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7000EXL
Portable Generator Owner’s Manual
Model No. 1470-0 (7,000 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 186744 Revision 0 (06/13/2001)
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator EQUIPMENT SAFETY RULES This generator set was designed and manufactured for DESCRIPTION specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the unit or This generator is an engine–driven, revolving field, use it for any application it was not designed for. If you have alternating current (AC) generator. It was designed to any questions about your generator’s application, ask your supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical dea
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator The generator produces a very powerful voltage that can Never operate the generator: cause serious injury or death by electrocution. Never in rain; in any enclosed compartment; when connected touch bare wires or receptacles. Never permit a child or electrical devices overheat; if electrical output is lost; if any unqualified person to operate the generator. engine or generator sparks; if flame or smoke is observed while unit is runnin
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator Your generator requires attachment of the negative battery CHECK BATTERY / ATTACH cable and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and fuel. NEGATIVE BATTERY IMPORTANT: Any attempt to run the unit before it has WIRE been serviced with the recommended oil will result in an engine failure. The sealed battery on the generator is fully charged and pre–installed except for the negative (black) battery cab
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Be BEFORE STARTING THE careful not to overfill.Allow about 1/2" of tank space for fuel expansion (Figure 3). ENGINE Figure 3 — Typical Fuel Expansion Space Add Oil CAUTION! Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended oil may result in an engine failure. To fill your engine with oil: Place generator on a level surface. Follow the o
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Air Cleaner Choke Lever Run/Stop Switch Fuel Tank Spark Arrester Muffler Start Button 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle Idle Control Switch 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle 1
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator 4. Place the choke lever in the “Full” choke position OPERATING THE (Figure 7). GENERATOR Figure 7 — Choke Positions CAUTION! Never start or stop unit with electrical loads connected AND with the connected devices turned ON. IMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger before starting the generator. Starting the Engine Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the 5A. For electric starting, press start switch on genera
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. Add up To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows: the rated watts (or amps) of all loads to be connected at Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add one time.This total should not be greater than the rated ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery cells. wattage/amperage capacity of the generator. See “Don’t Do Not use tap water. Overload the Generator” on page 11. If
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator The maximum load on each outlet is 20 Amps.The Figure 9 — Battery Charger Jack maximum total load on both yellow wire outlets or black wire outlets is 30 Amps. NOTE: Follow all safety precautions when connecting any extension cord or device to the generator. RECEPTACLES 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle Use a NEMA L14-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps (or Unplug the c
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Figure 13 — 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacles Receptacle Use a NEMA L5–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 3–wire cord set rated for 125 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps to the plug (Figure 12). Figure 12 — 120 Volt, 30 Amp Receptacle 12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle This receptacle allows you to recharge a 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery with the battery charge cables provided (Figure 14).This recep
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator The rated wattage of lights can be taken from wattage DON’T OVERLOAD THE listed on the light bulbs.The rated wattage of tools, appliances and motors can usually be found on a data GENERATOR plate or decal affixed to the device. Use Figure 15 below Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage as a general reference. capacity can result in damage to the generator and/or Some electric motors, such as induction types, require co
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator Generator Maintenance SPECIFICATIONS Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean Maximum Surge Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,250 watts and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry Continuous Wattage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . .7,000 watts environment where it will not be exposed to excessive Power Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0 dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapo
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator Engine Storage STORAGE See engine owner’s manual for instructions. The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and you must store the unit for more than Other Storage Tips 30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare it for To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on storage. essential carburetor parts, empty all three supplied fuel stabilizer con
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator NOTES 14
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction 1. One of the circuit breakers is open. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact Generac service facility. Engine is running, but no 3. Poor connection or defective cord set. 3. Check and repair. AC output is available. 4. Connected device is bad. 4. Connect another device that is in good condition. 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 1. Disconnect shorted elect
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator SCHEMATIC 16
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator WIRING DIAGRAM 17
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator EXPLODED VIEW – ALTERNATOR 18
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator EXPLODED VIEW – FRAME 19
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator PARTS LIST – ALTERNATOR & FRAME Item Part # Qty Description Item Part # Qty Description 1 A187024 1 CRADLE 53 67022 1 GROMMET, Rubber 2 J189176 1 SHIELD, Heat 54 66825C 1 CARRIER, Rear Bearing 3 92982 1 DECAL, Danger 55 86494 1 SCREW, M6-1.0 x 16 Wing 4 92665 1 INSULATION, #2-1/4" Thick 56 23762 3 WASHER, Shakeproof #10 5 B1998 1 TANK, Fuel (Incls Item 12 & 13) 57 66386 1 ASSEMBLY, Brush Holder 6 B4363 1 CAP, with Gauge, Fuel 58 66849 2 T
