Generac Power Systems GUARDIAN 04077-2 Owner's Manual page 2

SNTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this model of the
Guardian product line by Generac Power Systems
Inc. This model is a compact, high performance,
air-cooled, engine-driven generator designed to
automatically supply electrical power to operate
critical loads during a utility power failure.
Ill is unit is factory installed in an all-weather, metal
enclosure that is intended exclusively for outdoor instal¬
lation. This generator will operate using either vapor
withdrawn liquid propane (LP) or natural gas (NG).
♦ READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY_
If you do not understand any portion of this manual,
contact Generac or your nearest Generac /Guardian
Authorized Dealer for starting, operating and servic¬
ing procedures.
Throughout this publication, and on tags and
decals affixed to the generator, DANGER, WARN¬
ING, CAUTION and NOTE blocks are used to alert
you to special instruction about a particular opera¬
tion that may be hazardous if performed incorrect¬
ly or carelessly. Observe them carefully. Their defi¬
nitions are as follows:
-A
DANGER
A
After this heading, you can read instructions that,
if not strictly complied with, will result in persona!
injury or property damage.
A
WARNING
A—
After this heading, you can read instructions that,
if not strictly complied with, may result in personal
injury or property damage.
A
CAUTION
A—
After this heading, you can read instructions that, if
not strictly complied with, could result in damage to
equipment and/or property.
NOTE:
After this heading, yon can read explanatory
statements that require special emphasis.
These safety warnings cannot eliminate the hazards
that they indicate. Common sense and strict compli¬
ance with the special instructions while performing
the service are essential to preventing accidents.
Four commonly used safety symbols accompany
the DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION blocks. The
type of information each indicates follows:
A
This symbol points out important safety informa¬
tion that, if not followed, could endanger personal
safety and/or property of you and others.
^ This symbol points out potential explosion hazard.
This symbol points out potential fire hazard.
A
This symbol points out potential electrical shock
hazard.
Generac® Power Systems, Snc.
The operator is responsible for proper and safe use
of the equipment. We strongly recommend that the
operator read this Owner's Manual and thoroughly
understand all instructions before using this equip¬
ment. We also strongly recommend instructing
other users to properly start and operate the unit.
This prepares them if they need to operate the
equipment in an emergency.
♦ CONTENTS
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This manual contains pertinent owner's informa¬
tion, including warranty, electrical diagrams,
exploded views and lists of repair parts, for three
different Guardian models:
• 04077 - 6 kW, single-cylinder GN-410 Engine
• 04109 - 8 kW, V-twin GN-724 Engine
* 04079 - 10 kW, V-twin GN-724 Engine
♦ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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It is the operator's responsibility to perform all safe¬
ty checks, to make sure that all maintenance for
safe operation is performed promptly, and to have
the equipment checked periodically by a
Generac/Guardian Authorized Dealer. Normal
maintenance service and replacement of parts are
the responsibility of the owner/operator and, as
such, are not considered defects in materials or
workmanship within the terms of the warranty.
Individual operating habits and usage contribute to
the need for maintenance service.
Proper maintenance and care of your generator
ensure a minimum number of problems and keep
operating expenses at a minimum. See your
Generac/Guardian Authorized Dealer for service
aids and accessories.
♦ HOW TQ OBTAIN SERVICE
When your generator requires servicing or repairs,
simply contact a Generac/Guardian Authorized
Dealer for assistance. Service technicians are facto¬
ry-trained and are capable of handling all of your
service needs.
When contacting a Generac/Guardian Authorized
Dealer or the factory about parts and service, always
supply the complete model number and serial num¬
ber of your unit as given on its data decal, which is
located on your generator. See Figure 1.1 or Figure
1.2 in section 1.6 (page 5) for decal location.
Model No. _ Serial No._
AUTHORIZED
DEALER LOCATION
To locate the GENERAC/GUARDIAN AUTHORIZED
DEALER nearest you, please call this number:
1
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800
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747-1530
DEALER LOCATION INFORMATION
CAN BE OBTAINED AT THIS NUMBER.