Guardian Technologies 004582-2 Know The Generator, 11 7 1512, Control Panel, Generator Controls

Section 2 – Operation

Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System

2.1 KNOW THE GENERATOR

Read the Owner’s Manual and Safety Rules before operating this generator.

Compare the generator to Figures 4 through 6 to become familiarized with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Figure 4 - Control Panel

1.12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle – This receptacle allows the capability to recharge a 12 volt DC storage battery with provided battery charge cables.

2.120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle – Supplies electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single-phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

3.120 Volt AC, 20A Duplex GFCI Receptacle – Supplies ground fault protected electrical power for operation of 120 volt AC 20 amp, single-phase, 60 Hz electric lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads.

4.120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle – Supplies electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single-phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

5.120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle – Supplies electrical power for the operation of 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single-phase, 60 Hz, electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

6.120/240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle (Located on underside of control panel)– Supplies electrical power for the operation of 120/240 Volt AC, 50 Amp, single-phase, 60 Hz, welder or motor loads.

7.Air Cleaner – Filters intake air as it is drawn into the engine.

8.Choke Knob – Used when starting a cold engine.

9.Winter/Summer Valve – See “Cold Weather Operation/De-icer” section.

Figure 5 - Generator Controls

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10.Circuit Breakers (AC) – Each receptacle is provided with a push-to-reset circuit breaker to protect the generator against electrical overload. (50 amp uses toggle reset)

11.Fuel Tank – Tank holds 16 U.S. gallons of fuel.

12.Grounding Lug – Ground the generator to an approved earth ground here. See "Grounding the Generator" for details.

13.Idle Control Switch – The idle control runs the engine at normal (high) speeds when there is an electrical load present and runs the engine at idle (low) speeds when a load is not present.

14.Start/Run/Stop Switch – Controls the operation of the generator.

15.Oil Fill – Use this point to add oil to engine.

16.Fuse - 10 Amp (Located at rear of control panel) – Protects the DC control circuit from overload. If this fuse element has melted open the engine will not be able to crank and start.

Figure 6 - Engine Control Panel

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