Remove From, And Return To Service Procedure; Remove From Service; Return To Service - Generac Power Systems 8 kVa Owner's Manual

Remove From, and Return To Service
Procedure

Remove From Service

WARNING
Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases.
Always disconnect negative battery cable
first to avoid spark. Failure to do so could
result in death or serious injury.
If generator set cannot be exercised monthly, at a mini-
mum, and will be out of service longer than 90 days, pro-
ceed as follows to prepare generator set for storage:
1. Start engine and allow it to warm up.
2. Close fuel shutoff valve in fuel supply line and
allow engine to stop.
3. Once engine has stopped, set generator set MLCB
(generator set disconnect) to OFF (OPEN).
4. Disconnect battery charger AC input T1/Neutral
cable (has white sleeve) at controller.
5. Remove 7.5A fuse from generator set control
panel.
6. Disconnect battery cables. Remove negative bat-
tery cable first.
7. Drain oil completely while engine is still warm, and
then refill crankcase with oil.
8. Attach a tag to engine indicating the viscosity and
classification of the new oil in the crankcase.
9. Remove spark plug(s) and spray a fogging agent
into spark plug(s) threaded openings.
10. Install and tighten spark plug(s) to specification.
11. Remove battery and store in a cool, dry place.
12. Clean and wipe down entire generator set.
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Return to Service

Explosion. Batteries emit explosive gases.
Always connect positive battery cable first to
avoid spark. Failure to do so could result in
death or serious injury.
(000238)
Proceed as follows to return unit to service after storage:
1. Inspect tag on engine for oil viscosity and classifi-
cation. Drain and refill with proper oil if necessary.
2. Inspect state of battery. Fill all cells of unsealed
batteries to correct level with distilled water. DO
NOT use tap water. Charge battery to 100% state
of charge. Replace battery if faulty.
3. Clean and wipe down entire generator set.
4. Verify 7.5A fuse is removed from generator set
control panel.
5. Connect battery. Observe battery polarity. Damage
may occur if battery is connected incorrectly. Install
positive battery cable first.
6. Connect battery charger AC input T1/Neutral cable
(has white sleeve) at controller.
7. Open fuel shutoff valve.
8. Insert 7.5A fuse into generator set control panel.
9. Complete Install Wizard information.
10. Press MANUAL button to start unit. Allow unit to
warm up for a few minutes.
11. Press OFF button on control panel to stop unit.
12. Set generator set MLCB (generator set disconnect)
to ON (CLOSED).
13. Press AUTO button on control panel. Generator set
is ready for service.
NOTE: Exercise timer and current date and time must be
reset when a battery is discharged or has been discon-
nected.
WARNING
CAUTION
Equipment damage. Do not make battery
connections in reverse. Doing so will result
in equipment damage.
Maintenance
(000133)
(000167a)
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