Table of Contents
IMPACT-36 plus II Recreational Vehicle Generator
Generac
®
Power Systems, Inc.
1
Part I – Owner’s Manual
Introduction ....................................................Inside Front Cover
Read This Manual Thoroughly ............................................IFC
Contents ..............................................................................IFC
Operation and Maintenance ................................................IFC
How to Obtain Service ........................................................IFC
Authorized Service Dealer Locator Number ............................IFC
Safety Rules ....................................................................................2
Section 1 – General Information ..............................................4
1.1
Generator Identification ..................................................4
1.2
Generator Applicability ....................................................6
1.3
Safety ..............................................................................6
1.4
Generator Control Panel ..................................................6
1.5
Engine Protective Devices ................................................7
Section 2 – Operation ..................................................................7
2.1
Before Starting the Engine ..............................................7
2.2
Starting the Generator ....................................................8
2.3
Stopping the Generator ..................................................8
2.4
Applying Loads to Generator ..........................................9
2.5
Attention Required After Submersion ..............................9
2.6
Operation in High Grass or Brush ..................................9
2.7
Operating Precautions ....................................................9
2.8
Fuel Requirements (LP Units) ..........................................9
2.9
Engine Oil Requirements ................................................9
2.10
LP Generator Specifications ............................................9
2.11
Engine Specifications ......................................................9
Section 3 – Maintenance ..........................................................10
3.1
Maintenance ..................................................................10
3.2
Checking the Engine Oil Level ......................................10
3.3
Change Engine Oil ........................................................10
3.4
Change Oil Filter............................................................10
3.5
Engine Air Cleaner ........................................................11
3.6
Clean Air Intake Screen ................................................11
3.7
Engine Spark Plug ........................................................11
3.8
Inverter ..........................................................................11
3.9
Cleaning the Generator ..................................................11
3.10
Battery ..........................................................................12
3.11
Service and Adjustments ..............................................12
3.12
Adjusting the Carburetor ..............................................12
3.13
Adjusting Valve Clearance ..............................................12
3.14
Major Service Manual ....................................................13
3.15
Exercising the Generator ..............................................13
3.16
Out of Service Protection ..............................................13
3.17
Return Unit to Service After Storage..............................13
Section 4 – Notes........................................................................14
Part II – Installation Instructions
Safety Rules..................................................................................16
Section 1 – General Information ............................................18
1.1
Purpose and Scope of the Manual ............................18
1.2
Safety ......................................................................18
1.3
Standards Booklets ..................................................18
1.4
Equipment Description ............................................18
1.5
Engine Generator Operating Speed ..........................18
Section 2 – Installation ............................................................19
2.1
Location and Support ....................................................19
2.2
Generator Compartments ..............................................20
2.3
Cooling and Ventilating Air ............................................23
2.4
Propane Gas Fuel System ..............................................25
2.5
Exhaust System ............................................................27
2.6
Electrical Connections ..................................................28
2.7
Battery Installation ........................................................31
2.8
Optional Accessories......................................................32
Section 3 – Post-installation Startup Checks ......................33
3.1
Post Installation Tests ....................................................33
3.2
Before Initial Startup ....................................................33
3.3
Initial Start ....................................................................33
3.4
Testing Under Load ......................................................33
3.5
Installation Checklist ....................................................34
Section 4 – Troubleshooting ....................................................35
4.1
Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................35
Section 5 – Electrical Data........................................................36
Section 6 – Exploded Views and Parts Lists ........................38
Section 7 – Installation Diagram ............................................47
Section 8 – Warranty..................................................................48
