American Power Conversion Generator user manual

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BroadBand Conversion Kit

Additional Generator

Status Monitoring


User’s Manual



990-1217 07/02

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Chapter 1 General Information The Conversion Kit is used to provide additional status monitoring capabilities for the Generac- Bowman generator. Safety This Safety Guide contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the APC equipment and batteries. It is intended for APC customers who setup, install, relocate, or maintain APC equipment. Changes and modifications to this unit not expressly approved by APC could void the warranty. Instal

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Chapter 2 Installation and Maintenance Only trained service personnel should install and maintain the Power Supply. Unpacking The packaging is recyclable; save it for reuse or dispose of it properly. Check the package contents. The package contains the following: Quantity Description 1 Relay, 12VDC 2 Butt Splice 1 Long Wire Harness 1 Short Wire Harness 2

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Power Shutdown Procedure The generator power supply must be shutdown prior to installing the Conversion Kit. 1. Ensure that the CTEG4M Enclosure is NOT running on generator power. 2. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal in the generator enclosure. 3. Switch the battery circuit breaker to the OFF position. 4. Switch the utility circuit breaker to the OFF position. Conversion Kit Installation 1. Open the generator enclosure. 2. Locate the gas solenoid valve and p

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4. Route the new long harness along the outer edges of the enclosures following the path of the original wiring as closely as possible. Use tie-wraps when necessary. 5. Attach the new long harness to the transponder in the CTEG4M Enclosure. See figure below for details. Rear View CTEG4M Enclosure Utility Meter XP7 connector for transponder Existing Wiring harness for Generator Control Transponder Ground Bar New long harness B: Attach the wire A: Cut the original pre

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Chapter 3 Service, Contact and Warranty Information Service APC makes every effort to ensure parts and equipment arrive in working condition. Occasionally, it may be necessary to return parts or equipment that are not in working condition. If the unit requires service do not return it to the dealer. Instead, follow these steps: 1. Contact APC Customer Service through the APC web site, www.apc.com/support.
Note the product model number, the serial number, and the date purchased. If yo

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Limited Warranty American Power Conversion (APC) warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Its obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its own sole option, any such defective products. To obtain service under warranty you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from customer support. Products must be returned with transportation charges prepaid and must