Champion Power Equipment 100136 User manual

DANGER: Not intended for use in critical life support application.
DANGER: Generator must be installed and operated outdoors only.

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defects or other reproductive harm.
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Model 100136
CONTENTS
© 2015 Champion Power Equipment Part No. 101308 Rev. A
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..........................5
Home standby generator...................5
Parts Included ..........................5
HSB Models ............................6
Standard Features Tailor-Made Solutions .......6
General Information, Standards and Codes......7
SAFETY ................................8
Safety Symbol Denitions ..................8
Installation Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Before Starting ..........................10
Operating Hazards .......................10
Accidental Starting .......................11
Carbon Monoxide Hazards..................11
Electrical Shock Hazards ...................12
Fire/Explosion Hazards ....................12
Burn Hazards ...........................13
Entanglement Hazards ....................13
Battery Hazards .........................13
Safety Labels ...........................13
Safety Labels on Unit ....................... 14
Safety, Serial/Model, Nameplate Label Locations ... 15
Placement and Installation Guidelines for
Champion 12.5kW Home Standby Generator
to Reduce the Risk of Fire .................16
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Standard NFPA 37 Requirements and Testing...... 16
SPECIFICATIONS .........................17
Champion 717CC Engine ..................18
Champion 717CC Engine Torque Specications ..18
Master Mixing Assembly Jets
(Carburetor System) ......................18
Alternator Overview ......................19
Rotor Assembly ........................... 19
Stator Assembly........................... 19
Brush Holder and Brushes ................... 19
UNPACKING .............................20
INSTALLATION ...........................21
Generating Sizing ........................21
Site Selection, Preparation and Placement ......21
Site Selection............................. 21
Preparation .............................. 22
Placement............................... 23
Instalation Preparation ....................24
Fuel Requirements and Recommendations........ 24
Fuel Consumption ......................... 25
NG Pipe Sizing............................ 25
LPG Vapor Pipe Sizing ...................... 27
Converting to LPG ......................... 28
Full Fuel Shut Off .......................... 29
Sediment Trap ............................ 29
Checking Pressure with a Manometer ........... 30
Batery Requirements, Installation & Service ....... 30
Flexible Fuel Line ........................32
Wire Sizing.............................32
Identify/Select Standby Circuits ..............33
Surge Protection.........................33
Hour Meter and Over Voltage Protection........34
Hour Meter .............................. 34

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Over Voltage Protection ..................... 34
Set Exercise Time ........................34
AVR=Automatic Voltage Regulator ............34
Engine Relay Module .....................35
Top Row ................................ 36
Bottom Row.............................. 36
Engine Controller ........................36
Mode Switch ............................. 36
Pin Locations............................. 38
ATS Control Module ......................39
Test/Auto/Off Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Pin Locations............................. 40
Battery Charger .........................40
HSB Test ..............................41
Voltage Checks- No Load .................... 41
HSB Test Under Load ....................... 43
Checking Automatic Operation...............43
Customer Familiarization Summary ...........44
HSB, ATS Model & Serial Reference
ATS Back-Up Circuits .....................45
Automatic Transfer Switch..................46
Unpacking ............................... 46
Location and Mounting...................... 46
Circuit Breakers for Utility
Main Control Panel and ATS .................. 46
Electrical Grommet(s) ....................... 47
Installation Wiring for ATS
to Utility Main Control Panel .................. 47
Installing Communication Wires. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Commissioning the ATS ..................... 48
ATS Circuit Board Fuse Information ...........49
ATS Fuse Troubleshooting and Testing .........49
Fuses F2 and F3 .......................... 49
Fuses F4 and F5 .......................... 49
Fuse F1................................. 49
Fuse F6................................. 50
Manual Transfer Switch....................50
TROUBLESHOOTING HSB ...................51
This manual must be used with Champion Power Equipment
(CPE) manuals:
• Operation Manual, Part No. 101306
• Transfer Switch Manual, Part No. 101111
It is also recommended to refer to the reference materials on
page 7 of this manual.

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Model 100136
INTRODUCTION
© 2015 Champion Power Equipment Part No. 101308 Rev. A
Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power
Equipment (CPE) home standby generator. This generator is
designed and engineered in the USA to exacting standards of the
North American market. This engine-powered generator meets
all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Phase 3 requirements
and is approved by CETLUS as tested to UL2200 and CSA22.2 No.
100 in both the USA and Canada.
With proper use and maintenance, this generator will provide
years of satisfying service.
The Champion Staff,
Champion Power Equipment
12039 Smith Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Toll-free: 1-877-338-0999
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (PST/PDT)
www.championpowerequipment.com
[email protected]
HOME STANDBY GENERATOR
This home standby generator is intended exclusively for outdoor
installation. This generator will operate using either liqueed
petroleum gas (LPG, Propane) or natural gas (NG).
This generator is designed to supply typical home load such as:
• Induction motors – sump pumps, refrigerators, air
conditioners, furnaces
• Electronic items – televisions, computers
• Household lighting
• Microwaves
• This generator is not intended for use in critical life
support applications.
Proper sizing of the generator is required to ensure proper
operation of appliances. Some appliances require additional
wattage to start and must be considered.
PARTS INCLUDED
Your HSB ships with the following:
• Operators Manual
• Installation Manual
• Oil Drain Pan
• Flexible Fuel Line
• HSB Enclosure Keys
• Battery Cable Connection
• LPG Low-speed and Main Converting Jets
• Jet Change Tool
• Lock Nut M6, Flange
• Washer, Ø6
• Flange bolt, M6 x 20