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Connection Plugs
120 VAC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex
Receptacle
The 120 Volt outlet is overload protected by a
20 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker. See
ure
2-4. Each receptacle will power 120 Volt
AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads
requiring up to 2400 watts (2.4 kW) or 20
Amps of current. Use only high quality, well-
insulated, 3-wire grounded cord sets rated for
125 Volts at 20 Amps (or greater). It also pro-
vides protection with a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter with a press to TEST and RESET
button.
Figure 2-4. 120 VAC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex
Receptacle NEMA 5-20R
120/240 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle
Use a NEMA L14-30 plug with this receptacle
(rotate to lock/unlock). Connect a suitable 4-
wire grounded cord set to plug and desired
load. The cord set should be rated 250 Volts
AC at 30 Amps (or greater). See
Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60
Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 3600
watts (3.6 kW) of power at 30 Amps or 240
Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring
up to 7200 watts (7.2 kW) of power at 30
Amps. The outlet is protected by one 30 Amp
2-pole circuit breaker.
Figure 2-5. 120/240 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle
NEMA L14-30R
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
Hour Meter
The Hour Meter tracks hours of operation for
scheduled maintenance. See
• The SVC display will illuminate one hour
Fig-
When the hour meter is in flash alert mode,
the maintenance message will alternate with
elapsed time in hours and tenths. The hours
will flash four times, then alternate with the
maintenance message four times until the
meter automatically resets.
• 100 hours - SVC — Change oil, oil filter, air
NOTE: The hour glass icon will flash when the
engine is running. This signifies the meter is
recording hours of operation.
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EFI Fault Indicator Light
See
equipped with an EFI Fault indicator light, that
will flash diagnostic codes in the event of a
Figure
2-5.
failure for easy troubleshooting.
There are 3 levels of fault codes:
1. Level 1 will flash and the generator will
2. Level 2 will flash and the generator will
3. Level 3 will shut down the generator imme-
Call Generac Customer Service at 1-888-
GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) for assistance.
COsense®
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection
and Shut-off System (if equipped)
The COsense® module monitors for the accu-
mulation of poisonous CO gas found in engine
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exhaust when the generator is running. If
COsense® detects increasing levels of CO
gas, it automatically shuts off the engine.
COsense® only monitors when the engine is
running. Generators are intended to be used
outdoors, far from occupied buildings and the
before and one hour after each 100 hour
interval providing a two hour window to per-
form service.
filter, and spark plug. Clean spark arrestor
screen (every 100 hrs).
0000.0
Figure 2-6. Hour Meter
Fault Indicator
run. There may be a slight impact on per-
formance.
shut down if multiple errors are detected.
diately.
Figure
2-6.
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Codes. This unit is
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what is the part with the copper posts that the positive and negative battery cables hook up to, broke the post and need a replacement part
The engine running but there's no electrical output
The Generac Power Systems XT8500EFI engine may be running but not producing electrical output due to the following possible causes:
1. Circuit breaker is open – Reset the circuit breaker.
2. Poor connection or defective cord set – Check and repair the connection or replace the cord set.
3. Connected device is faulty – Connect another device that is known to be in good condition.
4. Fault in the generator – Contact an Independent Authorized Service Dealer (IASD).
5. GFCI breaker module is open – Correct the ground fault and press the reset button on the GFCI breaker module.
These steps can help diagnose and resolve the issue.
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