Contents
Air-cooled Recreational Vehicle Generators
This manual should remain with the unit
Model QUIETPACT 40G
GENERA OHVI
AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER LOCATION
CONTENTS
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
Part II - Installation Instructions
Safety Rules
Adjustments
Exploded Views and Parts Lists
GENERAL HAZARDS
Despite the safe design of this generator
Parts of the generator are rotating and/or hot
during operation. Exercise care near running generators
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
FIRE HAZARDS
EXPLOSION HAZARDS
1.1 GENERATOR IDENTIFICATION
Model 004700-0 - QUIETPACT 40G
Model Number
kW Rating
1.3 SAFETY
1.5 SPECIFICATIONS
Do not overload the generator. Some installa
1.2 GENERATOR APPLICABILITY
Generac does not recommend using any
1.5.5 GENERATOR
1.5.2 FUEL CONSUMPTION
1.5.3 ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS
2.1.2 START/STOP SWITCH
2.4.1 INSTALLATION
2.1 GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL
2.2 OPTIONAL REMOTE START/STOP PANEL
2.5 STARTING THE GENERATOR
2.4.2 ENGINE LUBRICATION
2.4.3 FUEL SUPPLY
2.4.4 COOLING AND VENTILATING AIR
2.9.1 LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
2.9.2 HIGH TEMPERATURE SWITCH
Figure 2.2 - Low Oil Pressure and High Temperature Switches
2.6 STOPPING THE GENERATOR
2.10 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2.9.3 FIELD BOOST
2.10.1 25-HOUR BREAK-IN PERIOD
2.9.4 OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
Figure 3.1 - Oil Maintenance Features
3.1 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
3.2 CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL AND/OR OIL FILTER
2.10.4 OPERATION IN HIGH GRASS OR BRUSH
3.3 MAINTAINING THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER
3.3.1 CLEANING THE FOAM PRECLEANER
Figure 3.2 - Engine Air Cleaner
3.3.2 CLEANING OR REPLACING THE PAPER FILTER
3.4 CLEAN AIR INTAKE
3.7 CLEAN SPARK ARRESTOR
Figure 3.3 - Cleaning Air Intake
Figure 3.4 - Setting the Spark Plug Gap
3.8 CLEANING THE GENERATOR
3.9 BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Do NOT use a forceful spray of water to clean
Use tools with insulated handles Wear rubber gloves and boots
3.12 OUT OF SERVICE PROCEDURE
3.13 ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCE
3.12.1 REMOVAL FROM SERVICE
3.12.2 RETURN TO SERVICE
3.14 RV GENERATOR SERVICE INTERVAL
Figure 3.8 - Tightening Jam Nut
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SHOULD ATTEMPT INSTALLATION
PART
ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACTORS
NOTICE TO INSTALLER
FIRE HAZARDS
1.2 SAFETY
1.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE MANUAL
1.4 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
1.5 GENERATOR ENGINE OPERATING SPEED
Major Features
VIEW FROM TOP
2.1 LOCATION AND SUPPORT
2.1.1 GENERATOR LOCATION
2.1.2 GENERATOR SUPPORT
2.1.3 SUSPENDED MOUNTING
2.2 GENERATOR COMPARTMENTS
2.1.4 GENERATOR RESTRAINT
2.2.2 COMPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION
2.2.1 COMPARTMENT SIZE
2.2.4 ACOUSTICS
2.2.3 SOUND INSULATING MATERIALS
Figure 2.6 - Types of Lock Seams
Figure 2.7 - Typical Noise Abatement 2.2.5 COMPARTMENT FLOOR CUTOUTS
Figure 2.8 - Compartment Floor Cutout Drawing 0D8716-C
VIEW FROM TOP
All measurements are in millimeters, 25.4 mm = 1”
2.3.2 TESTING THE INSTALLATION
2.3 COOLING AND VENTILATING AIR
2.4 GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEM
2.3.1 GENERATOR AIRFLOW
2.5 EXHAUST SYSTEM
2.4.1 FUEL TANK
2.4.2.2 Flexible Fuel Line
2.4.2 GENERATOR FUEL SUPPLY LINE 2.4.2.1 Rigid Fuel Lines
2.5.2 EXHAUST SYSTEM SAFETY
Figure 2.12 - Spark Arrestor Installation
2.6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
2.5.1 SPARK ARRESTOR
2.6.2 WIRING
2.6.1 ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX
2.6.3 GENERATOR AC CONNECTIONS
2.6.4 CONDUIT
2.6.5 ISOLATING DIFFERENT POWER SOURCES
2.6.6 POWER SUPPLY CORD
Figure 2.14 - Transfer Switch Isolation Method
2.7 BATTERY INSTALLATION
2.8 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
2.7.1 RECOMMENDED BATTERY
2.7.2 BATTERY CABLES
3.1 POST INSTALLATION TESTS
3.4 TESTING UNDER LOAD
Do not make any unnecessary adjustments
3.2 BEFORE INITIAL START-UP
3.5 INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Appendix 1 - Notes
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Appendix 3 - Electrical Data
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BROWN
Data
Power
QUIETPACT
Appendix 3 - Electrical
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Appendix 4 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
Enclosure - Drawing No. 0D8352-E
TO CARB
Appendix 4 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists
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DESCRIPTION
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ASSEMBLY BRACKET GOVERNOR
BOOT CHOKE SOLENOID PLASTIC
ASSEMBLY, GOVERNOR LEVER
GASKET CARBURETOR/MANIFOLD
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TAPERED CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY
SCREW, HHFC M8-1.25 X 35MM
VALVE SPRING WEAR WASHER
OIL PRESSURE RELIEF COVER
CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
MANUFACTURER’S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE
PURCHASER’S/OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
EMISSION RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
1 Utility 2 Lawn and Garden Equipment
3 Recreational Vehicle RV Generator 4 Industrial Mobile IM Generator
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS’ THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
WARRANTY SCHEDULE - COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS
WARRANTY SCHEDULE - CONSUMER/PERSONAL APPLICATIONS
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