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Cummins/Onan — Ground Fault Alarm Relay Test

Testing & diagnosis · Ground Fault Alarm Relay (Optional)

From a Cummins/Onan service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Cummins/Onan DQAD, Cummins/Onan DQAE, Cummins/Onan DQAF, Cummins/Onan QSM11 engine

Procedure

  1. Verify that the N-G Fault Indicator on the GFR is not lit. If lit, it indicates that the bonding jumper circuit (neutral to ground) is open. If genset does not require bonding jumper, a bonding jumper
  2. Move the control switch to the Run position.
  3. Press the TEST switch on the ground fault relay.
  4. Verify that the control panel warning message is displayed and the Fault Indicator (>I) on the GFR is lit.
  5. Reset the control panel fault (this will also reset the ground fault relay).

Specs & values

  • Time delay setting 0 to 1 second
  • Current setting 5 to 1200 amperes

Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan DQAD →, Cummins/Onan DQAE →, Cummins/Onan DQAF →

Source: Cummins/Onan service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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