Section 3 Operation; Operation And Use Questions; Before Starting Engine; Placing Water Pump For Use - Generac Power Systems PowerMate 1020 Owner's Manual

Section 3 Operation

Operation and Use Questions

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Before Starting Engine

1. Verify engine oil level is correct.
2. Verify fresh fuel level is correct.
3. Verify all fittings and couplers are properly
secured.
4. Verify hoses are properly connected.
5. Verify equipment is secure on level
ground, with proper clearance and is in a
well ventilated area.

Placing Water Pump for Use

Asphyxiation. Running engines produce carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.
Carbon monoxide, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could result
in death or serious injury.
Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not
touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces
could result in severe burns or fire.
It is a violation of California Public Resource
Code, Section 4442, to use or operate the
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered,
or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as
defined in Section 4442, maintained in
effective working order. Other states or federal
jurisdictions may have similar laws. Place the
pump on a level surface free from any
obstructions or potential hazards. The pump
should be placed close to the water level to
ensure maximum performance.
• Only operate water pump outdoors in a well
ventilated area. Never operate water pump
indoors, or in a confined space. Be aware
of building openings
systems where exhaust may enter during
use.
• Keep at least five (5) ft (152 cm) of
clearance on all sides of water pump
including overhead.Verify water pump is
placed on level ground to avoid tipping
during operation.
• Submerge strainer.
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and ventilation
NOTE: Suspend the strainer if there is any
mud or sand present at the bottom of the
water.
• Place
location to drain water. Verify that the hose
opening is unobstructed.

Pump Output

See Figure 3-1. Pump output will be affected
by the type, length, and size of the suction and
discharge hoses. Suction head is the distance
(A) from the water intake to the suction port.
The pumping height, total head, is the
distance (B) from the water intake to the point
of discharge. As total head increases, the
pump output
capacity is greater than the suction capacity.
Therefore, it is important to keep the suction
head less than the total head. The time
required to draw water from the source to the
pump (self-priming time) can be decreased by
minimizing the suction head.
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High Altitude Operation

This equipment produces maximum suction lift
at elevations below 1000 ft (305 m). For every
increase of 1000 ft (305 m) above sea level:
• the engine will lose about 3% of its power
• total head will be reduced by about 10 in
(25 cm).
Lower atmospheric pressure results in slower
engine speeds and reduced water flow
through the pump.

Transporting / Tipping

Do not operate, store or transport the
equipment at an angle greater than 15
degrees.
discharge hose
decreases.
Figure 3-1. Pump Output
Owner's Manual for Water Pump
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The discharge
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