Generac 02010-0, 04164-0 Generator Applicability, Safety, Generator AC Connection System

Section 1 – General Information

PRIMEPACT 50 Recreational Vehicle Generator

1.2GENERATOR APPLICABILITY

These generators have been designed and manufac- tured for supplying electrical power for recreational vehicles. You should not modify the generator or use it for any application other than for what it was designed. If there are any 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 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 120/240-volt, single-phase, 60 Hertz, AC elec- trical loads. These loads can require up to 4,800 watts (4.8 kW) of power, but cannot exceed 40 AC amperes of current at 120 volts, or 20 AC amperes at 240 volts for the PRIMEPACT 50 (model 02010-0). For the PRIMEPACT 50LP (model 04164-0), the loads can require up to 4,500 watts (4.5 kW) of power, but can- not exceed 37.5 amperes of current at 120 volts, or 18.8 amperes at 240 volts.

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.

1.3SAFETY

Before attempting to use the generator set, carefully read the “Safety Rules” section of this manual. Comply strictly with these rules to prevent accidents and damage to equipment and/or property. We sug- gest copying and posting the “Safety Rules” in poten- tial hazard areas of the vehicle. Stress safety to all operators and potential operators of this equipment.

1.4GENERATOR 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 generator may have been installed so that it pow- ers 120-volt AC loads (Figure 1.1). It can be wired to connect both 120- and/or 240-volt AC electrical loads. This procedure should be done by a Generac Authorized Service Dealer or other qualified installer. A jumper wire must be installed between the circuit breakers when reconnecting for 120/240 volts. Refer to the installation portion of this manual for more infor- mation.

Figure 1.1 – Connections for 120 Volts Only

1.5SPECIFICATIONS

◆1.5.1 FUEL REQUIREMENTS

The PRIMEPACT series generator is equipped with a gasoline fuel system. Depending on the installation, the generator may have either a separate 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 REG- ULAR grade gasoline is an acceptable substitute.

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