Generac Power Systems 7500EXL Rated watt Extended Life Generator, Owner'S Manual

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Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator
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EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
This generator is an engine–driven, revolving field,
alternating current (AC) generator. It was designed to
supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical
lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads. This manual
contains information for a generator that operates
120 and/or 240 Volt, single phase, 60 Hz devices that
require up to 7,500 watts (7.5 kW) of power that draw up
to 62.5 Amps at 120 Volts or 31.2 Amps at 240 Volts.
CAUTION!
Do Not exceed the generator’s
wattage/amperage capacity. Add up the rated watts
of all devices you are connecting to generator
receptacles at one time. This total should not be
greater than 7,500 watts. See “Don’t Overload The
Generator” on page 12.
The 7,500EXL generator has the following features:
• 120/240 Volt, 30 Amp locking receptacle, a 120 Volt,
30 Amp locking receptacle, a 120 Volt, 20 Amp
receptacle, and a 120/240 Volt, 50 Amp receptacle.
• Low Oil Shutdown: Automatically shuts down the engine
if oil drops below safe operating pressure.
• Seven gallon overhead fuel tank with fuel gauge.
• The generator’s revolving field is driven at about
3600 rpm by a Generac Power Systems 15 HP electric
start engine.
DANGER!
Do Not tamper with engine governed
speed. High operating speeds are dangerous and
increase risk of personal injury or damage to
equipment. The generator supplies correct rated
frequency and voltage only when running at proper
governed speed. Incorrect frequency and/or voltage
can damage some connected electrical loads.
Operating at excessively low speeds imposes a heavy
load. When adequate engine power is not available,
engine life may be shortened.
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 questions about your generator’s application, ask
your dealer/distributor or consult the factory.
The manufacturer could not possibly anticipate every
circumstance that might involve a hazard. For that reason
warnings in the manual and warnings on tags or decals
affixed to the unit are not all–inclusive. If you intend to
handle, operate or service the unit by a procedure or
method not specifically recommended by the manufacturer,
first make sure that such a procedure or method will not
render this equipment unsafe or pose a threat to you and
others.
Read this manual carefully and become familiar
with your generator set. Know its applications, its
limitations and any hazards involved.
DANGER!
You must isolate the generator from
the electric utility by opening the electrical system’s
main circuit breaker or main switch if this unit is
used for backup power. Failure to isolate the
generator from the power utility may result
in injury or death to electric utility workers
and damage to the generator due to a backfeed
of electrical energy. Whenever unit is providing
backup power, the electric utility must be notified.
DANGER
! Generator exhaust gases contain
DEADLY carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide, if breathed in sufficient
concentrations, can cause unconsciousness or
death. Operate this equipment outdoors where
adequate ventilation is available.
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.
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING: