Cold Weather Operation - Generac Power Systems 7500EXL Owner's Manual

COLD WEATHER
OPERATION
Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below
40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your Generac generator
may experience icing of the carburetor and/or the
crankcase breather system.
In an emergency, use the original shipping box as a
temporary shelter:
• Cut off all flaps.
• Cut out one of the long sides of the box to expose
exhaust side of unit. Ensure a minimum of two feet
clearance between open side of box and nearest object.
• Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles and clear
handles.
• Start unit, then place box over it.
IMPORTANT: Remove shelter when temperature is
above 40°F [4°C].
For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that will
enclose three sides and the top of the generator:
• Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed.
Note that your generator may appear different from that
shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11 — Temporary Cold Weather Shelter
Wind
• Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between open
side of box and nearest object.
• Face exposed end away from wind and elements.
• Enclosure should hold enough heat created by the
generator to prevent problems.
Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator
CAUTION!
enclose generator any more than shown. Remove
shelter when temperatures are above 40°F [4°C].
RECEPTACLES
This generator is equipped with the following receptacles:
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacle
This outlet is protected against overload by a 20 Amp
push-to-reset circuit breaker (Figure 12).
Figure 12 — 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacle
Use each socket to operate 120 Volt AC, single phase,
60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2,400 watts (2.4 kW)
at 20 Amps. Use cord sets that are rated for 125 Volt loads
at 20 Amps (or greater).
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking
Receptacle
Use a NEMA L5–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a
3–wire cord set rated for 125 Volts AC at 30 Amps to the
plug (Figure 13).
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Never run unit indoors. Do Not