MANUAL to crank and start theengine. Transfer to standby power will not occurun

16 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.E.Retransfer Time Delay • This timer runs for about 15 seconds.• At end of a 15-second delay, circuit board actionde-ene

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 17Section 3 — OperationGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators1. Verify that the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch is se

Generac®Power Systems, Inc.INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing this model of the Guardianproduct line by Generac Power Systems Inc. Thismodel is a co

18 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.4.1 FUSESThe generator panel's 15-amp fuse (Figure 4.1) pro-tects the DC control circuit and the battery chargecirc

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 194.3.2 OIL CHANGE PROCEDURETo change the oil, proceed as follows:1. Run the engine until it is thoroughly warmed upthen s

20 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.4.6 SPARK PLUG(S)Reset the spark plug(s) gap or replace the sparkplug(s) as necessary. See Section 4.13 for mainte-nance

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 214.8 ADJUSTING GH-410/GT-990/760VALVE CLEARANCEAfter the first 6 months of operation, adjust thevalve clearance in the en

22 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.4.11 CORROSION PROTECTIONPeriodically wash and wax the enclosure using auto-motive type products. Frequent washing is re

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 23Section 4 — MaintenanceGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators4.13 SERVICE SCHEDULEATTENTION: It is recomm

24 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 5 — Troubleshooting Guardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEM CAUSE C

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 25Section 6 — NotesGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators

26 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 6 — NotesGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 27Section 6 — NotesGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators

Table of ContentsGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW GeneratorsGenerac®Power Systems, Inc. 1Introduction ...Inside Front Co

28 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 7 — Electrical DataGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW GeneratorsWiring Diagram – V-Twin – Drawing No. 0E9

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 29Section 7 — Electrical DataGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW GeneratorsWiring Diagram – V-Twin – Drawing No. 0E9

30 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 7 — Electrical DataGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW GeneratorsElectrical Schematic – V-Twin – Drawing N

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 31Section 7 — Electrical DataGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW GeneratorsElectrical Schematic – V-Twin – Drawing N

32 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 7 — Electrical DataGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW GeneratorsWiring Diagram – Single Cylinder – Drawin

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 33Section 7 — Electrical DataGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW GeneratorsWiring Diagram – Single Cylinder – Drawin

34 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 7 — Electrical DataGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW GeneratorsElectrical Schematic – Single Cylinder –

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 35Section 7 — Electrical DataGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW GeneratorsElectrical Schematic – Single Cylinder –

36 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 7 — Electrical DataGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW GeneratorsWiring Diagram – 8 Circuit Load Center –

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 37Section 7 — Electrical DataGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW GeneratorsWiring Diagram – 8 Circuit Load Center –

2 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Study these SAFETY RULES carefully beforeinstalling, operating or servicing this equipment.Become familiar with this Owne

38 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 7 — Electrical DataGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW GeneratorsWiring Diagram – 12 Circuit Load Center –

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 39Section 7 — Electrical DataGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW GeneratorsWiring Diagram – 12 Circuit Load Center –

F1BN2ABN2ABE2E2C2T1T2T2T1N2ANOXBNOB205BXANC126NC77N1AE11261N1AE199205N1A43623TR194N1AE1N2AE2E2E1E2N2AN1AE123194N1AF2CONNECTION30A/240V CIRCUIT 315A/12

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 41NEUTRALCONNECTIONINSIDE SWITCHNOC1NCNCC2VR2NOTR1942317479369F2CONNECTION15A/120V CIRCUIT 920A/120V CIRCUIT 10BLACK (MAIN

42 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.35168185232046249434373435332526PRE PACKAGED UNITS ONLY46774354974798082851498780867257648399263919415512171694210635149

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 43ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 0C6140 1 ASSEMBLY, ENCLOSURE BASE 0D1901 1 ASSEMBLY, ENCLOSURE BASE (7KW)2 0C6735 2 SUPP

44 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.535237382227444645485110562313757495153421535554211724673823272012404134539441535311143424745244547293119595849Section 8

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 45ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 0E7886A 1CIRCUIT BREAKER 30A X 2P 240V (7KW)0E7886E 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER 50A X 2P 240V(12KW

46 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.17121837142410251912620218434353234239131536273029223B22163A31791636115233Section 8 — Exploded Views and Parts ListsGuar

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 47ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 0D4801 1 BOX GTS LOAD CENTER2 0D4800 1 COVER, 8 POSITION GTS LOAD CENTER3 0C2237 1 TRANS

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 3ELECTRICAL HAZARDS• All generators covered by this manual producedangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatalelectri

48 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.172018401424101913726218343832343833239131536273012223B22163A31791636115239Section 8 — Exploded Views and Parts ListsGua

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 49ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 0D3086 1 BOX GTS LOAD CENTER2 0D3092 1 COVER, 12 CIRCUIT GTS LOAD CENTER0F5211 1 COVER,

50 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.143534648474950515240384245444329143372632414032335553336205758596160646263651263, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 40, 7227, 28, 292

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 51ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 0C5729 1 ASSEMBLY, CRANKCASE HOUSING WITHSLEEVE2 0E9843 1 SEAL, 38 I.D. CRANKSHAFT 3 090

52 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.1112811013391848886898590897480838179111029992101113112105107108103111109125123, 145969514313011475787776991188971211241

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 53ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION74 0C5136A 2KNOB, AIR CLEANER75 0C3024 1 COVER, AIRBOX NG/LP76 0C3040 1 PRE-CLEANER,77 0C8

54 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.512311531215373013335213832172831312014191017153221019163986332343040464547361324252634344810282728323118Section 8 — Exp

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 55Section 8 — Exploded Views and Parts ListsGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators7 kW Generator – Drawing N

56 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.293411252443217133312381732312831201910171532162239863714324013224251030192628272832314110183683529363635Section 8 — Exp

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 57Section 8 — Exploded Views and Parts ListsGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators12 kW and 15 kW Generator

Only qualified electricians or contractors shouldattempt such installations, which must complystrictly with applicable codes, standards andregulations

58 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.32233435364539332019184344461149293727283031175247482438262240412525501412511354161612111042579834Section 8 — Exploded V

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 59ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 0E3221 1 ASSEMBLY, CONNECTING ROD2 0E1466 1 PIN, PISTON D203 021533 1 SET, PISTON RING 9

60 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.192041212264033924612766614181731302724538529138101191818341353334463637Section 8 — Exploded Views and Parts ListsGuardi

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 61ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 0C1069 5 SCREW, TAPTITE M6-1.0X8 YELLOW CHROME2 0D2922 1 HOUSING, BLOWER3 0C8435 1 TUBE,

ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 0D5694 1 CASTING, TWIN REGULATOR HOUSING2 0F5022 1 SOLENOID COIL, 12VDC3 0C4647 1 GASKET , SOLENOID4 0D4166 1 PLUNGER,

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 63Section 9 — Mounting DimensionsGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW GeneratorsDrawing No. 0D3739-BTM6PEM-TM6PM6PEMP

64 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSThe California Air Resources Board (CA

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 65EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTYEmission Control System Warranty (ECS Warranty) for 1995 and later model year engines:(a

Part No. 0E9057 Revision G (03/07/05) Printed in U.S.A.Section 10 – WarrantyGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW GeneratorsGENERAC POWER SYSTEMS

Section 1 — General InformationGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW GeneratorsGenerac®Power Systems, Inc. 51.4 THE GENERATORExhaustEnclosureOilDi

6 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 1 — General InformationGuardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators1.5 SPECIFICATIONS1.5.1 GENERATORModel

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 71.6 SYSTEM SET LEDThe “System Set” LED is lit when all of the followingconditions are true:1. The AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch