Generac 09290-4 Owner's Manual

POWER SYSTEMS, INC.®Owner’s Manual andInstallation InstructionsAir-cooled RecreationalVehicle Generators• Model Nos: 00784-2 and 09290-4

8 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 2 – OperationPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle Generators2.4 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINENOTE:Instruc

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 9Section 2 – OperationPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle Generators2.6 STOPPING THE GENERATOR1. Turn OFF all

10 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 2 – OperationPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle GeneratorsFigure 2.4 – Field Boost Circuit2.8.4 OVE

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 11Section 3 – MaintenancePRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle Generators3.1 CHECKING THE ENGINE OILLEVELFor oil

12 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 3 – MaintenancePRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle Generators3.3 MAINTAINING THE ENGINEAIR CLEANER3.

Section 3 – MaintenancePRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle Generators3.6 FUEL FILTER (GASOLINE ONLY)Remove and replace the fuel filter (Fi

14 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. Thebattery is capable of exploding. Storage batter-ies give off explosive hydro

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 153.13.2 RETURN TO SERVICETo return the unit to service after storage, proceedas follows:1. Check the tag on the engine fo

16 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.NotesPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle Generators

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 17PART II –INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONSONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACTORSSHOULD ATTEMPT INSTALLATION!!

Generac®Power Systems, Inc.INTRODUCTIONREAD THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLYIf you do not understand any portion of this manual,contact Generac or your nearest

18 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Safety RulesPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle GeneratorsNOTICE TO INSTALLERThese Installation Instructions

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 19Safety RulesPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle GeneratorsELECTRICAL HAZARDS• The generator covered by this

20 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.1.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPEOF THE MANUALThese Installation Instructions have been preparedespecially for the purpose of famili

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 21Figure 1.2 – Major Features and DimensionsSection 1 – General InformationPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle

22 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.2.1 LOCATION AND SUPPORT2.1.1 GENERATOR LOCATIONThe most desirable location for the generator set isbetween the vehicle&

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 232.1.4 GENERATOR RESTRAINTUse four 3/8"-16 hardened steel bolts (Grade 5) to fas-ten the generator to the supporting

24 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.• If flexible metal conduit is used, it must be sealedinternally at the end where it terminates inside thecompartment’s

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 25Section 2 – InstallationPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle GeneratorsFigure 2.7 – Typical Noise Abatement2.

26 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.2.3 COOLING AND VENTILATING AIRIt is absolutely essential that an adequate flow of airfor cooling, ventilating and engin

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 27Figure 2.12 – Air Inlet Using DuctworkFigure 2.13 – Air Inlet in Vehicle Skirt2.3.3 COMPENSATING FOR RESTRICTIONSSuch ma

Table of ContentsPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle GeneratorssGenerac®Power Systems, Inc. 1Part I — Owner’s ManualIntroduction ...

28 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.2.4.1 FUEL TANKEither the generator must share the vehicle engine'sfuel tank, or you must install a separate fuel t

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 292.5.1 MUFFLERS AND SPARK ARRESTORSThis muffler meets code and standard requirementsof the U.S. Forest Service. Use only

30 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.2.6.2 WIRING• Wiring should be of stranded copper to reduce thechance that vibration may cause breakage.• Wire gauge siz

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 31Section 2 – InstallationPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle GeneratorsFigure 2.18 — Transfer Switch Isolatio

32 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.2.7 BATTERY INSTALLATION2.7.1 RECOMMENDED BATTERYInstall a battery that meets the following require-ments:• The battery

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 332.8.1 REMOTE PANEL MODELSThe remote panels mount a rocker type start/stopswitch, a “Generator Run” advisory lamp and anh

34 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.3.5 INSTALLATION CHECKLISTLOCATION AND SUPPORT❑ Generator is properly located.❑ Generator is properly supported.❑ Genera

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 35Section4–TroubleshootingPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle Generators4.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEM CAUSE

36 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 5 – Electrical DataPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle GeneratorsWiring Diagram & Electrical Sch

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 37Section 5 – Electrical DataPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle GeneratorsWiring Diagram & Electrical Sch

2 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Study these SAFETY RULES carefully beforeinstalling, operating or servicing this equipment.Become familiar with this manu

38 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 6 — Exploded Views and Parts ListsPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle GeneratorsBase and Pulleys – D

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 39ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 086318 1 BASE, MOUNTING2 090141 1 GROUND CABLE3 046911 4 MOUNT, (RUBBER)4 025017 8 CAPSC

40 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 6 — Exploded Views and Parts ListsPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle GeneratorsAlternator and Contr

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 41ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 0C9675 1 LOWER BEARING CARRIER2 073163H 1 ROTOR ASSEMBLY (PP70)093940H 1 ROTOR ASSEMBLY

42 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 6 — Exploded Views and Parts ListsPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle GeneratorsEngine Sheet Metal –

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 43ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 --------- 1 SEE ENGINE EXPLODED VIEW of ENGINE2 99258 1 KEY-WOODRUFF 6 x 22MM3 67198N 1

44 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 6 — Exploded Views and Parts ListsPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle GeneratorsEngine – Drawing No.

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 45ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 069331 1 CYLINDER ASSEMBLY2 069333 1 SLEEVE BEARING3 067805 1 OIL SEAL4 0851100101 1 NO.

46 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 6 — Exploded Views and Parts ListsPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle GeneratorsCarburetor – Drawing

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 47ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION1 073112B 1 CARBURETOR ASSEMBY2 074962C 1 SPRING, GOVERNOR - GREEN (PP55G/LP, PP66G/LP)074

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 3ELECTRICAL HAZARDS• The generator covered by this manual producesdangerous electrical voltages and can cause fatalelectri

48 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section7–WarrantyPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle GeneratorsCALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRA

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 49Section7–WarrantyPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle GeneratorsEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTYEmission Cont

Part No. 0D6583 Revision 0 (10/26/01) Printed in U.S.A.Section7–WarrantyPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle GeneratorsGENERAC POWER SYSTEM

4 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 1 – General InformationPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle GeneratorsPlease record the following info

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 5Section 1 – General InformationPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle Generators1.2 GENERATOR APPLICABILITYThese

6 Generac®Power Systems, Inc.Section 1 – General InformationPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle Generators1.6 SPECIFICATIONS1.6.1 FUEL REQ

Generac®Power Systems, Inc. 7Section 2 – OperationPRIMEPACT 50 and 70 (50Hz) Recreational Vehicle Generators2.1 GENERATOR CONTROL PANELThe following f