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Carrier Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators
Carrier 1
Introduction ........................Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly ..............................IFC
Contents ................................................................IFC
Operation and Maintenance ..................................IFC
How to Obtain Service ..........................................IFC
Safety Rules ........................................................2
Standards Index ........................................................3
Section 1 – General Information ..................4
1.1 Unpacking/Inspection ..........................................4
1.2 Protection Systems..............................................4
1.3 NEC Requirement for Arc Fault Circuit
Interruption Breaker for Bedrooms ......................4
1.4 The Generator ....................................................5
1.5 Specifications ......................................................6
1.6 System Set LED ..................................................6
1.7 Fuel Requirements and Recommendations ........6
1.8 Fuel Consumption................................................7
1.9 Location ..............................................................7
1.10 Battery Installation ..............................................8
1.11 The Battery ..........................................................8
Section 2 – Operation ......................................9
2.1 Break-in Procedure..............................................9
2.2 Using the Auto/Off/Manual Switch ......................9
2.3 Automatic Transfer Operation ..........................10
2.4 Sequence of Automatic Operation ....................10
2.5 Manual Transfer Operation................................11
2.6 Setting the Exercise Timer ................................11
2.7 Protection Systems............................................12
Section 3 – Maintenance ..............................12
3.1 Fuses ................................................................12
3.2 Checking the Engine Oil Level ..........................13
3.3 Changing the Engine Oil....................................13
3.4 Changing the Oil Filter ......................................14
3.5 Changing the Engine Air Cleaner......................14
3.6 Spark Plug(s) ....................................................14
3.7 Battery Maintenance..........................................15
3.8 Cooling System..................................................15
3.9 Corrosion Protection..........................................16
3.10 Attention After Submersion................................16
3.11 Out of Service Procedure ..................................16
Section 4 – Service..........................................17
4.1 Service Schedule ..............................................17
Section 5 – Troubleshooting ........................18
5.1 Troubleshooting Guide ......................................18
Section 6 – Warranty ......................................19