Guardian Technologies 004700-0, 004708-0 owner manual Part II Installation Instructions

Table of Contents

Recreational Vehicle Generator

	Part	– 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
Section 2 – Operation			7
2.1	Generator Control Panel		7
2.2	Optional Remote Start/Stop Panel		7
2.3	Automatic Choke		7
2.4	Before Starting the Engine		7
2.5	Starting the Generator		8
2.6	Stopping the Generator		9
2.7	Applying Loads to Generator		9
2.8	Do Not Overload the Generator		9
2.9	Protection Systems		9
2.10	Additional Information		10
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	Maintaining the Engine Air Cleaner		12
3.4	Clean Air Intake		12
3.5	Checking the Engine Spark Plug		12
3.6	Fuel Filter		13
3.7	Clean Spark Arrestor		13
3.8	Cleaning the Generator		13
3.9	Battery Maintenance		14
3.10	Major Service Manual		14
3.11	Exercising the Generator		14
3.12	Out of Service Procedure		14
3.13	Adjusting Valve Clearance		15
3.14	RV Generator Service Interval		15

	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
2.2	Generator Compartments	23
2.3	Cooling and Ventilating Air	25
2.4	Gasoline Fuel System	27
2.5	Exhaust System	28
2.6	Electrical Connections	29
2.7	Battery Installation	31
2.8	Optional Accessories	32
Section 3 – Post-installation Start-up
	Adjustments	33
3.1	Post Installation Tests	33
3.2	Before Initial Start-up	33
3.3	Initial Start	33
3.4	Testing Under Load	33
3.5	Installation Checklist	34
Section 4 – Troubleshooting		35
Section 5 – Electrical Data		36
Section 6 – Exploded Views and Parts Lists		38
Section 7 – Warranty		48

Section 4 – Notes 16

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