GE HOME GENERATOR SYSTEM 12000 WATT Installation And Start-up Manual

Also see for 12000: Operator's manual Instructions for installation, use and maintenance

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20Before operating the generator or placing it into service,inspect the entire installation carefully. Then begin testing thesystem without any electrical loads connected, as follows:Unit has been set-up for NG operation at the factory. Fuelconversion, if needed, must be completed prior to performingthese steps. See Fuel Conversion later in this section.1. Remove four screws that hold circuit breaker cover toair intake guard.2. Connect an accurate AC voltmeter and a frequencymeter to line side of generator’s circuit breaker.3. Set generator’s circuit breaker to on (closed) position.4. Install 15 Amp fuse in control panel.5. Set generator’s system switch to auto.6. Push and hold ManuaL oVer-riDe button on controlpanel for about six seconds. Engine will start.initial start-up (no Load)When the generator is started for the very first time, it willrequire that air in the gaseous fuel lines be purged. This maytake a few minutes.7. Listen for unusual noises, vibration or otherindications of abnormal operation. Check for oil leakswhile engine runs.8. Let engine warm up for about five minutes to allowinternal temperatures to stabilize.9. No-load voltage should be 239 - 262 Volts, frequencyshould be 62.0 - 62.5 Hz.If either parameter is outside these ranges, performEngine Adjustment described later in this section.10. Check generator output between one generatorconnection lug and neutral lug, then betweenother generator connection lug and neutral lug.In both cases, voltage reading should be between119 and 131 Volts.DO NOT proceed until you are certain that generatorAC voltage and frequency are correct and withinthe stated limits. To obtain the proper generatorfrequency, see Engine Adjustment.11. Push and hold ManuaL oVer-riDe button oncontrol panel until engine stops.12. Reinstall circuit breaker cover.Not forReproduction