Generac Power Systems GP Series Manuel utilisateur

GP Series Portable Generator

Owner’s Manual

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000915

(000209b)

WARNING

Loss of life. This product is not intended to

be used in a critical life support application.

Failure to adhere to this warning could result

in death or serious injury.

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1

Introduction ..................................... 1

Safety Rules .................................... 1

Safety Symbols and Meanings ........ 1

Exhaust and Location Hazards ....... 2

Electrical Hazards ........................... 3

Fire Hazards .................................... 3

Standards Index .............................. 4

Section 2 General Information and

Setup .............................................. 5

Know Your Generator ..................... 6

Emissions ........................................ 6

Hour Meter ...................................... 7

Connection Plugs ............................ 7

120/240 VAC, 50 Amp receptacle ... 8

Idle Control Switch .......................... 8

Remove Contents from Carton ....... 8

Assembly ......................................... 9

Battery Cable Connection ............... 9

Add Engine Oil .............................. 10

Fuel ............................................... 10

Section 3 Operation .................... 12

Operation and Use Questions ....... 12

Before Starting Engine .................. 12

Prepare Generator for Use ............ 12

Grounding the Generator When Used

as a Portable ................................. 12

Know Generator Limits .................. 13

Transporting/Tipping of the Unit .... 13

Starting Electric Start Engines ...... 14

Automatic Idle Control ................... 14

Cold Weather Operation/De-icer ... 14

Low Oil Level Shutdown System ... 14

Using the 12 VDC Battery Charger 15

Section 4 Maintenance and

Troubleshooting ..........................16

Maintenance ..................................16

Maintenance Schedule ..................16

Preventive Maintenance ...............16

Engine Maintenance ......................16

Battery Replacement (if applicable) 18

Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 18

Valve Clearance ............................19

Storage ..........................................19

Troubleshooting .............................20

(000393a)

WARNING

CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 1

Section 1 Introduction and Safety

Introduction

Read This Manual Thoroughly

If any section of this manual is not understood,

contact the nearest Independent Authorized

Service Dealer (IASD) or Generac Customer

Service at 1-888-436-3722 (1-888-GEN-

ERAC), or visit www.generac.com for start-

ing, operating, and servicing procedures. The

owner is responsible for proper maintenance

and safe use of the unit.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future ref-

erence. This manual contains important

instructions that must be followed during

placement, operation, and maintenance of the

unit and its components. Always supply this

manual to any individual that will use this unit.

The information in this manual is accurate

based on products produced at the time of

publication. The manufacturer reserves the

right to make technical updates, corrections,

and product revisions at any time without

notice.

Safety Rules

The manufacturer cannot anticipate every

possible circumstance that might involve a

hazard. The alerts in this manual, and on tags

and decals affixed to the unit, are not all inclu-

sive. If using a procedure, work method, or

operating technique that the manufacturer

does not specifically recommend, verify that it

is safe for others and does not render the

equipment unsafe.

Throughout this publication, and on tags and

decals affixed to the unit, DANGER, WARN-

ING, CAUTION, and NOTE blocks are used to

alert personnel to special instructions about a

particular operation that may be hazardous if

performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe

them carefully. Alert definitions are as follows:

NOTE: Notes contain additional information

important to a procedure and will be found

within the regular text of this manual.

These safety alerts cannot eliminate the haz-

ards that they indicate. Common sense and

strict compliance with the special instructions

while performing the action or service are

essential to preventing accidents.

Safety Symbols and Meanings

• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after

the generator has been running, move to

fresh air IMMEDIATELY. See a doctor, as

you could have carbon monoxide poison-

ing.

(000100a)

WARNING

Consult Manual. Read and understand manual

completely before using product. Failure to

completely understand manual and product

could result in death or serious injury.

(000001)

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

(000002)

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

(000003)

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or moderate injury.

DANGER

Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.

Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is

a poison you cannot see or smell.

NEVER use inside a home

or garage, EVEN IF doors

and windows are open.

Only use OUTSIDE and

far away from windows,

doors, and vents.

000657

(000103)

DANGER

Asphyxiation. Running engines produce carbon

monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.

Carbon monoxide, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

(000179b)

DANGER

Asphyxiation. The exhaust system must be properly

maintained. Do not alter or modify the exhaust system

as to render it unsafe or make it noncompliant with

local codes and/or standards. Failure to do so will

result in death or serious injury.

2 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator

• For safety reasons, it is recommended that

the maintenance of this equipment be per-

formed by an IASD. Inspect the generator

regularly, and contact the nearest IASD for

parts needing repair or replacement.

Exhaust and Location Hazards

(000104)

DANGER

Electrocution. Water contact with a power source,

if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

(000116)

DANGER

Electrocution. Turn utility and emergency

power supplies to OFF before connecting power

source and load lines. Failure to do so will result

in death or serious injury.

(000146)

WARNING

Equipment and property damage. Do not alter

construction of, installation, or block ventilation for

generator. Failure to do so could result in unsafe

operation or damage to the generator.

(000178a)

Asphyxiation. Always use a battery operated carbon

monoxide alarm indoors and installed according to

the manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to do so

could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

(000250)

WARNING

Equipment and property damage. Do not operate unit on

uneven surfaces, or areas of excessive moisture, dirt, dust

or corrosive vapors. Doing so could result in death, serious

injury, property and equipment damage.

(000111)

WARNING

Moving Parts. Keep clothing, hair, and appendages

away from moving parts. Failure to do so could

result in death or serious injury.

(000108)

WARNING

Hot Surfaces. When operting machine, do not

touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from

combustables during use. Hot surfaces

could result in severe burns or fire.

(000142a)

Personal injury. Do not insert any object through the

air cooling slots. Generator can start at any time and

could result in death, serious injury, and unit damage.

WARNING

Risk of injury. Do not operate or service this machine

if not fully alert. Fatigue can impair the ability to

service this equipment and could result in death or

serious injury. (000215)

WARNING

Injury and equipment damage. Do not use generator

as a step. Doing so could result in falling, damaged

parts, unsafe equipment operation, and could result

in death or serious injury. (000216)

CAUTION

(000291)

Equipment damage. Do not attempt to start or operate

a unit in need of repair or scheduled maintenance.

Doing so could result in serious injury, death, or

equipment failure or damage.

WARNING

000406

(000103)

DANGER

Asphyxiation. Running engines produce carbon

monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.

Carbon monoxide, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

(000179b)

DANGER

Asphyxiation. The exhaust system must be properly

maintained. Do not alter or modify the exhaust system

as to render it unsafe or make it noncompliant with

local codes and/or standards. Failure to do so will

result in death or serious injury.

(000146)

WARNING

Equipment and property damage. Do not alter

construction of, installation, or block ventilation for

generator. Failure to do so could result in unsafe

operation or damage to the generator.

(000178a)

Asphyxiation. Always use a battery operated carbon

monoxide alarm indoors and installed according to

the manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to do so

could result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 3

• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after

the generator has been running, move to

fresh air IMMEDIATELY. See a doctor, as

you could have carbon monoxide poison-

ing.

• NEVER run a generator indoors or in a

partly enclosed area such as garages.

• ONLY use outdoors and far away from win-

dows, doors, vents, crawlspaces and in an

area where adequate ventilation is avail-

able and will not accumulate deadly

exhaust gas.

• Point muffler exhaust away from people

and occupied buildings.

• Using a fan or opening a door will not pro-

vide sufficient ventilation.

Electrical Hazards

• The National Electric Code (NEC) requires

the frame and external electrically conduc-

tive parts of the generator be properly con-

nected to an approved earth ground. Local

electrical codes may also require proper

grounding of the generator. Consult with a

local electrician for grounding requirements

in the area.

• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter in any

damp or highly conductive area (such as

metal decking or steel work).

Fire Hazards

• Wipe up any fuel or oil spills immediately.

Verify that no combustible materials are left

on or near the generator. Keep the area

surrounding the generator clean and free

from debris and keep a clearance of five (5)

feet on all sides to allow for proper ventila-

tion of the generator and to reduce the risk

of fire. Do not use in an enclosed or par-

tially enclosed structure.

• Do not operate the generator if connected

electrical devices overheat, if electrical out-

put is lost, if engine or generator sparks or if

flames or smoke are observed while unit is

running.

• Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator

at all times.

WARNING

(000590)

Fire Risk. Hot engine exhaust can ignite certain

materials. Maintain at least five feet clearance on all

sides of the generator, including overhead, to reduce

risk of fire, property damage, or personal injury.

(000144)

DANGER

Electrocution. Contact with bare wires,

terminals, and connections while generator

is running will result in death or serious injury.

(000104)

DANGER

Electrocution. Water contact with a power source,

if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

(000145)

DANGER

Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident,

immediately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive

implements to free victim from live conductor. Apply

first aid and get medical help. Failure to do so will

result in death or serious injury.

(000130)

WARNING

Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery

cable, then the positive battery cable when working

on unit. Failure to do so could result in death

or serious injury.

(000105)

DANGER

Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely

flammable and explosive. Add fuel in a well

ventilated area. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to

do so will result in death or serious injury.

(000166b)

DANGER

Explosion and Fire. Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill to

1/2 inch from top of tank to allow for fuel expansion.

Overfilling may cause fuel to spill onto engine causing

fire or explosion, which will result in death or

serious injury.

(000174)

DANGER

Risk of fire. Allow fuel spills to completely dry

before starting engine. Failure to do so will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Fire risk. Fuel and vapors are extremely

flammable. Do not operate indoors. Doing so

could result in death, serious injury, or

property or equipment damage. (000281)

WARNING

Explosion and fire risk. Do not smoke near unit.

Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do so could

result in death, serious injury, or property or

equipment damage. (000282)

WARNING

Explosion and Fire. Do not smoke while

refueling unit. Failure to do so could result in

death, serious injury, or property or equipment

damage. (000284a)

WARNING

(000590)

Fire Risk. Hot engine exhaust can ignite certain

materials. Maintain at least five feet clearance on all

sides of the generator, including overhead, to reduce

risk of fire, property damage, or personal injury.

4 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator

Standards Index

1. National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA) 70: The NATIONAL ELECTRIC

CODE (NEC) available from www.nfpa.org

2. National Fire Protection Association

(NFPA) 5000: BUILDING CONSTRUC-

TION AND SAFETY CODE available from

www.nfpa.org

3. International Building Code available from

www.iccsafe.org

4. Agricultural Wiring Handbook available

from www.rerc.org, Rural Electricity

Resource Council P.O. Box 309 Wilming-

ton, OH 45177-0309

5. ASAE EP-364.2 Installation and Mainte-

nance of Farm Standby Electric Power

available from www.asabe.org, American

Society of Agricultural & Biological Engi-

neers 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI

49085

This list is not all inclusive. Check with the

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for any

local codes or standards which may be appli-

cable to your jurisdiction.

Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 5

Section 2 General Information and Setup

Figure 2-1. Features and Controls

Generator Components

Figure 2-2. Control Panel

000919 000920

000921

1 12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle

2 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle

3 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex

Receptacle (NEMA 5-20R)

4 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle

(NEMA L14-30R)

5 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking

Receptacle (NEMA L14-30R)

6 120/240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle

(NEMA 14-50R)

7 Circuit Breakers (AC)

8 Hour Meter

9 Idle Control Switch

10 Start/Run/Stop Switch

11 Choke Knob

12 Winter/Summer Valve

13 Fuel Tank

14 Grounding Lug

15 Air Cleaner

16 Oil Fill

17 10 Amp Fuse (behind control panel, not

shown)

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6 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator

Know Your Generator

Replacement owner’s manuals are available

at www.generac.com.

Emissions

The United States Environmental Protection

Agency (US EPA) (and California Air

Resources Board (CARB), for engines/equip-

ment certified to California standards) requires

this engine/equipment to comply with exhaust

and evaporative emissions standards. Locate

the emissions compliance decal on the engine

to determine applicable standards. See the

included emissions warranty for emissions

warranty information. Follow the maintenance

specifications in this manual to ensure the

engine complies with applicable emissions

standards for the duration of the product’s life.

(000100a)

WARNING

Consult Manual. Read and understand manual

completely before using product. Failure to

completely understand manual and product

could result in death or serious injury.

Product Specifications

Generator Specifications

Rated Power 15.1 / 17.5 kW**

Surge Power 22.5 / 26.25 KVA

Rated AC Voltage 120/240

Rated AC Load

Current @ 240V

Current @ 120V

62.9 / 72.9 Amps**

125.8 / 145.8 Amps**

Rated Frequency 60 Hz @ 3600 RPM

Phase Single Phase

** Operating Temperature Range: -18 deg. C (0 deg. F) to 40 Deg. C (104 Deg. F). When operated

above 25 deg. C (77 deg. F) there may be a decrease in power.

** Maximum wattage and current are subject to, and limited by, such factors as fuel Btu content, ambi-

ent temperature, altitude, engine condition, etc.. Maximum power decreases about 3.5% for each

1,000 feet above sea level; and will also decrease about 1% for each 6° C (10° F) above 16° C (60°

F) ambient temperature.

Engine Specifications

Displacement 992 cc

Spark Plug Type Champion RC14YC or Equivalent

Spark Plug Part No. 0E7585A

Spark Plug Gap 0.040 inch or (1.016 mm)

Gasoline Capacity 60.5 L (16 U.S. gallons)

Oil Type See Chart in the Add Engine Oil Section

Oil Capacity

With filter change

Without filter change

1.6 L (1.7 qt.)

1.3 L (1.4 qt.)

Run Time at 50% Load 10 Hours

* Go to www.generac.com or contact an IASD for replacement parts.

Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 7

Hour Meter

The Hour Meter tracks hours of operation for

scheduled maintenance. See Figure 2-3.

• The SVC display will illuminate one hour

before and one hour after each 200 hour

interval providing a two hour window to per-

form service.

When the hour meter is in flash alert mode,

the maintenance message will alternate with

elapsed time in hours and tenths. The hours

will flash four times, then alternate with the

maintenance message four times until the

meter automatically resets.

• 200 hours - SVC — Change oil, oil filter, air

filter, fuel filter, and spark plug. Clean spark

arrestor screen. (Every 200 hrs)

NOTE: The hour glass icon will flash when the

engine is running. This signifies the meter is

recording hours of operation.

Figure 2-3. Hour Meter

Connection Plugs

120 VAC, 20 Amp, Duplex

Receptacle

The 120 Volt outlet is overload protected by a

20 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker. See Fig-

ure 2-4. Each receptacle will power 120 Volt

AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads

requiring up to 2400 watts (2.4 kW) or 20

Amps of current. Use only high quality, well-

insulated, 3-wire grounded cord sets rated for

125 Volts at 20 Amps (or greater).

Figure 2-4. 120 VAC, 20 Amp, Duplex

Receptacle NEMA 5-20R

120 VAC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex

Receptacle

The 120 Volt outlet is overload protected by a

20 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker. See Fig-

ure 2-5. Each receptacle will power 120 Volt

AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads

requiring up to 2400 watts (2.4 kW) or 20

Amps of current. Use only high quality, well-

insulated, 3-wire grounded cord sets rated for

125 Volts at 20 Amps (or greater). It also pro-

vides protection with a Ground Fault Circuit

Interrupter with a press to TEST and RESET

button.

Figure 2-5. 120 VAC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex

Receptacle NEMA 5-20R

120/240 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle

Use a NEMA L14-30 plug with this receptacle

(rotate to lock/unlock). Connect a suitable 4-

wire grounded cord set to plug and desired

load. The cord set should be rated 250 Volts

AC at 30 Amps (or greater). See Figure 2-6.

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 or 240

Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring

up to 7200 watts (7.2 kW) of power at 30

Amps. The outlet is protected by two 30 Amp

push button to reset circuit breaker.

Figure 2-6. 120/240 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle

NEMA L14-30R

0000.0

000205

000424

000203

000204

8 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator

120 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle

Use a NEMA L5-30 plug with this receptacle

(rotate to lock/unlock). Connect a suitable 3-

wire cord set to the plug and to desired load.

The cord set should be rated for 125 Volts AC

at 30 Amps (or greater). See Figure 2-7.

Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC,

60Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 3600

watts (3.6kW) of power at 30 Amps. The outlet

is protected by a 30 Amp push-to-reset circuit

breaker.

Figure 2-7. 120 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle

NEMA L5-30

12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle

This receptacle can charge a 12-Volt automo-

tive or utility style storage battery. See Figure

2-8.

NOTE: This receptacle cannot charge 6-volt

batteries and cannot be used to crank an

engine having a discharged battery. See

Using the 12 VDC Battery Charger before

attempting to charge a battery.

Figure 2-8. 120 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle

120/240 VAC, 50 Amp receptacle

Use a NEMA 14-50 plug with this receptacle.

Connect a 4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volts

AC at 50 Amps to plug Figure 2-9.

Use this receptacle to operate 120/240 Volt

AC, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to

12,000 watts (12.0 kW) of power. This recep-

tacle is protected by a 50 Amp 2-pole circuit

breaker.

Figure 2-9. 120/240 VAC, 50 Amp Receptacle

NEMA 14-50

Idle Control Switch

This feature improves fuel economy. When

switch is ON, the engine operates at normal

(high) rpm when an electrical load is present.

The engine operates at a reduced rpm when

load is removed. When the switch is OFF, the

engine operates at normal (high) rpm continu-

ously.

Always have this switch OFF when starting/

stopping the engine and when using the gen-

erator as a backup power supply to a house/

building connected via Power Inlet Box to a

transfer switch.

Remove Contents from Carton

1. Open carton completely by cutting each

corner from top to bottom.

2. Remove and verify carton contents prior to

assembly. Carton contents should contain

the following:

Accessories

000844

000923

Item Qty.

Main Unit 1

Owner’s Manual 1

Liter Oil SAE 30 2

Handle (A) 1

Never-flat Wheel (B) 2

Frame Foot Assembly (C) 1

Axle (D) 1

Axle Bracket Assembly (E) 2

Spark Plug 2

Spark Plug Wrench 1

Air Filter 1

Oil Filter 1

Pre-cleaner 1

Battery Charge Cable 1

Product Registration Card 3

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