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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
MODEL GA3.6H Series
GA-3.6HZ
GA3.6H
GA3.6HA
Portable Generators
(HONDA GASOLINE ENGINE)
Revision #0 (11/01/05)
THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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PAGE 2 — GA-3.6H SERIES A.C. GENERATORS — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/01/05)
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NOTE PAGE GA-3.6H SERIES A.C. GENERATORS — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/01/05) — PAGE 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Multiquip GA-3.6H Series HONDA GX240K1EDN2 AC Portable Generators ENGINE Proposition 65 Warning ............................................. 2 Air Cleaner Assembly......................................... 54-55 Table Of Contents ..................................................... 4 Camshaft Assembly ........................................... 56-57 Parts Ordering Procedures ....................................... 5 Carburetor Assembly ........................................
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st Effective: June 1 , 2005 PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES Ordering parts has never been easier! Choose from three easy options: Best Deal! Order via Internet (Dealers Only): If you have an MQ Account, to obtain a Order parts on-line using Multiquip’s SmartEquip website! Username and Password, E-mail us at: parts@multiquip.com. ■ View Parts Diagrams To obtain an MQ Account, contact your ■ Order Parts District Sales Manager for more information. ■ Print Specification Information Use the internet and q
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GA-3.6H Series — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS HAZARD SYMBOLS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! Potential hazards associated with the operation of the MQ Safety precautions should be followed GA-3.6H Series Portable Generators will be referenced with at all times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and Hazard Symbols which appear throughout this manual, and Lethal Exhaust Gases understand the Safety Messages and will be referenced in conjunction with Safety Message Alert Opera
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GA-3H/GA-3HA — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Equipment Damage Rotating Parts Hazards CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Hazards NEVER operate equipment with covers, Other important messages are provided throughout this or guards removed. Keep fingers, hands, manual to help prevent damage to your portable generator, hair and clothing away from all moving other property, or the surrounding environment. parts to prevent injury. Accidental Starting Hazar
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GA-3.6H Series — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■NEVER touch the hot exhaust Read this manual! DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool before servicing Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead engine or generators. to serious injury or even death! This equipment is to be operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This equipment is for industrial use only. The following safety guidelines should always be used when operating the G
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GA-3.6H Series — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ ALWAYS be sure the operator is familiar with proper safety Maintenance Safety precautions and operation techniques before using ■ NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a running generators. machine. ■ NEVER leave the generators unattended, turn off engine ■ High Temperatures – Always stop engine and when unattended. allow the engine to cool before adding fuel, oil ■ Unauthorized equipment modifications will void all or performing service a
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GA-3.6H Series— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Emergencies DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER-ELECTROCUTION HAZARDS ELECTROCUTION HAZARDS ELECTROCUTION HAZARDS ELECTROCUTION HAZARDS ELECTROCUTION HAZARDS ■ ALWAYS know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher. During operation of this generation, there exists the possibility of electrocution, electrical shock or burn, which can cause severe bodily harm or even ■ ALWAYS know the location of the nearest DEATH! first aid kit. To avoid these hazards
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GA-3.6H Series— SPECIFICATIONS (GENERATOR/ENGINE) Table 1. Specifications MZ ODEL GA-3.6H/GA-3.6HA/GA-3.6H Type 2-pole, Brushless Type Revolving Field Ms ax. Output 3600 Watt RV ated Voltage 120/240 M6 ax./Cont. Amps @ 120V 30/26. M3 ax./Cont. Amps @ 240V 15/13. 60 Hz Generator Ms ain Circuit Breaker 2-Pole 13.5 Amp Pe hase Single Phas Fz requency 60 H RM ated Speed 3600 RP P% ower Factor 100 Fuel Tank Capacity Approx. 5.0 U.S. Gallons (19 Liters) 170 lbs. (74 Kg.) GA3.6H/GA3.6HA Dry Net Weigh
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GA-3.6H Series— DIMENSIONS Figure 2. Dimensions PAGE 12 — GA-3.6H SERIES A.C. GENERATORS — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/01/05)
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GA-3.6H Series — GENERAL INFORMATION Excitation System WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING The GA-3.6H series generators use a magnet attached to a flywheel to produce AC voltage from a lamp coil beneath Before connecting this generators to any building’s the flywheel. As the magnetic passes the coil it produces electrical system, a licensed electrician must install an approximately 19-22 AC volts. isolation (transfer) switch. This voltage (19-22 VAC) is then sent to the control box that Ser
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GA-3.6H Series— LOAD APPLICATION To determine the running wattage for your load, multiply Single Phase Load — 60 Hz the running wattage as indicated by steps 1, 2, and 3 below: Always be sure to check the nameplate on the generators 1. INCANDESCENT LOADS and equipment to insure the wattage, amperage and Lights, heaters and similar appliances. frequency requirements are satisfactorily supplied by the Total the running wattage and multiply by 1. generators for operating the equipment. Example: Gen
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GA-3.6H Series— CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 2A. Generators Components 1. Lifting Bail Eye – Attach a rope or chain to this lifting eye 5. GFCI Duplex Receptacle – NEMA 5-20R, GFCI receptacle when lifting of the generators is required. Never stand will provide 120V, 20 amps. (GA-3.6HA has two.) underneath the generators while it is being lifted. Place 6. 120V Output Receptacle – NEMA L5-20R twist-lock lifting eye in down position when not in use. receptacle will provide 120V, 20 amps, 60 H
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GA-3.6H Series— CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Model GA3.6HZ shown. Location of Full Power Switch for Models GA3.6H and NOTE GA-3.6HA, is on front control panel. Figure 2B. Generators Components 11. Full Power Switch – The generators are provided with a When the switch is in the 240 volt (down) position, you can full power switch. Figures 2C and 2D show simplified wiring acess half of the rated power of the generating set at 120 diagrams of the dual voltage system. volts from the GFCI duplex recepta
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GA-3.6H Series— CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Models GA3.6H and GA3.6HA shown. Componet location for GA3.6HZ is NOTE similar. Figure 2E. Generators Components 14. Fuel Cock Lever – Turn this lever downward to start 20. Engine Oil Drain Plug – Remove this drain plug when (down)the flow of fuel into the carburetor. Turn upward to draining of the oil from the engine crankcase is required. stop (up) the flow of fuel. Fill with recommeded type oil as listed in Table 4. 15. Spark Plug – Provides spark t
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GA-3.6H Series — GENERATOR REFUELING DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Adding fuel to the tank should be done only when the engine is stopped and has had an opportunity to cool down. In the event of a fuel spill, DO NOT attempt to start the engine until the fuel residue has been completely wiped up, and the area surrounding the engine is dry. If generators is placed in a truck bed with a plastic liner, REMOVE generators from truck bed and place on ground (Figure 3) to refuel. This possibility
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GA-3.6H Series — INSTALLATION Outdoor Installation Indoor Installation Install the generator/welder in a area that is free of debris, Exhaust gases from gasoline engines are extremely bystanders, and overhead obstructions. Make sure the poisonous. Whenever an engine is installed indoors the generators is on secure level ground so that it cannot slide exhaust fumes must be vented to the outside. The engine or shift around. Also install the generators in a manner so should be installed at least t
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GA-3.6H Series — INSTALLATION Connecting the Ground The nut and ground terminal on the generators should always be used to connect the generators to a suitable ground. The ground cable should be #8 size wire minimum. At the generator, connect the terminal of the ground cable between the lock washer and the nut (Figure 4) and tighten the nut fully. Connect the other end of the ground cable to a suitable earth ground (ground rod). Figure 4. Generators Grounding PAGE 20 — GA-3.6H SERIES A.C. GENER
