Protection Systems; Emission Information; Fuel Requirements; Battery Requirements - Generac Power Systems 8 kVA Owner's Manual

Protection Systems

The generator may need to run for long periods of time
with no operator present to monitor the engine/generator
conditions. The generator is equipped with protection
systems to automatically shut down the unit to protect
against potentially damaging conditions. Some of these
systems include:
Alarms:
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High Temperature
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Low Oil Pressure
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Overcrank
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Overspeed
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Overvoltage
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Undervoltage
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Overload
Warnings:
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Charger Warning
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Charger Missing AC
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Low Battery
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Battery Problem
The control panel contains a display which alerts the
operator when a fault condition occurs. The above list is
not all inclusive. See Operation
about alarms and control panel operation.
NOTE: A warning will indicate a condition on the
generator that should be addressed, but will not shut the
generator down. An alarm will shut the generator down to
protect the system from any damage. In the event of an
alarm, an owner can clear the alarm and restart the
generator prior to contacting an IASD. If the intermittent
issue occurs again, contact an IASD.

Emission Information

The engine used in this generator is not certified to
United States EPA emission standards, or any other
emission standards. Sale or use of this generator is not
legal in the U.S or any country which has emission
standards that are applicable to this product.
Owner's Manual for 50 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
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Underspeed
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RPM Sensor Loss
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Controller Fault
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Wiring Error
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Fuse Problem
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Stepper Overcurrent
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Exercise Set Error
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USB Warning
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Download Failure
for more information

Fuel Requirements

DANGER
Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel
in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark
away. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
The engine has been fitted with a dual fuel carburetion
system. The unit will run on natural gas or LP gas
(vapor), but it has been factory set to run on natural gas.
The fuel system will be configured for the available fuel
source during installation.
Recommended fuels should have a BTU content of at least
1000 BTUs per cubic foot (37.26 megajoules per cubic
meter) for natural gas, or at least 2500 BTUs per cubic foot
(93.15 megajoules per cubic meter) for LP gas (vapor).
NOTE: If converting to LP gas from natural gas, a
minimum LP tank size of 250 gal (946 L) is
recommended. See the installation manual for complete
procedures and details.

Battery Requirements

12 volts, Group 26R-540CCA minimum or Group 35AGM-
650CCA minimum (not
Maintenance for proper battery maintenance procedures.

Battery Charger

The battery charger is integrated into the control panel
module in all models. It operates as a smart charger,
which ensures output charging levels are safe and
continuously optimized to promote maximum battery life.

Engine Oil Requirements

See Engine Oil Requirements
section for proper oil viscosity.

Activating the Generator

The generator should be activated upon initial start-up.
See the installation manual for complete instructions.
General Information
(000105)
included with unit.) See
in the Maintenance
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