Generac 004702-0 - Manual (Page 7)

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Section 1 – General Information
QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators
1.2 GENERATOR APPLICABILITY
These generators have been designed and manufac-
tured for supplying electrical power for recreational
vehicles. You should not modify the generator or use
it for any application other than for what it was
designed. If there are any questions pertaining to its
application, write or call the factory. Do not use the
unit until you have been advised by competent
authority.
For fire safety, the generator must have been
properly installed in compliance with ANSI
119.2-1975/NFPA 501C-1974, “Standard for
Recreational Vehicles, Part III – Installation of
Electrical Systems.” The generator also must
have been installed in strict compliance with
the manufacturer’s detailed installation instruc-
tions. After installation, do nothing that might
render the unit in noncompliance with such
codes, standards and instructions.
You can use your generator set to supply electrical
power for operating one of the following electrical
loads:
• QUIETPACT 55G & LP: 120 and/or 240 volts, sin-
gle phase, 60 Hz electrical loads. These loads can
require up to 5500 watts (5.5 kW) of total power,
but cannot exceed 45.8 AC amperes of current at
120 volts or exceed 22.9 AC amperes at 240 volts.
• QUIETPACT 65G & LP: 120 and/or 240 volts, sin-
gle phase, 60 Hz electrical loads. These loads can
require up to 6500 watts (6.5 kW) of total power,
but cannot exceed 54.1 AC amperes of current at
120 volts or exceed 27 AC amperes at 240 volts.
• QUIETPACT 75G & LP: 120 and/or 240 volts, sin-
gle phase, 60 Hz electrical loads. These loads can
require up to 7500 watts (7.5 kW) of total power,
but cannot exceed 62.5 AC amperes of current at
120 volts or exceed 31.2 AC amperes at 240 volts.
Do not overload the generator. Some installa-
tions may require that electrical loads be alter-
nated to avoid overloading. Applying excessive-
ly high electrical loads may damage the genera-
tor and may shorten its life. Add up the rated
watts of all electrical lighting, appliance, tool
and motor loads the generator will power at
one time. This total should not be greater than
the wattage capacity of the generator. If an
electrical device nameplate gives only volts and
amps, multiply volts times amps to obtain watts
(volts x amps = watts). Some electric motors
require more watts of power (or amps of cur-
rent) for starting than for continuous operation.
1.3 INSTALLATION
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared under the
assumption that a competent, qualified technician
installed the generator into a recreational vehicle. We
also assume the installer complied with all applicable
codes, standards and regulations pertaining to instal-
lation.
An INSTALLATION MANUAL was shipped with the
generator. That Manual contains manufacturer’s
instructions and recommendations for installing the
unit into an industrial vehicle. After installation,
installers should forward the Installation Manual to
Owners/Operators for their information.
Owners/Operators have the responsibility to make
sure that nothing is done that might render the instal-
lation unsafe or in non-compliance with applicable
codes, standards and instructions.
1.4 SAFETY
Before using the generator set, carefully read GEN-
ERAL SAFETY RULES inside the cover. Comply with
these RULES to prevent accidents and damage to
equipment and/or property. Generac suggests copy-
ing and posting the GENERAL SAFETY RULES to
potential operators of this equipment.
1.5 GENERATOR AC CONNECTION
SYSTEM
These air-cooled generator sets are equipped with
dual stator AC power windings. These two stator
windings supply electrical power to customer electri-
cal loads by means of a dual 2-wire connection sys-
tem.
Generators may be installed to provide the following
outputs:
1. 120 VAC loads only — one load with a maximum
total wattage requirement equal to the generator’s
rated power output (in watts), and 120V across
the generator output terminals. Figure 1.1, page
6, shows the generator lead wire connections for
120VAC ONLY.
2. 120/240 VAC loads — one load with a maximum
total wattage requirement equal to the generator’s
rated power output, and 240V across the genera-
tor output terminals; or two seperate loads, each
with a maximum total wattage requirement equal
to half of the generator’s rated power output (in
watts), and 120V across the generator output ter-
minals. Figure 1.2, page 6, shows the generator
lead wire connections for 120/240 VAC loads.
Also refer to section 2.1.4 Line Breakers for cir-
cuit breaker ratings.
This procedure should be done by a Generac
Authorized Service Dealer or other qualified installer.
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