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Owner’s Manual
Parts Included* Table of Contents
Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
• Generator
Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Wheel kit
Know Your Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Storage Cover
Battery Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Battery Float Charger Product Specifications. . . . . .
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10000EXL Extended Life Generator EQUIPMENT DANGER Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, DESCRIPTION an ordorless, colorless, poison gas. Read this manual carefully and become familiar Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, with your generator. Know its applications, its fainting or death. limitations and any hazards involved. Operate generator ONLY outdoors. This generator is an engine–driven, revolving field, alternating Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generat
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10000EXL Extended Life Generator WARNING WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable Running engines produce heat.Temperature of and explosive. muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C). Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Severe burns can occur on contact. DO NOT touch hot surfaces. WHEN ADDING FUEL Allow equipment to cool before touching. Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
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10000EXL Extended Life Generator Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for INSTALL WHEEL KIT use after it has been properly serviced with the The wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the portability recommended oil and fuel. of your generator. If you have any problems with the assembly of your NOTE: Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use. generator, please call the generator helpline at You will need a socket wrench with 1/2" or 13mm sockets 1-800-270-1408. and a needle
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10000EXL Extended Life Generator 8. Attach the vibration mounts to the support leg with a To fill your engine with oil: 30mm capscrew and lock nut. Place generator on a level surface. 9. With the wheels on, secure the support leg assembly Follow the oil grade recommendations and oil fill to the cradle with 20 mm long capscrews, flat washers, and lock washers. instructions given in the engine owner’s manual. 10. Check each fastener to ensure it is secure and the NOTE: The generator assembly r
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10000EXL 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. Electric Start Button Recoil Starter Oil Fill Cap Circuit Breakers (AC) Fuel Tank Ignition Switch Idle Control Switch 12 Volt DC Choke Lever Receptacle 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacles Air Cleaner 120
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10000EXL Extended Life Generator Starting the Engine GROUNDING THE Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Follow GENERATOR start instruction steps in numerical order: The National Electrical Code requires that the frame and 1. Turn the fuel valve to the “On” position (Figure 5). external electrically conductive parts of this generator be Figure 5 — Fuel Shut-off Valve properly connected to an approved earth ground. Local electrical codes may also require additional grounding of the
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10000EXL Extended Life Generator 5A. For electric starting, press start switch on generator Charging a Battery cradle.To prolong the life of the starter components, press the starter button for no more than 15 seconds, WARNING! Storage batteries give off explosive and pause for 30 seconds. hydrogen gas while recharging.An explosive mixture will remain around the battery for a long time after 5B. For manual starting, grasp the recoil handle and pull it has been charged.The slightest spark can ign
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10000EXL Extended Life Generator Start engine. Let the engine run while battery recharges. RECEPTACLES When battery has charged, shut down engine NOTE: Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery 240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle state of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer Use a NEMA 14–50 plug with this receptacle (Figure 11). manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Generally, a battery is Connect a 4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at considered to be at 100% state of charg
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10000EXL Extended Life Generator 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle Receptacle Use a NEMA L14–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a Use a NEMA L5–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 4–wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps (or 3–wire cord set rated for 125 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps to greater) (Figure 12).You can use the same 4–wire cord if the plug (Figure 13). you plan to run a 120 Volt load. Figure 13 — 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Recep
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10000EXL Extended Life Generator 120 Volt, 20 Amp Locking Type Figure 15 — 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle Receptacle Use a NEMA L5–20 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 3–wire cord set rated for 125 Volt AC loads at 20 Amps to the plug (Figure 14). Figure 14 — 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Locking Receptacle 3-Wire Cord Set NEMA L5-20 Neutral 120V Hot Use each receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, single–phase, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2,400 watts (2.4 kW) at 20 Amps of current. Use
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10000EXL Extended Life Generator 4. Plug in and turn on the next load. DON'T OVERLOAD YOUR 5. Again, permit the generator to stabilize. GENERATOR 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load. NEVER add more loads than the generator capacity.Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, Capacity as described above. You must make sure your generator can supply enough Figure 17 - Wattage Reference Chart rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you Additional
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10000EXL Extended Life Generator Generator Maintenance SPECIFICATIONS Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean Maximum Surge Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,500 watts and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry Continuous Wattage Capacity . . . . . . . . . .10,000 watts environment where it will not be exposed to excessive Power Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0 dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air Rated Maxi
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10000EXL 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 Other Storage Tips be done and you must store the unit for more than To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on 30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare it for essential carburetor parts, add fuel stabilizer into fuel storage. tank and fill with fresh gasoline. Run
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10000EXL 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 electrical load. Engine runs good at
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10000EXL Extended Life Generator SCHEMATIC 16
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10000EXL Extended Life Generator WIRING DIAGRAM 17
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10000EXL Extended Life Generator EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT 18
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10000EXL Extended Life Generator PARTS LIST – MAIN UNIT Item Part # Qty Description Item Part # Qty Description 1 NSP 1 ENGINE 57 55934TGS 1 CLAMP, Hose 2 JB4509AGS 1 SHIELD, Heat 58 55934GGS 2 CLAMP, Hose 3 A77304GS 2 SUPPORT, Engine 59 22511GS 6 SCREW 4 JB5567GS 1 SHIELD, Heat 60 96832GS 1 CLAMP, Hose 5 80270GS 1 VALVE, Fuel Shut-Off 61 52618GS 3 SCREW 6 78299GS 1 BUSHING, Fuel Valve 62 B4794GS 1 GROMMET, Generator Cover 7 B4325GS 1 CAP, Fuel Tank 63 33141GS 1 SCREW 8 38353GS 6 MOUNTS,Vibratio
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10000EXL Extended Life Generator EXPLODED VIEW – CONTROL PANEL 20
