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Part I - Operating Instructions
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
Installation ....................................................................5
1.4
Safety ............................................................................5
1.5
Generator AC Connection System ..................................5
1.6
Specifications ................................................................6
1.6.1 Fuel Requirements ..............................................6
1.6.2 Engine Oil Requirements ....................................6
1.6.3 Generator Specifications......................................6
1.6.4 Engine Specifications ..........................................6
1.6.5 Emissions Compliance Period ............................7
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 7.5 Amp Fuse ......................................................7
2.1.4 Line Breakers ......................................................7
2.2
Optional Remote Start/Stop Panel..................................7
2.3
Automatic Choke ..........................................................7
2.3.1 Choke Solenoid ..................................................7
2.3.2 Prechoke..............................................................8
2.4
Before Starting the Engine ............................................8
2.4.1 Installation..............................................................8
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
2.7.2 Do Not Overload the Generator ..........................9
2.8
Protection Systems ........................................................9
2.8.1 Low Oil Pressure Switch......................................9
2.8.2 High Temperature Switch ....................................9
2.8.3 Field Boost ........................................................10
2.8.4 Overvoltage Protection ......................................10
2.8.5 25-Hour Break-in Period....................................10
2.8.6 25-Hour Checkup ..............................................10
2.8.7 Operation in High Grass or Brush ....................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
3.4
Checking the Engine Spark Plug..................................12
3.5
Fuel Filter (Gasoline Only) ..........................................12
3.6
Clean Spark Arrestor ..................................................13
3.7
Cleaning the Generator ................................................13
3.8
Battery Maintenance ....................................................13
3.8.1 Weekly ..............................................................13
3.8.2 Every Six Months ..............................................13
3.9
Major Service Manual ..................................................14
3.10
Drive Belt ....................................................................14
3.11
Exercising the Generator ............................................14
3.12
Retorque the Head Bolts ..............................................14
3.13
Out of Service Procedure ............................................14
3.13.1 Removal From Service ....................................14
3.13.2 Return to Service ............................................15
3.14
RV Generator Service Interval......................................15
QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators
Part II - Installation Instructions ........................................16
Safety Rules ................................................................................17
Section 4 - General Information..........................................19
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
Section 5 - Installation ..........................................................20
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
Section 6 - Post Installation ................................................33
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
Section 7 - Troubleshooting ..................................................35
7.1
Section 8 - Electrical Data......................................................36
Section 9 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists ......................38
Section 10 - Warranty ............................................................48
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Safety ..........................................................................19
Standards Booklets ....................................................19
Equipment Description................................................19
Generator Engine Operating Speed..............................19
Generator AC Connection System ................................19
Location and Support ..................................................20
5.1.1 Generator Location............................................20
5.1.2 Generator Support ............................................20
5.1.3 Suspended Mounting ........................................20
5.1.4 Generator Restraint ..........................................21
Generator Compartments ............................................21
5.2.1 Compartment Size ............................................21
5.2.2 Compartment Construction ..............................21
5.2.3 Sound Insulating Materials ................................22
5.2.4 Acoustics ..........................................................22
5.2.5 Compartment Floor Cutouts..............................23
Cooling and Ventilating Air ..........................................23
5.3.1 Generator Airflow ..............................................25
5.3.2 Testing the Installation ......................................25
Gasoline Fuel System ..................................................25
5.4.1 Fuel Tank ..........................................................25
5.4.2 Generator Fuel Supply Line ..............................26
LP Gas Fuel System ....................................................26
5.5.1 LP Fuel Consumption ........................................26
5.5.2 Parts Not Included in Fuel System ....................26
5.5.3 Some Important Considerations ........................26
5.5.4 Vapor Withdrawal ..............................................27
5.5.5 Primary Regulator..............................................27
5.5.6 Gaseous Carburetion ........................................27
5.5.7 Fuel Supply Lines ..............................................27
5.5.8 Excess Flow Valve ..............................................28
5.5.9 Leakage Tests ....................................................28
Exhaust System ..........................................................28
5.6.1 Mufflers and Spark Arrestors............................28
5.6.2 Exhaust System Safety ......................................29
Electrical Connections ................................................29
5.7.1 Electrical Junction Box ....................................29
5.7.2 Wiring ................................................................29
5.7.3 Generator AC Connections ................................30
5.7.4 Conduit..............................................................30
5.7.5 Isolating Different Power Sources ......................30
5.7.6 Power Supply Cord............................................30
5.7.7 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters ....................30
Battery Installation ......................................................30
5.8.1 Recommended Battery ......................................30
5.8.2 Battery Cables ..................................................32
5.8.3 Battery Cable Connections ................................32
5.8.4 Battery Compartment ........................................32
Optional Accessories....................................................32
5.9.1 Remote Panel Models ........................................32
Post Installation Tests ..................................................33
Before Initial Start-up ..................................................33
Initial Start ..................................................................33
Testing Under Load......................................................33
Installation Checklist ..................................................34
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................35
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