Generac Power Systems PowerDial RS8000E Manuel utilisateur

RS8000E PowerDial™

Portable Generator

Owner’s Manual

MODEL:________________________

SERIAL:________________________

DATE PURCHASED:______________

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SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

000478

(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.

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 ...................................... 6

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

PowerDial ........................................ 7

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

Assembly ......................................... 8

Battery Cable Connection ............... 8

Add Engine Oil ................................ 9

Fuel ................................................. 9

Section 3 Operation .................... 11

Operation and Use Questions ....... 11

Before Starting Engine .................. 11

Prepare Generator for Use ............ 11

Grounding the Generator When Used

as a Portable ................................. 11

Know Generator Limits .................. 12

Transporting/Tipping of the Unit .... 12

Starting Pull Start Engines ............ 13

Starting Electric Start Engines ...... 13

Restarting Hot Engines ................. 14

Low Oil Level Shutdown System ... 14

Charging the Battery ..................... 14

Section 4 Maintenance and

Troubleshooting ......................... 15

Maintenance ................................. 15

Maintenance Schedule ................. 15

Preventive Maintenance ............... 15

Engine Maintenance ..................... 15

Battery Replacement (if applicable) 17

Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 17

Valve Clearance ........................... 18

Storage ......................................... 18

Troubleshooting ............................ 19

Notes ............................................ 20

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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

• 0H4635C

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 (49 State)

Figure 2-3. Unit Identification Label

000480

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1 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking

Receptacle (NEMA L14-30R)

2 Circuit Breakers (AC)

3 Hour Meter

4 Battery Charger Input

5 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex

Receptacle (NEMA 5-20R)

6 Fuel Gauge

7 Roll Over Valve

8 Battery Location

9 Oil Check/Fill

10 Oil Drain

11 Handle

12 Recoil Starter

13 Air Filter

14 PowerDial

15 Fuel Cap

16 Recovery Hose

17 Fuel Tank

18 Muffler

19 Grounding Lug

000488

1 5 3

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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

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.

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)

(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 @1.0 Power Factor 8.0 kW**

Surge Power 10.0 KVA

Rated AC Voltage 120/240

Rated AC Load

Current @ 240V**

Current @ 120V**

33.3

66.6

Rated Frequency 60 Hz @ 3600 RPM

Phase Single Phase

Weight (dry)

Pounds (lb)

Kilograms (kg)

213.8

** 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 420cc

Spark Plug Part No. 0J00620106

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

Gasoline Capacity 30 L (8 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

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

Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator 7

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.

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

NEMA L14-30R

PowerDial

The PowerDial controls the ON/OFF func-

tions, choke and fuel valve operation. See Fig-

ure 2-7.

• The Number 1 position is used when ini-

tially starting the engine. In this position, the

fuel is on and the choke is fully ON

(closed). Both the electric start or pull

(recoil) start can be used.

• The PowerDial is rotated to position Num-

ber 2 during normal operation and to gradu-

ally reduce the use of the choke.

• Rotating the PowerDial to the STOP posi-

tion will stop the engine and shut off the fuel

valve flow.

Figure 2-7. PowerDial (example)

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000205

000203

000204

000412

8 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator

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

3. Call Generac Customer Service 1-888-

GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) with the unit

model and serial number for any missing

carton contents.

4. Record model, serial number, and date of

purchase on front cover of this manual.

Assembly

Call Generac Customer Service at 1-888-

GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) for any assem-

bly issues or concerns. Please have model

and serial number available.

The following tools are required to install the

accessory kit.

• Needle Nose Pliers

• Ratchet Wrench

• 8mm Socket

• 12mm Socket

• 13mm Socket

• 10mm Wrench

• 13mm Wrench

• 8mm Wrench (2) (electric start only)

NOTE: The wheels are not intended for over-

the-road use.

See Figure 2-8.

Install wheels as follows:

1. Slide axle pin (E) through the wheel (B),

wheel bracket on frame, and 1/2” flat

washer (G).

2. Insert cotter pin (F) through axle pin (E).

Bend tabs (of cotter pins) outward to lock

into place.

Install frame foot and rubber bumpers as fol-

lows:

1. Slide hex head bolts (L) through rubber

bumper (D), then through frame foot (C).

2. Slide hex head bolts (K) through holes in

frame rail.

3. Slide frame foot (C) onto hex head bolts

(K). Install locking flange nuts (J).

Install handle as follows:

1. Slide long bolts (K) through handle bracket

and handle (A). Install hex nuts (J).

Figure 2-8. Wheel, Frame Foot and Handle

Assembly

Battery Cable Connection

NOTE: The battery shipped with the generator

has been fully charged. A battery may lose

some charge when not in use for prolonged

periods of time. If battery is unable to crank

engine, plug in the 12V charger included in the

accessory box. See Charging the Battery.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Running the generator

does not charge battery.

Item Qty.

Main Unit 1

Owner’s Manual 1

Liter Oil SAE 30 1

Handle Assembly (A) 1

Never-flat Wheel (B) 2

Frame Foot (C) 2

Product Registration Card 3

Service Warranty 1

Emissions Warranty 1

25’ Power Cord (if equipped) 1

Battery Charger (electric start

models)

Hardware Bag Qty.

Rubber Feet (D) 2

1/2” Axle Pin (E) 2

Cotter Pin (F) 2

1/2” Flat Washer (G) 2

Hex Flanged M6 Nut (H) 2

Hex Flanged M8 Nut (J) 5

M8 Bolt (Long) (K) 6

M6 Bolt (Long) (L) 1

M8 Nylon Flat Washer (M) 4

(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.

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