Holiday Admiral 2016, Manual

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WARNING:
Excessive cranking can overheat
and damage the starter motor. Do
not crank the engine more than 30
seconds at any one time. Wait at least
two minutes before resuming. If the
generator fails to start refer to the
generator OEM manual.
WARNING:
Position the dash air conditioner
vent control to the Off position to
prevent exhaust gases from entering
the motorhome while parked. Engine
exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide,
which is poisonous and can cause
unconsciousness and/or death. Inspect
the exhaust system before starting the
generator. Do not block the exhaust
pipe or park the motorhome where
exhaust gases may accumulate outside,
underneath, or inside the motorhome
or nearby vehicles. Operate the
generator only when there is a safe
dispersion of exhaust. Monitor outside
conditions to ensure the exhaust
continues to disperse safely.
WARNING:
When parked near potentially
combustible sources of ignition such as
grass, be sure that hot exhaust gases or
the exhaust pipe does not contact the
grass or other combustible material as
it can result in a fire.
CAUTION:
Exhaust extensions add weight to the
generator exhaust system. Exhaust
piping or manifold damage can
result, allowing Carbon Monoxide
to accumulate or leak into the
motorhome.
Stopping the Generator
Turn off appliances and disconnect other
AC loads being used. Allow the generator to
run unloaded for at least one minute before
shutdown to allow the engine to cool.
Momentarily push the control switch to the
Stop position. Release the switch.
NOTE:
The generator requires only a
momentary stop signal.
Powering the Equipment
The generator powers the air conditioners,
appliances and electrical outlets of the
motorhome. The number of electrical
appliances that can be operated at any given
time depends upon how much power is
available from the generator.
If the generator is electrically “overloaded”
or a short circuit causes “over-current,” either
the generator will shut down or the circuit
breaker will trip. If power consumption, in
total, exceeds the generator power output,
compensation for temperature and elevation
may be necessary. Operate appliances in
sequence, rather than all at the same time.
NOTE:
The generator may shut down when
loaded nearly to full power and an
air conditioner (or other large motor
load) cycles on. Briefly during start
up, an electric motor can draw up to
three times the rated power. For this
reason it may be necessary to operate
some appliances in sequence when air
conditioners or other large motor loads
are on.
Compensation for temperature and elevation
may also be necessary. The generator’s
maximum output is rated at 500 ft. above sea
level. The generator will lose approximately
3.5% of its rated power for every 1000 ft.
increase in elevation. High and low temperatures
can also affect generator output. Power decreases
1% for every 10º F. above 85º F. Counteract
these effects by operating appliances in sequence
rather than at the same time.
INFORMATION:
The generator may shut down for
reasons other than an overload. If
a blink code appears on the control
switch, refer to the OEM manual to
obtain an explanation for the code.
Generator Fuel
Fuel for the generator comes from the main
fuel tank. Due to infrequent operation, fuel
can become stale or possibly contaminated.
Any contamination or degradation of fuel from
storage or infrequent use will negatively affect
generator operation and cause the generator
AC output to be inconsistent which can
damage appliances.
CAUTION:
The motorhome manufacturer does
not cover damage to the generator
caused by fuel contamination, or to
appliances due to erratic AC voltage.
Average Fuel
Consumption
4,000 Watts
(gal./hrs.)
No Load .3
Half Load .5
Full Load .7