Generac 02010-0, 04164-0 Optional Propane Fuel System, Fuel Consumption, Engine OIL Requirements

Section 1 – General Information

PRIMEPACT 50 Recreational Vehicle Generator

NOTE:

Using unleaded gasoline contributes to longer engine valve life by reducing lead and carbon deposits.

Crankcase and oil filter capacity is approximately 1,400 mL or 1.5 U.S. quarts. Do NOT use special additives. See Sections 3.1 and 3.2 (Page 12) for oil level check and fill procedures.

Generac does not recommend using any

! gasoline containing alcohol (such as “gasohol”).

If you use any gasoline containing alcohol, it must not contain more than 10 percent ethanol, and it must be removed from the generator during storage. Do NOT use any gasoline containing methanol. If you use gasoline with alcohol, inspect more frequently for fuel leaks and other abnormalities.

◆ 1.5.2 OPTIONAL PROPANE FUEL SYSTEM

The PRIMEPACT 50LP series generator is equipped with a liquid propane (LP) gas fuel system. LP gas is usually supplied as a liquid in pressure tanks.

PRIMEPACT series generators require a vapor with- drawal type fuel system. This type of gaseous fuel sys- tem uses the vapors forming above the liquid fuel in the storage tank. Air temperature around the storage tank must be high enough to sustain adequate fuel vaporization. In colder climates, you may need to use an independent heat source to be sure the fuel suffi- ciently vaporizes in the storage tank.

LP gas may consist of propane, butane or a mixture of the two gases. Propane vaporizes at temperatures as low as -20° F (-29° C), but butane returns to its liq- uid state when the temperature drops below about 32° F (0° C). For that reason, a higher ratio of propane is desired in the gas mixture when tempera- tures drop below freezing.

◆1.5.3 FUEL CONSUMPTION

Model	No Load	Full Load
PRIMEPACT 50 (02010-0)	0.32	0.76
PRIMEPACT 50 LP (04164-0)	0.47/17.05	1.25/45.35
Gasoline is in gal/h.
LP is in gal/h and cf/h.

◆1.5.4 ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with American Petroleum Institute (API) Service Classification SF, SG or SH. The recommended oil weights include the following:

•During summer months: SAE 30. An acceptable substitute is SAE 10W-30.

•During winter months: SAE 5W-30. DO NOT USE SAE 10-W40.

◆ 1.5.5 ENGINE

Type of Engine		GN-410, Single-cylinder
Cooling Method		Air-cooled
Rated Horsepower		15 @ 4,200 rpm
Displacement		407cc
Cylinder Block	Aluminum w/Cast Iron Sleeve
Type of Governor		Mechanical, Fixed Speed
Air Cleaner	Paper Element w/Foam Precleaner
Starter		12-volt DC Electric
Ignition System	Solid-state w/Flywheel Magneto
Recommended Spark Plug
Champion		RC12YC
AC		R45S
Fram Autolite		65
Spark Plug Gap		0.030 inch (76 mm)
Recommended Minimum Battery		..............400 Cold-cranking
		Amperes

◆ 1.5.6 GENERATOR

Rated Maximum Continuous
AC Output (Gasoline)	4,800 Watts (4.8 kW)
AC Output (LP Fuel)	4,500 Watts (4.5 kW)
Rated Voltage	120 Volts AC*
Rated Maximum Continuous
AC Current (Gasoline)	40 Amperes**
AC Current (LP Fuel)	37.5 Amperes**
Phase	Single
Rotor RPM	3,600
Number of Rotor Poles	2
Engine RPM	2,571
Rated AC Frequency	60 Hz
Battery Charge Voltage	14 Volts DC
Battery Charge Current	2 Amperes (max)
Weight
Gasoline	198 Pounds
LP Fuel	200 Pounds
Length	25.5 inches (648 mm)
Width	18.88 inches (479 mm)
Height	16.75 inches (425 mm)

*All units are reconnectable to 120- and/or 240-volt, dual voltage output. Units are no longer listed per RVIA/ANSI when recon- nected for dual voltage output.

**If reconnected for dual voltage, the ampere rating for 240 volts is 20 AC amperes for model PRIMEPACT 50 (02010-0), and 18.8 AC amperes for model PRIMEPACT 50 LP (04164-0).

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