Generac 02010-0, 04164-0 owner manual Part II Installation Instructions, Table of Contents

Table of Contents

PRIMEPACT 50 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 Service Dealer Locator Number			IFC
Safety Rules			2
Section 1 – General Information			4
1.1	Generator Identification		4
1.2	Generator Applicability		5

1.3Safety.... 5

1.4	Generator AC Connection System		5
1.5	Specifications		5
	1.5.1	Fuel Requirements	5
	1.5.2	Optional Propane Fuel System	6
	1.5.3	Fuel Consumption	6
	1.5.4	Engine Oil Requirements	6
	1.5.5	Engine	6
	1.5.6	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
2.2	2.1.4	Main Breaker	7
	Optional Remote Start/Stop Panel		7
2.3	Automatic Choke (Gasoline Only)		8
	2.3.1	Choke Solenoid	8
2.4	2.3.2	Prechoke	8
	Before Starting the Engine		8
	2.4.1	Installation8	8
	2.4.2	Engine Lubrication
	2.4.3	Fuel Supply	8
	2.4.4	Cooling and Ventilating Air	8
2.5	2.4.5	Engine Exhaust Gas	8
	Starting the Generator		8
2.6	Stopping the Generator		9
2.7	Applying Loads to Generator		9
2.8	2.7.1	Letting the Engine Stabilize	9
	Summer.Winter Heat Riser System		9
2.9	2.8.1	Do Not Overload the Generator	10
	Protection Systems		10
	2.9.1	Low Oil Pressure Switch	10
	2.9.2	High Temperature Switch	10
	2.9.3	Field Boost	10
2.10	2.9.4	Overvoltage Protection	11
	Additional Information		11
	2.10.1	25-Hour Break-in Period	11
	2.10.2	25-Hour Checkup	11
	2.10.3	Attention Required After Submersion	11
	2.10.4	Operation in High Grass or Brush	11
	2.10.5	Effects of Moisture and Dirt	11

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
3.4	3.3.2 Cleaning or Replacing the Paper Filter		13
	Clean Air Intake		13
3.5	Checking the Engine Spark Plug		13
3.6	Fuel Filter (Gasoline Only)		14
3.7	Spark Arrestor Muffler		14
3.8	Cleaning the Generator		14
3.9	Battery Maintenance		14
	3.9.1	Weekly	14
3.10	3.9.2	Every Six Months	14
	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	Suspended Mounting		22
2.2	2.1.4	Generator Restraint		23
	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
2.3	2.2.5	Compartment Floor Cutouts		25
	Cooling and Ventilating Air			26
	2.3.1	Generator Airflow		26
	2.3.2 Cooling Air Inlet Openings			26
	2.3.3	Compensating for Restrictions		27
2.4	2.3.4	Testing the Installation		27
	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

2.5LP Gas Fuel System28

	2.5.1 Parts Not Included in Fuel System			............28
	2.5.2	Some Important Considerations		29
	2.5.3	Vapor Withdrawal		29
	2.5.4	Primary Regulator		29
	2.5.5	Gaseous Carburetion		29
	2.5.6	Fuel Supply Lines		30
	2.5.7	Excess Flow Valve		30
2.6	2.5.8	Leakage Tests		30
	Exhaust System		30	31
	2.6.1 Mufflers and Spark Arrestors
	2.6.2 Type of Exhaust System			31
2.7	2.6.3	Exhaust System Safety		31
	Electrical Connections			31
	2.7.1	Electrical Junction Box		31
	2.7.2	Wiring		32
	2.7.3	Generator AC Connections		32
	2.7.4	Conduit		32
	2.7.5 Isolating Different Power Sources			............32
	2.7.6	Power Supply Cord		33
2.8	2.7.7 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters			............33
	Battery Installation			34
	2.8.1	Recommended Battery		34
	2.8.2	Battery Cables		34
	2.8.3	Battery Cable Connections		34
2.9	2.8.4	Battery Compartment		34
	Optional Accessories			34
	2.9.1	Remote Panel Models		35
		2.9.1.1	Model 9042	35
	2.9.2	2.9.1.2	Model 9043	35
		Remote Panel Cables		35

Section 3 – Post-installation..............................................Start-up			36
3.1		Adjustments
	Post Installation Tests		36
3.2	Before Initial Start-up		36
3.3	Initial Start		36
3.4	Testing Under Load		36
3.5	Installation Checklist		37
Appendix 1 – Notes			38
Appendix 2		– Troubleshooting	39
Appendix 3		– Electrical Data	40
Appendix 4		– Exploded Views and Parts Lists	42
Appendix 5		– Warranty	56
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