Generac 00784-2, 09290-4 owner manual Stopping the Generator, Protection Systems

Section 2 – Operation

PRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle Generators

2.6STOPPING THE GENERATOR

1.Turn OFF all electrical loads using the means provided (such as a main circuit breaker or transfer switch).

2.Let generator run at no-load for a few minutes, to stabilize internal engine generator temperatures.

3.Place the Start/Stop switch in its STOP position.

2.7APPLYING LOADS TO GENERATOR

When applying electrical loads to the generator, observe these guidelines:

•Before applying electrical loads, let the generator stabilize and warm up for a minute or two.

•DO NOT overload the generator.

◆2.7.1 LETTING THE ENGINE STABILIZE

The generator supplies correct rated voltage only at the proper governed speed. Some electrical appli- ances may be extremely sensitive to voltage. Incorrect voltages can damage such appliances.

If electrical loads are applied at reduced operating speeds, such loads imposed on the engine when suffi- cient power is not available may shorten engine life. Never turn ON electrical loads until after the generator engine has started and stabilized at no-load.

◆2.7.2 DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR

You can read the rated wattage/amperage capacity of your generator on the generator data decal (see Section 1.1 on Page 4).

Applying electrical loads in excess of the unit’s rated capacity will cause the engine/generator to automati- cally shut down.

To avoid overloading, add up the wattage of all con- nected electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads. This total should not be greater than the gen- erator’s rated wattage capacity.

•Most lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads indi- cate their required watts on their nameplate or data plate. For light bulbs, simply note the wattage rating of the bulb.

•If a load does not show its rated wattage, multiply that load’s rated VOLTS times AMPS to obtain

WATTS.

•Induction type motors (such as those that run the vehicle’s furnace fan, refrigerator, air conditioner, etc.) need about 2-1/2 times more watts of power for starting than for running (for a few seconds during motor starting). Be sure to allow for this when connecting electrical loads to the generator. First, figure the watts needed to start electric motors in the system. To that figure, add the run- ning wattages of other items that will be operated by the generator.

•Do not apply heavy electrical loads for the first two or three hours of operation.

2.8PROTECTION SYSTEMS

◆2.8.1 LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

This switch (Figure 2.3) has normally open (N.O.) con- tacts that are held open by engine oil pressure during cranking and operating. Should oil pressure drop below a preset level, switch contacts close, and the engine automatically shuts down. The unit should not be restarted until oil is added.

◆2.8.2 HIGH TEMPERATURE SWITCH

This switch (Figure 2.3), which has normally open (N.O.) contacts, is mounted near the oil filter. The contacts close if the temperature should exceed approximately 284º F (140º C), initiating an engine shutdown.

Figure 2.3 – Low Oil Pressure and

High Temperature Switches

◆2.8.3 FIELD BOOST

The Controller Circuit Board houses a field boost diode and resistor. These two components are part of a “field boost” circuit (Figure 2.4). During engine cranking only, a positive DC (battery) voltage is deliv- ered through the diode, resistor, brushes and slip rings, and the generator rotor. Application of this voltage to the rotor “flashes the field” whenever it is started. Flashing of the field each time the generator starts makes sure that a sufficiently strong magnetic field is available to produce “pickup” voltage in the stator windings.

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