Generac 00941-4 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
IMPACT-36 plus II Recreational Vehicle Generator
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 1
Part I – Owner’s Manual
Introduction ....................................................Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly ............................................IFC
Contents ..............................................................................IFC
Operation and Maintenance ................................................IFC
How to Obtain Service ........................................................IFC
Authorized Service Dealer Locator Number ............................IFC
Safety Rules ....................................................................................2
Section 1 – General Information ..............................................4
1.1 Generator Identification ..................................................4
1.2 Generator Applicability ....................................................6
1.3 Safety ..............................................................................6
1.4 Generator Control Panel ..................................................6
1.5 Engine Protective Devices ................................................7
Section 2 – Operation ..................................................................7
2.1 Before Starting the Engine ..............................................7
2.2 Starting the Generator ....................................................8
2.3 Stopping the Generator ..................................................8
2.4 Applying Loads to Generator ..........................................9
2.5 Attention Required After Submersion ..............................9
2.6 Operation in High Grass or Brush ..................................9
2.7 Operating Precautions ....................................................9
2.8 Fuel Requirements (LP Units) ..........................................9
2.9 Engine Oil Requirements ................................................9
2.10 LP Generator Specifications ............................................9
2.11 Engine Specifications ......................................................9
Section 3 – Maintenance ..........................................................10
3.1 Maintenance ..................................................................10
3.2 Checking the Engine Oil Level ......................................10
3.3 Change Engine Oil ........................................................10
3.4 Change Oil Filter............................................................10
3.5 Engine Air Cleaner ........................................................11
3.6 Clean Air Intake Screen ................................................11
3.7 Engine Spark Plug ........................................................11
3.8 Inverter ..........................................................................11
3.9 Cleaning the Generator ..................................................11
3.10 Battery ..........................................................................12
3.11 Service and Adjustments ..............................................12
3.12 Adjusting the Carburetor ..............................................12
3.13 Adjusting Valve Clearance ..............................................12
3.14 Major Service Manual ....................................................13
3.15 Exercising the Generator ..............................................13
3.16 Out of Service Protection ..............................................13
3.17 Return Unit to Service After Storage..............................13
Section 4 – Notes........................................................................14
Part II – Installation Instructions
Safety Rules..................................................................................16
Section 1 – General Information ............................................18
1.1 Purpose and Scope of the Manual ............................18
1.2 Safety ......................................................................18
1.3 Standards Booklets ..................................................18
1.4 Equipment Description ............................................18
1.5 Engine Generator Operating Speed ..........................18
Section 2 – Installation ............................................................19
2.1 Location and Support ....................................................19
2.2 Generator Compartments ..............................................20
2.3 Cooling and Ventilating Air ............................................23
2.4 Propane Gas Fuel System ..............................................25
2.5 Exhaust System ............................................................27
2.6 Electrical Connections ..................................................28
2.7 Battery Installation ........................................................31
2.8 Optional Accessories......................................................32
Section 3 – Post-installation Startup Checks ......................33
3.1 Post Installation Tests ....................................................33
3.2 Before Initial Startup ....................................................33
3.3 Initial Start ....................................................................33
3.4 Testing Under Load ......................................................33
3.5 Installation Checklist ....................................................34
Section 4 – Troubleshooting ....................................................35
4.1 Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................35
Section 5 – Electrical Data........................................................36
Section 6 – Exploded Views and Parts Lists ........................38
Section 7 – Installation Diagram ............................................47
Section 8 – Warranty..................................................................48