Generac 004614-1 owner manual Part II Installation Instructions

Table of Contents

QUIETPACT™ 65D 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
1.3	Safety		5
1.4	Generator AC Connection System		5
1.5	Specifications		5
	1.5.1	Fuel Requirements	5
	1.5.2	Fuel Consumption	6
	1.5.3	Engine Oil Requirements	6
	1.5.4	Coolant	6
	1.5.5	Engine	6
	1.5.6	Generator	6

Section 2 – Operation			7
2.1	Generator Control Panel		7
	2.1.1	Hourmeter	7
	2.1.2	Start/Stop Switch	7
	2.1.3	Fuse	7
	2.1.4	Line Breaker	7
	2.1.5	Preheat Switch	7
2.2	Optional Remote Start/Stop		7
2.3	Before Starting the Engine		7
	2.3.1	Installation	7
	2.3.2	Engine Lubrication	8
	2.3.3	Fuel Supply	8
	2.3.4	Coolant Level	8
	2.3.5	Cooling and Ventilating Air	8
	2.3.6	Engine Exhaust Gas	8
2.4	Starting the Generator		8
2.5	Stopping the Generator		9
2.6	Applying Loads to Generator		9
	2.6.1 Letting the Engine Stabilize		9
	2.6.2 Do Not Overload the Generator		9
2.7	Protection Systems		9
	2.7.1 Low Oil Pressure Switch		9
	2.7.2 High Coolant Temperature Switch		9
	2.7.3	Overspeed Shutdown	10
	2.7.4	Overvoltage Protection	10
2.8	Additional Information		10
	2.8.1	25-Hour Break-in Period	10
	2.8.2	25-Hour Check-up	10
	2.8.3 Attention Required After Submersion		10
	2.8.4 Operation in High Grass or Brush		11
	2.8.5 Effects of Moisture and Dirt		11

Section 3 – Maintenance			11
3.1	Checking the Engine Oil Level		11
3.2	Changing the Engine Oil and/or Oil Filter		11
3.3	Servicing the Engine Air Filter		12
3.4	Spark Arrestor Muffler		12
3.5	Cleaning the Generator		13
3.6	Battery Maintenance		13
3.7	Cooling System		14
3.8	Engine Coolant		14
3.9	Major Service Manual		14
3.10	Drive Belt		14
3.11	Exercising the Generator		14
3.12	Out-of-Service Procedure		14
	3.12.1	Removal From Service	14
	3.12.2	Return to Service	15
3.13	Service Schedule		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
	2.1.4	Generator Restraint	23
2.2	Generator Compartments		23
	2.2.1	Compartment Construction	23
	2.2.2	Sound Insulating Materials	24
	2.2.3	Acoustics	24
	2.2.4	Compartment Floor Cutouts	25
2.3	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
	2.3.4	Testing the Installation	27
2.4	Diesel Fuel System		27
	2.4.1	Fuel Tank	28
	2.4.2 Generator Fuel Supply Lines		28
	2.4.3 Generator Fuel Return Lines		28
2.5	Exhaust System		29
	2.5.1 Muffler and Spark Arrestor		29
	2.5.2	Exhaust System Safety	29
2.6	Electrical Connections		30
	2.6.1	Electrical Junction Box	30
	2.6.2	Wiring	30
	2.6.3	Generator AC Connections	30
	2.6.4	Conduit	31
	2.6.5	Power Supply Cord	31
	2.6.6 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters		31
	2.6.7 Isolating Different Power Sources		31
2.7	Battery Installation		32
	2.7.1	Recommended Battery	32
	2.7.2	Battery Cables	32
	2.7.3	Battery Cable Connections	32
	2.7.4	Battery Compartment	33
2.8	Optional Accessories		33
	2.8.1	Remote Start/Stop Connections	34
Section 3 – Post-installation Startup			34
		Checks
3.1	Post Installation Tests		34
3.2	Before Initial Startup		34
3.3	Initial Start		34
3.4	Testing Under Load		34
3.5	Installation Checklist		35
Appendix 1 – Troubleshooting			36
Appendix 2 – Electrical Data			37
Appendix 3 – Exploded Views and Parts Lists			40
Appendix 4 - Notes			62
Appendix 5 – Warranty			64

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