Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems 5.6 kVA PowerPact Owner's Manual

Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................1
General Hazards .........................................................2
Exhaust Hazards .........................................................2
Electrical Hazards .......................................................3
Fire Hazards ................................................................3
Explosion Hazards ......................................................3
Section 2: General Information
The Generator ......................................................5
Protection Systems .............................................7
Emission Information ..........................................7
Fuel Requirements ..............................................7
Battery Requirements .........................................7
Battery Charger ....................................................7
Engine Oil Requirements ....................................7
Section 3: Operation
Site Prep Verification ...........................................9
Controller Lid .......................................................9
Circuit Breaker .....................................................9
Control Panel .....................................................10
Alarm Response Procedures ............................11
Clearing an Alarm/Warning Condition .......................11
Setting the Exercise Timer ................................11
Battery Charger ..................................................11
Manual Transfer Operation ...............................11
Transfer to Generator Power Source ........................11
Transfer Back to Utility Power Source .......................12
Automatic Transfer Operation ..........................12
Owner's Manual for 5.6 kVA PowerPact™

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Automatic Sequence of Operation .................. 13
Utility Failure ..............................................................13
Cranking ....................................................................13
Cold Smart Start ........................................................13
Load Transfer ............................................................13
Shutting Generator Down While Under Load . 13
To turn the generator OFF .........................................13
To turn the generator back ON...................................13
Section 4: Maintenance
Performing Scheduled Maintenance ............... 15
Clearing a Maintenance Due Condition ........... 15
Service Schedule ............................................... 16
Checking Engine Oil Level ............................... 18
Engine Oil Recommendations ...................................18
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter ......................... 19
Changing the Engine Air Cleaner .................... 19
Spark Plug .......................................................... 19
Valve Clearance Adjustment ............................ 20
Check Valve Clearance .............................................20
Adjust Valve Clearance .............................................20
Battery Maintenance ......................................... 21
Attention After Submersion ............................. 21
Corrosion Protection ........................................ 21
Remove From, and Return To
Service Procedure ............................................. 21
Remove From Service ...............................................21
Return to Service .......................................................22
Section 5: Troubleshooting
Section 6: Quick Reference Guide
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