1.2GENERATOR APPLICABILITY, 1.3SAFETY, Fuse

Section 1 – General Information

IMPACT-36 plus II Recreational Vehicle Generator

1.2GENERATOR APPLICABILITY

These generators have been designed and manufac- tured for supplying electrical power for recreational vehicles. Do not modify the generator or use it for any application other than for what it was designed. If there are questions pertaining to its application, write or call the factory. Do not use the unit until advised by a competent authority.

DANGER

For fire safety, the generator must have been properly installed in compliance with (1) 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 instructions. After installation, do nothing that might render the unit in non-compliance with such codes, standards and instructions.

This generator has been designed to work with an inverter (P/N 0D4885). The inverter changes the volt- age from the generator from a DC to an AC voltage. This generator will not operate properly without the inverter box connected. All repairs of the inverter must be handled by an authorized service dealer (see Page 12 in “Maintenance”).

Use this generator to supply electrical power for operating 120 volts, single phase, 60 Hertz, electrical loads. These loads can require up to 3400 watts (3.4 kW) for the Impact-36 plus II. The maximum current at 120 volts is 28.3 amperes for the Impact-36 plus II.

Do not overload the generator. Some installa-

!tions may require that electrical loads be alternated to avoid overloading. Applying excessively high electrical loads may damage the generator 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 amps of current for starting than for continu- ous operation.

1.3SAFETY

Before using the generator set, carefully read GEN- ERAL SAFETY RULES inside the cover. Comply with these RULES to prevent accidents and damage to equipment and/or property. Generac suggests copy- ing and posting the GENERAL SAFETY RULES in potential hazard areas of the recreational vehicle. Safety should be stressed to all operators of this equipment.

1.4GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL

Mounted on the generator control panel (Figure 1.1) are the following features:

Figure 1.1 — Typical Control Panel

Circuit Breaker		Fuse

Hour Meter

Fuel Primer

Start/Stop Switch

◆1.4.1 FUEL PRIMER

Before starting a cold engine (if it has not been start- ed in more than two weeks), press this switch to bring fuel from the tank to the fuel carburetor. This rocker type switch springs back into its original posi- tion when released.

◆1.4.2 START/STOP SWITCH

To crank and start the engine, hold this switch at its START position. Release the switch when the engine starts. To stop an operating engine, press and hold the switch in its STOP position until the engine shuts off. The switch center position is the RUN position.

◆1.4.3 FUSE

Protects the engine DC control circuit against electri- cal overload. If the fuse element has melted open due to overloading, the engine cannot be cranked. If the fuse must be replaced, use only an identical replace- ment fuse.

◆1.4.4 CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Protects generator's AC output circuit against overload, i.e., prevents unit from exceeding wattage/amperage capacity.

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