Table of Contents

PRIMEPACT 50 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

1.3Safety.... 5

1.4

Generator AC Connection System

5

1.5

Specifications

5

 

1.5.1

Fuel Requirements

5

 

1.5.2

Optional Propane Fuel System

6

 

1.5.3

Fuel Consumption

6

 

1.5.4

Engine Oil Requirements

6

 

1.5.5

Engine

6

 

1.5.6

Generator

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

2.2

2.1.4

Main Breaker

7

Optional Remote Start/Stop Panel

7

2.3

Automatic Choke (Gasoline Only)

8

 

2.3.1

Choke Solenoid

8

2.4

2.3.2

Prechoke

8

Before Starting the Engine

8

 

2.4.1

Installation8

8

 

2.4.2

Engine Lubrication

 

2.4.3

Fuel Supply

8

 

2.4.4

Cooling and Ventilating Air

8

2.5

2.4.5

Engine Exhaust Gas

8

Starting the Generator

8

2.6

Stopping the Generator

9

2.7

Applying Loads to Generator

9

2.8

2.7.1

Letting the Engine Stabilize

9

Summer.Winter Heat Riser System

9

2.9

2.8.1

Do Not Overload the Generator

10

Protection Systems

10

 

2.9.1

Low Oil Pressure Switch

10

 

2.9.2

High Temperature Switch

10

 

2.9.3

Field Boost

10

2.10

2.9.4

Overvoltage Protection

11

Additional Information

11

 

2.10.1

25-Hour Break-in Period

11

 

2.10.2

25-Hour Checkup

11

 

2.10.3

Attention Required After Submersion

11

 

2.10.4

Operation in High Grass or Brush

11

 

2.10.5

Effects of Moisture and Dirt

11

Section 3 – Maintenance

12

3.1

Checking the Engine Oil Level

12

3.2

Changing the Engine Oil and/or Oil Filter

12

3.3

Maintaining the Engine Air Cleaner

13

 

3.3.1 Cleaning the Foam Precleaner

13

3.4

3.3.2 Cleaning or Replacing the Paper Filter

13

Clean Air Intake

13

3.5

Checking the Engine Spark Plug

13

3.6

Fuel Filter (Gasoline Only)

14

3.7

Spark Arrestor Muffler

14

3.8

Cleaning the Generator

14

3.9

Battery Maintenance

14

 

3.9.1

Weekly

14

3.10

3.9.2

Every Six Months

14

Major Service Manual

15

3.11

Drive Belt

15

3.12

Exercising the Generator

15

3.13

Out of Service Procedure

16

 

3.13.1

Removal From Service

16

 

3.13.2

Return to Service

16

Part II – Installation Instructions

Safety Rules

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18

Section 1 – General Information

20

1.1

Purpose and Scope of the Manual

20

1.2

Safety

20

1.3

Standards Booklets

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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

 

2.3.2 Cooling Air Inlet Openings

26

 

2.3.3

Compensating for Restrictions

27

2.4

2.3.4

Testing the Installation

27

Gasoline Fuel System

27

 

2.4.1

Fuel Tank

28

 

2.4.2 Generator Fuel Supply Line

28

 

 

2.4.2.1

Rigid Fuel Lines

28

 

 

2.4.2.2

Flexible Fuel Line

28

2.5LP Gas Fuel System28

 

2.5.1 Parts Not Included in Fuel System

............28

 

2.5.2

Some Important Considerations

29

 

2.5.3

Vapor Withdrawal

29

 

2.5.4

Primary Regulator

29

 

2.5.5

Gaseous Carburetion

29

 

2.5.6

Fuel Supply Lines

30

 

2.5.7

Excess Flow Valve

30

2.6

2.5.8

Leakage Tests

30

Exhaust System

30

31

 

2.6.1 Mufflers and Spark Arrestors

 

2.6.2 Type of Exhaust System

31

2.7

2.6.3

Exhaust System Safety

31

Electrical Connections

31

 

2.7.1

Electrical Junction Box

31

 

2.7.2

Wiring

32

 

2.7.3

Generator AC Connections

32

 

2.7.4

Conduit

32

 

2.7.5 Isolating Different Power Sources

............32

 

2.7.6

Power Supply Cord

33

2.8

2.7.7 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

............33

Battery Installation

34

 

2.8.1

Recommended Battery

34

 

2.8.2

Battery Cables

34

 

2.8.3

Battery Cable Connections

34

2.9

2.8.4

Battery Compartment

34

Optional Accessories

34

 

2.9.1

Remote Panel Models

35

 

 

2.9.1.1

Model 9042

35

 

2.9.2

2.9.1.2

Model 9043

35

 

Remote Panel Cables

35

Section 3 – Post-installation..............................................Start-up

36

3.1

 

Adjustments

Post Installation Tests

36

3.2

Before Initial Start-up

36

3.3

Initial Start

36

3.4

Testing Under Load

36

3.5

Installation Checklist

37

Appendix 1 – Notes

38

Appendix 2

– Troubleshooting

39

Appendix 3

– Electrical Data

40

Appendix 4

– Exploded Views and Parts Lists

42

Appendix 5

– Warranty

56

 

 

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