Generac Power Systems 000595-1 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
PRIMEPACT 70G and 70LP 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
Autliorized Service Dealer Locator Number ..................................... It'C
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 & Consumption ................................. 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 Control Panel..................................................................7
2.1.1 Fuel Primer........................................................................ 7
2.1.2 Star:.
Slop Switcli .............................................................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 the 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 Switch................................................10
2.8.3 Field Boost.......................................................................10
2.8.4 Overvoltage Protection ....................................................II
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 Filter...................................12
3.3 Maintaining the Engine Air Cleaner ...........................................12
3.3.1 Cleaning the 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 Safely ........................................................................................... 70
5.3 Standard Booklets ........................................................................ 20
5.4 Eciuipment Description............................................................... 20
5.5 Generator Engine Operating Speed..............................................20
5.6 Generator AC Connection System.......................................... 20
Major Dimensions and F'eatures................................................. 21
Section 6 — Installation......................................22
6.1 Location and Sup]«)ii.................................................................. 22
6.1.1 Generator Locati(3ii........................................................ 22
6.1.2 Generator Supports ......................................................... 22
6.1.3 Suspended Mounting ...................................................... 22
6.1.4 Generator Restraint .........................................................23
6.2 Generator Compartments............................................................. 23
6.2.1
Comi)artmenl Size .........................................................23
6.2.2 Conqiartmenl Construction .............................................23
6.2.3 Sound Insulating Materials.............................................. 24
6.2.4 Acoustics .........................................................................24
6.2.5 Compaiiinent Floor Cutouts........................................... 2.5
6.3 Cooling and Ventihition............................................................... 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 the Installation ....................................................27
6.4 Gasoline luiel System ..................................................................27
6.4.1 Fuel'Rutk .........................................................................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 included in 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
Fuel Supply Lines............................................................ 30
6.5.7 Excess Flow Valve.......................................................... 30
6.5.8 Leakage 'lests................................................................... 30
6.6 Exhaust Systems...........................................................................30
6.6.1
Mufflers and Spark Arrestors..........................................31
6.6.2 lYpe of Exhaust System ................................................. 31
6.6.3
Exhaust 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 Ftecomrnended Battery ...................................................34
6.8.2 Battery Cables .................................................................34
6.8.3
Battery Cable Connections ............................................ 1.14
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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