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ACCESS TO THE GENERATOR
The home generator is equipped with an
enclosure that has four access doors (Figure 1).
The doors are named for a significant component
located behind them, as follows:
• Control Panel Door
• Coolant Fill Door
• Battery Door
• Exhaust Door
Each Home Standby Generator System is
equipped with two identical keys. These keys fit
all the doors.
NOTE: The Coolant Fill, Battery and Control
Panel doors must be installed whenever the unit
is running, or the generator may overheat.
Figure1
Removing An Access Door
1. Insert key into lock of access door handle you
wish to open and turn one quarter turn
counterclockwise. Remove key. Handle will
remain unlocked until you relock it.
2. Grasp door’s handle and turn one quarter turn
counterclockwise to open.
3. Coolant Fill door is unlocked in the same
manner. It can be used for adding coolant or
engine oil.
NOTE: The enclosure also includes muffler and
radiator access panels, used for cleaning those
components. Those panels should remain closed
at all other times.
Installing An Access Door
1. Mount the door using the notches on the
generator base.
2. Close door and turn handle one quarter turn
clockwise.
3. Insert key into lock in handle and turn one
quarter turn clockwise. Remove key.
WARNING
Contact with muffler area can result in
serious burns.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot
exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
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