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Generac Power Systems 004766-0 Owner's Manual

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Air-cooled Recreational
Vehicle Generators
QUIETPACT 50 and 70
50 Hz Frequency
• Models: 004766-0, 004767-0
QUIETPACT
55G
POWERED BY GUARDIAN 760cc OHVI V-TWIN
INDUSTRIAL
This manual should remain with the unit.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Air-cooled Recreational Vehicle Generators QUIETPACT 50 and 70 50 Hz Frequency • Models: 004766-0, 004767-0 QUIETPACT POWERED BY GUARDIAN 760cc OHVI V-TWIN INDUSTRIAL This manual should remain with the unit.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Observe them carefully. Their definitions are views and lists of repair parts for generator model as follows: numbers 004766-0, and 004767-0. In addition, the latter portion of this manual contains information DANGER necessary for the proper installation of these genera- tors.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators Part I — Operating Instructions Part II — Installation Instructions ........16 Introduction ..........Inside Front Cover Safety Rules ................17 Read This Manual Thoroughly ..........IFC Section 4 — General Information..........19 Contents ................IFC Purpose and Scope of the Installation Instructions..19 Operation and Maintenance ..........IFC Safety ................19...

  • Page 4: Safety Rules

    Safety Rules QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The manufacturer suggests that these rules for safe operation be copied and posted in potential hazard areas of the recreational vehicle. Safety should be stressed to all operators and potential operators of this equipment. WARNING: GENERAL HAZARDS The engine exhaust from this product...

  • Page 5: Fire Hazards

    Safety Rules QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators • Before performing any maintenance on the genera- FIRE HAZARDS tor, disconnect its battery cables to prevent acci- dental start up. Disconnect the cable from the bat- tery post indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG or (–) •...

  • Page 6: Section 1 - General Information

    Section 1 – General Information QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators GENERATOR IDENTIFICATION Please record the following information from the generator DATA DECAL or information decal. 1. Model Number ____________________ 2. Serial Number __________________ 3. kW Rating__________________________ 4. Rated Voltage __________________ 5.

  • Page 7: Generator Applicability

    Section 1 – General Information QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators GENERATOR APPLICABILITY INSTALLATION These generators have been designed and manufac- This Owner’s Manual has been prepared under the tured for supplying electrical power for recreational assumption that a competent, qualified technician vehicles.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    Section 1 – General Information QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators SPECIFICATIONS 1.6.3 GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS 1.6.1 FUEL REQUIREMENTS Rotor RPM ..............3000 Rotor Poles..............2 This generator is equipped with a gasoline fuel sys- Engine RPM tem as standard equipment. Specific installations QUIETPACT 50 ............2255 may provide either a separate fuel tank for the gener- QUIETPACT 70 ............2510...

  • Page 9: Emissions Compliance Period

    Section 2 – Operation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators 1.6.5 EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE PERIOD Figure 2.1 – Typical Control Panel For nonhandled engines the Emissions Compliance CONTROL CENTER Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements.

  • Page 10: Prechoke

    Section 2 – Operation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators 2.3.2 PRECHOKE 2.4.5 ENGINE EXHAUST GAS The choke system also has a temperature-sensitive Before starting the generator engine, you should be metal strip that adjusts choke valve angle according sure there is no way for exhaust gases to enter the to ambient temperatures (i.e., in cold ambient tem- vehicle interior and endanger people or animals.

  • Page 11: Stopping The Generator

    Section 2 – Operation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators NOTE: 2.7.2 DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR If starting from the generator control panel, turn You can read the rated wattage/amperage capacity of OFF loads by setting the generator’s main circuit your generator on the generator data decal (see breaker to the OFF (or open) position.

  • Page 12: Field Boost

    Section 2 – Operation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators Figure 2.3 – Low Oil Pressure and Figure 2.5 – Solid State Voltage Regulator High Temperature Switches 2.8.3 FIELD BOOST The voltage regulator also incorporates a “voltage The Controller Circuit Board houses a field boost surge protection circuit.”...

  • Page 13: Operation In High Grass Or Brush

    Section 3 – Maintenance QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators 2.8.7 OPERATION IN HIGH GRASS 2. With the engine still warm from running, remove the oil drain plug (Figure 3.1). Drain the oil into OR BRUSH a suitable container. Figure 3.1 —...

  • Page 14: Maintaining The Engine Air Cleaner

    Section 3 – Maintenance QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators NOTE: CHECKING THE ENGINE Check the oil level and fill to the “FULL ” mark SPARK PLUG after checking for leaks. The filter will retain some Clean the spark plug and reset the spark plug gap oil.

  • Page 15: Clean Spark Arrestor

    Section 3 – Maintenance QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators CLEAN SPARK ARRESTOR The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrestor Do NOT use a forceful spray of water to clean screen. Inspect and clean the screen every 50 hours the generator.

  • Page 16: Major Service Manual

    Section 3 – Maintenance QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators • Do not lay tools or metal parts on top of the 3.12 RETORQUE THE HEAD BOLTS battery; After the first 50 hours of operation, you must • Disconnect any charging source prior to connecting retorque the head bolts 3.3 kg.-m (22 ft.-lbs.).

  • Page 17: Return To Service

    Section 3 – Maintenance QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators 4. Attach a tag to the engine indicating the viscosity 3.14 RV GENERATOR SERVICE and classification of the oil in the crankcase. INTERVAL 5. Remove the spark plug and pour two or three Quietpact 50/70 tablespoons of clean, fresh engine oil into the 50 Hours ........Clean Spark Arrestor...

  • Page 18: Part Ii - Installation Instructions

    PART II – INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DANGER ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACTORS SHOULD ATTEMPT INSTALLATION!!

  • Page 19: Safety Rules

    Safety Rules QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators DANGER: For fire safety, installation of a generator into a recreational vehicle must comply strictly with article 551, NFPA 70; ANSI C1-1975; AND, ANSI A119.2-1975/NFPA 501C “Standard for Recreational Vehicles” (Part 3, “Installation of Electrical Systems”). In addition, installation must comply with the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.
  • Page 20 Safety Rules QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators • Never use the generator or any of its parts as a step. Stepping on the unit can stress and break FIRE HAZARDS parts, and may result in dangerous operating con- ditions from leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil leakage, etc.

  • Page 21: Section 4 - General Information

    Section 4 – General Information QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE 6. CSA Electrical Bulletin 946, available from the Canadian Standards Association, Housing and INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Constructions Materials Section, 178 Rexdale These Installation Instructions have been prepared Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada, M9W 1R3.

  • Page 22: Section 5 - Installation

    Section 5 – Installation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators LOCATION AND SUPPORT • Whether the generator is mounted above the hori- zontal support tubing or suspended below the tub- ing, the supporting frame used must be structural- 5.1.1 GENERATOR LOCATION ly sound.

  • Page 23: Generator Restraint

    Section 5 – Installation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators 5.1.4 GENERATOR RESTRAINT 5.2.2 COMPARTMENT CONSTRUCTION Use four 3/8"-16 hardened steel bolts (Grade 5) to fas- • The generator compartment should be either con- ten the generator to the supporting frame or the sup- structed of, or lined with, 26-gauge galvanized port tubing.

  • Page 24: Sound Insulating Materials

    Section 5 – Installation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators • If flexible metal conduit is used, it must be sealed DANGER internally at the end where it terminates inside the compartment’s electrical junction box. Do not install sound insulation or any NOTE: absorbent material on the compartment floor interior.

  • Page 25: Compartment Floor Cutouts

    Section 5 – Installation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators Figure 5.7 – Typical Noise Abatement DANGER Fuel lines and exhaust piping must not pene- trate into the vehicle living area. COOLING AND VENTILATING AIR It is absolutely essential that an adequate flow of air for cooling, ventilating and engine combustion be supplied to the generator set.
  • Page 26 Section 5 – Installation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators Figure 5.9 - Major Features and Dimensions (Drawing No. 0E1058-A) 24 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc.

  • Page 27: Generator Airflow

    Section 5 – Installation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators 5.3.1 GENERATOR AIRFLOW Figure 5.11 – Generator Fuel System Engine operation drives cooling fans for the two-stage cooling air system. A pressure fan draws cooling air into the top of the generator (Figure 5.10). This air- Fuel Pump flow cools the engine/generator and electronic com- (Behind Access...

  • Page 28: Generator Fuel Supply Line

    Section 5 – Installation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators 5.4.2 GENERATOR FUEL SUPPLY LINE 5.5.1 LP FUEL CONSUMPTION (kg./hour) 5.4.2.1 Rigid Fuel Lines Model Idle 50% Load 100% Load Those lines used to supply fuel from a tank to the Quietpact 50LP 1.06 1.80...

  • Page 29: Vapor Withdrawal

    Section 5 – Installation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators • Test the entire fuel system for leaks using approved 5.5.6 GASEOUS CARBURETION test methods. LP gas vapors should be supplied to the secondary • Optimum gas pressure at the inlet to the gaseous regulator inlet at about 11 inches water column (pos- fuel solenoid valve and secondary regulator is 11 itive pressure).

  • Page 30: Excess Flow Valve

    Section 5 – Installation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators 5.5.8 EXCESS FLOW VALVE muscles, (e) throbbing temples, (f) dizziness, (g) headaches, (h) weakness, and (i) sleepiness. IF LP gas tanks should have an excess flow valve, YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, according to NFPA 501C, Paragraph 3-4.4.

  • Page 31: Exhaust System Safety

    Section 5 – Installation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators Figure 5.14 — Spark Arrestor Installation ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Be sure to read Section 5.6 on Page 28. The following general rules apply to electrical con- nections in a recreational vehicle: •...

  • Page 32: Generator Ac Connections

    Section 5 – Installation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators • From the junction box, route power supply wires • Carefully prepare conduit ends to prevent sharp through approved conduit to either (a) double- edges from cutting through wiring insulation. pole, double-throw transfer switch, or (b) •...
  • Page 33 Section 5 – Installation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators Figure 5.16 — Transfer Switch Isolation Method QUIETPACT POWERED BY GUARDIAN 760cc OHVI V-TWIN INDUSTRIAL Figure 5.17 — Installation With Isolation Receptacle QUIETPACT POWERED BY GUARDIAN 760cc OHVI V-TWIN INDUSTRIAL Generac ®...

  • Page 34: Battery Cables

    Section 5 – Installation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators 5.8.2 BATTERY CABLES 5.8.4 BATTERY COMPARTMENT Using battery cables that are too long or too small in Install the generator battery in its own, vented com- diameter may cause a drop in voltage, which causes partment.

  • Page 35: Section 6 - Post Installation

    Section 6 – Post Installation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators POST INSTALLATION TESTS 4. Carefully inspect the engine/generator for fuel, oil and exhaust system leaks. Before proceeding to The air-cooled generator set was factory tested and the next step, correct any leakage immediately. adjusted.

  • Page 36: Installation Checklist

    Section 6 – Post Installation QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators INSTALLATION CHECKLIST EXHAUST SYSTEM Exhaust system complies with all applicable LOCATION AND SUPPORT codes. Generator is properly located. Exhaust system is properly and safely installed. Generator is properly supported. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Generator is properly restrained.

  • Page 37: Section 7 - Troubleshooting

    Section 7 – Troubleshooting QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators 7.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine won’t crank. 7.5 amp fuse blown. Replace blown fuse. Loose, or corroded or defective Tighten, clean or replace, battery cable(s). as necessary. Battery is discharged or defective.

  • Page 38: Section 8 - Electrical Data

    Section 8 — Electrical Data QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators V-Twin – Drawing No. 0E1700-A BATTERY J1-1 J1-2 J1-3 J1-4 J1-5 J1-6 J1-7 J1-8 J1-9 J1-10 J1-11 J1-12 J1-13 REMOTE PANEL J1-14 LEGEND J1-15 BCR - BATTERY CHARGE RECTIFIER CB1 - CIRCUIT BREAKER, 25A (QP50) - CIRCUIT BREAKER, 30A (QP70) CH - CHOKE HEATER...
  • Page 39 Section 8 — Electrical Data QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators V-Twin – Drawing No. 0E1700-A SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMER SUPPLIED BY BATTERY CUSTOMER 6 2A ELECTRONIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR STATOR J1-1 J1-2 J1-4 J1-5 J1-7 J1-8 CLOSEST TO BEARING J1-9 J1-11 J1-12 J1-14...

  • Page 40: Section 9 - Exploded Views And Parts Lists

    Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators Control Panel – Drawing No. 0E1701 12 2 45 5 48 49 44 4 14 4 27 7 34 35 38 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc.
  • Page 41 Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators Control Panel – Drawing No. 0E1701 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0C2375 SCREW HHC M8-1.25 X 90 G8.8 054502 CIRCUIT BREAKER 3 X 1 022145 WASHER FLAT 5/16-M8 ZINC 031879...
  • Page 42 Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators Base & Pulley – Drawing No. 0E1775 "B " 26 52 50 51 36 6 TO CARB. "B "A " 40 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc.
  • Page 43 Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators Base & Pulley – Drawing No. 0E1775 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0E0196 FRAME, 760 ENGINE 0E0586 GASKET, BOTTOM AIR OUT QPRV 022129 WASHER LOCK M8-5/16 0D7176...
  • Page 44 Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators Enclosure – Drawing No. 0E1011-B GROUND TO ENGINE GROUND TO CONT. PANEL 33 3 TARTER VIEW "A" VIEW "A" 12 2 2 19 9 42 Generac ®...
  • Page 45 Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators Enclosure – Drawing No. 0E1011-B ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0D8827 PANEL, ENCLOSURE ROOF 0A7215 SCREW SW 1/4-20X5/8 N WA JS500 029451 11.5 FT. TAPE ELEC UL FOAM 1/8 X 1/2" 0D8825 PANEL, SIDE AND BACK ENCLOSURE 0D3700...
  • Page 46 Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators Sheet Metal – Drawing No. 0E1012-B 94 4 92 2 2 "A" A 91 1 100 0 TO LP REGULATOR "B" "C" 115 116 "A" 74 75 78 8 112 111...
  • Page 47 Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators Sheet Metal – Drawing No. 0E1012-B ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 045756 SCREW HHTT M6-1.0 X 10 YC 0A7095 RHMS 4-40 X 5/16SEMS 0D1131 GUARD,FAN 12KW HSB 0D9404...
  • Page 48 Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators 760 V-Twin Engine – Drawing No. 0E1014-B 46 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc.
  • Page 49 Section 9 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators 760 V-Twin Engine – Drawing No. 0E1014-B ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 0C5730A ASSEMBLY, CRANKCASE RV 0D1667A ARM, GOVERNOR 0C3008 SEAL, 38 I.D.

  • Page 50: Section 10 - Warranty

    Warranty (ECS Warranty), which is provided to you by Generac pursuant to California and federal 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. If there is any conflict in terms between the ECS Warranty and the Generac Warranty, the ECS Warranty shall apply except in circumstances where the Generac Warranty may provide a longer warranty period.

  • Page 51: Emission Control System Warranty

    Section 10 – Warranty QUIETPACT 50 and 70 Recreational Vehicle Generators EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty (ECS Warranty) for 1997 and later model year engines: (a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to 1997 and later model year engines. The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is purchased by/delivered to its original, end-use purchaser/owner and shall contin- ue for 24 consecutive months thereafter.
  • Page 52 For a period of 3 (three) years or 2,000 (two thousand) hours of operation from the date of original sale, whichever occurs first, Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) will, at its option, repair or replace any part which, upon examination, inspec- tion and testing by Generac or a Generac Authorized Warranty Service Facility, is found to be defective under normal use and service, in accordance with the warranty schedule set forth below.

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