Generac Power Systems NP Series User Manual

SPECIFICATIONS
GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
SERIES
Q-40G
NP-50G
NP-50LP
Q-55G/LP
NP-66G/LP
Q-70GA.P
Rotor RPM
3600
3600
3600
3600
3600
3600
Rotor Poles
2
2
2
2
2 2
Engine RPM
2570
2570
2570
2570
2700
2570
Wattage*
4200
5000
4500
5500
6600
7000
Voltage*
120
120
120
120
120
120
Rated Amps*
35
41.6V 37.5*
45.8*
.55*
58.3A
Phase
1
1
1
1
1 1
Frequency
60
60
60
60 Hertz
60 Hertz
60 Hertz
Weight
215 lbs.
207 lbs.
207lbs.
215 lbs.
213 lbs.
222 lbs.
Length
25 inches
Width
18.5 inches
Height
16.68 inches ■
All units, except Q-40G, are reconnectable to
120/240 volts, dual voltage output. When reconnect¬
ed for dual voltage, units are not listed per RVIA.
V Rated maximum continuous current at 240 volts is
20.8 amps.
t Rated maximum continuous current at 240 volts is
22.9 amps.
t Rated maximum continuous current at 240 volts is
27.5 amps.
A Rated maximum continuous current at 240 volts is
29.1 amps.
* Rated maximum continuous current at 240 volts is
18.8 amps.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Type of Engine
NP-50G/LP.1 Cylinder, 4 Cycle OHVI
NP-66G/LP, Q-70G/LP
Q-40G, Q-55G/LP.V-Twin, 4 Cycle OHVI
Number of Cylinders
Q-40G, Q-55G/LP, NP-66G/LP, Q-70G/LP.2
NP-50G/LP .1
Valve Configuration.Overhead Valves
Cooling Method .Air-Cooled
Rated Horsepower
NP-50G/LP . 1 3 at 3600 RPM
Q-40G.16 at 3600 RPM
Q-55G/LP .16 at 3600 RPM
NP-66G/LP .16 at 3600 RPM
Q-70G/LP .19 at 3600 RPM
Displacement
NP-50G/LP .363cc
Q-40G .480cc
Q-55G/LP.480CC
NP-66G/LP .480CC
Q-70G/LP.570CC
Compression Ratio.8.6 tol
Cylinder Block.Aluminum with cast iron sleeve
Type of Governor.Mechanical, fixed speed
Air Cleaner.Paper element with foam pre-cleaner
Starter.12 volts DC electric
Recommended Spark Plugs.Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap.0.030 inch (0.8mm)
Oil Filter ..Generac Part No. 70185
Crankcase Oil Capacity .1.5 U.S. quarts
Battery Voltage.12 volts DC
Recommended Battery§
Amp-Hour Rating .70 amp-hour
Cold Cranking Amperes .360.
Cranking Current...100 DC amperes
Battery Ground..Negative (-)
§ If ambient temperature is usually below 32“F (O^C),
use a battery rated at 95 amp-hours and 450 cold¬
cranking amperes.
RECOMMENDED FUEL
For the gasoline-powered units: Use clean, fresh
UNLEADED gasoline with a minimum octane rating of
87. Leaded REGULAR grade gasoline is an accept¬
able substitute.
■ FOR GASEOUS FUEL-POWERED UNITS
Use clean, fresh commercial propane gas. The
optional LP gas system was designed for a VAPOR
WITHDRAWAL type system.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Gasoline fuel system In U.S. gallons per hour:
% '
OF WATTS
1 SERIES 1
NP-50G Q-40G Q-55G
NP-66G Q-70G
25% 0.16
0.16 0.21
0.25
0.27
50^S^
0.32
0.32 0.42 0.50
0.54
75%
0.46
0.47 0.62
0.74 0.81
100% 0.63
0.63
0.83 0.99 1.08
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OIL
Use oil classified “For Service SP and having an SAE
viscosity rating of 10W-30. Engine crankcase oil
capacity is 1.5 U.S. quarts (1.6 liters).
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Generac Power Systems NP Series Specifications

General

Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	NP Series
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English