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iQ2000 Portable Generator
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Owner's Manual
MODEL:________________________
SERIAL:________________________
DATE PURCHASED:______________
This product is not intended to be used in
a critical life support application. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in
death or serious injury.
Register your Generac product at:
WWW.GENERAC.COM
1-888-GENERAC
(1-888-436-3722)
WARNING
000853
(000209a)

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  • Page 1 Portable Generator Owner’s Manual 000853 MODEL:________________________ SERIAL:________________________ DATE PURCHASED:______________ WARNING This product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application. Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury. (000209a) Register your Generac product at: WWW.GENERAC.COM...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1 Section 4 Maintenance and Introduction ........1 Troubleshooting ......13 Safety Rules ........1 Maintenance ........13 Safety Symbols and Meanings ..1 Maintenance Schedule ....13 Exhaust and Location Hazards ..2 Preventive Maintenance ....13 Electrical Hazards ......

  • Page 3: Section 1 Introduction And Safety

    Section 1 Introduction and Safety Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Generac Power DANGER Systems Inc. product. This unit has been designed to provide high-performance, effi- Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, cient operation, and years of use when main- will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 4: Exhaust And Location Hazards

    WARNING DANGER Risk of injury. Do not operate or service this The exhaust system must be properly maintained. Do machine if not fully alert. Fatigue can impair the not alter or modify the exhaust system as to render it ability to service this equipment and could result unsafe or make it noncompliant with local codes and/or standards.

  • Page 5: Electrical Hazards

    Electrical Hazards DANGER DANGER Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry before starting engine. Failure to do so will Electrocution. Contact with bare wires, result in death or serious injury. terminals, and connections while generator (000174) is running will result in death or serious injury. (000144) WARNING Do not insert any object through the air cooling slots.

  • Page 6: Section 2 General Information And Setup

    Section 2 General Information and Setup 000579 000581 000662 Figure 2-1. Features and Controls TABLE 1. Generator Components Parallel Ready 120 Volts AC Duplex Outlet Turbo/Standard/Economy Switch PowerBar Grounding Location Reset Button Overheat LED (red) Overload LED (red) 003039 Low Oil LED (orange) Ready to Load LED (green) Fuel Gauge Figure 2-2.

  • Page 7: Know Your Generator

    Know Your Generator Emissions The United States Environmental Protection WARNING Agency EPA) (and California Air Resources Board (CARB), for engines/equip- Consult Manual. Read and understand manual ment certified to California standards) requires completely before using product. Failure to completely understand manual and product that this engine/equipment complies with could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 8: Connection Plugs

    Connection Plugs Economy Switch The economy switch has 3 modes of opera- 120 VAC, Duplex Receptacle tion: • Economy: The quietest mode and best The 120 Volt outlet is overload protected by when running appliances or equipment that the inverter module electronic control. See are resistive loads (non-motor starting), Figure 2-4.

  • Page 9: Fuel Sensor And Fuel Gauge

    Add Engine Oil CAUTION Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so could result in engine damage. (000135) NOTE: The generator is shipped without oil in the engine. Add oil slowly and verify oil level often during filling process to ensure overfilling does not occur.

  • Page 10: Fuel

    6. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is within safe operating range. NOTE: Verify oil level often during filling pro- cess to ensure overfilling does not occur. 7. Install oil fill cap/dipstick and hand-tighten. Fuel DANGER Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

  • Page 11: Section 3 Operation

    Section 3 Operation Operation and Use Questions Grounding the Generator When Used as a Portable Call Generac customer service at 1-888-GEN- ERAC (1-888-436-3722) with questions or The generator is equipped with a terminal for concerns about equipment operation and the connection of a grounding electrode sys- maintenance.

  • Page 12: Transporting/Tipping Of The Unit

    2. Add to that figure the running watts of all Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 other connected loads. Btu) Wattage Reference Guide is provided to assist Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu) in determining how many items the generator can operate at one time. Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu) NOTE: All figures are approximate.

  • Page 13: Restarting Hot Engines

    LED (A) will illuminate and AC output Parallel Operation ceases. Press and hold the reset button for For output power up to 3200W, two iQ2000 3 seconds to reset the fault condition while inverters can operate in parallel using Gen- the unit is running.

  • Page 14: Parallel Reset Procedure

    Parallel Reset Procedure 1. Turn OFF all loads applied to generators. 2. See Figure 3-4. Remove the 30A plug from parallel kit. DO NOT unplug parallel kit from generators. 003594 Figure 3-4. Remove 30A Plug 3. See Figure 3-5. Press and hold the Reset button (1) on unit A for three (3) seconds, then release.

  • Page 15: Section 4 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve perfor- Dirt or debris can cause improper operation mance and extend engine/equipment life. and equipment damage. Clean generator Generac Power Systems, Inc. recommends daily or before each use. Keep area around that all maintenance work be performed by an and behind muffler free from combustible Independent...

  • Page 16: Change Engine Oil

    7. Replace oil fill cap and hand-tighten. NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill point. SAE 30 10W-30 Change Engine Oil Synthetic 5W-30 WARNING Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark plug wires when working on unit.

  • Page 17: Air Filter

    Air Filter Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester Engine will not run properly and may be dam- NOTE: It is a violation of California Public aged if run with a dirty air filter. Service air fil- Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or oper- ter more frequently in dirty or dusty conditions.

  • Page 18: Storage

    Valve Clearance 1. Change engine oil. 2. Remove spark plug. IMPORTANT NOTE: If uncomfortable about 3. Pour tablespoon (5-10cc) of clean engine doing this procedure, or the proper tools oil or spray a suitable fogging agent into are not available, take generator to the cylinder.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine won't start. 1. PowerDial turned off. 1. Turn on PowerDial. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Defective spark plug. 3. Replace spark plug. 4. Plugged fuel filter. 4. Contact IASD. 5. Defective or stuck PowerDial 5.
  • Page 20 Part No. 10000003992 Rev. A 09/23/2016 Generac Power Systems, Inc. ©2016 Generac Power Systems, Inc. All rights S45 W29290 Hwy. 59 reserved. Waukesha, WI 53189 Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) No reproduction allowed in any form without prior generac.com written consent from Generac Power Systems, Inc.

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