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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
1.5.1
Fuel Requirements ......................................5
1.5.2
Fuel Consumption ......................................6
1.5.3
Engine Oil Requirements ............................6
1.5.4
Engine ........................................................6
1.5.5
Generator ..................................................6
1.5.6
Emissions Compliance Period ....................6
Section 2 - Operation ....................................................7
2.1
Generator Control Panel ............................................7
2.1.1
Fuel Primer ..................................................7
2.1.2
Start/Stop Switch ........................................7
2.1.3
Fuse .............................................................7
2.1.4
Main Breaker ..............................................7
2.2
Optional Remote Start/Stop Panel..............................7
2.3
Automatic Choke ......................................................7
2.3.1
Choke Solenoid............................................7
2.3.2
Prechoke ......................................................7
2.4
Before Starting the Engine ........................................7
2.4.1
Installation ....................................................7
2.4.2
Engine Lubrication ........................................8
2.4.3
Fuel Supply ....................................................8
2.4.4
Cooling and Ventilating Air ............................8
2.4.5
Engine Exhaust Gas ......................................8
2.5
Starting the Generator ..............................................8
2.6
Stopping the Generator..............................................9
2.7
Applying Loads to Generator ....................................9
2.7.1
Letting the Engine Stabilize ........................9
2.8
Do Not Overload the Generator ................................9
2.9
Protection Systems ....................................................9
2.9.1
Low Oil Pressure Switch ..............................9
2.9.2
High Temperature Switch ............................9
2.9.3
Field Boost ................................................10
2.9.4
Overvoltage Protection ..............................10
2.10 Additional Information ............................................10
2.10.1
25-Hour Break-in Period............................10
2.10.2
25-Hour Checkup ......................................10
2.10.3
Attention Required After Submersion ........10
2.10.4
Operation in High Grass or Brush ............11
2.10.5
Effects of Moisture and Dirt ......................11
Section 3 - Maintenance ..............................................11
3.1
Checking the Engine Oil Level ................................11
3.2
Changing the Engine Oil and/or Oil Filter ................11
3.3
Maintaining the Engine Air Cleaner ........................12
3.3.1
Cleaning the Foam Precleaner ....................12
3.3.2
3.4
Clean Air Intake ......................................................13
3.5
Checking the Engine Spark Plug..............................13
3.6
Fuel Filter ................................................................13
3.7
Spark Arrestor Service ............................................13
3.8
Cleaning the Generator ............................................14
3.9
Battery Maintenance ................................................14
3.9.1
Weekly........................................................14
3.9.2
Every Six Months ......................................14
3.10 Major Service Manual ..............................................15
3.11 Exercising the Generator ........................................15
3.12 Out of Service Procedure ........................................15
3.12.1
Removal From Service ..............................15
3.12.2
Return to Service ......................................15
3.13 Adjusting Valve Clearance ........................................15
3.14 RV Generator Service Interval..................................16
QUIETPACT 40G Recreational Vehicle Generator
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
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.2
Generator Compartments ......................................23
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.3
Cooling and Ventilating Air ....................................26
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.4
Gasoline Fuel System..............................................26
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.5
Exhaust System........ ..............................................27
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.6
Electrical Connections ............................................28
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.6.4
2.6.5
2.6.6
2.6.7
2.7
Battery Installation... ..............................................31
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3
2.7.4
2.8
Optional Accessories ..............................................31
2.8.1
3.1
Post Installation Tests ............................................32
3.2
Before Initial Start-up ............................................32
3.3
Initial Start ............................................................32
3.4
Testing Under Load ................................................32
3.5
Installation Checklist ..............................................33
Appendix 1 - Notes ......................................................34
Appendix 2 - Troubleshooting....................................35
Appendix 3 - Electrical Data ......................................36
Appendix 5 - Warranty ................................................48
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Generator Location ..................................22
Generator Support ..................................22
Suspended Mounting ................................22
Generator Restraint ..................................23
Compartment Size ....................................23
Compartment Construction ......................23
Sound Insulating Materials ......................24
Acoustics.... ..............................................24
Compartment Floor Cutouts ....................25
Generator Airflow ....................................26
Testing the Installation..............................26
Fuel Tank..................................................27
Generator Fuel Supply Line ......................27
2.4.2.1
Rigid Fuel Lines ......................27
2.4.2.2
Flexible Fuel Line ....................27
Mufflers and Spark Arrestors ..................28
Exhaust System Safety..............................28
Electrical Junction Box ............................29
Wiring......... ..............................................29
Generator AC Connections ......................29
Conduit.....................................................29
Isolating Different Power Sources ............30
Power Supply Cord ..................................30
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters ............31
Recommended Battery..............................31
Battery Cables ..........................................31
Battery Cable Connections........................31
Battery Compartment ..............................31
Remote Start/Stop Panels ........................32
Adjustments ..............................................32
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