9 location, 1 generator, Figure 1.4 - demand regulator – Generac Power Systems 04390-1 User Manual

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3. Remove the small hose clamp and hose from the

fuel regulator. It may be necessary to pry the hose
off of the brass fitting using a screw driver to gen-
tly lift up the hose edge.

4. Remove the brass hose fitting screwed into the

fuel regulator.

5. Locate and identify the brass idle jet. This will be

located in the fuel regulator casting facing the
front of the unit.

6. Remove the idle jet from its holding location.
7. Place the idle jet, thread side first, into the

threaded hole originally occupied by the brass
hose fitting.

8. Using a short No. 2 Phillips screw driver, thread

the idle jet into the regulator casting. DO NOT
OVER TIGHTEN.

9. Apply thread sealant to the threads of the hose fit-

ting and replace it into the regulator body.

10. Re-attach the small hose and hose clamp and

tighten as necessary.

11. Replace the engine air in baffle using the four M6

screws.

12. Identify both brass adjustment screws on the reg-

ulator.

NOTE:

One adjustment screw can be accessed from the
front of the unit and the second can be accessed
from the back of the unit enclosure by removing
the plastic hole plug.

13. To adjust the system to run on LP fuel, turn the

adjuster screw that can be accessed from inside
the front of the unit, ¼ TURN CLOCKWISE. This
should now set the system for maximum power
and best performance.

14. It may be necessary to make minor adjustments

to the preset adjustment screw settings to achieve
maximum power. If experiencing problems with
the unit producing maximum power, follow the
procedure in Section 2.6 (Adjusting the Fuel
Regulator).

Figure 1.4 - Demand Regulator

1.9

LOCATION

1.9.1 GENERATOR

Install the generator set, in its protective enclosure,
outdoors, where adequate cooling and ventilating air
is always available. Consider these factors:

• Install the unit where air inlet and outlet openings

will not become obstructed by leaves, grass, snow,
etc. If prevailing winds will cause blowing or drift-
ing, consider using a windbreak to protect the unit.

• Install the generator on high ground where water

levels will not rise and endanger it.

• Allow sufficient room on all sides of the generator

for maintenance and servicing. A good rule is to
allow three feet of space on all sides.

• Where strong prevailing winds blow from one

direction, face the generator air inlet openings to
the prevailing winds.

• Install the generator as close as possible to the fuel

supply, to reduce the length of piping.

• Install the generator as close as possible to the

transfer switch. HOWEVER, REMEMBER THAT
LAWS OR CODES MAY REGULATE THE DIS-
TANCE.

The genset must be installed on a level surface. The
base frame must be level within two (2) inches all
around.

1.9.2 TRANSFER SWITCH

1.9.2.1 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Units

The transfer switch shipped with this generator is
enclosed in a NEMA 1 enclosure. This type of enclo-
sure is intended for indoor use only. Follow these
rules:

• Install the transfer switch indoors on a firm, stur-

dy supporting structure.

• To prevent switch distortion, level the switch if nec-

essary. This can be done by placing washers
between the switch enclosure and mounting sur-
face.

• Never install the switch where water or any corro-

sive substance might drip onto the enclosure.

• Protect the switch at all times against excessive

moisture, dust, dirt, lint, construction grit and cor-
rosive vapors.

PRESSURE

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1

T

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TAP

1/8 NPT

IDLE CIRCUIT

PORT

BRASS HOSE

FITTING

BRASS HOSE
FITTING

FUEL HOSE

ADJUSTER
SCREWS

REGULATOR
HOUSING PORT

SMALL
FUEL JET

Section 1 — General Information

Guardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators

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Generac

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Power Systems, Inc.

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