Generac 004692-0 owner manual Specifications, Generator

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Section 1 — General Information

Air-cooled 8.5 kW Generator

1.5SPECIFICATIONS

￿ 1.5.1 GENERATOR

 

 

Model 004692

Rated Max. Continuous Power Capacity (Watts*)

8,500 NG/8,500 LP

Rated Voltage

120/240

Rated Max. Continuous Load Current (Amps)

 

 

120 Volts

70.8 NG/70.8 LP

 

240 Volts

35.4 NG/35.4 LP

Main Line Circuit Breaker

40 Amp

Phase

1

Number of Rotor Poles

2

Rated AC Frequency

60 Hz

Power Factor

1

Battery Requirement

Group 26/26R

 

 

12 Volts and

 

 

550 Cold-cranking

 

 

Amperes Minimum

Weight

470 Pounds

Output Sound Level

68 db (A)

Normal Operating Range

-20°F (28.8°C to 104°F (40°C)

*Maximum wattage and current are subject to and limited by such factors as fuel Btu content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine power and condition, etc. Maximum power decreases about 3.5 percent for each 1,000 feet above sea level;

and also will decrease about 1 percent for each 6° C (10° F) above 16° C (60° F) ambient temperature.

￿1.5.2 ENGINE

 

Model 004692

 

 

Type of Engine

GT-990

 

 

Number of Cylinders

2

 

 

Rated Horsepower

26 @ 3,600 rpm

 

 

Displacement

992cc

 

 

Cylinder Block

Aluminum w/Cast

 

 

 

Iron Sleeve

 

 

Valve Arrangement

Overhead Valves

 

 

Ignition System

Solid-state w/Magneto

 

 

Recommended Spark Plug

RC12YC

 

 

Spark Plug Gap

0.50 mm (0.020 inch)

 

 

Compression Ratio

9.5:1

 

 

Starter

12 Vdc

 

 

Oil Capacity Including Filter

Approx. 1.7 Qts

 

 

Recommended Oil Filter

Generac Part # 70185

 

 

Recommended Air Filter

Generac Part # 0C8127

 

 

Operating RPM

3,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Installation Introduction Authorized Dealer LocationTroubleshooting General Hazards Electrical Hazards Standards IndexProtection Systems System SET LEDUNPACKING/INSPECTION Your Generator 8.5 kW, V-Twin GT-990 EngineSpecifications GeneratorFuel Consumption Reconfiguring Fuel SystemFuel Requirements Recommendations Battery Installation BatteryTransfer Switch LocationElectrical Checks Check Transfer Switch OperationBefore Initial START-UP Generator Tests Under Load Adjusting the Regulator Natural GAS only Checking Automatic OperationEngine Governor Adjustment Voltage Regulator AdjustmentBREAK-IN Procedure Automatic Transfer OperationManual Position Auto PositionSequence of Automatic Operation Manual Transfer OperationSetting the Exercise Timer Transfer Back to Utility Power SourceLOW OIL Pressure Switch High Temperature SwitchChecking the Engine OIL Level OverspeedOIL Change Procedure Changing the Engine OILChanging the OIL Filter Engine OIL RecommendationsBattery Maintenance Spark PlugsAdjusting Valve Clearance Cooling SystemOUT of Service Procedure Return to ServiceRemoval from Service Corrosion ProtectionService Schedule Be performed by your nearest Generac Authorized DealerTroubleshooting Guide Problem Cause CorrectionMounting Dimensions Electrical Data Customer Connection TX TRANSFORMER, 16 Vac 56 VA & 16 Vac 1 VA Dual SEC 1VA Exploded Views and Parts Lists QTY Description Exploded Views and Parts Lists ADAPTOR, Engine Exploded Views and Parts Lists Description QTY 138 122 KNOB, AIR Cleaner 4417 3930 Circuit Breaker 30 X 2 240V SQD Transfer Switch Home Standby Engine only PURCHASER’S/OWNER’S Warranty Responsibilities Your Warranty Rights and ObligationsMANUFACTURER’S Emission Control System Warranty Coverage Emission Control System Warranty Emission Related Parts Include the FollowingWarranty Schedule This Warranty Shall not Apply to the Following