Summary of Contents for Generac Power Systems 004692-2
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Not intended for use as Primary Power in place of utility or DEADLY EXHAUST FUMES. OUTDOOR INSTALLATION ONLY!! Installation and Owner’s Manual Automatic Standby Generators ® in life-support applications. DANGER Air-cooled, Prepackaged Models: 004692-2 (8.5 kW) GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC. CENTURION CENTURION CENTURION...
This manual contains pertinent owner’s information, including warranty, electrical diagrams, exploded views and lists of repair parts, for Centurion model: • 004692-2 – 8.5 kW NG, 8.5 kW LP , V-twin GT-990 Engine OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE It is the operator's responsibility to perform all safe-...
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. GENERAL HAZARDS • For safety reasons, Generac recommends that the installation, initial start-up and maintenance of this equipment is carried out by a Generac Authorized Dealer. • The engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monox- ide, which can be DEADLY.
NANCE OF FARM STANDBY ELECTRICAL SYS- TEMS, available from the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085. 9. NFPA No. 30, FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS CODE, available same as Item 1. Generac ® Power Systems, Inc.
1. Low Oil Pressure Sensor 2. High Temperature Sensor Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. There are LED readouts on the control panel to noti- fy personnel that one of these faults has occurred.
• Install the generator as close as possible to the transfer switch. HOWEVER, REMEMBER THAT LAWS OR CODES MAY REGULATE THE DIS- TANCE. Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. ◆ 1.10.2 TRANSFER SWITCH The transfer switch shipped with this generator is rated 100 amps maximum at 120/240 volts AC single phase.
Be sure the utility power supply is turned off, or sparking may occur at the battery posts as the cables are attached and cause an explosion. Generac ® Power Systems, Inc.
The transfer switch is now electrically “hot.” Contact with “hot” parts will result in extreme- ly hazardous and possibly fatal electrical shock. Proceed with caution. 10 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 4. Use an accurate AC voltmeter to check UTILITY power source voltage across transfer switch ter- minals N1 and N2.
2. Allow the generator to start. Before loading the generator, confirm that the no load frequency ,with the roof open and door off, is set at 63-63.5 Hz. Transfer load to emergency circuits. CHECKING AUTOMATIC OPERATION ADJUSTING THE REGULATOR (NATURAL GAS ONLY) Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 11...
35.4 amps If this procedure or equipment are not available, locate the nearest Generac Dealer and they can per- form the adjustments. A service fee may be charged for this adjustment. ENGINE GOVERNOR ADJUSTMENT...
L o c a t e y o u r n e a r e s t AUTO MAN. FUSE EXERCISE TIME Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 13 d e a le r a t : POWER SYSTEMS, INC. SYSTEM SET LOW OIL HIGH TEMP.
2 on the controller printed circuit board (“Remote Not Auto”) is ON. If the exerciser is not set using the “Set Exercise Time Switch”, the generator will automatically exercise 7 days after the battery connection was made. Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 15...
This protection also prevents the gener- ator from supplying an output that could potentially damage appliances connected to the generator cir- cuit. Contact the nearest Generac Authorized Dealer if this failure occurs. The generator panel’s 15 amp fuse (Figure 4.1) pro- tects the DC control circuit against overload.
2. Remove the cover and air filter. 3. Wipe away dust or debris from inside of the air box and around edges. 4. Install the new air cleaner into the air box. Oil Filter Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 17...
(Figure 4.5). Figure 4.5 – Setting the Spark Plug Gap SET PLUG GAP AT 0.50 mm (0.020 inch) 18 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. The battery should be inspected per the “Service Schedule,” Section 4.11. The following procedure should be followed for inspection: 1.
Important: If feeling uncomfortable about doing this procedure or the proper tools are not available, please contact the Generac Authorized Dealer for service assistance. This is a very important step to insure the longest life for the engine.
4.10 ATTENTION AFTER SUBMERSION If the generator has been submerged in water, it must not be started and operated. Following any submersion in water, have a Generac Authorized Dealer thoroughly clean and dry the generator. 4.11 OUT OF SERVICE PROCEDURE 4.11.1 REMOVAL FROM SERVICE...
4.13 SERVICE SCHEDULE ATTENTION: It is recommended that all service work be performed by the nearest Generac Authorized Dealer. SYSTEM/COMPONENT X = Action R = Replace as Necessary * = Notify Dealer if Repair is Needed. FUEL Fuel lines and connections*...
There is no transfer to standby after utility source failure. Unit consumes large amounts of oil. *Contact the nearest Generac Authorized Dealer for assistance. 22 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. CAUSE 1. Fuse blown 2. Loose, corroded or defective battery cables 3.
Section 8 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Air-cooled 8.5 kW Generator Enclosure – Drawing No. 0F0100-A 32 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc.
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049813 0D2537A 0E4321 0E1330A 0E9692 042907 Generac RIVET POP 0.125" X 0.337" SCREW HHC M6-1.0 X 16 G8.8 SCREW HHC M6-1.0 X 12 G8.8 NUT, LOCKING FLANGE M6-1.0 SCREW HHTT M8-1.2 X 20 BP SCREW TAPTITE M6-1.0 X 12 YC NUT LOCK TRIC M6 X 1.0 Y/ZNC...
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Section 8 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Air-cooled 8.5 kW Generator Engine & Alternator – Drawing No. 0D8446-C 34 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc.
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SCREW TAP-R #10-32 x 9/16 U-BOLT 5/16"-18 X 1.25" WITH SADDLE GASKET, EXHAUST PORT CLAMP HOSE BAND 1/4" 1.33 FT HOSE 1/4" I.D. CLAMP HOSE BAND 1/4" 1.33 FT HOSE 1/4" I.D. Air-cooled 8.5 kW Generator Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 35...
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Section 8 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Air-cooled 8.5 kW Generator Engine – Drawing No. 0E8774-G Part 1 36 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc.
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0D4010 0D4011 0D4012 0D4013 0D8675A 0D8675B 0D4015 0D4016 Generac ASSEMBLY, DIPSTICK WITH HANDLE TUBE, DIPSTICK O-RING, OIL CLR 3/8 X 1/2 SEAL, 42 I.D. CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY, HOUSING COVER WITH SLEEVE SCREW, HHFC M10-1.5 X 55 SCREW HHFC M6-1.0 X 25...
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Section 8 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Air-cooled 8.5 kW Generator Engine – Drawing No. 0E8774-G Part 2 38 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 123, 145...
Owner’s Manual. For warranty purposes, Generac recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your engine. However, Generac cannot deny warranty solely due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the completion of all scheduled maintenance.
Such use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. Generac shall not be held liable hereunder for failures of any warranted parts of a Generac engine caused by the use of such an unapproved, add-on, modified, counterfeit and/or “grey market”...
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"PREPACKAGED EMERGENCY AUTOMATIC STANDBY GENERATORS" For a period of two years from the date of original sale, Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) will, at its option, repair or replace any part which, upon examination, inspection and testing by Generac or a Generac Authorized Warranty Service Dealer, is found to be defective under normal use and service, in accordance with the warranty schedule set forth below.