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Generac Portable Products 1576-0 Owner's Manual

Generac Portable Products 1576-0 Owner's Manual

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Portable
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Owner's Manual
Model No. 1576-0 (3,600 Watt AC Generator)
Manual No. 188373 Revision 0 (5/8/2001)
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  • Page 1 °] Portable Products Portable Generator Owner's Manual Model No. 1576-0 (3,600 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 188373 Revision 0 (5/8/2001) Visit our Generac website: www.generac-portables.com This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.Obey all safety messages...

  • Page 2: Equipment Description

    Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator SAFETY RULES EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION This generator set was designed and manufactured for specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the unit The generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, or use it for any application it was not designed for. If you alternating current (AC) generator.
  • Page 3 Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator • The generator produces a very powerful voltage that can • Never operate the generator: cause serious injury or death by electrocution. Never in rain; in any enclosedcompartment; when connected touch bare wires or receptacles. Never permit a child electrical devices overheat;...

  • Page 4: Your Generator

    Generac Portable P roducts 3,600 WattGenerator 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 5 Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator CARTON CONTENTS Use regular UNLEADED gasoline in the generator. • Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil with gasoline. Do Not overfill the gas tank. Check all contents. Review "Cold Weather Operation" on page 7.
  • Page 6 • Move the fuel valve to the "Off" position. Cold Weather Operation Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your Generac generator may experience problems. In an emergency, use the original shipping box as a temporary shelter: in On •...
  • Page 7 Generac Portable P roducts 3,600 WattGenerator • Cutappropriate slots to access receptacles ofunit. • Start u nit,thenplace boxoverit. CAUTION! Remove shelter when temperature is above 40°F [4°C]. For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that will enclose three sides and the top of the generator.
  • Page 8 Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator DON'T OVERLOAD • If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, multiply 120 Volts times ampere rating to determine GENERATOR watts (volts x amps = watts). • Some electric motors, such as induction types, require...
  • Page 9 Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator NOTES...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator SPECIFICATIONS cracks of the rotor and stator winding insulation. Water and dirt buildup on the generator internal windings will Maximum Surge Watts ....4,200 Watts eventually decrease the insulation resistance of these Continuous Wattage Capacity ..
  • Page 11 Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator NOTES...

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution Cause Reset circuit breaker. Circuit breaker is open. Poor connection or defective cord set. Check and repair. Engine is running, Connected device is bad. Connect another device that is in good no AC output condition.
  • Page 13 Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator NOTES...
  • Page 14 Generac Portable P roducts 3,600 WattGenerator SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM BRIDGE RECTIFIER BLUE BLUE GRAY POWER POWER (11) _ -"_ C.B. C.B. _(11A) GRAY (44A) BLUE (11A) 120J240...

  • Page 15: Wiring Diagram

    Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator WIRING DIAGRAM SCREW ON PANEL C.B. C.B. (0)_ 120V 120/240V GRAY BLUE GRAY BLUE (11) BLUE GRAY CAUTION!!! OUTLET TAB MUST BE BROKEN OFF IF OUTLET IS REPLACED. BLUE BLUE BRUSHES NOTE: *POSITIVE BRUSH CLOSEST TO BEARING...
  • Page 16 Generac Portable P roducts 3,600 WattGenerator EXPLODED VIEW - HAIN UNIT DETAIL " X " \\\\ DETAIL "Y" 22___...

  • Page 17: Parts List

    Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator PARTS LIST- MAIN UNIT Item Part # Description Item Part # Description AI88300 CRADLE 83083 SCREEN, Spark Arrest 85651 MUFFLER MOUNT, Vibration 188301 ENGINE 66476 HHMS, LW M6 1.00 x 12 66365 BRACKET, Muffler...
  • Page 18 Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST- CONTROL PANEL \\\\ Item Part # Item Part # Description Description B95600 68759 COVER, Control Panel OUTLET, 120V,20A Duplex 75475 38150 PPHMS,M4 0.7 x l0 WASHER, Flat_#8 94396B CIRCUIT BREAKER...
  • Page 19 Generac Portable Products 3,600 Watt Generator NOTES...

  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    SERIES) Generac Portable Products (hereafter referred to as the COMPANY) warrants to the original purchaser that its generator will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year* from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not apply to units used for prime power in place of utility.

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