Generac Power Systems GP Series Manuel utilisateur

GP Series Portable Generator

Owner’s Manual

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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.

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 .............................. 3

Replacement Hazard Labels ........... 3

Section 2 General Information and

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

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

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

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

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

CO-SENSE™ .................................. 8

Remove Contents from Carton ....... 9

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

Battery Cable Connection (electric

start only) ...................................... 10

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

Fuel ............................................... 11

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 ..................12

Transporting/Tipping of the Unit ....13

Starting Pull Start Engines .............14

Starting Electric Start Engines .......14

Low Oil Level Shutdown System ...15

Charging the Battery (electric start

units only) ......................................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

(000393)

WARNING

Operating, servicing and maintaining this

equipment can expose you to chemicals

including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,

phthalates, and lead, which are known to the

State of California to cause cancer and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. To

minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,

do not idle the engine except as necessary,

service your equipment in a well-ventilated

area and wear gloves or wash your hands

frequently when servicing your equipment.

For more information go to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 1

Section 1 Introduction and Safety

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Generac Power

Systems Inc. product. This unit has been

designed to provide high-performance, effi-

cient operation, and years of use when main-

tained properly.

If any section of the manual is not understood,

contact your nearest Independent Authorized

Service Dealer (IASD), or contact Generac

Customer Service at 1-888-GENERAC (1-

888-436-3722), or www.generac.com with any

questions or concerns.

The owner is responsible for proper mainte-

nance and safe use of the equipment. Before

operating, servicing or storing this generator:

• Study all warnings in this manual and on

the product carefully.

• Become familiar with this manual and the

unit before use.

• Refer to the Assembly section of the man-

ual for instructions on final assembly proce-

dures. Follow the instructions completely.

Save these instructions for future reference.

ALWAYS supply this manual to any individual

that will use this machine.

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 warnings in this manual, and on

tags and decals affixed to the unit are, there-

fore, not all inclusive. If using a procedure,

work method or operating technique that the

manufacturer does not specifically recom-

mend, verify that it is safe for others. Also

make sure the procedure, work method or

operating technique utilized does not render

the equipment unsafe.

Throughout this publication, and on tags and

decals affixed to the generator, DANGER,

WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE blocks are

used to alert personnel to special instructions

about a particular operation that may be haz-

ardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly.

Observe them carefully. Their 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 warnings cannot eliminate the

hazards that they indicate. Common sense

and strict compliance with the special instruc-

tions 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.

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

• 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, crawl spaces 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.

(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.

(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)

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.

(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

(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.

Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 3

Electrical Hazards

• National Electric Code (NEC) requires the

frame and external electrically conductive

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 (GFCI)

in any damp or highly conductive area

(such as metal decking or steel work).

• Once generator has been started outside,

connect electrical loads to extension

cord(s) inside.

Fire Hazards

• Allow at least 5 feet of clearance on all

sides of the generator when operating to

prevent overheating and fire.

• 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.

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

6. CSA C22.2 100-14 Electric motors and

generators for installation and use, in

accordance with the Rules of the Cana-

dian Electrical Code

7. ANSI/PGMA G300 Safety and Perfor-

mance of Portable Generators. Portable

Generator Manufacturer’s Association,

www.pgmaonline.com

IMPORTANT NOTE: This list is not all inclu-

sive. Check with the Authority Having

Jurisdiction (AHJ) for any local codes or

standards which may be applicable to your

jurisdiction.

Replacement Hazard Labels

The following replacement hazard labels are

available free from Generac:

•0H0115D

(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.

(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.

(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

4 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator

• 0H8251B (Vertical CO Warning Decal)

• 0H4635C

• 10000033027 (Exhaust Direction User

Action Label)

5 FEET (1.5m)

MINIMUM

FROM OBJECTS

CARBON

MONOXIDE

READ

MANUAL

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 (Electric Start and

Idle Control) (if equipped)

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1 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex

Receptacle (NEMA 5-20R)

2 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking

Receptacle (NEMA L14-30R)

3 Circuit Breakers (AC)

4OilDrain

5 Air Filter

6 Choke Knob

7 Fuel Tank

8 Grounding Lug

9 Stop/Run/Start Switch (if equipped)

10 Muffler

11 Handle

12 Gas Cap

13 Fuel Gauge

14 Oil Check/Fill

15 Recoil Starter

16 Fuel Shut Off

17 Hour Meter

18 Battery Charger Input (if equipped)

19 Battery Location (if equipped)

20 Spark Arrestor

21 CO-SENSE RED (Hazard) (if equipped)

22 CO-SENSE YELLOW (Fault) (if equipped)

23 Idle Control (if equipped)

21 1 2

22 23 3

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Figure 2-3. Unit Identification Label

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

that this engine/equipment complies with

exhaust and evaporative emissions stan-

dards. Locate the emissions compliance decal

on the engine to determine applicable stan-

dards. For emissions warranty information,

please reference the included emissions war-

ranty. It is important to follow the maintenance

specifications in the manual to ensure that the

engine complies with the applicable emissions

standards for the duration of the product’s life.

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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 GP6500 / GP6500E GP8000E

Rated Power @1.0 Power Factor 6.5 kW** 8.0 kW**

Surge Power 8.125 KVA 10.0 KVA

Rated AC Voltage 120/240

Rated AC Load

Current @ 240V**

Current @ 120V** 27.1

54.2 33.3

66.6

Rated Frequency 60 Hz @ 3600 RPM

Phase Single Phase

Weight (dry)

Pounds (lb)

Kilograms (kg) 174.8-186

79.3-84.4 197.1

89.4

** 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,

ambient 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.

6.5kW Engine Specifications

Displacement 389 cc

Spark Plug Part No. 0J00620106

Spark Plug Gap 0.028-0.031 inch or (0.70-0.80 mm)

Gasoline Capacity 26 L (6.9 gal)

Oil Type See Chart in Add Engine Oil

Oil Capacity 1.0 L (1.06 qt.)

Run Time at 50% Load 10.5 Hours

Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 7

Hour Meter

The Hour Meter tracks hours of operation for

scheduled maintenance. See Figure 2-4.

• The CHG OIL display will illuminate every

100 hours. The message will flash one hour

before and one hour after each 100 hour

interval, providing a two hour window to

perform service.

• The SVC display will illuminate every 100

hours. The message will flash 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.

• 100 hours - CHG OIL — Oil Change Inter-

val (Every 100 hrs)

• 200 hours - SVC — Service Air Filter

(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 2-4. Hour Meter

Connection Plugs

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 one 30 Amp

2-pole circuit breaker.

8.0kW Engine Specifications

Displacement 420cc

Spark Plug Part No. 0J00620106

Spark Plug Gap 0.028-0.031 inch or (0.70-0.80 mm)

Gasoline Capacity 28.4 L (7.5 gal)

Oil Type See Chart in Add Engine Oil

Oil Capacity 1.0 L (1.06 qt.)

Run Time at 50% Load 11 Hours

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

Product Specifications

0000.0

000205

000203

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

NEMA L14-30R

CO-SENSE™

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection

and Shut-off System (if equipped)

The CO-SENSE module monitors for the

accumulation of poisonous CO gas found in

engine exhaust when the generator is running.

If CO-SENSE detects increasing levels of CO

gas, it automatically shuts off the engine. CO-

SENSE only monitors when the engine is run-

ning. Generators are intended to be used out-

doors, far from occupied buildings and the

exhaust pointed away from personnel and

buildings. However, if mis-used and operated

in a location that results in the accumulation of

CO, like a house or even a garage with par-

tially opened door, CO-SENSE shuts off the

engine, notifies the user of what has hap-

pened and directs the user to read the instruc-

tion action label for steps to take. See Figure

2-7. CO-Sense is not a substitute for an indoor

carbon monoxide alarm.

See Figure 2-8. As the user approaches the

generator to investigate a shut-off, a blinking

RED light in the CO-SENSE badge on the

side of the generator provides notification that

the generator was shut off due to an accumu-

lating CO hazard. The RED light will blink for

at least five minutes after a CO shut-off. Move

the generator to an open, outdoor area and

point the exhaust away from people and occu-

pied buildings. Once relocated to a safe area,

the generator can be restarted and the proper

electrical connections made to supply electri-

cal power. The RED light will stop blinking

automatically upon engine re-start. Introduce

fresh air and ventilate the location where the

generator had shut down.

See Figure 2-8. If a CO-SENSE system fault

has occurred and no longer provides protec-

tion, the portable generator is shut off auto-

matically and the YELLOW light will blink for at

least five minutes in the CO-SENSE badge to

notify the user of the fault. The CO-SENSE

module can only be diagnosed and repaired

by a trained technician at the dealer. The gen-

erator can be re-started, but may continue to

shut-off.

CO-SENSE will detect the accumulation of

Carbon Monoxide from other fuel burning

sources such as engine powered tools or pro-

pane heaters used in the area of operation.

For example, if another generator is used and

the exhaust is pointed at a CO-SENSE

equipped generator, CO-SENSE may initiate

a shut-off due to rising CO levels. This is not

an error. Hazardous Carbon Monoxide has

been detected. The user must take action to

move and re-direct these devices to better dis-

sipate Carbon Monoxide far away from per-

sonnel and occupied buildings.

Figure 2-7. Instruction Action Label

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