Guardian Technologies 004701-0 owner manual Table of Contents

Table of Contents

	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
Section 2 – Operation			6
2.1	Generator Control Panel		6
2.2	Optional Remote Start/Stop Panel		7
2.3	Before Starting the Engine		7
2.4	Starting the Generator		7
2.5	Stopping the Generator		8
2.6	Applying Loads to Generator		8
2.7	Do Not Overload the Generator		8
2.8	Protection Systems		8
2.9	Additional Information		9

Recreational Vehicle Generator
	Part II – Installation Instructions
Safety Rules		16
Section 1 – General Information		18
1.1	Purpose and Scope of the Manual	18
1.2	Safety	18
1.3	Standards Booklets	18
1.4	Equipment Description	18
1.5	Generator Engine Operating Speed	18
1.6	Generator AC Connection System	18
Section 2 – Installation		20
2.1	Location and Support	20
2.2	Generator Compartments	21
2.3	Cooling and Ventilating Air	23
2.4	LP Gasoline Fuel System	24
2.5	Exhaust System	26
2.6	Electrical Connections	27
2.7	Battery Installation	28
2.8	Optional Accessories	30
Section 3 – Post-installation Start-up
	Adjustments	31
3.1	Post Installation Tests	31
3.2	Before Initial Start-up	31
3.3	Initial Start	31
3.4	Testing Under Load	31
3.5	Installation Checklist	32

Section 3 – Maintenance		10
3.1	Checking the Engine Oil Level	10
3.2	Changing the Engine Oil and/or Oil Filter	10
3.3	Maintaining the Engine Air Cleaner	11
3.4	Clean Air Intake	11
3.5	Checking the Engine Spark Plug	12
3.6	Clean Spark Arrestor	12
3.7	Cleaning the Generator	12
3.8	Battery Maintenance	13
3.9	Major Service Manual	13
3.10	Exercising the Generator	13
3.11	Out of Service Procedure	13
3.12	Adjusting Valve Clearance	14
3.13	RV Generator Service Interval	14

Appendix 1	– Troubleshooting	33
Appendix 2	– Electrical Data	34
Appendix 3	– Exploded Views and Parts Lists	36
Appendix 4	– Warranty	48