GE A4021 - Manual (Page 8)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL
Mounted on the generator control panel (Figure 2) are
the following features:
■ START/STOP SWITCH_________________
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.
■ FUSE_______________________________
Protects the engine DC control circuit against electri­
cal 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 generator’s AC output circuit against overload,
i.e., prevents unit from exceeding wattage/amperage
capacity.
NOTE: If the Series Q-55LP or Q-70LP has been recon­
nected for dual voltage AC output (120/240 volts), you
can install line breakers having an amperage rating that
is different than stated previously. The replacement main
breakers consist of two separate breakers with a con­
necting piece between the breaker handles (so that both
breakers will operated at the same time). If the unit is
reconnected for dual voltage, it is no longer RVIA listed.
Figure 2 — Typical Control Panel
Figure 3 — Optional Remote Panel (Model 9042)
START
FUSE
MAIN
15A BREAKER
STOP FUEL
PRIMER
OPTIONAL REMOTE
START/STOP PANEL
Optional remote mounted panels are available which
permit you to crank and start the generator from any
convenient location in the recreational vehicle. Figure
3 shows the model 9042 remote panel which includes
(a) start/stop switch and (b) a generator run lamp.
You can also order Model 9043, a remote panel
which includes the (a) start/stop switch, (b) the gener­
ator run lamp and (c) an hourmeter. The hourmeter
provides a continuous indication of engine-generator
operating time. Use the hourmeter for checking of
periodic maintenance requirernents on the unit.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
IN THIS MANUAL ASSUME THE GENERATOR HAS
BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED, CONNECTED,
SERVICED, TESTED AND ADJUSTED BY A QUALI­
FIED INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN OF INSTALLA­
TION CONTRACTOR.
■ INSTALLATION _______________________
Generator installation must have been properly com­
pleted so it complies with all applicable codes, stan­
dards and regulations and with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
■ ENGINE LUBRICATION_________________
Have engine crankcase properly serviced with recom­
mended oil before starting. Refer to "Maintenance"
and "Specifications" sections for oil servicing proce­
dures and recommendations.
CAUTION: Any attempt to crank or start the
engine before you have property serviced it with
the recommended oil may result in engine failure.
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