Generac Power Systems 00862-2 - Manual (Page 7)

Section 1 - General Information
Series QP55-G Recreational Vehicle Generator
GENERAL
INFORMATION
1.2 GENERATOR APPLICABILITY
These generators have been designed and manu­
factured for supplying electrical power for recre­
ational vehicles. You should not modify the genera­
tor or use it for any application other than for what
it was designed. If there are any questions pertain­
ing to its application, write or call the factory. Do
not use the unit until you have been advised by a
competent authority.
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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 this generator to supply electrical power
for operating 120 volt, single-phase, 60 Hertz, AC
electrical loads. These loads can require up to 5,500
watts (5.5 kW) of power, but carmot exceed 46 AC
amperes of current at 120 volts.
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A 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 SAFETY
Before attempting to use the generator set, careful­
ly read the “Safety Rules” section of this manual.
Comply strictly with these rules to prevent acci­
dents and damage to equipment and/or property.
We suggest copying and posting the “Safety Rules”
in potential hazard areas of the vehicle. Stress safe­
ty to all operators and potential operators of this
equipment.
1.4 GENERATOR AC
CONNECTION SYSTEM
This generator set is equipped with dual stator AC
power windings. These two-stator windings supply
electrical power to customer electrical loads by
means of a dual two-wire connection system. Note,
however, that the neutral is grounded.
The generators have been installed so that it powers
120-volt AC loads (Figure 1.1).
Figure 1.1 - Connections for 120 Volts Only
1.5 SPECIFICATIONS
#1.5.1
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
The generator is equipped with a gasoline fuel sys­
tem as standard equipment. Depending on the
installation, the generator may have either a sepa­
rate fuel tank, or it may “share” the vehicle engine’s
fuel tank.
NOTE:
Some installations using a “shared” fuel tank
may have a generator fuel pickup tube that is
shorter than the vehicle engine’s pickup tube.
Such
an arrangement causes the generator
engine to “run out of gas” while adequate fuel
for the vehicle remains in the tank.
To reduce lead and carbon deposits use high quality
UNLEADED gasoline with the generator. Leaded
REGULAR grade gasoline is an acceptable substitute.
# 1.5.2 FUEL CONSUMPTION
LOAD GALLONS/HOUR
No 0.33
Half 0.48
Full 0.91
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