Generac Power Systems A-2624 - Manual (Page 6)

GENERATOR FAMILIARIZATION
GENERATOR APPLICABILITY
These generators have been designed and manufac­
tured for supplying electrical power for industrial mobile
vehicles. You should not modify the generator or use it
for any application other than for what it was designed.
If there are questions pertaining to its application, write
or call the factory. Do not use the unit until you have
been advised by a competent authority.
DANGER: For fire safety, the generator must have
been properly installed in compliance with industry
standards. The generator also must have been
installed in strict compliance with the manufactur­
er’s detailed installation instructions. After installa­
tion, do nothing that might render the unit in non-
compliance with such codes, standards and
instructions.
CAUTION: Do not overload the generator. Some
installations may require that electrical loads be
alternated to avoid overloading. Applying exces­
sively 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 capaci­
ty of the generator. If an electrical device name­
plate 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 current) for starting than for continuous
operation.
INSTALLATION
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared under the
assumption that a competent, qualified technician
installed the generator into an industrial vehicle. We
also assume the installer complied with all applicable
codes, standards and regulations pertaining to installa­
tion.
Owners/Operators should make sure nothing is done
during installation that might render the unit unsafe or
in noncompliance with applicable codes, standards
and instructions. They should be sure the unit has
been installed to allow adequate ventilation for cooling
and exhaust air.
SAFETY
Before using the generator set, carefully read GENER­
AL SAFETY RULES inside the cover. Comply with
these RULES to prevent accidents and damage to
equipment and/or property. Generac suggests copying
and posting the GENERAL SAFETY RULES in poten­
tial hazard areas of the generator. Safety should be
stressed to all operators of this equipment.
GENERATOR AC CONNEaiON
SYSTEM
This generator is equipped with with a 3-phase, Y con­
nected stator. The unit is capable of delivering 3-
phase and 1-phase voltage simultaneously. It is
extremely important that any single phase load is
applied to the correct winding, since this winding has
been designed to accept 1-phase load. The maximum
1 -phase load that can be applied is 3.0 kW.
Figure 1 — Connections for 1-Phase and 3-Phase
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