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OWNERS MANUAL
MODELS: PM401211
AND PM400911
200-2341 - Revision C
Stationary Standby Electric Generator - 11,200 WATTS - MODEL PM401211
Stationary Standby Electric Generator - 9,7 00 WATTS - MODEL PM400911
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Please make certain that persons who are to install, operate and maintain
this equipment thoroughly read and understand these instructions prior to operation. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
— This manual contains important instructions that should be followed durin
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T TA AB BL LE E O OF F C CO ON NT TE EN NT TS S T TA AB BL LE E O OF F C CO ON NT TE EN NT TS S Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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G GE EN NE ER RA AL L S SA AF FE ET TY Y G GU UIID DE EL LIIN NE ES S G GE EN NE ER RA AL L S SA AF FE ET TY Y G GU UIID DE EL LIIN NE ES S The following information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the following symbols. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Also read and follow all safety labels on the engine/generator set. If labels are damaged or unreadable, contact product service for re
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G GE EN NE ER RA AL L S SA AF FE ET TY Y G GU UIID DE EL LIIN NE ES S ( (C Co on nt tiin nu ue ed d) ) G GE EN NE ER RA AL L S SA AF FE ET TY Y G GU UIID DE EL LIIN NE ES S ( (C Co on nt tiin nu ue ed d) ) WARNING: CAUTION: Units with broken or missing parts, without The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires the protective housing or covers should never be frame and external electrically conductive parts of operated. Contact your service center for the generator to be connected to an appr
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After inspecting the generator, engine and enclosure IIN NT TR RO OD DU UC CT TIIO ON N IIN NT TR RO OD DU UC CT TIIO ON N for physical damage, finish reading the Operating and The stationary standby electric generator is Maintenance Instructions. These manuals contain manufactured for our customers to supply reliable important safety information. backup power. The generator is a compact unit, W WA AR RN NIIN NG G designed to supply the power for your needs when utility RISK OF INJURY AND B
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G GE EN NE ER RA AT TO OR R L LO OC CA AT TIIO ON N W WA AR RN NIIN NG G G GE EN NE ER RA AT TO OR R L LO OC CA AT TIIO ON N Proper location of the generator set is important to insure safe and reliable operation and can aid in the installation of the generator. When selecting a site for the • For fire safety, the generator must be installed generator, first ensure that the pad is outdoors in a well and maintained properly. Installation always ventilated area to allow for proper cooling and pr
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Figure 2 A AU UT TO OM MA AT TIIC C T TR RA AN NS SF FE ER R S SW WIIT TC CH H A AU UT TO OM MA AT TIIC C T TR RA AN NS SF FE ER R S SW WIIT TC CH H Example of Alternative Transfer When connecting the generator to a building Switch Installation electrical distribution system, use of a transfer switch is (Main Panel Load) recommended to isolate the normal utility source from the generator supply. By preventing backfeed of the A generator power into the utility lines during a utility power outage,
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G G G GE E E EN N N NE E E ER R R RA A A AT T T TO O O OR R R R IIIIN N N NS S S ST T T TA A A AL L L LL L L LA A A AT T T TIIIIO O O ON N N N Once installation planning is complete and all necessary local permits are granted, installation of the generator may begin. Within the following section general recommendations are given for installing the generator. However, installations are affected by local site conditions, regional construction practices, material availability, local or regional
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IIN NS ST TA AL LL LA AT TIIO ON N D DR RA AW WIIN NG GS S IIN NS ST TA AL LL LA AT TIIO ON N D DR RA AW WIIN NG GS S 200-2341 9
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E EL LE EC CT TR RIIC CA AL L H HO OO OK KU UP P M MA AIIN N L LIIN NE E O OU UT TP PU UT T P PO OW WE ER R E EL LE EC CT TR RIIC CA AL L H HO OO OK KU UP P M MA AIIN N L LIIN NE E O OU UT TP PU UT T P PO OW WE ER R Once the generator is anchored in its final position, it The output circuit of the generator is 4-wire, 240V, is ready for electrical connections. The generator is rated for the amperage as shown on the generator supplied with two terminal blocks for connection of three nameplate.
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G G G GF F F FC C C CIIII C C C CIIIIR R R RC C C CU U U UIIIIT T T T S S S SU U U UP P P PP P P PL L L LY Y Y Y G G G GE E E EN N N NE E E ER R R RA A A AT T T TO O O OR R R R S S S ST T T TA A A AR R R RT T T T S S S SIIIIG G G GN N N NA A A AL L L L A ground fault circuit interrupting (GFCI) receptacle When the control panel mode switch is placed in the is provided with the generator to power the battery AUTO position, generator starting and stopping is charger for reliable starting. It
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12KW WIRING DIAGRAM (CP200 CONTROLLER) 12KW WIRING DIAGRAM (CP200 CONTROLLER) 12 200-2341 WIRE NUMBER LEGEND WIRE WIRE WIRE WIRE RELAY WIRING INFORMATION NO. WIRE NAME/ DESCRIPTION NO. WIRE NAME/ DESCRIPTION NO. WIRE NAME/ DESCRIPTION NO. WIRE NAME/ DESCRIPTION RELAY PIN WIRE NUMBER 1 BATTERY POSITIVE 11 IGNITION TIMING INPUT 21 NOT ASSIGNED 31 NOT ASSIGNED 2 SWITCHED BATTERY POSITIVE 12 REMOTE START + 22 HIGH TEMPERATURE SENDER 32 120V UTILITY HOT 30 1 3 GENERATOR GROUND 13 STARTER SHIFT SIGNA
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W WA AR RN NIIN NG G F FU UE EL L S SP PE EC CIIF FIIC CA AT TIIO ON NS S A AN ND D F FU UE EL L S SP PE EC CIIF FIIC CA AT TIIO ON NS S A AN ND D C C C CO O O ON N N NS S S SU U U UM M M MP P P PT T T TIIIIO O O ON N N N R R R RE E E EQ Q Q QU U U UIIIIR R R RE E E EM M M ME E E EN N N NT T T TS S S S The engine driving the generator is engineered to • Natural gas (NG) is highly explosive. provide reliable power on either Liquefied Propane Vapor • Natural gas (NG) is lighter than air and colle
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Natural Gas (NG) F F F FU U U UE E E EL L L L H H H HO O O OO O O OK K K KU U U UP P P P When supplying natural gas as the operating fuel, After electrical connections are complete, the next 3 installation step is to connect a fuel supply to the unit. provide fuel with a minimum of 1000 BTU/ft at inlet The fuel inlet fitting supplied with the generator is male pressures between 7" and 11" of water column (4 - 6 ½" NPT and is located adjacent to a fuel access hole in oz). Failure to meet these
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Propane Vapor (LPG) In cases where liquefied propane vapor is selected as the fuel of choice, insure fuel delivery in the gaseous 3 state, with a minimum energy content of 2500 BTU/ft , at inlet pressures between 7" and 11" of water column (4 - 6 oz). Fuel below these specifications may cause improper engine operation and/or failure to deliver rated generator output. Size all fuel system plumbing to provide fuel flow as given in the Fuel Consumption Table on page 13, at a minimum pressure of
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C CA AU UTTIIO ON N B BA AT TT TE ER RY Y R RE EQ QU UIIR RE EM ME EN NT TS S B BA AT TT TE ER RY Y R RE EQ QU UIIR RE EM ME EN NT TS S To insure reliable starting in most weather conditions, it is important to properly match a battery to the requirements of the generator. The generator uses a A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and a 12 Volt, direct current, negative ground control system high short circuit current. The following powered by an automotive style lead acid battery. preca
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that the charger is connected by checking to see that it is B B B BA A A AT T T TT T T TE E E ER R R RY Y Y Y P P P PL L L LA A A AC C C CE E E EM M M ME E E EN N N NT T T T A A A AN N N ND D D D plugged into a powered GFCI receptacle, and that the C CO ON NN NE EC CT TIIO ON N ( (c co on nt t..) ) C CO ON NN NE EC CT TIIO ON N ( (c co on nt t..) ) positive (+) and negative (-) charger cables are To install the battery, begin by placing the battery (A) connected to their respective battery cabl
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5. Return to the generator and open any manual shutoff F F F FIIIIR R R RS S S ST T T T T T T TIIIIM M M ME E E E S S S ST T T TA A A AR R R RT T T TU U U UP P P P valves in the fuel supply system. After completing all installation procedures, read and 6. Move the control panel mode switch to the RUN understand the operating instructions for the generator position. The generator should crank and start. controller. Know how the control panel operates, what to expect when activating control
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G GE EN NE ER RA AT TO OR R S SP PE EC CIIF FIIC CA AT TIIO ON NS S G GE EN NE ER RA AT TO OR R S SP PE EC CIIF FIIC CA AT TIIO ON NS S PM401211 PM400911 Rated Output Propane Vapor 11.2 kW 9.7 kW Natural Gas 9.5 kW 8.2 kW Rated Amperage Propane Vapor 46.7 A 40.4 A Natural Gas 39.6 A 34.2 A Rated Voltage 240 V 240 V Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz Phase Single Single Circuit Breaker Size 50 Amp 45 Amp Rated Operating Temperature -20°F to 104°F (-29°C to 40°C) -20°F to 104°F (-29°C to 40°C) 3 3 C
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A AL LT TE ER RN NA AT TO OR R S SP PE EC CIIF FIIC CA AT TIIO ON NS S A AL LT TE ER RN NA AT TO OR R S SP PE EC CIIF FIIC CA AT TIIO ON NS S PM401211 PM400911 Style 2 pole, brushless 2 pole, brushless Synchronous Speed 3600 RPM 3600 RPM Excitation Self regulated Self regulated † † Motor Starting Capacity 12 sKVA 12 sKVA Winding Resistances Stator 0.30 – 0.50 W 0.30 – 0.50 W 1.4 – 1.6 W 1.4 – 1.6 W Excitation Rotor 5.9 – 6.0 W 5.9 – 6.0 W Capacitors 40mF, 500V 40mF, 500V E EL LE EC CT TR RIIC CA
