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Section 2 – Operation
Recreational Vehicle Generators
1.6.4 ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS
Type of Engine ........................................................................GT-530
Cooling Method ................................................................ Air-cooled
Rated Horsepower ...................................................18 at 3600 rpm
Displacement ........................................................................... 530cc
Compression Ratio ................................................................8.5 to 1
Cylinder Block .................................. Aluminum w/Cast Iron Sleeve
Type of Governor .......................................Electronic, Fixed Speed
Engine Governor Speed ................................................... 2571 rpm
Air Cleaner ................................................................. Paper Element
Starter .................................................................. 12-volt DC Electric
Ignition System ............................ Solid-state w/Flywheel Magneto
Recommended Spark Plug
NGK ....................................................................................BPR6HS
Spark Plug Gap ............................................. 0.030 inch (0.76 mm)
Recommended Min. Battery .................. 400 Cold Cranking Amps
Class II Emission Certified
2.1 GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL
The following features are mounted on the generator control panel
(Figure 2.1):
2.1.1 START/STOP
SWITCH
This generator is started with a "One Touch" starting sequence.
Push up on the top half of the momentary switch. Hold for one
(1) second and release. Note flashing indicator light on the switch.
Fuel pump engages automatically for a three (3) to five (5) second
delay before starter motor cranks the engine for 16 seconds or
until the engine starts. If the engine does not start, the starter
will cool for seven (7) seconds and crank the engine again for 16
seconds. If the engine does not start, the starter will cool for seven
(7) seconds before cranking for seven (7) seconds to a maximum
cycle total of 90 seconds. Once started, the light on the switch
stays on continuously. If the generator does not start at the end
of the start sequence, a fault code will flash on the switch (see
Diagnostics).
The switch center position is the RUN position.
To stop a running engine, press momentarily the bottom half of the
switch to kill the ignition.
Figure 2.1 – Typical Control Panel
Indicator Light
TO START GENERATOR:
Push up oncontrol switch. Hold for 1 second
and release. Note flashing indicator.
Generator will start automatically.
TO STOP GENERATOR:
Push down then release control switch.
Generator will shut down.
DIAGNOSTICS:
If the generator shuts down due to a fault, the
indicator will flash a code to identify the
problem. See chart to the right.
2 FLASHES = LOW BATTERY
3 FLASHES = OVERCRANK
4 FLASHES = OVERSPEED
5 FLASHES = LOW OIL PRES.
6 FLASHES = HIGH OIL TEMP.
7 FLASHES = UNDERSPEED
1.6.3
GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS
SERIES
RV45G
RV55G
RV65G
Rotor RPM
3600
3600
3600
Rotor Poles
2
2
2
Engine RPM
2571
2571
2571
Rated Max. Continuous AC Output Watts*
4500
5500
6500
Voltage*
120
120
120
Rated Max. Continuous Current Amps (240V)
37.5 (18.7)
45.8 (22.9)
54.1 (27)
Phase
1
1
1
Frequency
60 Hertz
60 Hertz
60 Hertz
Weight
278 lbs.
285 lbs.
293 lbs.
Length
33.7 in.
33.7 in.
33.7 in.
Width
21.5 in.
21.5 in.
21.5 in.
Height
16.8 in.
16.8 in.
16.8 in.
* All units are re-connectable to 120 and/or 240 volts, dual voltage output. Units are not listed per RVIA/ANSI when reconnected for dual voltage output
** Maximum wattage and current are subject to, and limited by, such factors as fuel Btu content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine condition, etc.. Maximum power
decreases about 3.5% for each 1,000 feet above sea level; and will also decrease about 1% for each 6° C (10° F) above 16° C (60° F) ambient temperature.
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