Multiquip GAC-9.7HZ manual general information, FAMILIARIZATION Generator, Control Box, Danger

general information

FAMILIARIZATION

Generator

The Multiquip GAC9.7HZ generator is designed as a portable dual purpose power source for 60 Hz (single phase) lighting facilities, power tools, submersible pumps and other industrial and construction machinery.

The generator is mounted on rubber vibration isolators that have a steel base backplate which is attached to the protective steel pipe carrying frame.The protective carrying frame is made of steel tubing and fully wraps around the generator to protect against damage. See Figures 3, and 4 for the basic controls and indicators for the GAC9.7HZ generator.

This portable generator is supplied with a electrical control box.To reduce vibration caused by the engine, the control box is also placed on rubber isolators.

Control Box

The control box is provided with the following:

„„120/240V twist-lock output receptacle (single phase). „„240V twist-lock receptacle (single phase).

„„120V GFCI single phase duplex output receptacle. „„35 Amp Main Circuit Breaker (2-pole)

„„Two 15 Amp GFCI Circuit Breakers (1-pole) „„30 Amp Circuit Breaker (1-pole)

„„20 Amp Circuit Breaker (2-pole)

„„30 Amp Circuit Breaker (2-pole)

„„AC Voltmeter

„„Ground Terminal

„„Idle Control Switch

„„Operation Switch

„„Start Switch

DANGER

Before connecting this generator to any building’s electrical system, a licensed electrician must install an isolation (transfer) switch.

Serious injury or death may result without this transfer switch.

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