genset - What not to do

[marcus mcgee]

Darren;

That was me. I (actually my chief engineer) split the two coils to provide
separate 110 to two separate circuits. Two 110 hots and a ground give you
220 if needed. In the installation manual for BGE, NHE Gensets Manual
#965-0628 of 2-92 page 7-4
the schematic #611-1206 for 60HZ generator.
He moved:

T4 From L0 to L2
T3 From L1 to L0
CB2 From L1 to L2

This is a totally unauthorized switch and what you do is up to you. If
anything blows up or anyone wants to yell I will tell you that you should
not do it. Do not put the beans in your ear and do not throw me in the
briar patch. Buyer beware.

I know nothing, I hear nothing and I see nothing.

Sgt Schultz

> Recently, someone had asked whether or not the Onan 6kw genset was
> adaptable to 220v. I have done some checking with the local Onan
> certified shop and they say, "no way." The gensets are manufactured as,
> either, 110v or 220v., and are not convertable. It was reported, on this
> site, that they were adaptable. If this person is still around I would
> be interested in how this is possible. The certified guys don't always
> know everything, that us experimenters are willing to put to the test.
> Darren

 

[marcus mcgee]

Before not doing this always refer to the schematic and verify with a volt
meter. I did not do it and did not see exactly what he did, but the hook up is
in the manual and he did not move the output wires , but the jumpers as listed
on the schematic.

Sgt. Schultz

> Darren;
>
> That was me. I (actually my chief engineer) split the two coils to provide
> separate 110 to two separate circuits. Two 110 hots and a ground give you
> 220 if needed. In the installation manual for BGE, NHE Gensets Manual
> #965-0628 of 2-92 page 7-4
> the schematic #611-1206 for 60HZ generator.
> He moved:
>
> T4 From L0 to L2
> T3 From L1 to L0
> CB2 From L1 to L2
>
> This is a totally unauthorized switch and what you do is up to you. If
> anything blows up or anyone wants to yell I will tell you that you should
> not do it. Do not put the beans in your ear and do not throw me in the
> briar patch. Buyer beware.
>
> I know nothing, I hear nothing and I see nothing.
>
> Sgt Schultz
>

>
> > Recently, someone had asked whether or not the Onan 6kw genset was
> > adaptable to 220v. I have done some checking with the local Onan
> > certified shop and they say, "no way." The gensets are manufactured as,
> > either, 110v or 220v., and are not convertable. It was reported, on this
> > site, that they were adaptable. If this person is still around I would
> > be interested in how this is possible. The certified guys don't always
> > know everything, that us experimenters are willing to put to the test.
> > Darren