Generac 004451 ,004582 Know the Generator, Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle Supplies

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Section 2 – Operation

Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System

OPERATION

2.1 KNOW THE GENERATOR

Read the Owner’s Manual and Safety Rules before operating this generator.

Compare the generator to this illustration to become familiarized with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Figure 4 - Control Panel

1)12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle – This receptacle allows the capability to recharge a 12 volt DC storage battery with provided battery charge cables.

2)120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle – Supplies electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single-phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

3)120 Volt AC, 20A Duplex GFCI Receptacle – Supplies ground fault protected electrical power for operation of 120 volt AC 20 amp, single-phase, 60 Hz electric lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads.

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3

QUARTZ

 

 

 

 

HOURS

1/10

 

 

 

 

HOUR METER

20A

 

 

 

 

 

GFCI

 

TEST

RESET

12Vdc

IDLE

 

 

TEST

RESET

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

50A

ON OFF

20A

 

 

 

 

120V

 

120V

10A

 

 

 

 

 

20A

120V

20A

 

 

 

CIRCUIT BREAKERS - PUSH TO RESET

 

30A

GFCI

 

 

 

30A

30A

 

 

 

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120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle – Supplies

 

electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single-

 

phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

5)

120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle –

 

Supplies electrical power for the operation of 120 and/or 240 Volt

 

AC, 30 Amp, single-phase, 60 Hz, electrical lighting, appliance,

 

tool and motor loads.

6)

120/240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle – Supplies

 

electrical power for the operation of 120/240 Volt AC, 50 Amp,

 

single-phase, 60 Hz, welder or motor loads.

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Air Cleaner – Filters intake air as it is drawn into the engine.

8)

Choke Knob – Used when starting a cold engine.

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Winter / Summer Valve – See “Cold Weather Operation.”

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120V/240V

 

120V/240V

30A

 

30A

30A

50A

120V

30A

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Figure 5 - Generator Controls

(Section 2, page 12.)

10)Circuit Breakers (AC) – Each receptacle is provided with a push-to-reset circuit breaker to protect the generator against electrical overload.

11)Fuel Tank – Tank holds 16 U.S. gallons of fuel.

12)Grounding Lug – Ground the generator to an approved earth ground here. See page 9 for details.

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13)Idle Control Switch – The idle control runs the engine at normal (high) speeds when there is an electrical load present and runs the engine at idle (low) speeds when a load is not present.

14)Start/Run/Stop Switch – Controls the operation of the generator.

15)Oil Fill – Use this point to add oil to engine.

Figure 6 - Engine Control Panel

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Contents Ultra Source Safety Rules General Information Introduction Important Safety Instructions General HazardsFire Hazards Electrical HazardsExplosion Hazards Assembly Accessory BOXUnpacking Assembling the Wheel KITBattery Connection Handle AssemblyWinter / Summer Valve See Cold Weather Operation Know the GeneratorVolt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle Supplies 2 120V AC, 20 AMP, Gfci Receptacle Cord Sets and Connection Plugs1 AC, 20 AMP, Duplex Receptacle 120V 30A 5 12 Volt DC, 10 AMP ReceptacleHOW to USE the Generator Connecting Electrical LoadsDON’T Overload the Generator Grounding the GeneratorWattage Reference Guide Before Starting the GeneratorAdding Engine OIL DeviceTo Start the Engine Adding GasolineAutomatic Idle Control Cold Weather OPERATION/ DE-ICERLOW OIL Pressure Shutdown System Stopping the EngineCharging a Battery To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as followsMaintenance Schedule Product SpecificationsGenerator Specifications Engine SpecificationsGeneral Recommendations Service AIR Cleaner Clean Spark Arrestor ScreenAdjusting Valve Clearance To adjust valve clearanceOther Storage Tips Storage GeneralLong Term Storage Troubleshooting Problem Cause SolutionCommercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Wiring Diagram Drawing No E0228 Bearing Stator ClosestSchematic Drawing No E0229 46 45 43 42 GT-990 & GT-760 Engine Page 1 Drawing No E0034QTY Description Detaila GT-990 & GT-760 Engine Page 2 Drawing No E0034Part NO. QTY Description Generator Drawing No D4488 QTY. Description Exploded Residential No E0227 Part NO. QTY. Description Control Panel Drawing No E0227Detail Frame, Handle & Wheel Kit Drawing No E0695Rubber Tank Mount California Emission Control Warranty Statement BOX 297 WHITEWATER, WIEmission Control System Warranty Warranty Schedule Part No E0226 06/01/02

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