Generac Power Systems 00862-2 - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
Series QP55-C Recreational Vehicle Generator
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 Semce Dealer Ix>cator 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
1.5.1 Fuel Requirements ............................................ 5
1.5.2 Fuel Consumption ............................................. 5
1.5.3 Engine Oil Requirements .................................. 6
1.5.4 Engine .............................................................. 6
1.5.5 Generator............................................................6
Section 2 - Operation................. ........ ........................... ....... ...7
2.1 Generator Control Panel....................................................7
2.1.1 Fuel Primer.........................................................7
2.1.2 Start/Stop Switch.............................................. 7
2.1.3 Fuse.................................................................... 7
2.1.4 Main Breaker .....................................................7
2.2 Optional Remote Start/Stop Panels ...................................7
2.2.1
Remote Panel Plug-in Receptacle...................... 7
2.2.2 Models 4057-0 and 4184-0................................ 7
2.3 Automatic Choke................................. ................................8
2.3.1 Choke Solenoid.................................................. 8
2.3.2 Prechoke.............................................................8
2.4 Before Starting the Engine ............................................... 8
2.4.1 Installation ... ..................................................... 8
2.4.2 Engine Lubrication.............................................8
2.4.3 Fuel Supply........................................................ 8
2.4.4 Cooling and Ventilating Air .... ....................... 8
2.4.5 Engine Exhaust Gas ..... .....................................8
2.5 Starting the Generator........................................................ 8
2.6 Stopping the Generator ..................................................... 9
2.7 Applying Loads to Generator ............................................9
2.7.1
Letting the Engine Stabilize ............................ 9
2.8 Summer.Winter Heat Riser System .................................. 9
2.8.1
Do Not Overload the Generator....................... 10
2.9 Operating Precautions ..................................................... 10
2.10 Protection Systems........................................................... 10
2.10.1
Low Oil Pressure Switch..................................10
2.10.2 High Temperature Switch ............................... 10
2.10.3 Field Boost ...................................................... 10
2.10.4 Overvoltage Protection.................................... 11
2.10.5 Engine Oversjjeed............................................11
2.11 Additional Information............. ...................................... 11
2.11.1
25-Hour Break-in Period................................. 11
2.11.2 25-Hour Checkup.............................................11
2.11.3 AttenLion Required Alter Submersion ....11
2.11.4 Operation in High Grass or Brush .................. 11
2.11.5 Effects of Moisture and Dirt ........................... 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
3.3.1 Cleaning the Foam Precleaner.........................13
3.3.2 Cleaning or Replacing the Paper Filter ..13
3.4 Clean Air Intake.'........................................................... 13
3.5 Checking the Engine Spark Plug ............................14
3.6 Fuel Filter ........................................i............................... 14
3.7 Spark Arrestor Muffler.....................................................14
3.8 Cleaning the Generator ................................................... 14
3.9 Battery Maintenance ....................................................... 15
3.9.1
Weekly............................................................. 15
3.9.2 Every Six Months ........................................... 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
3.13.1
Removal From Service.................................... 16
3.13.2 Return to Service ............................................ 16
Part II - Installation Instructions
Safety Rules..................................................................... .......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
2.1.1
Generator Location...........................................22
2.1.2 Generator Support ........................................... 22
2.1.3 Generator Restraint ......................................... 22
2.2 Generator Compartments................................................. 23
2.2.1 Compartment Size ...........................................23
2.2.2 Compartment Construction.............................. 23
2.2.3 Sound Insulating Materials.............................. 24
2.2.4 Acoustics........................................................ 24
2.2.5 Compartment Floor Cutouts.............................25
2.3 Cooling and Ventilating Air ............................................ 25
2.3.1 Generator Airflow ........................................... 26
2.3.2 Cooling Air Inlet Openings .............................26
2.3.3 Compe'nsating for Restrictions ....................... 27
2.3.4 Testing the Installation..................................... 27
2.4 Gasoline Fuel System.......................................................27
2.4.1
Fuel Tank......................................................... 28
2.4.2 Generator Fuel Supply Line ............................ 28
2.4.2.1
Rigid Fuel Lines............................ 28
2.4.2.2 Flexible Fuel Line ......................... 28
2.5 Exhaust System................................................................ 28
2.5.1 Mufflers and Spark Arrestors ..........................29
2.5.2 Type of Exhaust System ..................................29
2.5.3 Exhaust System Ssifety.................................... 29
2.6 Electrical Connections ...... ..............................................29
2.6.1 Electrical Junction Box.................................... 30
2.6.2 Wiring...............................................................30
2.6.3 Generator AC Connections ............................. 30
2.6.4 Conduit............................................................. 30
2.6.5 Isolating Different Power Sources ..................31
2.6.6 Power Supply Cord..........................................31
2.6.7 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters.................... 31
2.7 Battery Installation......................................................... 32
2.7.1
Recommended Battery .................................... 32
2.7.2 Battery Cables ................................................. 32
2.7.3 Battery Cable Connections...............................32
2.7.4 Battery Compartment....................................... 32
Section 3 - Post-installation Start-up
Adjustments................................................ 33
3.1 Post Installation Tests ......................................................33
3.2 Before Initial Start-up ......................................................33
3.3 Initial Start ....................................................................... 33
3.4 Testing Under Load .........................................................33
Section 4 - Troubleshooting............. ........... .........................34
4.1 Installation Checklist........................................................ 34
4.2 Troubleshooting Guide..................................................... 35
Section 5 - Electrical Data ......... .......................................... 36
Section 6 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists.................. 37-47
Section 7 - Warranties.................................... 48-Back Cover
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