Generac 004614-1 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
QUIETPACT™ 65D 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 ............................................5
1.3 Safety........................................................................5
1.4 Generator AC Connection System ............................5
1.5 Specifications ..........................................................5
1.5.1
Fuel Requirements ......................................5
1.5.2 Fuel Consumption ......................................6
1.5.3 Engine Oil Requirements ............................6
1.5.4 Coolant ......................................................6
1.5.5 Engine ........................................................6
1.5.6 Generator ..................................................6
Section 2 – Operation ....................................................7
2.1 Generator Control Panel ..........................................7
2.1.1
Hourmeter ..................................................7
2.1.2 Start/Stop Switch........................................7
2.1.3 Fuse ............................................................7
2.1.4 Line Breaker ..............................................7
2.1.5 Preheat Switch............................................7
2.2 Optional Remote Start/Stop ....................................7
2.3 Before Starting the Engine........................................7
2.3.1
Installation ....................................................7
2.3.2 Engine Lubrication........................................8
2.3.3 Fuel Supply ..................................................8
2.3.4 Coolant Level ................................................8
2.3.5 Cooling and Ventilating Air ..........................8
2.3.6 Engine Exhaust Gas......................................8
2.4 Starting the Generator ..............................................8
2.5 Stopping the Generator ............................................9
2.6 Applying Loads to Generator ....................................9
2.6.1
Letting the Engine Stabilize ........................9
2.6.2 Do Not Overload the Generator ..................9
2.7 Protection Systems ..................................................9
2.7.1
Low Oil Pressure Switch ............................9
2.7.2 High Coolant Temperature Switch ..............9
2.7.3 Overspeed Shutdown ................................10
2.7.4 Overvoltage Protection ..............................10
2.8 Additional Information ..........................................10
2.8.1
25-Hour Break-in Period ..........................10
2.8.2 25-Hour Check-up ....................................10
2.8.3 Attention Required After Submersion ......10
2.8.4 Operation in High Grass or Brush............11
2.8.5 Effects of Moisture and Dirt ....................11
Section 3 – Maintenance..............................................11
3.1 Checking the Engine Oil Level ................................11
3.2 Changing the Engine Oil and/or Oil Filter ..............11
3.3 Servicing the Engine Air Filter ................................12
3.4 Spark Arrestor Muffler ..........................................12
3.5 Cleaning the Generator ..........................................13
3.6 Battery Maintenance ..............................................13
3.7 Cooling System ......................................................14
3.8 Engine Coolant ......................................................14
3.9 Major Service Manual ............................................14
3.10 Drive Belt ..............................................................14
3.11 Exercising the Generator ........................................14
3.12 Out-of-Service Procedure ........................................14
3.12.1 Removal From Service ..............................14
3.12.2 Return to Service ......................................15
3.13 Service Schedule ....................................................16
Part II – Installation Instructions
Safety Rules ....................................................................18
Section 1 – General Information................................20
1.1 Purpose and Scope of the Manual ..........................20
1.2 Safety......................................................................20
1.3 Standards Booklets ................................................20
1.4 Equipment Description ..........................................20
1.5 Generator Engine Operating Speed ........................20
1.6 Generator AC Connection System ..........................20
Section 2 – Installation ................................................22
2.1 Location and Support ............................................22
2.1.1
Generator Location ..................................22
2.1.2 Generator Support ..................................22
2.1.3 Suspended Mounting ................................22
2.1.4 Generator Restraint ..................................23
2.2 Generator Compartments ......................................23
2.2.1
Compartment Construction ......................23
2.2.2 Sound Insulating Materials ......................24
2.2.3 Acoustics ..................................................24
2.2.4 Compartment Floor Cutouts ....................25
2.3 Cooling and Ventilating Air ....................................26
2.3.1
Generator Airflow ....................................26
2.3.2 Cooling Air Inlet Openings ........................26
2.3.3 Compensating for Restrictions..................27
2.3.4 Testing the Installation..............................27
2.4 Diesel Fuel System..................................................27
2.4.1
Fuel Tank .................................................28
2.4.2 Generator Fuel Supply Lines ....................28
2.4.3 Generator Fuel Return Lines ....................28
2.5 Exhaust System ......................................................29
2.5.1
Muffler and Spark Arrestor ......................29
2.5.2 Exhaust System Safety..............................29
2.6 Electrical Connections ............................................30
2.6.1
Electrical Junction Box ............................30
2.6.2 Wiring ......................................................30
2.6.3 Generator AC Connections ......................30
2.6.4 Conduit ....................................................31
2.6.5 Power Supply Cord ..................................31
2.6.6 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters ............31
2.6.7 Isolating Different Power Sources ............31
2.7 Battery Installation ................................................32
2.7.1
Recommended Battery..............................32
2.7.2 Battery Cables ..........................................32
2.7.3 Battery Cable Connections........................32
2.7.4 Battery Compartment ..............................33
2.8 Optional Accessories ..............................................33
2.8.1
Remote Start/Stop Connections ................34
Section 3 – Post-installation Startup
Checks.........................................................34
3.1 Post Installation Tests ............................................34
3.2 Before Initial Startup ..............................................34
3.3 Initial Start ............................................................34
3.4 Testing Under Load ................................................34
3.5 Installation Checklist ..............................................35
Appendix 1 – Troubleshooting....................................36
Appendix 2 – Electrical Data ......................................37
Appendix 3 – Exploded Views and Parts Lists ......40
Appendix 4 - Notes........................................................62
Appendix 5 – Warranty ................................................64