Owner’s Manual for Mobile Generator iii
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction and Safety
Introduction ..................................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
Safety Rules .................................................................1
Safety Symbols and Meanings ...................................1
General Hazards ...........................................................2
Trailer Hazards .............................................................2
Electrical Hazards ........................................................3
Lifting Hazards .............................................................3
Explosion and Fire Hazards ........................................3
Battery Hazards ............................................................4
Fuel Hazards .................................................................4
Engine Safety ...............................................................4
Operating Safety ..........................................................4
Positioning the Unit .....................................................4
Starting the Unit ...........................................................5
Towing Safety ...............................................................5
Safe Towing Techniques .............................................5
Reporting Trailer Safety Defects ................................5
Safety and Operating Decals ......................................5
Section 2: General Information
Specifications ...............................................................9
Unit Dimensions .........................................................11
Unit ID and VIN Tag Locations ..................................12
Altitude and Temperature Limitations .....................12
Wet Stacking ..............................................................12
Load Management System .......................................12
Component Locations—Unit Exterior ......................13
Component Locations—Unit Interior .......................14
Component Locations—AC Distribution Panel .......15
Component Locations—Receptacle Panel ..............16
Component Locations—Control Panel ....................17
Genset Controller .......................................................18
Genset Controller With Paralleling (If Equipped) .......18
Controller Modes .......................................................20
Operator Pages .........................................................20
Maintenance Alarms ..................................................22
Fuel System ................................................................23
Fuel Tank ..................................................................23
Engine Aftertreatment Monitoring ............................23
Alternator ...................................................................24
Cold Weather Starting Aids (If
Equipped) ...................................................................25
Component Locations ...............................................25
Recommendations ....................................................25
Section 3: Operation
Overview .....................................................................27
Prestart Checklist ......................................................27
Cold Weather Operation ............................................27
Using An External Battery Charger ...........................28
Using Two-Position Link Board ................................28
Lockout Function .......................................................29
3-Way Fuel Valve (If Equipped) ................................29
Fuel System Priming .................................................29
Manually Starting the Unit ........................................30
AUTO (Remote) Starting the Unit .............................31
Remote Start Terminal Block ....................................31
Parallel Setup and Operation (If Equipped) .............31
Manual Paralleling .....................................................32
Automatic Paralleling .................................................32
Switching Controller Mode ........................................32
Fine Tuning the Voltage ............................................32
Voltage Regulator ......................................................33
Main Circuit Breaker ..................................................33
Motorized Breaker (If Equipped) ...............................33
Connection Lugs ........................................................33
Connecting to Lugs ...................................................34
Cam Lock Connections (If Equipped) ......................34
Convenience Receptacles .........................................35
Correct Receptacle Use ............................................36
Transfer Switch ..........................................................36
Changing Exercise Timers ........................................36
Shutting Down the Unit .............................................37
Emergency Stop Switch ............................................37
Towing the Unit ..........................................................37
Hitch and Coupling Guidelines ..................................37
Preparing Unit for Towing ..........................................38
Recommended Towing Speed ..................................38
Lifting the Unit ............................................................38
Trailer and Skid-Mounted Units .................................38
Skid-Mounted Units ONLY ........................................39
Dragging the Unit (Skid Mounted
Units Only) ..................................................................39
Tying Down the Unit ..................................................39