Section 3 – Maintenance

PRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle Generators

3.13.2 RETURN TO SERVICE

To return the unit to service after storage, proceed as follows:

1.Check the tag on the engine for oil viscosity and classification. Verify that the correct recommend- ed oil is used in the engine (see Section 1.5.4, Page 6). If necessary, drain and refill with the proper oil.

2.Check the state of the battery. Fill all cells of unsealed batteries to the proper level with distilled water. DO NOT USE TAP WATER IN THE BAT- TERY. Recharge the battery to 100 percent state of charge, or, if defective, replace the battery.

3.Clean and wipe the entire generator.

4.Reconnect the battery. Observe battery polarity. Damage may occur if the battery is connected incorrectly.

5.Turn OFF all electrical loads. Add fuel if neces- sary and then start the engine.

6.Allow the unit to warm up thoroughly.

7.Apply electrical loads to at least 50 percent of the unit’s rated wattage capacity.

8.When the engine is thoroughly warmed up, shut it down.

9.Your generator is now ready for service.

3.14 WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE

 

Running

 

Watts

Battery Charger

500

Belt Sander (3”)

1000

Chain Saw

1200

Circular Saw (6-12”)

800 to 1000

Disc Sander (9”)

1200

Hand Drill (1”)

1100

Hedge Trimmer

450

Impact Wrench

500

Lawn Mower

1200

Electric Range (one element)

1500

Television

750 to 1000

Coffee Maker

1000

Electric Skillet

1250

Hair Dryer

1200

Light Bulb

100

Microwave Oven

700

Oil Burner on Furnace

300

Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 Btu)

400

Radio

50 to 200

Slow Cooker

200

*Furnace Fan (1/3 HP)

500

*Refrigerator

600

*Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)

1700

*Compressor (1HP)

2000

*Deep Freeze

500

*Milk Cooler

1100

*Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP)

2800

*Submersible Pump (1 HP)

2000

*Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP)

600

*Table Saw (10”)

1750 to 2000

*Allow 2-1/2 times the listed watts for starting these devices.

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Generac 00784-2, 09290-4 owner manual Wattage Reference Guide, Return to Service

00784-2, 09290-4 specifications

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