Generac Power Systems 009600-4 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
PRIMEPACT 66C and 66LP Recreational Vehicle Generators
Part I — Operating Instructions
Introduction............................................. ................... Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly ................................................... IFC
Contents........................................................................................ IFC
Operation and Maintenance .........................................................IFC
How to Obtain Service ................................................................ IFC
AuUiorized 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 Installation ............................................................................... 5
1.4 Safety ....................................................................................... 5
1.5 Generator AC Connection System...........................................5
1.6 Specifications ........................................................................... 6
1.6.1 Fuel Requirements & ConsurnpLion .......................... 6
1.6.2 Engine Oil Requirements ............................................ 6
1.6.3 Generator Specifications.............................................. 6
1.6.4 Engine Specifications ..................................................7
1.6.5 Emissions Compliance Period .....................................7
Section 2 - Operation..................................................................... 7
2.1 Generator Conixol Panel.......................................................... 7
2.1.1 Fhel Primer................................................................... 7
2.1.2 Staii/Stop Switch ......................................................... 7
2.1.3 15 Amp Fuse................................................................7
2.1.4 Line Breakers................................................................7
2.2 Optional Remote Start/Stop Panel............................................8
2.3 Automatic Choke .....................................................................8
2.3.1 Choke Solenoid ............................................................8
2.3.2 Prechoke....................................................................... 8
2.4 Before Starting the Engine ......................................................8
2.4.1 Installation.....................................................................8
2.4.2 Engine Lubrication ...................................................... 8
2.4.3 Fuel Supply .................................................................. 8
2.4.4 Cooling and Ventilating Air ........................................ 8
2.4.5 Engine Exhaust Gas .....................................................9
2.5 Starting the Generator ............................................................. 9
2.6 Stopping lire Generator............................................................ 9
2.7 Applying Loads to Generator .................................................. 9
2.7.1 Letting the Engine Stabilize ........................................ 9
2.7.2 Do Not Overload the Generator ................................ 10
2.8 Protection Systems................................................................. 10
2.8.1 Low Oil Pressure Switch............................................ 10
2.8.2 High Temperature Swatcli..........................................10
2.8.3 Field Boo.st.................................................................10
2.8.4 Overvoltage Protection ............................................. 11
2.8.5 25-Hour Break-in Period............................................11
2.8.6 25-Hour Checkup.......................................................11
2.8.7 Operation in High Grass or Brush ............................ 11
Section 3 - Maintenance...... ......................................................... 11
3.1 Checking the Engine Oil Level...............................................11
3.2 Changing the Engine Oil and/or Oil Pdlter.............................12
3.3 Maintaining the Engine Air Cleaner ..................................... 12
3.3.1 Cleaning tire Foam Precleaner................................... 12
3.4 Clean Air Intake Screen ........................................................ 13
3.5 Checking the Engine Spark Plug........................................... 13
3.6 Fuel Filter (Gasoline Only) ................................................... 13
3.7 Spark Arrestor Muffler...........................................................13
3.8 Cleaning the Generator............................................................14
3.9 Battery Maintenance...............................................................14
3.9.1 Weekly .......................................................................14
3.9.2 Every Six Months....................................................... 14
3.10 Major Service Manual............................................................15
3.11 Drive Belt .............................................................................. 15
3.12 Exercising the Generator .......................................................15
3.13 Out of Service Procedure ...................................................... 15
3.13.1 Removal From Service ........................................... 15
3.13.2 Return to Service .....................................................15
3.14 Wattage Reference Guide.......................................................15
Section 4 - Notes........................................................................................... 16
Part II — Installation Instructions ................................. 17
Safety Rules................................................................18-19
Section 5 — General Information.................................... 20
5.1 Purpose and Scope of the Manual...........................................20
5.2 Safety ..................................................................................... 20
5.3 Standard Booklets ..................................................................20
5.4 Equipment Description...........................................................20
5.5 Generator Engine Operating Speed........................................20
5.6 Generator AC Connection System......................................... 20
Major Dimensions and Features............................................. 2i
Section 6 - Installation............. .................................... ....22
6.1 Location and Support.............................................................. 22
6.1.1 Generator Location..................................................... 22
6.1.2 Generator Supports .....................................................
22
6.1.3 Suspended Mounting ................................................. 22
6.1.4 Generator Restraint ....................................................23
6.2 Generator Conipartmeuts........................................................ 23
6.2.1 Compartment Size ..................................................... 23
6.2.2 Compartment Construction ....................................... 23
6.2.3 Sound Insulating Materials.........................................24
6.2.4 Acoustics ....................................................................24
6.2.5 Compartment Floor Cutouts....................................... 25
6.3 Cooling and Ventilation......................................................... 26
6.3.1 Generator Airflow.......................................................26
6.3.2 Cooling Air Inlet Openings ...................................... 26
6.3.3 Compensating for Restrictions .................................. 27
6.3.4 Testing file Installation .............................................. 27
6.4 Gasoline Fuel System ............................................................ 27
6.4.1 fWelTank ................................................................... 28
6.4.2 Generator Fuel Supply Line ...................................... 28
6.4.2.1 Rigid Fuel Lines.................................................28
6.4.2.2 Flexible Fuel Lines.............................................28
6.5 LP Gas Fuel System .............................................................. 28
6.5.1 Parts not mcUrded is\ Fuel System ........................... 28
6.5.2 Some Important Considerations................................. 29
6.5.3 Vapor Withdrawal...................................................... 29
6.5.4 Primary Regulator.......................................................29
6.5.5 Gaseous Carburetion ..................................................29
6.5.6 Riel Supply Lines....................................................... 30
6.5.7 Elxcess Flow Valve.................................................... 30
6.5.8 Leakage Tests............................................................. 30
6.6 Exliaust Systems.....................................................................30
6.6.1 Mufflers and Spark Arrestors.................................... 31
6.6.2 IVpe of Exliaust System ........................................... 31
6.6.3 Exliaust System Safety...............................................31
6.7 Electrical Connections .......................................................... 31
6.7.1 Electrical Junction Box ............................................. 31
6.7.2 Wiring......................................................................... 32
6.7.3 Generator AC Connections.........................................32
6.7.4 Conduit........................................................................32
6.7.5 Isolating Different Power Sources..............................32
6.7.6 Power Supply Cord.....................................................33
6.7.7 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters ..............................33
6.8 Battery Installation ................................................................ 34
6.8.1 Recommended Battery............................................... 34
6.8.2 Battery Cables ............................................................34
6.8.3 Battery Cable Connections ........................................ 34
6.8.4 Battery Compartment................................................. 34
6.9 Optional Accessories.............................................................. 34
6,9.1
Remote Panel Models .............................................. 35
Section 7 — Post Installation ........................................ 35
7.1 Post Installation Tests.............................................................35
7.2 Before Initial Start-up.............................................................35
7.3 Initial Start.............................................................................. 35
7.4 Testing Under Load................................................................35
7.5 Installation Checklist ............................................................. 36
Section 8 - Troubleshooting........................................... 37
8.1 Troubleshooting Guide............................................................37
Section 9 - Electrical Data...............................................39
Section 10 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists............... 40
Section 11 - Notes......................................................... 51
Section 12 - Warranty .....................................................52
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