Generac Power Systems 00802-3 - Manual (Page 17)

GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF MANUAL
These Installation Instructions have been prepared
especially for the purpose of familiarizing installers and
owners of the applicable equipment with the product's
installation requirements. Give serious consideration to
all information and instructions in the Manual, both for
safety and for continued reliable operation of the
equipment.
Because of the different recreational vehicle models
and the variations between the models, it would be
extremely difficult, if not impractical, to provide detailed
instructions on every installation possibility. For that
reason, instructions and illustrations in this manual are
general in nature. Illustrations are not intended to
serve as detailed installation blueprints.
The installation should comply strictly with all applica­
ble codes, standards and regulations pertaining to the
installation and use of this product. If any portion of
this manual appears to be in conflict with such codes,
standards or regulations, the applicable codes, stan­
dards or regulations must take precedence over the
manual.
SAFETY
Before handling, installing, operating or servicing this
equipment, be sure to read carefully the “Notice to
Installer” and “Safety Rules” at front of this manual.
Comply with all SAFETY RULES to prevent death, per­
sonal injury or damage to equipment and/or property.
Stress safety to all installers, operators and service
technicians who work on this equipment.
STANDARDS BOOKLETS
Installation, use and servicing of this equipment should
comply strictly with published standards, as well as the
manufacturer's recommendations. The following stan­
dards booklets (latest revision) are available from the
sources indicated:
1. NFPA Standard 501C, “Standard for Recreational
Vehicles”, available from the National Fire Protection
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
2. NFPA 70, “NFPA Handbook of the National Electric Code”,
obtained from same address as Item 1.
3. ANSI Cl-1975 and ANSI 119.2-1975, available from the
American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broadway,
New York, NY 10018.
4. ANSI A119.2/NFPA 501C, available from the Recreational
Vehicle Association, 1896 Preston White Drive, Reston, VA
22090.
5. California Administrative Code, Title 25, available from the
State of California, Documents Section, P.O. Box 1015,
North Highlands, CA 95660.
6. CSA Electrical Bulletin 946, available from the Canadian
Standards Association, Housing and Constructions
Materials Section, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale,
Ontario, Canada, M9W1R3.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
Instructions and information in this section pertain to
Generac Impact air-cooled generators — more specifi-"
cally, the installatiori of Impact 36G recreational vehi­
cle generators. These generators are designed specifi­
cally for installing in recreational vehicles.
ENGINE GENERATOR
OPERATING SPEED
The generators are driven by gasoline-powered, sin­
gle-cylinder engines. The engines drive revolving fields
(rotors), high frequency, permanent magnet alterna­
tors. The generators supply 120 volts AC at 60 Hertz.
The generators revolving fields are driven at a variable
speed
depending on the demand for power.
Computers monitor that demand and adjust the engine
speed to provide adequate power to the connected
loads.
GENERATOR AC
CONNECTION SYSTEM
The generators are equipped with single voltage AC
connection systems. The following facts pertain to
such a connection system:
• On the Impact units, the 120 volts, connections system is
protected by a circuit breaker.
• The AC connection system on all air-cooled Impact gener­
ators uses a GROUNDED neutral.
• A separate green ground wire is connected to the recre­
ational vehicle's junction box.
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