Generac Portable Products 4,200 Watt Generator

Cold Weather Operation

Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your Generac generator may experience problems.

In an emergency, use the original shipping box as a temporary shelter:

•Cut off all flaps.

•Cut out one of the long sides of the box to expose exhaust side of unit. Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between open side of box and nearest object.

•Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles of unit.

•Start unit, then place box over it.

WARNING!: Remove shelter when temperature is above 40°F [4°C].

For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that will enclose three sides and the top of the generator:

•Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed, as shown in Figure 6.

NOTE: A typical unit is shown here - your unit will differ in appearance.

Figure 6 — Temporary Cold Weather Shelter

Wind

•Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between open side of box and nearest object.

•Face exposed end away from wind and elements.

•Enclosure should hold enough heat created by the generator to prevent problems.

RECEPTACLES

This generator is equipped with the following receptacles:

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex

Receptacle

Each of these outlets is protected against overload by

20 Amp push–to–reset circuit breakers. Use each outlet to operate 120 Volt, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring

2,400 (2.4 kW) watts at 20 Amps of current (Figure 7).

Figure 7 — 120 Volt, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle

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