Siemens Liquid-cooled Generators - Manuals

Page 3 - GENERAL HAZARDS; materials that could become hazardous.

GENERAL HAZARDS • For safety reasons, it is recommended that the equipment be installed, serviced and repaired by an Authorized Service Dealer or other competent, qualified electrician or installation technician who is familiar with applicable codes, standards and regulations. The operator must also...

Page 4 - ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS • All generators covered by this guide produce dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal electrical shock. Utility power delivers extremely high and dangerous voltages to the transfer switch as well as the standby generator. Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals, connec...

Page 7 - • A52.1, AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR CHIMNEYS, FIREPLACES; GROUNDING THE GENERATOR

• A52.1, AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR CHIMNEYS, FIREPLACES AND VENTING SYSTEMS, available from the American National Standard Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018. The installer must comply with all applicable state and local codes. GROUNDING THE GENERATOR A grounding lug is provided on th...

Page 8 - VENTED BATTERIES; and seek medical attention.

VENTED BATTERIES The electrolyte is a diluted sulfuric acid that is harmful to the skin and eyes. It is electrically conductive and corrosive. The following procedures are to be observed:• Wear full eye protection and protective clothing. • If electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off immediately w...

Page 10 - GENERATOR PLACEMENT

10 11 GENERATOR PLACEMENT Use a forklift, boom truck or similar equipment with sufficient capacity to move the generator to the mounting pad area. The operator should be certified and experienced in generator installation. Before placing the generator on the pad, inspect for shipping damage and if n...

Page 11 - CONNECTING THE FUEL SYSTEM

10 11 CONNECTING THE FUEL SYSTEM Gaseous fuel systems should be installed by a licensed plumber who is experienced in generator installation and is familiar with local codes and regulations. When installing rigid natural gas lines, always use AGA approved black pipe. In most applications, a manual s...

Page 12 - ATS

1 1 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SwITCH INSTALLATION Always inspect the transfer switch for shipping damage. Never mount a switch that shows any evidence of damage. Locate the transfer switch as close as possible to the main service and load distribution panel. Make sure the switch is not located where water ...

Page 13 - Total Isolation; Unless a service entrance rated transfer

1 1 Total Isolation The generator will be backing up all electrical loads within the circuit, so the amperage rating of the transfer switch must be equal to, or greater than, the amperage rating of the normal utility service. Unless a service entrance rated transfer switch is used, a main service di...

Page 14 - HTS Transfer Switches –; Power wiring lugs are clearly marked in the transfer switch.; RTS Transfer Switches –; Equivalent to

1 1 HTS Transfer Switches – Equivalent to X-type HTS switches are used on generators equipped with the PowerManager ® H-100 Controller. Power wiring lugs are clearly marked in the transfer switch. N = Normal Utility SupplyE = Generator Connection Panel T = Load Distribution Panel Neutral wires from ...

Page 15 - BATTERY INSTALLATION

1 1 BATTERY INSTALLATION Before connecting the battery, make certain that normal utility voltage at the transfer switch is correct and the system is ready to be put into operation. Check the engine oil, the coolant level, belt tension, and if so equipped, the gearbox oil. Check the battery to make s...

Page 16 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS; Each of these two sections has multiple; fg

1 1 You’ll need to check the control panel to make sure the H-100 controller is properly configured for the HTS transfer switch.Using the control panel is simple once you understand the process. If the main menu screen is not showing on the right screen display, press the MENU button. GENERAL INSTRU...

Page 17 - NAVIGATION TIPS; the Up or Down arrows to change the setting; CONFIGURING THE H-100 FOR THE HTS TRANSFER SwITCH

1 1 NAVIGATION TIPS Use the ARROW keys to move the cursor up, down, left or right. When the cursor is flashing, it can be moved to another line or location on the screen, but no settings can be changed. In order to change a setting, you will always have to press ENTER. When you press enter, the flas...

Page 18 - Press ENTER to save the setting.; OPERATIONAL CHECkS

1 1 Press ENTER. When the cursor becomes a static underline, press either the UP OR DOWN arrow key once and the screen should show “HTS #1 Enabled”. Press ENTER to save the setting. To confirm that the controller is communicating properly with the HTS transfer switch, use the ARROW keys to scroll to...

Page 21 - SETTING THE TIME & DATE; Press ENTER to save the date before leaving the screen.

0 1 SETTING THE TIME & DATE From the main menu, use the DOWN arrow key to move the flashing cursor to “Status” and press ENTER to go to page (1- 2). Use the ARROW keys to move the flashing cursor to the beginning of the time / date line and press ENTER. Use the ARROW keys to set the correct hour...