Section 4

Operation

Operator Control Panel

Each operator panel is slightly different, depending on features of the generator you purchased. The Operator Control Panel of Figure 4-1 is shown because it has most of the available features. This will be used to explain how the controls operate.

Figure 4-1 Operator Control Panel

Auto Idler

Off – The engine will run continuously at the predetermined speed set by the governor.

 

ON – Allows the engine to run at slow speed when there is no electrical load. When an

 

electrical load is applied, the Auto Idler control changes the engine speed to the

 

predetermined speed set by the governor.

Elapsed Time

An hour meter that measures the total hours the generator has been in use (engine

 

running).

AC Voltmeter

Displays the voltage level at the output of the generator (the 230VAC output).

AC Circuit Breakers

Provide overcurrent protection for the generator output. When tripped, the plunger (in

 

center of breaker) will extend out about 3/8 inch. Remove the loads, push the plunger

 

into the breaker to reset the breaker the restore the loads.

WARNING: Never connect this generator to any buildings electrical system unless a licensed electrician has installed an approved transfer switch. The National Electrical Code (NEC) requires that connection of a generator to any elastical circuit normally powered by means of an electric utility must be connected by means of approved transfer switch equipment so as to isolate the electrical circuit from the utility distribution system when the generator is operating. Failure to isolate the electrical circuits by such means may result in injury or death to utility power workers due to backfeed of electrical energy onto the utility lines.

Receptacles – Receptacles are provided to allow easy connection of electrical loads. Never connect this generator to any buildings electrical system unless a licensed electrician has installed an approved transfer switch. Multiple receptacles may be used at the same time provided the total electrical load does not exceed the generators rated output.

120Volts –

NEMA 5–20R GDCI Duplex receptacle provides ground fault protection.

 

Rated 125VAC at 20 Amperes.

30 Amps 120 Volts –

Twist lock NEMA L5–30R receptacle, rated 125 Volts at 30 Amperes.

30 Amps 120/240 Volts – Twist lock NEMA L14–30R receptacle rated 250Volts at 30 Amperes.

50 Amps 120/240 Volts – Twist lock CS6369 receptacle rated 250Volts at 50 Amperes.

Note: The nominal voltage produced by the generator at each receptacle is 120VAC or 240VAC.

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