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ULTRA SOURCE
Portable Generator
Owner’s
Manual
� SAFETY
� ASSEMBLY
� OPERATION
� TROUBLESHOOTING
� ELECTRICAL DATA
� PARTS
COMMERCIAL � INDUSTRIAL � RESIDENTIAL
� WARRANTY
MODEL: 004582-2
15,000 Watt Portable Generator
AUTHORIZED DEALER SUPPORT:
1-800-333-1322
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Table of Contents Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Safety Rules ..................................................................1 Section 3 – Maintenance ...........................................13 3.1 Maintenance Schedule .......................................................13 Section 1 – General Information .................................4 3.2 Product Specifications ........................................................13 1.1 Unpacking .....................
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We also strongly recommend instructing other users to properly INTRODUCTION start and operate the unit. This prepares them if they need to Thank you for purchasing this model by Generac Power Systems, Inc. operate the equipment in an emergency. This model is a compact, high performance, air-cooled, engine driven generator designed to supply electrical power to operate electrical loads where no utility power is available or in place of utility due to a power outage. Always disconnect sp
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The manufacturer suggests that these rules for safe operation be copied and posted near the unit's installation site. Safety should be stressed to all operators and potential operators of this equipment. � Never start or stop the unit with electrical loads connected to DANGER receptacles AND with connected devices turned ON. Start the engine and let it stabilize before conne
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System ELECTRICAL HAZARDS EXPLOSION HAZARDS � All generators covered by this manual produce dangerous electrical � Do not smoke around the generator. Wipe up any fuel or oil spills voltages and can cause fatal electrical shock. Utility power delivers immediately. Ensure that no combustible materials are left on or extremely high and dangerous voltages as does the generator near the generator, as FIRE or
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Section 1 – General Information Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System 1.1 UNPACKING 1.2 ASSEMBLY The generator requires some assembly prior to using it. If problems � Set the palleted carton on a rigid flat surface. arise when assembling the generator, please call the Generator � Remove staples along bottom of carton that fasten carton to pallet. Helpline at 1-800-333-1322. Open carton from top. � Remove all packaging material. 1.2.1 ASSEMBLING THE WHEEL KIT � Remove sep
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Section 1 - General Information Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Figure 2 - Handle Assembly Figure 3 - Battery Connections 1.2.3 BATTERY CONNECTION � The battery shipped with the generator has been provided fully Positive Negative charged. Caution must be taken when connecting the battery. Cable Cable NOTE: A battery may lose some of it’s charge when not in use for prolonged periods of time. � Cut the tie wrap cable holding the RED and BLACK battery cables to the
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Section 2 – Operation Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Figure 5 - Generator Controls 2.1 KNOW THE GENERATOR Read the Owner’s Manual and Safety Rules before operating this generator. 11 Compare the generator to Figures 4 through 6 to become familiarized 7 with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Figure 4 - Control Panel 12 15 10. Circuit Breakers (AC) – Each receptacle is provided with a push-to-reset circuit bre
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Section 2 – Operation Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Figure 8 - 120 VAC, 20 Amp GFCI Receptacle 2.2 CORD SETS AND CONNECTION PLUGS 2.2.1 120 VAC, 20 AMP, DUPLEX RECEPTACLE This is a 120 Volt outlet protected against overload by a 20 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker (Figure 7). Use each socket to power 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to a combined 2400 watts (2.4 kW) or 20 Amps of current. Use only high quality, well-insulated, 3-wi
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Section 2 – Operation Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads Figure 12 - 120/240 VAC, 50 Amp Receptacle requiring up to 3600 watts (3.6 kW) of power at 30 Amps. The outlet is protected by a 30 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker. 2.2.4 120/240 VAC, 30 AMP RECEPTACLE Use a NEMA L14-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a suitable 4- wire grounded cord set to the plug and to the desired load. The cord set s
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Section 2 – Operation Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Proper grounding of the generator will help prevent electrical 2.5 WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE shock in the event of a ground fault condition in the generator or in Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Watts connected electrical devices. Proper grounding also helps dissipate *Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 2 – Operation Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System 2.6.2 ADDING GASOLINE 2.6 BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR Prior to operating the generator, engine oil and gasoline will need to be added, as follows: Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never fill fuel tank 2.6.1 ADDING ENGINE OIL when engine is running or hot. DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank. NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in the future, use only high quality detergent
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Section 2 – Operation Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System � Move engine CHOKE knob outward to “Full Choke” position 2.7 TO START THE ENGINE (Figure 17). Figure 17 - Full Choke Position Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged into the receptacles AND devices turned on. � Unplug all electrical loads from the unit's receptacles before starting the engine. � Make sure the unit is in a level position. � Open the fuel shut-off valve (Figure 15). Figur
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Section 2 – Operation Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System 2.9 AUTOMATIC IDLE CONTROL 2.12 CHARGING A BATTERY This feature is designed to greatly improve fuel economy. When this switch is turned “On,” the engine will only run at its normal fast DANGER governed engine speed when electrical load is connected. When Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen the load is removed, the engine will run at a reduced speed of 2100 gas while recharging. An explosive mixtur
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Section 3 — Maintenance Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System 3.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the calendar intervals. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. Operation Maintenance Daily Every Season Every Season Every Season Check Oil Level Service Air Pre-Cleaner ** Change Oil and Oil Filter‡ * Clean Spark Arrestor Screen Check Valve Clearance *** Service Air Cleaner ** Replace Spark Plugs ‡ Change oil after first 8 hours
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Section 3 — Maintenance Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System 3.3.3 ENGINE MAINTENANCE 3.3 GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty of the generator does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from DANGER the warranty, the operator must maintain the generator as instructed When working on the generator, always in this manual. disconnect negative cable from battery. Also Some adjustments will need to be made period
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Section 3 — Maintenance Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System To clean or replace foam pre-cleaner: 3.3.6 REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG � Remove air cleaner cover, then foam pre-filter. Use Champion RC14YC spark plug or equivalent. The correct air gap is 1.01 mm (0.040 in.) (Figure 18). Replace the plug once each year. � Wash pre-cleaner in soapy water. Squeeze pre-filter dry in clean This will help the engine start easier and run better. cloth (DO NOT TWIST). 1. Stop the eng
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Section 3 — Maintenance Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System Figure 21 - Valve Clearance Adjustment 3.6 ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCE After the first 50 hours of operation, check the valve clearance in the engine and adjust if necessary. Important: If feeling uncomfortable about doing this procedure or the proper tools are not available, please take the generator to the nearest service center to have the valve clearance adjusted. This is a very important step to insure lon
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Section 3 — Maintenance Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System 3.8 LONG TERM STORAGE 3.9 OTHER STORAGE TIPS: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel � Do not store gasoline from one season to another. system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank during storage. � Replace the gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in the Also, experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called gasohol, gasoline will cause problems
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Section 4 — Troubleshooting Commercial-Industrial-Residential Portable Generator System 4.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine is running, but no AC 1. Circuit breaker is open. 1. Reset circuit breaker. output is available. 2. Poor connection or defective cord set. 2. Check and repair. 3. Connected device is bad. 3. Connect another device that is in good condition. 4. Fault in generator. 4. Contact Authorized Service Facility. Engine runs good but 1. Short circuit in
