Generac Power Systems A-2624 - Manual (Page 7)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Never operate the generator set while
the vehicle is parked over dry leaves, dry grass or
any other combustible substance. The generators
exhaust system becomes extremely hot and can
cause fire if it is too close to combustible materials.
WARNING: The generators exhaust system gives
off deadiy carbon monoxide gas. This dangerous
gas, if breathed in sufficient concentrations can
cause unconsciousness and even death. Never
operate the generator set with the vehicle inside any
garage or other enclosed area. Never operate the
generator with a leaking exhaust system. Close
windows in the vicinity of the generator exhaust
outlet and take any other steps that may be neces­
sary to prevent exhaust gases from entering areas
occupied by people.
GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL
Mounted on the generator control panel (Figure 3) are
the following features;
Figure 3 — Generator Control Panel
FUSE
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STOP SWITCH
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MAIN BREAKER
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Protects the engine DC control circuit against electrical
overload. If the fuse element has melted open due to
overloading, the engine cannot be cranked. If you must
replace it, use only an identical replacement fuse.
MAIN BREAKER
Protects generators AC output circuit against overload
and provides a method of turning OFF the generators
120/208 volts AC output to vehicle circuits. This unit is
fitted with a 25A 3-pole circuit breaker (Figure 4).
NOTE: Refer to THE GENERATOR AC CONNEC­
TION SYSTEM on page 4. Individual installations may
differ. If an overload occurs, the breaker will open the
stator leads.
Figure 4 — 25 Amp-Dual Circuit Breaker
Before starting r. cold engine (it has not been started in
more than two weeks), you must press this switch to
bring fuel from the tank to the carburetor. This rocker
type switch springs back into its original position when
you release it.
To crank and start the engine, hold this switch at its
START position. Release the switch when the engine
starts. To stop an operating engine, press and hold the
switch in its STOP position until the engine shuts off.
The switch center position is the RUN position.
REMOTE START/STOP PANEL
A remote mounted Start/Stop Panel is available, which
allows you to start and stop the generator engine con­
veniently from inside the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC CHOKE
The engine is equipped with an automatic choke.
During engine cranking (Start/Stop switch at START),
a solid state choke module signals the choke solenoid
to acuate a cyclic rate dependent on ambient tempera­
ture. The choke solenoid thus opens and closes the
carburetor choke valve only when the engine is crank­
ing. When you start it and release the start/stop
switch, choke action stops. As the engine warms, the
carburetor choke valve then opens gradually.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
IN THIS MANUAL ASSUME THE GENERATOR HAS
BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED, CONNECTED, SER­
VICED, TESTED AND ADJUSTED BY A OUALIFIED
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN OR INSTALLATION
CONTRACTOR. .
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