Section 1 — General Information

Air-cooled 8.5 kW Generator

1.5SPECIFICATIONS

￿ 1.5.1 GENERATOR

 

 

Model 004692

Rated Max. Continuous Power Capacity (Watts*)

8,500 NG/8,500 LP

Rated Voltage

120/240

Rated Max. Continuous Load Current (Amps)

 

 

120 Volts

70.8 NG/70.8 LP

 

240 Volts

35.4 NG/35.4 LP

Main Line Circuit Breaker

40 Amp

Phase

1

Number of Rotor Poles

2

Rated AC Frequency

60 Hz

Power Factor

1

Battery Requirement

Group 26/26R

 

 

12 Volts and

 

 

550 Cold-cranking

 

 

Amperes Minimum

Weight

470 Pounds

Output Sound Level

68 db (A)

Normal Operating Range

-20°F (28.8°C to 104°F (40°C)

*Maximum wattage and current are subject to and limited by such factors as fuel Btu content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine power and condition, etc. Maximum power decreases about 3.5 percent for each 1,000 feet above sea level;

and also will decrease about 1 percent for each 6° C (10° F) above 16° C (60° F) ambient temperature.

￿1.5.2 ENGINE

 

Model 004692

 

 

Type of Engine

GT-990

 

 

Number of Cylinders

2

 

 

Rated Horsepower

26 @ 3,600 rpm

 

 

Displacement

992cc

 

 

Cylinder Block

Aluminum w/Cast

 

 

 

Iron Sleeve

 

 

Valve Arrangement

Overhead Valves

 

 

Ignition System

Solid-state w/Magneto

 

 

Recommended Spark Plug

RC12YC

 

 

Spark Plug Gap

0.50 mm (0.020 inch)

 

 

Compression Ratio

9.5:1

 

 

Starter

12 Vdc

 

 

Oil Capacity Including Filter

Approx. 1.7 Qts

 

 

Recommended Oil Filter

Generac Part # 70185

 

 

Recommended Air Filter

Generac Part # 0C8127

 

 

Operating RPM

3,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

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