Generac PRIMEPACT 50 04164-3 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Recreational Vehicle Generator
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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
1.6 Evaporative Emissions Information ...........................................7
1.7 Exhaust Emissions Information (Gasoline) ................................7
1.8 Exhaust Emissions Information (Propane) ................................7
Section 2 – Operation ................................................8
2.1 Generator Control Panel ...........................................................8
2.2 Optional Remote Start/Stop Panel.............................................8
2.3 Automatic Choke (Gasoline Only) .............................................8
2.4 Before Starting the Engine ........................................................9
2.5 Starting the Generator ..............................................................9
2.6 Stopping the Generator ..........................................................10
2.7 Applying Loads to Generator ..................................................10
2.8 Summer/Winter Heat Riser System ........................................10
2.9 Protection Systems ................................................................11
2.10 Additional Information ............................................................12
Section 3 – Maintenance..........................................12
3.1 Checking the Engine Oil Level.................................................12
3.2 Changing the Engine Oil and/or Oil Filter .................................12
3.3 Maintaining the Engine Air Cleaner .........................................13
3.4 Clean Air Intake ......................................................................13
3.5 Checking the Engine Spark Plug .............................................14
3.6 Fuel Filter (Gasoline Only) .......................................................14
3.7 Spark Arrestor Muffler ............................................................14
3.8 Cleaning the Generator ...........................................................14
3.9 Battery Maintenance ..............................................................15
3.10 Major Service Manual ............................................................15
3.11 Drive
Belt ...............................................................................15
3.12 Exercising the Generator ........................................................15
3.13 Out of Service Procedure .......................................................16
Part II – Installation Instructions
Safety Rules .............................................................18
Notice to Installer ...............................................................................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
2.2 Generator Compartments .......................................................23
2.3 Cooling and Ventilating Air ......................................................25
2.4 Gasoline Fuel System .............................................................27
2.5 LP Gas Fuel System ...............................................................28
2.6 Exhaust System .....................................................................30
2.7 Electrical Connections ............................................................31
2.8 Battery Installation .................................................................32
2.9 Optional Accessories .............................................................34
Section 3 – Post-installation Start-up
Adjustments ..........................................34
3.1 Post Installation Tests .............................................................34
3.2 Before Initial Start-up .............................................................34
3.3 Initial Start .............................................................................34
3.4 Testing Under Load ................................................................35
3.5 Installation Checklist ..............................................................36
Section 4 – Troubleshooting ....................................37
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................37
Section 5 – Electrical Data .......................................38
Section 6 – Exploded Views and Parts Lists ..........40
Section 7 – Notes .....................................................54
Section 8 – Warranty ................................................56