Generac 00941-4 owner manual Purpose and Scope Manual, Standards Booklets, Equipment Description

Section 1 – General Information

IMPACT-36 plus II Recreational Vehicle Generator

1.1PURPOSE AND SCOPE

OF THE MANUAL

These Installation Instructions have been prepared especially for the purpose of familiarizing installers and owners of the applicable equipment with the product's installation requirements. Give serious consideration to all information and instructions in the manual, both for safety and for continued reliable operation of the equipment.

Because of the different recreational vehicle models and the variations between the models, it would be extremely difficult, if not impractical, to provide detailed instructions for every possible installation. For that reason, instructions and illustrations in this manual are general in nature. Illustrations are not intended to serve as detailed installation blueprints.

The installation should comply strictly with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations pertain- ing to the installation and use of this product. If any portion of this manual appears to be in conflict with such codes, standards, or regulations, the applicable codes, standards, or regulations must take prece- dence over the manual.

1.2SAFETY

Before handling, installing, operating, or servicing this equipment, carefully read the “Notice to Installer” and “Safety Rules” on Pages 18 and 19. Comply with all safety rules to prevent death, per- sonal injury, or damage to equipment and/or proper- ty. Stress safety to all installers, operators, and ser- vice technicians who work on this equipment.

1.3STANDARDS BOOKLETS

Installation, use, and servicing of this equipment should comply strictly with published standards, as well as the manufacturer's recommendations. The following standards booklets (latest revision) are available from the sources indicated:

1.NFPA 1192, “Standard for Recreational Vehicles” (replaces ANSI A119.2/NFPA 501C), available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

2.NFPA 70, “NFPA Handbook of the National Electric Code,” available same as Item 1.

3.ANSI/RVIA EGS-1, “Engine Generator Sets for Recreational Vehicle Safety Requirements”, ava- ialable from the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association, 1896 Preston White Drive, Reston, VA 22090.

4.California Administrative Code, Title 25, avail- able from the State of California, Documents Section, P.O. Box 1015, North Highlands, CA 95660.

5.CSA Electrical Bulletin 946, available from the Canadian Standards Association, Housing and Constructions Materials Section, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada, M9W 1R3.

1.4EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

Instructions and information in this section pertain to Generac Impact air-cooled generators — more specifically, the installation of Impact-34 plus II and IMPACT-36 plus II Recreational Vehicle Generators. These generators are designed specifically for installing in recreational vehicles.

1.5ENGINE GENERATOR OPERATING

SPEED

The generators are driven by gasoline-powered, sin- gle-cylinder engines. The engines drive revolving fields (rotors), high frequency, permanent magnet alternators. The generators supply 120 volts AC at 60 Hertz with DC inverter. The generators revolving fields are driven at a variable speed depending on the demand for power. Computers monitor that demand and adjust the engine speed to provide adequate power to the connected loads.

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