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Page 1: ...Watt AC Generator Manual No 188373 Revision 0 5 8 2001 Visit our Generac website www generac portables com A This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death ...

Page 2: ...nd mayshorten engine life The Emission Control System for this generator is warranted for standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency For warranty information refer to the engine owner s manual SAFETY RULES This generator set was designed and manufactured for specific applications Do Not attempt to modify the unit or use it for any application it was not designed for If you have any quest...

Page 3: ... be obstructed Allow at least2 feet of clearanceon all sides of generator even while operating unitoutdoors or you could damage the unit Never start or stop the unit with electrical loads connected to receptacles with the connected devices turned ON Start the engine and let it stabilize before connecting any electrical loads Disconnect all electrical loadsbefore shutting down the generator Do Not ...

Page 4: ...se 60 Hz electrical lighting appliance tool and motor loads 120 240 Volt AC 20 Amp Receptacle May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 and or 240 Volt AC 20 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical lighting appliance tool and motor loads Air Cleaner Uses a dry type filter element and foam pre cleaner to limit the amount of dirt and dust that gets in the engine Circuit Breakers AC E...

Page 5: ...eroom for expansion Use regular UNLEADED gasoline in the generator Do Not use premium gasoline Do Not mix oil with gasoline Do Not overfill the gas tank Clean area around fuel fill cap remove cap Fitl fuel tank with clean fresh unleaded gasoline Be careful not to overfill Allow 1 5 of tank space for fuel expansion as shown in Figure 2 Tank Fuel Install fuel cap and wipe upany spilled gasoline IMPO...

Page 6: ... owner s manual for complete starting instructions Connecting Electrical Loads Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting Plug in and turn on the desired 120and or 240 Volt AC single phase 60 Hz electrical loads Do Not connect 240 Volt loadsto the 120Volt duplex receptacles Do Not connect 3 phase loads to the generator Do Not connect 50 Hz loadsto the generator DO NOT OVERLO...

Page 7: ...ed against overload by a push to reset circuit breaker Use each receptacle to operate 120Volt AC single phase 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2 400 watts 2 4 kW at 20 Amps of current Use cord sets that are rated for 125Volts at 20 Amps or greater 120 240 Volt AC 20 Amp Locking Receptacle Use a N EMA LI4 20 plug with this receptacle Connect a 4 wire cord set rated for 250 Volts AC at 20 Amps...

Page 8: ... high starting wattage when selecting electrical devices to connect to your generator First figure the watts needed to start the largestmotor Add to that figure the running watts of all other connected loads A Wattage Reference Guide Figure I0 is provided to help you determine how many items the generator can operate at one time Recreational Home Uses Tool Appliance Watts AM FM clock radio 50 Ligh...

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Page 10: ...m and cause problems In addition if water enters generator through cooling air slots some of the water will be retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and stator winding insulation Water and dirt buildup on the generator internal windings will eventually decrease the insulation resistance of these windings To Clean the Generator Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean Soft bristle brush...

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Page 12: ...dition 4 Contact Generac service facility I Disconnectshorted electrical load 2 See Don t Overload the Generator on page8 3 Contact Briggsservice facility 4 Contact Generac service facility I Setswitch to On 2 Fill crankcase to proper level 3 Clean or replace air cleaner 4 Fill fuel tank 5 Drain gastank and fill with fresh fuel 6 Connect wire to spark plug 7 Replacespark plug 8 Drain gastank fill ...

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Page 14: ...Generac Portable Products 3 600 WattGenerator I SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM BLUE BRIDGE RECTIFIER RED BLUE 11 20A _ _ C B POWER POWER RED GRAY 15A C B _ 11A BLUE 11A 120J240 VAC 2OA GRAY 44A 14 ...

Page 15: ...IRING DIAGRAM 15A C B GRAY GRAY 2OA C B BLUE 11 RED JE 120V 20A TO SCREW ON PANEL GRN 0 _ RED BLUE GRAY CAUTION OUTLET TAB MUST BE BROKEN OFF IF OUTLET IS REPLACED BLUE RED BLUE REB BRUSHES F 120 240V 20A BLUE NOTE POSITIVE BRUSH CLOSEST TO BEARING 15 ...

Page 16: ...Generac Portable Products 3 600 WattGenerator EXPLODED VIEW HAIN UNIT 41 42 DETAIL X 12 15 18 11 22___ 45 35 9 10 27 25 24 23 5 6 4 52 51 22 DETAIL Y _54 16 ...

Page 17: ...R Battery Charge 43 78831B ASSEMBLY Control Panel 44 83465 DECAL Control Panel 45 77395 TAPTITE M5 0 8 x 10 46 80270 SLEEVING Flexo HW I 2 X 47 78299 83ft 48 26850 ASSEMBLY Brush Holder 49 14353621 TAPTITE M5 0 8 x 16 50 86494 NUT M8 FlangedSerrated 51 23762 DECAL Ground 52 B2153 DECAL Caution Hot Muffler MOUNT Vibration 53 188629 GROMMET Rubber 54 188637 PIN Roll M4 x 10 55 188373 SHCS 4 20 x 3 4...

Page 18: ...475 94396B 94396A 23365 Qty Description I COVER Control Panel 4 PPHMS M4 0 7 x l0 I CIRCUIT BREAKER I CIRCUIT BREAKER 4 WASHER 8 Shakeproof Item Part 6 68759 7 38150 8 22264 9 51715 l0 68867 Qty Description I OUTLET 120V 20A Duplex 4 WASHER Flat_ 8 4 WASHER Lock 8 4 NUT M4 0 7 Hex I CONNECTOR 120 240V 20 Amp Locking 18 ...

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Page 20: ...g overspeeding improper maintenance repair or storage so as in the COMPANY s judgment to adversely affect its performance and reliability THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY THE COMPANY HEREBYDISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIEDWARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESSFOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSETO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES WHICH CANN...

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