Carrier ASPB07-1SI User's Manual
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1. STE 4 MOUNTING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH 12 Locate automatic transfer switch with built in emergency load center within one foot of main distribution panel The automatic 2 transfer switch with built in load center be located to the left or right of main distribution panel Hold transfer switch against the mounting surface Level transfer switch and mark the mounting holes Drill the appropriate size pilot holes Mount automatic transfer switch with built 2 in load center to mounting surface with appropriate fasteners STEP 5 CONNECTION OF EMERGENCY CIRCUITS 13a Remove the main electrical distribution panel cover Remove appropriate size knockout from the bottom or side of the main panel A 2 foot flexible conduit is pre wired from the transfer switch with 4 built in load center Remove threaded lock nut from conduit coupling Feed all wires through knockout into main panel Slip lock nut over wires and tighten securely on conduit coupling Remove black hot wire from a circuit breaker that protects a circuit you want to have powered in the event of a power failure continued on page 8 continued from page 7 13b Install the 40 Amp or 70 Amp double pole 14 Wire nut the black wire to the matching circuit lead wire from the emergency circuit breaker from load center in the transfer switch All circuit wires are color 5 coded and labeled for2. Battery Automotive type Group 26 negative ground minimum 350 CCA at 7 KW or a minimum 525 CCA at 0 F 10 kW 13 WW and 16 kW Amp 7 WW or 70 Amp 10 kW 13 KW and 16 KW double pole circuit breaker Must be compatible with your main distribution panel Grounding rod with grounding strap Padlock To lock external connection box Crushed stone or pea gravel approximately 10 12 cubic feet Black poly film or other vegetation blocking fabric 5 1 2 x5 Silicone caulk e Pipe sealant suitable for gaseous fuel connections Fasteners to mount external connection and automatic transfer switch with built in emergency load center TOOLS REQUIRED Drill drill bits hole saw type and length will be determined by the materials you will be drilling and cutting open end wrenches or adjustable wrenches socket wrenches or nut drivers Standard and Phillips screwdrivers level sledge hammer channel lock pliers spade shovel pencil and safety goggles PLEASE NOTE Natural gas pressure to the fuel inlet on the generator must be 5 7 W C 0 18 to 0 25 psi LP gas pressure to the fuel inlet on the generator must be 10 12 W C 0 36 to 0 43 psi A primary regulator must be used if unit is connected to an LP fuel tank Primary regulator is not supplied Converting to LP gas From the factory units are set up for natural gas operation To convert for operatio
3. 70 Amp double pole circuit breaker STEP 6 CONNECT STARTING BATTERY Recommended battery is automotive type Group 26 12V negative ground with minimum 350 CCA at 0 F 7 kW or a minimum 525 CCA at 0 F 10 kW 13 kW and 16 kW The hold down clamp is included Connect positive red cable to positive battery post Connect negative black ground cable to negative battery post Battery area dimensions 8 8 A WARNING Set the generator s AUTO OFF MANUAL switch to OFF Part 0G0598 REV Turn off utility power supply to the transfer switch If the AUTO OFF MANUAL switch is not set to its OFF position the generator can crank and start as soon as the battery cables are connected A WARNING If the utility power supply is not turned off sparking STEP 15 CATALOG NO 07 151 occur at the battery posts and cause an explosion NOTE Dielectric grease should be used on battery posts to aid in the prevention of corrosion NOTE In areas where temperatures regularly fall below 10 F 12 C it is recommended that a pad type battery heater be installed to aid in cold climate starting READY THE SYSTEM FOR RETURN AUTOMATIC OPERATION Switch service main circuit breaker to on or closed position Switch the circuit breakers in the emergency distribution panel to the on or closed position Switch the generator main line circuit breaker to the
4. The generator can operate safely efficiently and reliably only if it is properly installed operated and maintained Many accidents are caused by failing to follow simple and fundamental rules or precautions CARRIER cannot possibly anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a hazard The warnings in this manual and on tags and decals affixed to the unit are therefore not all inclusive If you use a procedure work method or operating technique not specifically recommended you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others You also must make sure the procedure work method or operating technique that you choose does not render the generator unsafe Despite the safe design of this generator operating this equipment imprudently neglecting its maintenance or being careless can cause possible injury or death Permit only responsible and capable persons to operate or maintain this equipment A Potentially lethal voltages are generated by these machines Ensure all steps are taken to render the machine safe before attempting to work on the generator A Parts of the generator are rotating and or hot during operation Exercise care near running generators A GENERAL HAZARD A For safety reasons CARRIER recommends that the installation initial start up and maintenance of this equipment is carried out by a Dealer e The engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which can be DEADLY This dangerous gas if br
5. on or closed position Verify that the 40 Amp or 70 Amp double pole circuit breaker that was inserted in the main electrical distribution panel is switched to the or closed position Place generator mode switch in the AUTO position Verify that fuel valve on rigid gas piping is open Perform steps in Sections 2 1 through 2 5 of the Installation amp Owner s Manual prior to testing the system STEP 8 TEST SYSTEM 16 Switch service main circuit breaker to off or open position This simulates the loss of utility power The generator should crank and start within 20 seconds Load transfer should occur within 10 seconds of generator start To return system to automatic mode switch service main breaker to or closed position This simulates the return of power from the utility The generator will run for a short cool down period of several minutes while the entire system stands ready for the next power outage NOTE When utility voltage source is lost by the generator the system set light will flash rapidly STEP 0 SET EXERCISER 17 switch on the control panel allows you to select the day and time for the system to exercise To select a time and day of the week you must perform the following sequence at that time Verify that the Auto Off Manual switch is set to AUTO Exerciser Switch Hold down the Set Exercise Time switch until the generator starts approximately 10 secon
6. easy identification UL approved wire locknuts are included in installation kit Trace the black hot wire you have just connected back to the same Romex cable circuit to find its mating white neutral wire Wire nut this wire to the matching circuit number on the white neutral wire coming from the emergency load center Repeat this process with remaining circuits to be powered by the generator NOTE Both grounded and ungrounded conductors for each circuit must be reconnected to the emergency load center wiring using the supplied wire locknuts The chart below shows the circuits provided in the load center Models 7 13kW 16kWS _16kWA Ps 1s NOTE Circuits to be moved must be protected by same size breaker For example 15 Amp circuit in main panel must be a 15 Amp circuit in transfer switch 13 circuit breaker that you have purchased See detail on page 6 into main electrical distribution panel This circuit breaker must be compatible with your main electrical distribution panel It may be necessary to reposition remaining circuit breakers or remove circuit breakers that have been disconnected to accommodate the insertion of the 40 Amp or 70 Amp double pole circuit breaker Connect white wire to the main distribution panel neutral bar Connect green wire to main electrical panel ground bar Connect the black and red wires to the 40 Amp or
7. AUTOMATIC HOME STANDBY GENERATORS Turn to the Experts Installation Guide This Installation Guide is intended to be used in conjunction with the Owner s Manual The Owner s Manual must first be read thoroughly prior to installation of the Home Standby generator A Intended for outdoor installation only A Not intended for life support applications US LISTED www carrier com ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECTION DRAWING Turn to the Experts AO GENERATOR GROUND LOCATED ON THE REAR OF UNIT 5 1 a RN BY A a Lf SUNY gt SOUT TD __ HOUSE BRANCH CIRCUITS SPLICED USING WIRE NUTS EMERGENCY CIRCUITS 40A OR 70A 2 POLE CIRCUIT BREAKER NEUTRAL BAR 100 OR 200A HOUSE MAIN SERVICE i i bo ome ammm ome ap mmm ome em UL LISTED PANEL BOARD GROUND 8 10 12 OR 16 CIRCUIT TRANSFER SWITCH CONNECTION BOX EXTERNAL CUSTOMER CONNECTION OF GENERATOR TO EXTERNAL CONNECTION PANEL CONNECTOR FE o7 ama PLEASE NOTE This installation guide is not a substitute for the Owner s Manual included with this system Please read all information prior to installation and
8. ZARD A All generators covered by this manual produce dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal electrical shock Utility power delivers extremely high and dangerous voltages to the transfer switch as does the standby generator when it is in operation Avoid contact with bare wires terminals connections etc while the unit is running Ensure all appropriate covers guards and barriers are in place before operating the generator If you must work around an operating unit stand on an insulated dry surface to reduce shock hazard Do not handle any kind of electrical device while standing in water while barefoot or while hands or feet are wet DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY RESULT The National Electrical Code NEC requires the frame and external electrically conductive parts of the generator to be connected to an approved earth ground Local electrical codes also may require proper grounding of the generator electrical system After the home standby electrical system has been installed it will be capable of cranking and starting at any time while in the Auto mode When the unit starts in Auto the load circuits are transferred to the STANDBY generator power source To prevent possible injury when working on the system always set the generators Auto Off Manual switch to its OFF remove control panel fuses and disconnect the starting battery In case of accident caused by electric shock immediately shut down the s
9. and within the wall drill a small pilot hole through the wall to mark the location Using a hole saw drill a 1 3 4 inch diameter hole in the house s wall to allow the conduit to fit through From the inside of the house feed the end of the 30 foot conduit which is pre wired from transfer switch through the wall to outside Remove the threaded lock nut from the conduit coupling Lift cover Remove internal cover plate screw and internal cover Remove the knock out in the lower right corner of the external connection box From the rear of the connection box feed wires amp 4 pin plug into box Slip the lock nut over wires and plug and tighten securely onto conduit coupling Using appropriate Ground fasteners mount external connection box over pre drilled hole to Screw fully conceal the hole Seal around the hole and conduit with sa silicone caulk from both the inside and outside of the home Knockout Also caulk around the sides and top of the box to seal the edges to the siding or wall Connect wires to lugs Black to black white to white and red to red Torque nuts to 20 in lbs Snap together the 4 pin plug connector Loosen nut from grounding lug and attach ground wire green from conduit Reinstall nut and tighten to 45 in Ibs Reinstall internal cover plate and screw Close cover and install lock This wiring is complete A The external connection box must be locked to muita ensure safety and to discourage tampering
10. des may supercede these requirements Lay black poly film to cover the area Fill the area to ground level with pea gravel or crushed stone Place the generator which is attached to the mounting pad on the area you have just prepared Drive an 8 ft grounding rod into the ground to grade Attach one end of the grounding strap No 12 AWG stranded copper wire to grounding rod and the other end to the grounding lug located at rear corner of unit Make sure grounding rod and strap are not exposed above ground level NEC code applies to grounding method NOTE Generator mode switch should be placed in the off position Generator main line circuit breaker should be switched to off or open position Make the connection between the rigid fuel piping and the generator using the supplied threaded flexible fuel line The flex hose should be straight Do not bend the hose in place of using pipe elbows Use a pipe sealant suitable for gaseous fuel connections Check connections for leaks by opening manual fuel shut off valve and swab or spray connections with soapy water If a leak exists the area will bubble with the presence of the soapy water lf a leak is located shut off fuel and disconnect flexible piping Dry the threaded ends and reapply an adequate amount of pipe sealant Reconnect flexible fuel line open fuel supply and recheck for leaks If leak still exists repeat step 9b ITEMS YOU MUST PURCHASE
11. ds and release The generator will start and run for approximately twelve minutes and then shut down on its own The generator is now set to exercise on that day and at that time every week If the battery is disconnected for any reason the exercise time must be reset NOTE Until the exerciser is set all the red LED s will flash in the Auto or Manual mode Turn to the Experts Your CARRIER Home Standby generator is now ready PRINTED IN THE USA 5 06
12. eathed in sufficient concentrations can cause unconsciousness or even death This exhaust system is factory installed in strict compliance with applicable codes and standards You must do nothing that might render the system unsafe or in noncompliance with such codes and standards e Keep hands feet clothing etc away from drive belts fans and other moving or hot parts Never remove any drive belt or fan guard while the unit is operating e Adequate unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air is critical to correct generator operation Do not alter the installation or permit even partial blockage of ventilation provisions as this can seriously affect safe operation of the generator The generator MUST be installed outdoors e When working on this equipment remain alert at all times Never work on the equipment when you are physically or mentally fatigued e Inspect the generator regularly and contact your nearest CARRIER Dealer for parts needing repair or replacement e Before performing any maintenance on the generator disconnect its battery cables to prevent accidental start up Disconnect the cable from the battery post indicated by a NEGATIVE NEG or first Reconnect that cable last Never use the generator or any of its parts as a step Stepping on the unit can stress and break parts and may result in dangerous operating conditions from leaking exhaust gases fuel leakage oil leakage etc AX ELECTRICAL HA
13. local fire department A EXPLOSION HAZARDS A e Do not smoke around the generator Wipe up any fuel or oil spills immediately Ensure that no combustible materials are left in the generator compartment or on or near the generator as FIRE or EXPLOSION may result Keep the area surrounding the generator clean and free from debris Gaseous fluids such as natural gas and liquid propane LP gas are extremely EXPLOSIVE Install the fuel supply system according to applicable fuel gas codes Before placing the home standby electric system into service fuel system lines must be properly purged and leak tested according to applicable code After installation you must inspect the fuel system periodically for leaks No leakage is permitted PRE PACKAGED COMPONENTS INCLUDES CARRIER Home Standby Generator Outdoor connection box pre wired to _ generator controls and main line circuit breaker 30 pre wired flexible conduit for hook up to outdoor connection box _ Automatic transfer switch with built in load center 2 pre wired conduit for easy connection tothe main electrical distribution panel _ Flexible fuel line for connection from rigid gas pipe to generator fuel inlet Composite mounting pad eliminates the need to pour concrete All CARRIER air cooled generators are listed to applicable U S and Canadian safety standards by Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL 2200 covers safet
14. n on LP gas refer to Recontiguring the fuel system in the Owner s Manual The outer diameter of the threaded end is 15 16 Although you may choose to perform electrical connections yourself CARRIER recommends that a licensed electrician or individual with complete knowledge of electricity perform the procedures in sections 12 13a and 13b Switch service main circuit breaker to off or open position prior to DANGER removal of cover or removal of any wiring of the main electrical distribution pane The wires connected to the service main circuit breaker remain live or hot Avoid contact with these wires and the service main circuit breaker connection lugs OTE Balance must be maintained when moving circuit locations from main electrical distribution panel to emergency load center Circuit breaker positions alternate buss bars vertically Circuits sharing a neutral wire should either be moved together to adjacent positions in emergency load center or not moved If you are unsure of proper procedure or if your installation differs from that described in this guide consult a licensed professional at this time STEP 3 CONNECTION TO EXTERNAL CONNECTION BOX 10a 10b Determine where the flexible conduit will pass through the house from inside to outside When you are certain you have clearance on each side
15. operation of your CARRIER Home Standby Generator Thank you for purchasing this model of the CARRIER product line This model is a compact high performance air cooled engine driven generator designed to automatically supply electrical power to operate critical loads during a utility power failure This unit is factory installed in an all weather acoustical metal enclosure that is intended exclusively for outdoor installation This generator will operate using either liquid propane gas LPG or natural gas NG READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY If you do not understand any portion of this manual contact CARRIER at 1 877 600 2792 Throughout this publication and on tags and decals affixed to the generator DANGER WARNING CAUTION and NOTE blocks are used to alert you to special instruction about a particular operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly Observe them carefully Their definitions are as follows After this heading you can read instructions that if not strictly complied with will result in serious personal injury severe property damage and or without limitation death After this heading you can read instructions that if not strictly WARNIN complied with may result in serious personal injury and or severe property damage DANGER After this heading you can read instructions that if not strictly complied with could result in damage to equipment and or NOTE After
16. ource of electrical power If this is not possible attempt to free the victim from the live conductor AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE VICTIM Use a non conducting implement such as a rope or board to free the victim from the live conductor If the victim is unconscious apply first aid and get immediate medical help Never wear jewelry when working on this equipment Jewelry can conduct electricity resulting in electric shock or may get caught in moving components causing injury Ad FIRE HAZARDS A For fire safety the generator must be installed and maintained properly Installation always must comply with applicable codes standards laws and regulations Adhere strictly to local state and national electrical and building codes Comply with regulations the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has established Also ensure that the generator is installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and recommendations Following proper installation do nothing that might alter a safe installation and render the unit in noncompliance with the aforementioned codes standards laws and regulations Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all times Extinguishers rated ABC by the National Fire Protection Association are appropriate for use on the standby electric system Keep the extinguisher properly charged and be familiar with its use If you have any question pertaining to fire extinguishers consult your
17. this heading you can read explanatory statements that require special emphasis These safety warnings cannot eliminate the hazards that they indicate Common sense and strict compliance with the special instructions while performing the service are essential to preventing accidents Four commonly used safety symbols accompany the DANGER WARNING and CAUTION blocks The type of information each indicates follows A This symbol points out important safety information that if not followed could endanger personal safety and or property of you and others This symbol points out potential explosion hazard This symbol points out potential fire hazard AX This symbol points out potential electrical shock hazard AX SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The manufacturer suggests that these rules for safe operation be copied and posted near the unit s installation site Safety should be stressed to all operators and potential operators of this equipment The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other WARNING reproductive harm 4 A The product contains or emits chemicals known to the state of WARWINE to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive Study these SAFETY RULES carefully before installing operating or servicing this equipment Become familiar with this Installation Guide and the Installation amp Owner s Manual included with the unit
18. y standards for engine generator assemblies and _ UL 1008 covers standards for transfer switches UL Listing is your _ only assurance of local building inspection approval safety and certified kW power ratings STEP 1 SITE PREPARATION l MES 9 9 It will be necessary to pay a visit to your local municipal offices to apply for a building permit Building permits are necessary to ensure proper installation safety and adherence to all local building code specifications The location and phone number can be found in the government section of your local phone book Plan the location of your generator NOTE Do not place the generator directly under a window Select an area outside of your home nearest your incoming gas service Arrange for installation of rigid gas piping per local code specifications to the location where you intend to position your generator Fuel piping should include a fuel shut off valve The termination of the rigid piping should be aligned with the generator fuel inlet located at the rear of the compartment Clear an area 5 1 2 feet by 5 feet minimum of grass and vegetation to a depth of 5 inches This includes the distance the generator should be set away from any structure 3 feet and 6 inches beyond the width and length of the generator mounting pad 48 Lx 24 W NOTE Local co
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