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®
POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
Owner’s Manual
Air-cooled Recreational
Vehicle Generators
Model: 009592-5 and 009735-5
PRIMEPACT 55G and 55LP
PRIMEPACT 55G
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The operator (driver) is responsible for proper and INTRODUCTION safe use of the vehicle and its equipment, and the safety of all vehicle occupants. We strongly recom- READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY mend that the operator read this manual and thor- If you do not understand any portion of this manual, oughly understand all instructions before using this contact Generac or your nearest Generac Authorized equipment. We also strongly recommend instructing Service Dealer for starting, operating and se
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Table of Contents PRIMEPACT 55G and 55LP Recreational Vehicle Generators Part I — Operating Instructions Part II — Installation Instructions Introduction..................................................Inside Front Cover Safety Rules..........................................................................18-19 Section 5 — General Information..........................................20 Read This Manual Thoroughly ..........................................IFC 5.1 Purpose and Scope of the Manual.
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Safety Rules PRIMEPACT 55G and 55LP Recreational Vehicle Generators SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The manufacturer suggests that these rules for safe operation be copied and posted in potential hazard areas of the recreational vehicle. Safety should be stressed to all operators and potential operators of this equipment. WARNING: GENERAL HAZARDS The engine exhaust from this product For safety reasons, Generac recommends contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth th
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Section 1 – General Information PRIMEPACT 55G and 55LP Recreational Vehicle Generators 1.2 GENERATOR APPLICABILITY 1.3 INSTALLATION These generators have been designed and manufac- This Owner’s Manual has been prepared under the tured for supplying electrical power for recreational assumption that a competent, qualified technician vehicles. You should not modify the generator or use installed the generator into an industrial vehicle. We it for any application other than for what it was also assu
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Section 1 – General Information PRIMEPACT 55G and 55LP Recreational Vehicle Generators 10W-30 oil. Do not pour in any additives to the rec- 1.6 SPECIFICATIONS ommended oil. Engine crankcase capacity is 1.4 liters. See Section 3.2 on page 11 for oil level check 1.6.1 FUEL REQUIREMENTS and filing procedures. This generator is equipped with a gasoline fuel system as standard equipment. Specific installations may pro- 1.6.3 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS vide either a separate fuel tank for the generator
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Section 2 – Operation PRIMEPACT 55G and 55LP Recreational Vehicle Generators For engines of 225 cc or more, Category C=250 NOTE: hours, B=500 hours, and A=1000 hours. If this generator has been reconnected for dual voltage AC output (120/240 volts), you can install 2.1 GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL line breakers having an amperage rating that is The following features are mounted on the generator different than that stated above. The replacement control panel (Figure 2.1): line breakers consist of t
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Section 2 – Operation PRIMEPACT 55G and 55LP Recreational Vehicle Generators 2.3.2 PRECHOKE 2.4.5 ENGINE EXHAUST GAS The choke system also has a temperature-sensitive Before starting the generator engine, you should be metal strip that adjusts choke valve angle according sure there is no way for exhaust gases to enter the to ambient temperatures (i.e., in cold ambient tem- vehicle interior and endanger people or animals. peratures, choke valve closes more). Once the engine Close windows, doo
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Section 2 – Operation PRIMEPACT 55G and 55LP Recreational Vehicle Generators 2. If you have not started the engine in more than 2.7.2 DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR two weeks, press the Fuel Pump Primer switch You can read the rated wattage/amperage capacity of and hold it for about 10 seconds. However, if the your generator on the generator data decal (see engine is warm, skip Step 2. Section 1.1 on Page 4). 3. To crank and start the engine, hold the start/stop switch at START. Release the sw
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Section 3 – Maintenance PRIMEPACT 55G and 55LP Recreational Vehicle Generators 2.8.6 25-HOUR CHECK-UP 3.2 CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL After the 25-hour break-in period, contact a Generac AND/OR OIL FILTER Authorized Service Dealer for the following mainte- Change the engine oil after the first 25 hours of nance. The vehicle owner is responsible for any operation (after the 25-hour break-in period, see charges: Section 2.8.5, Page 10). Thereafter, change the oil every 100 operating hours. Change
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Section 3 – Maintenance PRIMEPACT 55G and 55LP Recreational Vehicle Generators Figure 3.2 — Engine Oil Filter 3.4 CLEAN AIR INTAKE SCREEN Clean all foreign material from the air intake screen (Figure 3.4) at least once every 100 hours of opera- tion. Clean more often if necessary. Inspect the area around the generator exhaust muf- fler periodically and remove all grass, leaves, dirt, etc., from this area. Figure 3.4 – Cleaning Air Intake 3.3 MAINTAINING THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER 3.3.1 CLEANING TH
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Section 3 – Maintenance PRIMEPACT 55G and 55LP Recreational Vehicle Generators 3.6 FUEL FILTER (GASOLINE ONLY) 3.8 CLEANING THE GENERATOR Remove and replace the fuel filter (Figure 3.6) Keep the generator set as clean and dry as possible. once each year or every 100 hours of operation, Protect the unit against excessive dust, dirt, corrosive whichever comes first. vapors, road splash, etc. Permitting dirt and mois- ture to accumulate on generator windings will have an adverse effect on the insul
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Section 3 – Maintenance PRIMEPACT 55G and 55LP Recreational Vehicle Generators 3.10 MAJOR SERVICE MANUAL To obtain a service manual for your generator, con- Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The tact Generac or your nearest Generac Authorized battery is capable of exploding. Storage batter- Service Dealer. Make sure to identify your MODEL ies give off explosive hydrogen gas. This gas NUMBER and SERIES. can form an explosive mixture around the bat- tery for several hours after charging. Th
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Section 3 – Maintenance PRIMEPACT 55G and 55LP Recreational Vehicle Generators 3.13.2 RETURN TO SERVICE 3.14 WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE Running To return the unit to service after storage, proceed Watts as follows: Battery Charger..................................................500 1. Check the tag on the engine for oil viscosity and Belt Sander (3”)................................................1000 classification. Verify that the correct recommend- Chain Saw..................................
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Section 4 – Notes PRIMEPACT 55G and 55LP Recreational Vehicle Generators ® 16 Generac Power Systems, Inc.
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PART II – INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACTORS SHOULD ATTEMPT INSTALLATION!!
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Safety Rules PRIMEPACT 55G and 55LP Recreational Vehicle Generators DANGER: For fire safety, installation of a generator into a recreational vehicle must comply strictly with article 551, NFPA 70; ANSI C1-1975; AND, ANSI A119.2-1975/NFPA 501C “Standard for Recreational Vehicles” (Part 3, “Installation of Electrical Systems”). In addition, installation must comply with the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. NOTICE TO INSTALLER GENERAL HAZARDS These Installation Instructions have bee
