Generac Power Systems Air-cooled Recreational Vehicle Generator 9734-3 - Manual (Page 8)

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION IN THIS
MANUAL ASSUME THE GENERATOR HAS BEEN PROP­
ERLY INSTALLED, CONNECTED, SERVICED, TESTED AND
ADJUSTED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN
OF INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR.
■ INSTALLATION_____________________________
Generator installation must have been properly completed so
it complies with all applicable codes, standards and regula­
tions and with the manufacturer's recommendations.
■ ENGINE LUBRICATION______________________
Have engine crankcase properly serviced with recommended
oil before starting. Refer to “Maintenance” and “Specifica­
tions' sections for oil servicing procedures and
recommendations.
CAUTION; Any attempt to crank or start the
engine before you have properly serviced it with
the recommended oii may result in engine faiiure.
FUEL SUPPLY
The engine must have adequate supply of proper fuel to oper­
ate. Before starting, check that sufficient fuel is available.
■ COOLING AND VENTILATING AIR
Air inlet and outlet opening in the generator compartment must
be open and unobstructed for continued proper operation. With­
out sufficient cooling and ventilating air flow, the
engine-generator quickly overheats, which causes it to quickly
shutdown. Overheating could also damage the unit or your
vehicle.
■ ENGINE EXHAUST CAS_______________________
Before starting the generator engine, you should be sure
there is no way for exhaust gases to enter the vehicle interior
and endangering people or animals. Close windows, doors and
other openings in the vehicle that, if open, might permit exhaust
gases to enter the vehicle.
DANGER; THE GENERATOR ENGINE GIVES OFF
DEADLY CARBON MONOXIDE GAS THROUGH ITS
EXHAUST SYSTEM. THIS DANGEROUS GAS, IF
BREATHED IN SUFRCIENT CONCENTRATIONS,
CAN CAUSE UNCONSaOUSNESS OR EVEN
DEATH. DO NOT OPERATE THE GENERATOR IF
ITS EXHAUST SYSTEM IS LEAKING OR HAS BEEN
DAMAGED. SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE
POISONING ARE (A) INABILITY TO THINK COHER­
ENTLY, (B) VOMITING, (C) TVYITCHING MUSCLES,
(D) THROBBING TEMPLES, (E) DIZZINESS, (F)
HEADACHE, (G) WEAKNESS AND SLEEPINESS. IF
YOU FEEL ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, MOVE
INTO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF SYMPTOMS
PERSIST, GET MEDICAL HELP.
STARTING THE GENERATOR
To start the generator from either the generator control panel
or from the optional Remote Panel, proceed as follows;
1. Turn OFF electrical loads, using whatever means provided
in your vehicle (such as a main lirte circuit breaker or trans­
fer switch.
NOTE; If starting from the generator panel, turn OFF loads
by setting the generators main circuit breaker to “OFF or
“OPEN”. If starting from a Remote Panel, turn OFF loads using
whatever means is provided in the vehicle (such as a main
circuit breaker).
2. Hold the engine Start/Stop Switch at START to crank engine.
Release the switch when the engine starts.
3. Let the engine run at no-load for a few minutes to stabilize
and warm up.
4. Turn ON electrical loads, using whatever means provided
(such as a main circuit breaker or transfer switch).
STOPPING THE GENERATOR
1. Tum OFF all electrical loads, using whatever means pro­
vided (such a main circuit breaker or transfer switch).
2. Place Start/Stop switch in its STOP position.
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