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Generac Power Systems GUARDIAN RV ULTRA SOURCE 004451 Owner's Manual

Generac Power Systems GUARDIAN RV ULTRA SOURCE 004451 Owner's Manual

Commercial, industrial, residential portable generator 12,500 watt/15,000 watt
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U U L L T T R R A A S S O O U U R R C C E E
Commercial, Industrial, Residential
Owner's
Manual
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Electrical Data
• Parts
• Warranty
by Generac Power Systems, Inc.
FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 1-800-333-1322
Portable Generator
MODELS:
004451 (12,500 Watt)
004582 (15,000 Watt)

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Electrical Data • Parts • Warranty by Generac Power Systems, Inc. FOR YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER 1-800-333-1322 Portable Generator MODELS: 004451 (12,500 Watt) 004582 (15,000 Watt)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Safety Rules ...1-3 Section 1 – General Information ...4 Unpacking ...4 1.1.1 Accessory Box ...4 Assembly ...4 1.2.1 Assembling the Wheel Kit ...4 1.2.2 Assembling the Handle ...5 1.2.3 Battery Connection...5 Section 2 – Operation ...6 Know The Generator ...6...

  • Page 3: Read This Manual Thoroughly

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this model of the GUARDIAN Generac Power Systems, Inc. This model is a compact, high performance, air-cooled, engine driven generator designed to supply electrical power to operate electrical loads where no utility power is available.

  • Page 4: General Hazards

    Parts of the generator are rotating and/or hot during operation. Exercise care near running generators. • For safety reasons, GENERAC initial start-up and maintenance of this equipment is carried out by a GENERAC • The engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which can be DEADLY.

  • Page 5: Electrical Hazards

    Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System ELECTRICAL HAZARDS • All generators covered by this manual produce dangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatal electrical shock. Utility power delivers extremely high and dangerous voltages as does the generator when it is in operation. Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals, connections, etc., while the unit is...

  • Page 6: Section 1 - General Information

    Section 1 – General Information Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System 1.1 UNPACKING • Set the palleted carton on a rigid flat surface. • Remove staples along bottom of carton that fasten carton to pallet. Open carton from top. • Remove all packaging material.

  • Page 7: Battery Connection

    Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System CAPSCREW, 5/16 X 2-1/2 FLAT WASHER FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER LOCK NUT HANDLE 1.2.3 BATTERY CONNECTION • The battery shipped with the generator has been provided fully charged. Caution must be taken when connecting the battery.

  • Page 8: Section 2 - Operation

    Section 2 – Operation Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System OPERATION 2.1 KNOW THE GENERATOR Read the Owner’s Manual and Safety Rules before operating this generator. Compare the generator to this illustration to become familiarized with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

  • Page 9: Cord Sets And Connector Plugs

    Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System 2.2 CORD SETS AND CONNECTION PLUGS 2.2.1 AC, 20 AMP, DUPLEX RECEPTACLE This is a 120 Volt outlet protected against overload by a 20 Amp push-to- reset circuit breaker. Use each socket to power 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to a combined 2400 watts (2.4 kW) or...

  • Page 10: 120/240V Ac, 30 A, Receptacle

    Section 2 – Operation Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System 120V 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. The outlet is protected by a 30 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker.

  • Page 11: How To Use The Generator

    Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System 2.3 HOW TO USE THE GENERATOR If you have any problems operating your generator, please call the generator helpline at 1-800-333-1322. 2.3.1 GROUNDING THE GENERATOR The National Electrical Code requires that the frame and external electrically conductive parts of this generator be properly connected to an approved earth ground.

  • Page 12: Wattage Reference Guide

    Section 2 – Operation Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System 2.5 WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE Device ......Running Watts *Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu) .

  • Page 13: Adding Gasoline

    Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System 2.6.2 ADDING GASOLINE ------------- WARNING WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank. Caution: Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always leave room for fuel expansion.

  • Page 14: Stopping The Engine

    Section 2 — Operation Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System • Move engine CHOKE knob to “Full Choke” position. 17 - Full Choke Position • To start engine, press and hold the Start/Run/Stop switch in the “Start” position. The engine will crank and attempt to start. When the engine starts, release the switch to the run position.

  • Page 15: Charging A Battery

    Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System 2.12 CHARGING A BATTERY DANGER! Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas while recharging. An explosive mixture will remain around the battery for a long time after it has been charged. The slightest spark can ignite the hydrogen and cause an explosion. Such an explosion can shatter the battery and cause blindness or other serious injury.

  • Page 16: Section 3 - Maintenance

    Section 3 — Maintenance Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System 3.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the calendar intervals. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. Operation Maintenance Check Oil Level Service Air Pre-Cleaner Change Oil and Oil Filter‡...

  • Page 17: General Recommendations

    Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System 3.3 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the generator as instructed in this manual.

  • Page 18: Service Air Cleaner

    Section 3 — Maintenance Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Use Champion RC12YC spark plug or equivalent. The correct air gap is 0.76 mm (0.030 in.). Replace the plug once each year. This will help your engine start easier and run better.

  • Page 19: Adjusting Valve Clearance

    Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Figure 21 - Spark Arrestor MUFFLER OUTLET TUBE RETAINER SPARK ARRRESTOR SCREEN RETAINING SCREW 3.6 ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCE After the first 50 hours of operation, you should adjust the valve clearance in the engine. Important: If you feel uncomfortable about doing this procedure or you don't have the proper tools, please take your generator in to the nearest service center to have the valve clearance adjusted.

  • Page 20: General

    Section 3 — Maintenance Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System STORAGE 3.7 GENERAL The generator should be started at least once every seven days and be allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepare it for storage.

  • Page 21: Section 4 - Troubleshooting

    Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System 4.1 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Engine is running, but no AC output is available. Engine runs good but bogs down when loads are connected. Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough. Engine shuts down during operation.

  • Page 22: Section 5 - Notes

    Section 5 — Notes Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System...

  • Page 23: Section 5 – Notes

    Section 5 - Notes Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System...

  • Page 24: Section 6 - Electrical Data

    Section 6 — Electrical Data Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Wiring Diagram – Drawing No. 0E0228...

  • Page 25: Section 6 – Electrical Data

    Section 6 — Electrical Data Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Schematic – Drawing No. 0E0229...

  • Page 26: Section 7 - Exploded Views And Parts Lists

    Section 7 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System GT-990 & GT-760 Engine (Page 1) – Drawing No. 0E0034...
  • Page 27 Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0C5729 ASSEMBLY, CRANKCASE HOUSING WITH SLEEVE 0C3008 SEAL, 38 I.D. CRANKSHAFT 090388 SCREW, TAPTITE M6-1.0 X 12 BP 0C5372 ASSEMBLY, BREATHER 0C3005 GASKET, BREATHER COVER 0C3003 SEPARATOR, OIL BREATHER 0D8067A ASSEMBLY, HEAD #1...
  • Page 28 Section 7 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System GT-990 & GT-760 Engine (Page 2) – Drawing No. 0E0034...
  • Page 29 Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 087680 WINGNUT, AIRBOX 0D4511 PRECLEANER, AIR 0D3262 ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER 0D6020 STUD M6-1.0 X 73 0D4183 ADAPTOR, SPIT BACK 0D6327 GASKET, SPITBACK 0D2774B BASE, AIRBOX 0D5125 SPRING, WINTER/SUMMER VALVE 0D2930 VALVE, SUMMER / WINTER...
  • Page 30 Section 7 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Generator – Drawing No. 0D4488 32 31...
  • Page 31 Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0C6934 ADAPTOR, ENGINE 0D2123 STATOR 12.5KW 0D2134 STATOR 15KW 0D2132 ROTOR 12.5KW 0D2133 ROTOR 15KW 0C6043B CARRIER, REAR BEARING 0D2492 EXHAUST MANIFOLD 0D2726 MUFFLER 0C4138 GASKET, EXHAUST 0D3547 COVER, ALTERNATOR AIR IN...
  • Page 32 Section 7 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Control Panel – Drawing No. 0E0227...
  • Page 33 Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 087968 SWITCH, ROCKER -/0 090418 OUTLET, 12VDC SNAP 0D6640 COVER, GOVERNOR CONTROL 090987 SCREW PPHM M3-0.5 X 12 0D2502 PANEL, SHEET METAL 068868 OUTLET 30A 120V RECEPT 022985 WASHER FLAT #6...
  • Page 34 Section 7 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Frame, Handle & Wheel Kit – Drawing No. 0E0695...

  • Page 35: Parts Lists

    Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 057058 SCREW HHC M6-1.0 X 55 0D5315 RUBBER TANK MOUNT 0D4570 CAP, FUEL WITH GAUGE & VENT 0D22850SRV KIT, FUEL TANK 045771 NUT HEX M8-1.25 022129 WASHER LOCK M8-5/16 022145 WASHER FLAT 5/16...

  • Page 36: Section 8 - Warranty

    Generac pursuant to California law. See also the "Generac Limited Warranties for Generac Power Systems, Inc.," which is enclosed herewith on a separate sheet, also provided to you by Generac. The ECS Warranty applies only to the emission control system of your new engine.

  • Page 37: Emission Control System Warranty

    (3) Any warranted, emissions-related part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Owner's Manual shall be warranted for the period of time prior to first scheduled replacement point for that part. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part shall be repaired or replaced by Generac according to Subsection (4) below.

  • Page 38: Section 8 – Warranty

    Generac will, at its option, repair or replace any part which, upon examination, inspection and testing by Generac or a Generac Authorized Warranty Service Dealer, is found to be defective. Any equipment that the purchaser/owner claims to be defective must be returned to and examined by the nearest Generac Authorized Warranty Service Dealer.
  • Page 39 Part No. 0E0226 06/01/02 Printed in U.S.A.

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