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Generac
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL ASSUME THE GENERATOR HAS BEEN PROP- ERLY INSTALLED, CONNECTED, SERVICED, TESTED AND ADJUSTED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN OR INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR.
INSTALLATION
Generator installation must have been properly completed so it complies with all applicable codes, standards and regula- tions and with the manufacturer's recommendations.
ENGINE LUBRICATION
Have engine crankcase properly serviced with recommended oil before starting. Refer to MAINTENANCE and SPECIFI- CATIONS sections for oil servicing procedures and recommendations.
CAUTION: Any attempt to crank or start the engine before you have properly serviced it with the recom- mended oil may result in an engine failure.
FUEL SUPPLY
The engine must have adequate supply of proper fuel to oper- ate. Before starting, check that sufficient fuel is available.
COOLING AND VENTILATING AIR
Air inlet and outlet openings in generator compartment must be open and unobstructed for continued proper operation. Without sufficient cooling and ventilating air flow, the engine- generator quickly overheats which causes it to shutdown and it could damage the generator.
ENGINE EXHAUST GAS
Before starting the generator engine, you should be sure there is no way for exhaust gases to enter the vehicle interior and endanger people or animals. Close windows, doors and other openings in the vehicle that, if open, might permit exhaust gases to enter the vehicle.
DANGER: The generator engine gives off DEADLY carbon monoxide gas through its exhaust system. This dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient con- centrations, can cause unconsciousness or even death. DO NOT OPERATE THE GENERATOR IF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS LEAKING OR HAS BEEN DAMAGED. SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING ARE (a) inability to think coherently; (b) vomiting; (c) twitching muscles; (d) throbbing temples; (e) dizziness; (f) headaches;
(g)weakness and sleepiness. IF YOU FEEL ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, MOVE INTO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, GET MED- ICAL HELP.
STARTING THE GENERATOR
IMPORTANT: Read the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions. The owner/operator should become familiar with the vehicle in which the generator is installed. Differences exist between vehicles. For example, some vehicles may use a transfer switch to isolate dockside power from the generator, while other vehicles may use an isolating receptacle. Some vehicles may be equipped with a DC converter which allows the generator to power certain DC lighting and other DC loads.
To start the generator from either the generator control panel or from the optional Remote Panel, proceed as follows:
1.Turn OFF electrical loads, using whatever means provided in your vehicle (such as a main line circuit breaker or trans- fer switch).
NOTE: If starting from the generator panel, turn OFF loads by setting the generator’s main circuit breaker to “OFF” or “OPEN”. If starting from a Remote Panel, turn OFF loads using whatever means is provided in the vehicle (such as a main cir- cuit breaker). Electrical load circuits will be turned ON after the generator has started, stabilized and warmed up.
2.If you have not started the engine in more than two weeks, press the Fuel Primer switch and hold it for about 30 seconds to prime fuel system. However, if the engine is warm, skip Step
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