Introduction; Read This Manual Thoroughly; Contents; Operation And Maintenance - Generac Power Systems Guardian 005240 Installation And Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this model of the Guardian product line
by Generac Power Systems Inc. This model is a compact, high
performance, air-cooled, engine-driven generator designed to
automatically supply electrical power to operate critical loads dur-
ing a utility power failure.
This unit is factory installed in an all-weather, metal enclosure that
is intended exclusively for outdoor installation. This generator
will operate using either vapor withdrawn liquid propane (LP) or
natural gas (NG).

READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY

If any portion of this manual is not understood, contact the nearest
Dealer for starting, operating and servicing procedures.
Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals affixed to the
generator, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE blocks are
used to alert personnel to special instructions about a particular
operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or care-
lessly. Observe them carefully. Their definitions are as follows:
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION OR ACTION WHICH, IF
NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates a hazardous situation or action which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation or action which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Notes contain additional information important to a procedure
and will be found within the regular text body of this manual.
These safety warnings cannot eliminate the hazards that they
indicate. Common sense and strict compliance with the special
instructions while performing the action or service are essential to
preventing accidents.
Four commonly used safety symbols accompany the DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION blocks. The type of information each
indicates is as follows:
This symbol points out important safety information that,
if not followed, could endanger personal safety and/or
property of others.


This symbol points out potential explosion hazard.

This symbol points out potential fire hazard.
 This symbol points out potential electrical shock hazard.
NOTE:
The operator is responsible for proper and safe use of the equip-
ment. The manufacturer strongly recommends that the operator
read this Owner's Manual and thoroughly understand all instruc-
tions before using this equipment. The manufacturer also strongly
recommends instructing other users to properly start and operate
the unit. This prepares them if they need to operate the equipment
in an emergency.

CONTENTS

This manual contains pertinent owner's information, including
warranty, electrical diagrams, exploded views and lists of repair
parts, for these different models:
• 05240 & 05280 – 6 kW NG, 7 kW LP , single-cylinder GH-410
Engine
• 05241 & 05281 – 9.0 kW NG, 10 kW LP , V-twin GT-530
Engine
• 05242 & 05282 – 13 kW NG, 13 kW LP , V-twin GT-990 Engine
• 05243, 05244, 05283 & 05284 – 15 kW NG, 16 kW LP , V-twin
GT-990 Engine

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

It is the operator's responsibility to perform all safety checks, to
make sure that all maintenance for safe operation is performed
promptly, and to have the equipment checked periodically by a
Dealer. Normal maintenance service and replacement of parts
are the responsibility of the owner/operator and, as such, are not
considered defects in materials or workmanship within the terms
of the warranty. Individual operating habits and usage contribute to
the need for maintenance service.
Proper maintenance and care of the generator ensures a minimum
number of problems and keep operating expenses at a minimum.
See a Dealer for service aids and accessories.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

When the generator requires servicing or repairs, contact a Dealer
for assistance. Service technicians are factory-trained and are
capable of handling all service needs.
When contacting a Dealer about parts and service, always supply
the complete model number and serial number of the unit as given
on its data decal, which is located on the generator. See section "The
Generator" for decal location.
Model No. _________________ Serial No. ______________
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
and other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
This product contains or emits chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and
other reproductive harm.
Introduction
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