Generac Power Systems MLG8K, Operating Manual

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MAIN CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS
1. CIRCUIT BREAKER INDICATOR LIGHT: The red light indicates that the main circuit breaker must be opened
(switched off) before starting the engine.
2. MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER: This breaker will disconnect power to the receptacle panel.
3. CIRCUIT BREAKER (30A): This breaker is supplied for the standard 240V twist-lock receptacle.
4. ENGINE START SWITCH: Keyed switch operates the glow plugs and starts and stops the engine.
5. ENGINE HOUR METER: Keeps track of engine hours for service.
6. 240V RECEPTACLE: This twist-lock receptacle supplies power for accessories connected to the generator when
the engine is running and the main circuit breaker is switched to the “ON” position.
7. 120V GFCI RECEPTACLES: These receptacles supply power for accessories connected to the generator when
the engine is running and the main circuit breaker is switched to the “ON” position.
8. CIRCUIT BREAKERS (20A): These breakers are supplied for the standard 120V GFCI receptacles.
ON ON
20 20
0 0 0 0 0
HOURS
ON
TURN
MAIN
BREAKER
OFF
120V
BREAKER
120V
BREAKER
240V
BREAKER
120V 120V
GLOW PLUG ACTIVATION
PRE-HEAT TIMES BASED ON
AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE
ABOVE 50°F (10°C) = 10 SEC.
50°F (10°C) TO
23°F (-5°C) = 15-20 SEC.
BELOW 23°F (05°C) = 30 SEC.
DO NOT EXCEED
40 SECONDS OF
CONTINUOUS USE
DC
BREAKER
NEUTRAL BONDED TO FRAME
240V
MAIN
BREAKER
240V
OFF OFF
RUN RUN
START START
GLOW GLOW
PLUGS PLUGS
1
2 3
5
4
8
6
7
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