Generac Power Systems 00862-1 - Manual (Page 24)

GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEM
Installing a gasoline fuel system (Figure 27) for recre­
ational vehicle generator sets must comply with
applicable codes, standards and regulations. The
entire fuel system must be completely free of leaks.
There must be no possibility of gasoline vapors enter­
ing the vehicle interior.
Figure 27 — Generator Fuel System
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DANGER: Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors
are explosive. Comply with all codes, standards and
regulations pertaining to gasoline fuel systems used
in recreational vehicle generators. Properly install and
maintain the fuel system and keep it entirely free of
leaks. Gasoline vapors must not enter the vehicle inte­
rior.
Factory installed generator fuel system components
include (a) fuel filter, (b) 12-volt DC electric pump, (c)
engine carburetor, and (d) interconnecting lines and fit­
tings. Connect a fuel supply line to the fuel filter inlet.
Use a flexible length of approved fuel hose between
the fuel filter inlet connection and rigid fuel lines.
FUEL TANK
Either the generator must share the vehicle engine's
fuel tank, or you must install a separate fuel tank for
the generator set. All fuel tanks installed on the vehi­
cle must be constructed, installed, and restrained so it
complies with applicable codes, standards and regu­
lations.
If the generator is to share the vehicle engine's tank,
separate fuel pickup tubes are required for the engine
and the generator. Generac recommends that you
make the fuel pickup tube 2 to 3 inches shorter than
the vehicle engine's pickup tube. This prevents the
generator from depleting the entire fuel supply during
prolonged generator operating periods.
CAUTION: Do NOT tee the generator fuel supply
line into the vehicle engine fuel supply line. If this
is done, the generator will be starved of fuel when
both engines are operating at the same time. Also,
while the vehicle engine is not running, generator
operation may drain the vehicle engine supply line,
making it difficult to start the vehicle engine.
GENERATOR FUEL SUPPLY LINE
RIGID FUEL LINES
Those lines used to supply fuel from a tank to the
generator must comply with applicable codes, stan­
dards and regulations. The following general rules
apply to rigid fuel lines:
• Rigid lines should be of annealed, seamless, drawn alu­
minum or steel.
• Lines and fittings must comply with SAE J512F,
“Standard Automotive Fittings”, or with ANSI B126.26
(latest edition).
• Route the fuel line so that at least 2 inches of clearance
is maintained between the line and any exhaust system
parts.
• Do not attach electrical wiring to fuel lines. Route the
wiring so it cannot come into contact with any fuel line.
• Route fuel lines so if they leak, fuel does not drip onto
any electrical or exhaust system parts.
• Use non-ferrous metal straps without sharp edges to
secure fuel lines.
FLEXIBLE FUEL LINE
Use an approved flexible length of fuel hose between
the generator fuel inlet connection and rigid fuel lines.
This prevents breaking of the line caused by vibration,
shifting, settling or movement. The following rules
apply:
• The flexible hose must comply with SAE J30B, “Standard
for Fuel and Oil Hose”. It must be approved for use with
gasoline.
• The hose should be at least 6 inches longer than is need­
ed to prevent the hose from rupturing it the generator
shifts or settles.
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