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Parts Included*
• Generator
• Wheel kit
• Battery
• Battery charge cables
• Battery float charger
• Extenda Panel™ cord
• Locking 30 Amp plug
• Two Bottles of engine oil
• Three packets of fuel stabilizer
• Owner's manual
• Engine manual
*If any parts are missing or damaged, call 1-800-270-1408.
Model No. 1470-0 (7,000 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 186744GS Revision 6 (07/08/2003)
Owner's Manual
Questions? Help is just a moment away!
Call: Generac Generator Helpline - 1-800-270-1408 M-F 8-5 CT
Web: www.generac-portables.com or www.briggsandstratton.com
Table of Contents
Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Know Your Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Product Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Replacement Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Last Page
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
*If any parts are missing or damaged, call 1-800-270-1408. Questions? Help is just a moment away! Call: Generac Generator Helpline - 1-800-270-1408 M-F 8-5 CT Web: www.generac-portables.com or www.briggsandstratton.com Model No. 1470-0 (7,000 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 186744GS Revision 6 (07/08/2003) -
Page 2: Safety Rules
7000EXL Extended Life Generator EQUIPMENT SAFETY RULES DESCRIPTION This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Read this manual carefully and become Obey all safety messages that follow this familiar with your generator. Know its symbol to avoid possible injury or death. - Page 3 7000EXL Extended Life Generator DANGER DANGER Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, during recharging. an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Hydrogen gas stays around battery for a long Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, time after battery has been charged.
- Page 4 7000EXL Extended Life Generator CAUTION WARNING Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected Unintentional sparking can result in fire or to it. electric shock. • See “Don’t Overload Generator” on page 12. • Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR electrical loads.
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Page 5: Know Your Generator
7000EXL Extended Life Generator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Air Cleaner Run/Stop Switch Choke Lever... -
Page 6: Assembly
7000EXL Extended Life Generator ASSEMBLY BEFORE STARTING THE Your generator requires attachment of the negative battery ENGINE cable and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and fuel. Add Engine Oil and Fuel Check Battery / Attach Negative •... -
Page 7: Operation
7000EXL Extended Life Generator GROUNDING THE OPERATING THE GENERATOR GENERATOR The National Electrical Code requires that the frame and CAUTION external electrically conductive parts of this generator be Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can properly connected to an approved earth ground. Local damage generator and/or electrical devices connected electrical codes may also require proper grounding of the to it. -
Page 8: Stopping The Engine
7000EXL Extended Life Generator Connecting Electrical Loads Charging a Battery • Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged starting. 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery. DO NOT use the unit to charge any 6 Volt batteries. -
Page 9: Operation
7000EXL Extended Life Generator Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle • Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between open side of box and nearest object. to the negative (–) battery terminal (Figure 5). • Face exposed end away from wind and elements. Start engine. - Page 10 7000EXL Extended Life Generator How to Use the Battery Charger The maximum load on each outlet is 20 Amps.The maximum total load on both yellow wire outlets or black Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery wire outlets is 30 Amps. charged and ready for use.
- Page 11 7000EXL Extended Life Generator This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single Figure 11 — 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacles phase loads requiring up to 3,600 watts of power (3.6 kW) at 30 Amps for 120 Volts OR 7,000 watts of power (7.0 kW) at 29.2 Amps for 240 Volts.The outlet is protected by a 30 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker.
- Page 12 7000EXL Extended Life Generator DON'T OVERLOAD Plug in and turn on the next load. Again, permit the generator to stabilize. GENERATOR Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load. NEVER add more loads than the generator capacity.Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, Capacity as described above.
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Page 13: Product Specifications
7000EXL Extended Life Generator SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: DO NOT use a garden hose to clean generator. Water can enter engine fuel system and cause problems. In Maximum Surge Watts ....12,250 Watts addition, if water enters generator through cooling air slots, Continuous Wattage Capacity . -
Page 14: Storage
7000EXL Extended Life Generator STORAGE Engine Storage See engine owner’s manual for instructions. The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot Other Storage Tips be done and you must store the unit for more than •... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
7000EXL Extended Life Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction One of the circuit breakers is open. Reset circuit breaker. Fault in generator. Contact local service facility. Engine is running, but no Poor connection or defective cord set. Check and repair. AC output is available. Connected device is bad. -
Page 16: Notes
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Page 18: Schematic
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Page 19: Wiring Diagram
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Page 20: Replacement Parts
7000EXL Extended Life Generator EXPLODED VIEW - ALTERNATOR... - Page 21 7000EXL Extended Life Generator EXPLODED VIEW - FRAME...
- Page 22 7000EXL Extended Life Generator PARTS LIST - ALTERNATOR & FRAME Item Part # Qty Description Item Part # Qty Description M187024GS 1 CRADLE 54 SRV66825DGS 1 CARRIER, Rear Bearing 192982GS 1 SHIELD, Heat 55 86494GS 1 SCREW,Wing 92982GS 1 DECAL, Danger 56 23762GS 3 WASHER 92665GS...
- Page 23 7000EXL Extended Life Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST - CONTROL PANEL Item Part # Qty Description Item Part # Qty Description A92070GS 1 PANEL, Control 14 43437GS 1 OUTLET, 120V/240V, 30A Locking 23897GS 4 WASHER 15 68759GS 1 OUTLET, 120V, 20A Duplex 49226GS 4 WASHER, Lock 16 43180GS...
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Page 24: Warranty
GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1, 2003 LIMITED WARRANTY "Generac Portable Products is a licensed trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products. Briggs & Stratton Power Products will repair or replace, free of charge, any part, or parts of the equipment** that are defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser.This warranty is effective for the time periods and subject to the conditions provided for in this policy.
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