Generac Power Systems 8 kW - English; Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Introduction ................................................. 1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ................................................1
Safety Rules ................................................. 1
Contents ...............................................................................1
Operation and Maintenance....................................................1
How to Obtain Service ...........................................................1
Standards Index .....................................................................3
General Information .................................... 4
1.1 Unpacking/Inspection .....................................................4
1.2 Protection Systems ........................................................4
1.3 NEC Requirement for Arc Fault Circuit
Interruption Breaker for Bedrooms ..................................4
1.4 Emission Information......................................................5
1.5 The Generator ................................................................6
1.6 Specifications ................................................................7
1.7 Ready to Run .................................................................8
1.8 Fuel Requirements and Recommendations ......................8
1.9 Fuel Consumption ..........................................................8
1.10 Reconfiguring the Fuel System ........................................9
1.11 Location .......................................................................10
1.12 Battery Requirements ...................................................11
1.13 Battery Installation ........................................................11
1.14 The Battery ..................................................................13
1.15 Battery Charger ............................................................13
Post Installation Start-up and
Adjustments ............................................... 14
2.1 Activate the Generator ..................................................14
2.2 Before Initial Startup .....................................................14
2.3 Check Transfer Switch Operation ..................................14
2.4 Electrical Checks ..........................................................14
2.5 Generator Tests Under Load ..........................................16
2.6 Checking Automatic Operation ......................................16
Operation ................................................... 17
3.1 Control Panel Interface .................................................17
3.2 Automatic Transfer Operation ........................................18
3.3 Sequence of Automatic Operation .................................18
3.4 Manual Transfer Operation ............................................19
3.5 Side Compartment .......................................................20
3.6 Protection Systems ......................................................20
Maintenance .............................................. 22
4.1 Fuse .............................................................................22
4.2 Checking the Engine Oil Level .......................................22
4.3 Changing the Engine Oil ................................................23
4.4 Changing the Engine Air Cleaner ...................................23
4.5 Spark Plug(s) ...............................................................24
4.6 Battery Maintenance .....................................................25
4.7 Adjusting GH-410/GT-530/990/999 Valve Clearance ......25
4.8 Cooling System ............................................................26
4.9 Attention After Submersion ...........................................26
4.10 Corrosion Protection.....................................................26
4.11 Out of Service Procedure ..............................................26
4.12 Service Schedule .........................................................28
Troubleshooting ........................................ 29
5.1 Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................29
Appendix .................................................... 30
6.1 Menu System Navigation ..............................................30
Notes .......................................................... 32
Installation Diagrams ................................33
Warranty ..................................................... 38
Manual del propietario ....................43
Manuel d'entretien ...........................81
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