Table of Contents

Introduction

Inside Front Cover

Read This Manual Thoroughly

IFC

Contents

IFC

Operation and Maintenance

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IFC

How to Obtain Service

IFC

Authorized Dealer Locator Number

IFC

Safety Rules

2

Standards Index

3

Section 1 – General Information

4

1.1

Unpacking/Inspection

4

1.2

Protection Systems

4

1.3NEC Requirement for Arc Fault Circuit

 

Interruption Breaker for Bedrooms

4

 

1.3.1 Section 210.12 Arc Fault Circuit

 

 

 

Interrupter Protection

4

1.4

The Generator

5

1.5

Specifications

6

 

1.5.1

Generator

6

 

1.5.2

Engine

6

1.6

System Set LED

7

1.7

Fuel Requirements and Recommendations....

7

1.8

Fuel Consumption

7

1.9

Reconfiguring the Fuel System

7

1.10

Location

8

 

1.10.1 Generator

8

 

1.10.2 Transfer Switch

8

1.11

Battery Installation

8

1.12

The Battery

9

Section 2 – Post Installation Start-up

 

 

 

and Adjustments

10

2.1

Before Initial Startup

10

2.2

Check Transfer Switch Operation

10

2.3

Electrical Checks

10

2.4

Generator Tests Under Load

11

2.5

Checking Automatic Operation

11

2.6Adjusting the Regulator

 

(Natural Gas Only)

11

2.7

Engine Governor Adjustment

12

 

2.7.1 Additional Corrosion Protection

13

2.8

Voltage Regulator Adjustment

13

Section 3 – Operation

13

3.1

Break-in Procedure

13

3.2

Using the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL Switch

13

 

3.2.1 “Auto” Position

13

Air-cooled 8.5 kW Generator

 

3.2.2

“Off” Position

14

 

3.2.3

“Manual” Position

14

3.3

Automatic Transfer Operation

14

3.4

Sequence of Automatic Operation

14

3.5

Manual Transfer Operation

14

 

3.5.1

Transfer to Generator

 

 

 

Power Source

14

 

3.5.2 Transfer Back to Utility

 

 

 

Power Source

15

3.6

Setting the Exercise Timer

15

3.7

Protection Systems

16

 

3.7.1 Low Oil Pressure Switch

16

 

3.7.2

High Temperature Switch

16

 

3.7.3

Overcrank

16

 

3.7.4

Overspeed

16

Section 4 – Maintenance

16

4.1

Fuse

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16

4.2

Checking the Engine Oil Level

16

4.3

Changing the Engine Oil

17

 

4.3.1

Engine Oil Recommendations

17

 

4.3.2

Oil Change Procedure

17

4.4

Changing the Oil Filter

17

4.5

Changing the Engine Air Cleaner

17

 

4.5.1

8.5kW Generators

17

4.6

Spark Plug(s)

18

4.7

Battery Maintenance

18

4.8

Adjusting Valve Clearance

19

4.9

Cooling System

19

4.10

Attention After Submersion

20

4.11

Out of Service Procedure

20

 

4.11.1 Removal From Service

20

 

4.11.2 Return to Service

20

4.12

Corrosion Protection

20

4.13

Service Schedule

21

Section 5 – Troubleshooting

22

5.1

Troubleshooting Guide

22

Section 6 – Mounting Dimensions

23

Section 7 – Electrical Data

24

Section 8 – Exploded Views and

 

 

 

Parts Lists

32

Section 9 – Notes

46

Section 10 – Warranty

48

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Generac 004692-2 owner manual Troubleshooting

004692-2 specifications

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