Qnergy PowerGen 5650 Series Guide

7045-102124-000 June 1, 2021
Installation & Commissioning
Checklist
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1. POWERGEN REPORTS AND CHECKLISTS
Further information and instructions can be found in the PowerGen Installation and Operation
Manual found on the USB drive included with every PowerGen.
1.1 INSTALLATION SEQUENCE
Table 1-1 Installation Checklist
Sequence
Number
Work Description
1Place PowerGen and Level
2 Electrical Connections
3 Communication and Control Connections
4 Gas Connection
Customer Gas Pressure to PowerGen
• 3-50 PSI, Natural Gas
• 2-10 PSI, LPG
• Biogas (consult with Qnergy Engineering Dept.)
5 Earth Ground Connection to front of PowerGen enclosure
Customer Signature Date (DD/MM/YYYY)
Table 1-2 Safety Checks and Basic Information
# Safety Checks and Basic Information Initials
1 PowerGen received with no visual damage on shipping crate or on the
appliance.
2 There are no spillages inside the PowerGen, below or around it.
3 There is access to PowerGen for servicing.
4 There are no combustibles around or below the PowerGen.
5 The location where PowerGen located approved by a local safety person and
according to local regulation.
6 Gas connected to PowerGen according to the installation manual and local
regulations.

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1.2 POWERGEN COMMISSION REPORT
Commissioning Inspection Start Time: ____________AM PM End Time: ____________AM PM
Table 1-3 Commissioning General Information
General Information
Customer Name
Customer Engineer
Name/s
Appliance Site (Country,
City and Place)
Site Name
GPS Location
Commissioning Date
PowerGen Serial Number
OptConnect Modem SN
PowerGen Model and
add-ons:
5650 1800 1200 600 Low Temp GHT
Qnergy Gas Conditioning (GCU) Modbus Switch
Commissioning
Technician Name
Commissioning
Technician Authorized
Serial Number

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1.3 COMMISSION SEQUENCE
Table 1-4 Commissioning Checklist
Step # Step Initials
1 Connect 12VDC Battery in PowerGen
• Connect ring terminal on black wire to the black terminal on the
battery
2 Disconnect customer electrical load
3 Engine Helium Fill
• Connect laptop to FPC via CAN bus cable, use TC1 temperature
reading for Helium Fill)
• Use the “Target Charging Pressure” table in section 12.5 of the
PowerGen Installation and Operation manual for reference or the
label on the engine beam of the system near the helium fill port
Engine Temperature indicated by FPC: °C
Engine Helium pressure after filling: PSI/BAR
4 Gas type connected to PowerGen: NG LGP Biogas
Gas static pressure (FPC/Data Tap/Gas Pressure): mbar
5 Commissioning FPC firmware version (update to
latest):
6 Commissioning QEC firmware version (updated to
latest):
7 Gas Valve Tuning:
• 5650 Lambda High Reading (1.18):
• 5650 Lambda Low Reading (1.23):
• 600/1200/1800 Lambda High reading (1.2):
8 GHT VFD Speed Pot Setting as per PowerGen Installation and Operation
manual:
Customer GHT Tube Length: ft
VFD Speed Setting:

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9• Verify Customer electrical load matches Site Survey before
connecting customer electrical load to PowerGen
• Customer load to be connected only after initial running of the
PowerGen
• Check wiring, check grounding
10 Reconnect customer electrical load to Qnergy terminal blocks after
verifying customer loads:
• Measure voltage and current output from PowerGen
• Verify load does not exceed generated power
11 Side panels installed and front access door closed
12 Verify no active warnings
13 Mention and non-standard activity to engineering change done on the
PowerGen that was not mentioned above or not according to the formal
Installation Manual from Qnergy:
Customer Signature Date (DD/MM/YYYY)
Commissioning Agent Signature Date (DD/MM/YYYY)
Table 1-4 Commissioning Checklist
Step # Step Initials

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Table 1-5 FPC Expansion Board Discrete Input Configuration
Input Default Configured to: Initials
1
2
3
4
5
6
Table 1-6 FPC Expansion Board Relay Output Configuration
Input Default Configured to: Initials
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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1.4 POWERGEN ANNUAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Annual Inspection Start Time: ____________AM PM End Time: ____________AM PM
Table 1-7 General Information
General Informaiton
Customer Name
Site Name
Annual Inspection Date
PowerGen Serial Number
Technician Name/Distributor Name
Table 1-8 Annual Inspection Checklist
# PowerGen Annual Inspection Checklist Initials
1 Inspect the flue, fuel piping, and electrical connections for signs of
damage, blockage, or deterioration
2 Inspect the cabinet filter. If filter is dirty and/or damaged clean or replace
the filter
3 Check the internal coolant loop for signs of leaks (Hoses, fittings, joints)
4 Inspect the burner seal (flexible) for evidence of degradation (such as,
cracking, discoloration, or powder) on its external surfaces
5 Use gas detection meter or snoop (liquid soap and water) and check for
gas leaks on all gas line connections. If a leak is found correct issue prior
to restarting the PowerGen
6 Coolant level within 2” from over flow tank cap: Yes
No, note level top-off:
7 Inspect the PowerGen HRU (Heat Reduction Unit) clean radiator with
nylon bristle brush and/or cleaning fluids
8 Update FPC firmware to latest released version (record
version type):
FPC v.
9 Update QEC firmware to latest released version
(record version type):
QEC v.
10 Update FEB firmware to latest released version
(record version type):
FEB v.

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11 Check the engine mounting screws (M6 bolts) are tight on the engine
body, if loose replace washers with spring lock washers and tighten.
12 Enable the PowerGen and measure the Lambda emissions at the exhaust
outlet port. Tune if necessary, per the gas valve tuning procedure.
13 Lambda calibrated values: Lambda High:
Lambda Low:
14 Record activity performed in the SmartView, Action
log file
15 Mention any non-standard activity or engineering
change done on the PowerGen that was not
mentioned above.
Customer Signature Date (DD/MM/YYYY)
Table 1-8 Annual Inspection Checklist
# PowerGen Annual Inspection Checklist Initials

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