Generac 004700-0 Part II - Installation Instructions, Inside Front Cover, Safety Rules, Appendix

Table of Contents

QUIETPACT 40G Recreational Vehicle Generator

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
	1.5.1	Fuel Requirements	5
	1.5.2	Fuel Consumption	6
	1.5.3	Engine Oil Requirements	6
	1.5.4	Engine	6
	1.5.5	Generator	6
	1.5.6	Emissions Compliance Period	6
Section 2 – Operation			7

2.1	Generator Control Panel		7
	2.1.1	Fuel Primer	7
	2.1.2	Start/Stop Switch	7
	2.1.3	Fuse	7
	2.1.4	Main Breaker	7
2.2	Optional Remote Start/Stop Panel		7
2.3	Automatic Choke		7
	2.3.1	Choke Solenoid	7
	2.3.2	Prechoke	7
2.4	Before Starting the Engine		7
	2.4.1	Installation	7
	2.4.2	Engine Lubrication	8
	2.4.3	Fuel Supply	8
	2.4.4	Cooling and Ventilating Air	8
	2.4.5	Engine Exhaust Gas	8
2.5	Starting the Generator		8
2.6	Stopping the Generator		9
2.7	Applying Loads to Generator		9
	2.7.1	Letting the Engine Stabilize	9
2.8	Do Not Overload the Generator		9
2.9	Protection Systems		9
	2.9.1	Low Oil Pressure Switch	9
	2.9.2	High Temperature Switch	9
	2.9.3	Field Boost	10
	2.9.4	Overvoltage Protection	10
2.10	Additional Information		10
	2.10.1	25-Hour Break-in Period	10
	2.10.2	25-Hour Checkup	10
	2.10.3	Attention Required After Submersion	10
	2.10.4	Operation in High Grass or Brush	11
	2.10.5	Effects of Moisture and Dirt	11

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
	2.1.1	Generator Location		22
	2.1.2	Generator Support		22
	2.1.3	Suspended Mounting		22
2.2	2.1.4	Generator Restraint		23
	Generator Compartments			23
	2.2.1	Compartment Size		23
	2.2.2	Compartment Construction		23
	2.2.3	Sound Insulating Materials		24
	2.2.4	Acoustics		24
2.3	2.2.5	Compartment Floor Cutouts		25
	Cooling and Ventilating Air			26
	2.3.1	Generator Airflow		26
2.4	2.3.2	Testing the Installation		26
	Gasoline Fuel System			26
	2.4.1	Fuel Tank		27
	2.4.2 Generator Fuel Supply Line			27
		2.4.2.1	Rigid Fuel Lines	27
2.5		2.4.2.2	Flexible Fuel Line	27
	Exhaust System			27
	2.5.1 Mufflers and Spark Arrestors			28
2.6	2.5.2	Exhaust System Safety		28
	Electrical Connections			28
	2.6.1	Electrical Junction Box		29
	2.6.2	Wiring		29
	2.6.3	Generator AC Connections		29
	2.6.4	Conduit		29
	2.6.5 Isolating Different Power Sources			30
	2.6.6	Power Supply Cord		30
2.7	2.6.7 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters			31
	Battery Installation			31
	2.7.1	Recommended Battery		31
	2.7.2	Battery Cables		31
	2.7.3	Battery Cable Connections		31
2.8	2.7.4	Battery Compartment		31
	Optional Accessories			31
	2.8.1	Remote Start/Stop Panels		32
Section 3 – Post-installation..............................................Start-up				32
		Adjustments
3.1	Post Installation Tests			32
3.2	Before Initial Start-up			32
3.3	Initial Start			32
3.4	Testing Under Load		................................................	32
3.5	Installation Checklist			33

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
	3.3.1 Cleaning the Foam Precleaner		12
	3.3.2 Cleaning or Replacing the Paper Filter		12
3.4	Clean Air Intake		13
3.5	Checking the Engine Spark Plug		13
3.6	Fuel Filter		13
3.7	Spark Arrestor Service		13
3.8	Cleaning the Generator		14
3.9	Battery Maintenance		14
	3.9.1	Weekly	14
	3.9.2	Every Six Months	14
3.10	Major Service Manual		15
3.11	Exercising the Generator		15
3.12	Out of Service Procedure		15
	3.12.1	Removal From Service	15
	3.12.2	Return to Service	15
3.13	Adjusting Valve Clearance		15
3.14	RV Generator Service Interval		16

Appendix 1 – Notes		34
Appendix 2	– Troubleshooting	35
Appendix 3	– Electrical Data	36
Appendix 4	– Exploded Views and Parts Lists	38
Appendix 5	– Warranty	48

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