Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems 8 kW Owner's Manual

Introduction .................... Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly .............................................IFC
Contents ............................................................................IFC
Operation and Maintenance.................................................IFC
How to Obtain Service ........................................................IFC

Table of Contents ........................................ 1

Safety Rules ................................................. 2
Standards Index .....................................................................3
Section 1 - General Information ................. 4
1.1 Unpacking/Inspection .....................................................4
1.2 Protection Systems ........................................................4
1.3 NEC Requirement for Arc Fault Circuit
Interruption Breaker for Bedrooms ..................................4
1.4 Emission Information......................................................5
1.5 The Generator ................................................................6
1.6 Specifications ................................................................7
1.7 System Set LED .............................................................8
1.8 Fuel Requirements and Recommendations ......................8
1.9 Fuel Consumption ..........................................................8
1.10 Reconfiguring the Fuel System ........................................9
1.11 Location .......................................................................10
1.12 Battery Requirements ...................................................13
1.13 Battery Installation ........................................................13
1.14 The Battery ..................................................................13
1.15 Battery Charger ............................................................14
Section 2 - Post Installation Start-up
and Adjustments .................... 14
2.1 Before Initial Startup .....................................................14
2.2 Electrical Checks ..........................................................14
2.3 Generator Tests Under Load ..........................................15
2.4 Checking Automatic Operation ......................................15
2.5 Engine Governor Adjustment ........................................16
2.6 Voltage Regulator Adjustment .......................................16
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Air-cooled Generators
Section 3 - Operation ................................ 17
3.1 Control Panel Interface .................................................17
3.2 Automatic Transfer Operation ........................................18
3.3 Sequence of Automatic Operation .................................18
3.4 Manual Transfer Operation ............................................19
3.5 Side Compartment (V-twin Only) ..................................20
3.6 Protection Systems ......................................................21
Section 4 - Maintenance ........................... 22
4.1 Fuse .............................................................................22
4.2 Checking the Engine Oil Level .......................................22
4.3 Changing the Engine Oil ................................................23
4.4 Changing the Engine Air Cleaner ...................................24
4.5 Spark Plug(s) ...............................................................25
4.6 Battery Maintenance .....................................................25
4.7 Adjusting GH-410/GT-530/990/999 Valve Clearance ......25
4.8 Cooling System ............................................................26
4.9 Attention After Submersion ...........................................27
4.10 Corrosion Protection.....................................................27
4.11 Out of Service Procedure ..............................................27
4.12 Service Schedule .........................................................28
Section 5 - Troubleshooting ..................... 29
5.1 Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................29
Section 6 - Appendix ................................ 30
6.1 Menu System Navigation ..............................................30
Section 7 - Installation Diagrams ............. 32
Section 8 - Warranty ................................. 36
Manual del propietario .............................. 39
Manuel d'entretien ..................................... 75
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