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Appendix 1 – Notes

QUIETPACT 40G Recreational Vehicle Generator

Main Page

Installation Instructions1
Introduction2
- Contents2
- Operation and Maintenance2
- How to Obtain Service2
- Table of Contents3
Safety Rules4
- Fire Hazards5
- Electrical Hazards5
- Explosion Hazards5
Section 1 - General Information6
Generator Identification6
Generator Applicability7
Safety7
Generator AC Connection System7
Specifications7
- Fuel Requirements7
- Fuel Consumption8
- Engine Oil Requirements8
- Engine8
- Generator8
- Emissions Compliance Period8
Section 2 - Operation9
Generator Control Panel9
- Fuel Primer9
- Start/Stop Switch9
- Fuse9
- Main Breaker9
Optional Remote Start/Stop Panel9
Automatic Choke9
- Choke Solenoid9
- Prechoke9
- Engine Lubrication10
- Fuel Supply10
- Cooling and Ventilating Air10
- Engine Exhaust Gas10
Starting the Generator10
Stopping the Generator11
Applying Loads to Generator11
- Letting the Engine Stabilize11
Do Not Overload the Generator11
Protection Systems11
- Low Oil Pressure Switch11
- High Temperature Switch11
- Field Boost12
Additional Information12
- Overvoltage Protection12
- 25-Hour Break-In Period12
- 25-Hour Checkup12
- Attention Required after Submersion12
- Operation in High Grass or Brush13
- Effects of Moisture and Dirt13
Section 3 - Maintenance13
Checking the Engine Oil Level13
Changing the Engine Oil And/Or Oil Filter13
Maintaining the Engine Air Cleaner14
- Cleaning the Foam Precleaner14
- Cleaning or Replacing the Paper Filter14
Clean Air Intake15
Checking the Engine Spark Plug15
Fuel Filter15
Spark Arrestor Service15
Cleaning the Generator16
Battery Maintenance16
- Weekly16
- Every Six Months16
Major Service Manual17
Exercising the Generator17
Out of Service Procedure17
- Removal from Service17
- Return to Service17
Adjusting Valve Clearance17
RV Generator Service Interval18
- Part II - Installation Instructions19
Safety Rules20
Section 1 - General Information22
Purpose and Scope of the Manual22
Safety22
Standards Booklets22
Equipment Description22
Generator Engine Operating Speed22
Generator AC Connection System22
Section 2 - Installation24
Location and Support24
- Generator Location24
- Generator Support24
- Suspended Mounting24
- Generator Restraint25
Generator Compartments25
- Compartment Size25
- Compartment Construction25
- Sound Insulating Materials26
- Acoustics26
- Compartment Floor Cutouts27
Cooling and Ventilating Air28
- Generator Airflow28
- Testing the Installation28
Gasoline Fuel System28
- Fuel Tank29
- Generator Fuel Supply Line29
  - Rigid Fuel Lines29
  - Flexible Fuel Line29
Exhaust System29
- Mufflers and Spark Arrestors30
- Exhaust System Safety30
Electrical Connections30
- Electrical Junction Box31
- Wiring31
- Generator AC Connections31
- Conduit31
- Isolating Different Power Sources32
- Power Supply Cord32
- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters33
Battery Installation33
- Recommended Battery33
- Battery Cables33
- Battery Cable Connections33
- Battery Compartment33
Optional Accessories33
- Remote Start/Stop Panels34
Section 3 - Post-Installation Start-Up Adjustments34
Post Installation Tests34
Before Initial Start-Up34
Initial Start34
Testing under Load34
Installation Checklist35
Appendix 1 - Notes36
Appendix 2 - Troubleshooting37
Appendix 3 - Electrical Data38
Appendix 4 - Exploded Views and Parts Lists40
Generac Power Systems, Inc50
Appendix 5 - Warranty50
Emission Control System Warranty51

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