Page 2 - Section 7 – Exploded Views and
Table of Contents Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Safety Rules ..............................................1-3 Section 1 – General Information ................4 1.1 Unpacking ............................................................................41.1.1 Accessory Bo...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY; DANGER
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this model of the GUARDIAN ® product line by Generac Power Systems, Inc. This model is a compact, high performance, air-cooled, engine driven generator designed to supplyelectrical power to operate electrical loads where no utility power isavailable. READ THIS M...
Page 5 - ELECTRICAL HAZARDS; DANGEROUS; FIRE HAZARDS; STANDARDS INDEX; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS • All generators covered by this manual produce dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal electrical shock. Utility power delivers extremely high and dangerous voltages as does the generator when it is in operation. Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals, connections, ...
Page 6 - Figure 1 - Bracket Removal; Section 1 – General Information; Shipping
1.1 UNPACKING • Set the palleted carton on a rigid flat surface. • Remove staples along bottom of carton that fasten carton to pallet. Open carton from top. • Remove all packaging material. • Remove separate accessory box. • Lift carton off the generator. • Remove generator from shipping pallet by r...
Page 7 - Figure 3 - Battery Connections; Section 1 - General Information; Negative; Figure 2 - Handle Assembly
5 1.2.3 BATTERY CONNECTION • The battery shipped with the generator has been provided fully charged. Caution must be taken when connecting the battery. • Cut the tie wrap cable holding the RED and BLACK battery cables to the stator. • Connect the RED battery cable to the battery Positive terminal (+...
Page 8 - OPERATION; KNOW THE GENERATOR; Figure 5 - Generator Controls; Figure 4 - Control Panel
6 Section 2 – Operation Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System OPERATION 2.1 KNOW THE GENERATOR Read the Owner’s Manual and Safety Rules before operating this generator. Compare the generator to this illustration to become familiarized withthe locations of various controls and a...
Page 9 - Figure 8 - 120 VAC, 20 Amp GFCI Receptacle; Testing the GFCI: Test the GFCI outlet every month as follows:; Section 2 – Operation
2.2 CORD SETS AND CONNECTION PLUGS 2.2.1 AC, 20 AMP, DUPLEX RECEPTACLE This is a 120 Volt outlet protected against overload by a 20 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker. Use each socket to power 120 Volt AC, single phase,60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to a combined 2400 watts (2.4 kW) or20 Amps of...
Page 10 - recharge 6 Volt batteries and; can not; be used to; Figure 11 - 12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle
Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loadsrequiring up to 3600 watts (3.6 kW) of power at 30 Amps. The outlet isprotected by a 30 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker. 2.2.4 120/240V AC, 30 AMP RECEPTACLE Use a NEMA L14-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a suitable 4-wire ...
Page 11 - HOW TO USE THE GENERATOR; Consult with a local electrician for; Figure 13 - Grounding the Generator; DO NOT; DON’T OVERLOAD THE; Generator Ground Lug
2.3 HOW TO USE THE GENERATOR If you have any problems operating your generator, please call thegenerator helpline at 1-800-333-1322. 2.3.1 GROUNDING THE GENERATOR The National Electrical Code requires that the frameand external electrically conductive parts of thisgenerator be properly connected to ...
Page 12 - WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE; BEFORE STARTING THE; • Place generator on a level surface.
10 2.5 WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Watts *Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1700*Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3800*Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu) . . . . . ....
Page 13 - Figure 14 - Fuel Tank; TO START THE ENGINE; Figure 16 - Idle Control Switch; WARNING; Fuel Tank; FUEL SHUTOFF; ON
11 2.6.2 ADDING GASOLINE WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. DO NOTlight a cigarette or smoke when filling the fueltank. Caution: Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always leave room for fuel expansion. • Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the gener...
Page 14 - • Move engine CHOKE knob to; 7 - Full Choke Position; • To start engine, press and hold the Start/Run/Stop switch in the; STOPPING THE ENGINE; temperatures of engine and generator.; AUTOMATIC IDLE CONTROL; ,” the engine will only run at its normal fast; LOW OIL PRESSURE SHUTDOWN
12 • Move engine CHOKE knob to “Full Choke” position. 17 - Full Choke Position • To start engine, press and hold the Start/Run/Stop switch in the “Start” position. The engine will crank and attempt to start. Whenthe engine starts, release the switch to the run position. • When the engine starts, mov...
Page 15 - CHARGING A BATTERY; Do not use the unit to
2.12 CHARGING A BATTERY DANGER! Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas while recharging. An explosive mixture will remain around thebattery for a long time after it has been charged. The slightestspark can ignite the hydrogen and cause an explosion. Such anexplosion can shatter the batter...
Page 16 - MODEL; Section 3 — Maintenance; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; Operation Maintenance; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
3.2.1 GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS MODEL GPS 12500 GPS 15000 Model # 004451-1 004582-1 Rated Max. Power 12.5 kW 15.0 kW Surge Power 18.75 kW 22.5 kW Rated AC Voltage 120/240 120/240 Rated Max AC Load Current @ 240V 52.0 Amps 62.5 Amps Current @ 120V 104.0 Amps 125.0 Amps Rated Frequency 60 Hz @3600 RPM ...
Page 17 - GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
15 3.3 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have beensubjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from thewarranty, the operator must maintain the generator as instructed in thismanual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically ...
Page 18 - Replace the plug once each year; Figure 18 - Spark Plug Gap; SERVICE AIR CLEANER; Figure 20 - Air Cleaner; To clean or replace paper air filter:; CLEAN SPARK ARRESTOR; Clean and inspect the spark arrestor as follows:
16 Use Champion RC12YC spark plug or equivalent. The correct air gap is0.76 mm (0.030 in.). Replace the plug once each year . This will help your engine start easier and run better. 1. Stop the engine and pull the spark plug wire off of the spark plug. 2. Clean the area around the spark plug and rem...
Page 19 - Figure 21 - Spark Arrestor; ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCE; To adjust valve clearance:; Figure 22 - Valve Clearance Adjustment
17 Figure 21 - Spark Arrestor 3.6 ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCE After the first 50 hours of operation, you should adjustthe valve clearance in the engine. Important: If you feel uncomfortable about doing this procedure or you don't have the proper tools, please take your generator in to thenearest servi...
Page 21 - PROBLEM
19 4.1 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine is running, but no AC 1. Circuit breaker is open. 1. Reset circuit breaker. output is available. 2. Poor connection or defective cord set. 2. Check and repair. 3. Connected device is bad. 3. Connect another device that is in good condition. 4. Fault in generator. 4. Con...
Page 23 - Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System
21 Section 5 - Notes Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System
Page 24 - Section 6 — Electrical Data; Wiring Diagram – Drawing No. 0E0228
GOVERNOR ACTUATOR 30 85 87a 86 87 GREEN WHITE Y X OFF ON J2 J1 + - 2 22 77A 66A 11 BA 44S 11S 6 44 REGULATOR VOLTAGE WHITE Y X G 30A TWISTLOK 120/240V 120V/20A HOT HOT 3 1 WHITE WHITE 5 LINE 4 LOAD 2 C.B. 30A C.B. 30A C.B. 20A C.B. 20A C.B. 30A 30A C.B. TRANSFORMERS IDLE CONTROL CONTROL ON/OFF IDLE ...
Page 27 - Section 7 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists
25 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 0C5729 1 ASSEMBLY, CRANKCASE HOUSING WITH SLEEVE 2 0C3008 1 SEAL, 38 I.D. CRANKSHAFT 3 090388 8 SCREW, TAPTITE M6-1.0 X 12 BP 4 0C5372 1 ASSEMBLY, BREATHER 5 0C3005 1 GASKET, BREATHER COVER 6 0C3003 3 SEPARATOR, OIL BREATHER 7 0D8067A 1 ASSEMBLY, HEAD #1 8 071983 ...
Page 32 - Control Panel – Drawing No. 0E0227
545 4 55 11 22 151 5 141 4 131 3 595 9 66 595 9 424 2 414 1 121 2 424 2 414 1 111 1 424 2 595 9 414 1 101 0 464 6 88 99 414 1 424 2 434 3 383 8 393 9 404 0 88 444 4 181 8 171 7 454 5 161 6 181 8 171 7 191 9 202 0 47,484 7 ,4 8 282 8 414 1 333 3 424 2 77 313 1 303 0 323 2 99 88 494 9 363 6 373 7 343 ...
Page 34 - Detail of Battery Tray
32 22 21 26 30 28 5 6 7 8 9 15 14 32 42 24 26 27 31 51 29 5 19 18 17 20 16 10 1 37 3 4 11 12 13 33 35 7 7 6 36 34 23 39 38 41 40 39 17 2 44 43 45 46 25 17 6 7 47 48 49 50 52 7 6 36 Detail of Battery Tray POWER WIRE TO ENGINE Section 7 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Commercial-Industrial-Residentia...
Page 36 - CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT; YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS; only; to the emission control system of your; ATTENTION WARRANTY DEPARTMENT; Section 8 – Warranty
34 CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) are pleased to explain the Emission Control Systemwarranty on your new engine. In California, new off-road Large Spark-Ignition (...
Page 38 - YEARS ONE and TWO; GENERAC
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS “TWO YEAR” LIMITED WARRANTY FOR GUARDIAN ® “12,500 WATT AND 15,000 WATT PORTABLE GENERATORS” For a period of two years from the date of original sale, Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) warrants its Guardian generator will be free from defects in materials and workmanship fo...