Guardian Technologies 04164-3, 02010-2 Part II Installation Instructions, Inside Front Cover

Table of Contents

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
1.3	Safety		5
1.4	Generator AC Connection System		5
1.5	Specifications		5
Section 2 – Operation			7
2.1	Generator Control Panel		7
2.2	Optional Remote Start/Stop Panel		7
2.3	Automatic Choke (Gasoline Only)		7
2.4	Before Starting the Engine		8
2.5	Starting the Generator		8
2.6	Stopping the Generator		9
2.7	Applying Loads to Generator		9
2.8	Summer/Winter Heat Riser System		9
2.9	Protection Systems		10
2.10	Additional Information		11
Section 3 – Maintenance			11
3.1	Checking the Engine Oil Level		11
3.2	Changing the Engine Oil and/or Oil Filter		12
3.3	Maintaining the Engine Air Cleaner		12
3.4	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
3.10	Major Service Manual		15
3.11	Drive Belt		15
3.12	Exercising the Generator		15
3.13	Out of Service Procedure		15

	Part II – Installation Instructions
Safety Rules		18
Section 1 – General Information		20
1.1	Purpose and Scope of the Manual	20
1.2	Safety	20
1.3	Standards Booklets	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
2.2	Generator Compartments	23
2.3	Cooling and Ventilating Air	26
2.4	Gasoline Fuel System	27
2.5	LP Gas Fuel System	28
2.6	Exhaust System	30
2.7	Electrical Connections	31
2.8	Battery Installation	34
2.9	Optional Accessories	34
Section 3 – Post-installation Start-up
	Adjustments	35
3.1	Post Installation Tests	35
3.2	Before Initial Start-up	35
3.3	Initial Start	35
3.4	Testing Under Load	35
3.5	Installation Checklist	36
Section 4 – Troubleshooting		37
Section 5 – Electrical Data		38
Section 6 – Exploded Views and Parts Lists		40
Section 7 – Warranty		52

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