Generac Power Systems 005625-0, Owner'S Manual

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Section 2 – Operation
Portable Generator System

2.2 HOURMETER

The Hourmeter tracks hours of operation for scheduled 

maintenance:
There will be a "CHG OIL" message every 100 hours. The message 

will flash one hour before and one hour after each 100 hour 

interval, again providing a two hour window to perform service.
This message will actually begin flashing at 99 hours and disable 

itself at 101 hours providing a two hour window to perform the 

service.
Every 200 hours the "SVC" icon on the lower left hand corner of 

the display will flash. The message will flash one hour before and 

one hour after each 200 hour interval providing a two hour window 

to perform service.
When the hour meter is in the Flash Alert mode, the maintenance 

message will always alternate with elapsed time in hours and 

tenths. The hours will flash four times, then alternate with the 

maintenance message four times until the meter resets itself.

100 hours - CHG OIL — Oil Change Interval (Every 100 hrs)

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200 hours - SVC — Air Filter Interval (Every 200 hrs)

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2.3  CORD SETS AND CONNECTION PLUGS

2.3.1  120 VAC, 20 AMP, DUPLEX RECEPTACLE

This is a 120 Volt outlet protected against overload by a 20 Amp 

push-to-reset circuit breaker (Figure 7). Use each socket to power 

120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to a 

combined 2400 watts (2.4 kW) or 20 Amps of current. Use only 

high quality, well-insulated, 3-wire grounded cord sets rated for 

125 Volts at 20 Amps (or greater).
Keep extension cords as short as possible, preferably less than 

15 feet long, to prevent voltage drop and possible overheating of 

wires.

Figure 7 - 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle

2.3.2  120/240 VAC, 30 AMP RECEPTACLE

Use a NEMA L14-30 plug with this receptacle (rotate to lock/

unlock). Connect a suitable 4-wire grounded cord set to the plug 

and to the desired load. The cord set should be rated for 250 Volts 

AC at 30 Amps (or greater) (Figure 8).

Figure 8 - 120/240 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle

Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase 

loads requiring up to 3600 watts (3.6 kW) of power at 30 Amps or 

240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 7200 watts 

(7.2 kW) of power at 30 Amps. The outlet is protected by two 30 

Amp push-to-reset circuit breakers.

2.4  HOW TO USE THE GENERATOR

If there are any problems operating the generator, please call the 

generator helpline at 1-888-436-3722.

Using a generator indoors CAN KILL 

YOU IN MINUTES.

Generator exhaust contains carbon

monoxide.  This is a poison you

cannot see or smell.

Utiliser un générateur à l'intérieur PEUT

VOUS TUER EN QUELQUES MINUTES.

Les gaz d'échappement du générateur

contiennent du monoxyde de carbone.

C'est un gaz toxique invisible et inodore.

Si usa un generador en interiores,

MORIRÁ EN POCOS MINUTOS.

El escape del generador contiene

monóxido de carbono.  Es un veneno

que no tiene olor ni se puede ver.

NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open. Only use OUTSIDE and far away from

windows, doors, and vents.
NE JAMAIS utiliser à l'intérieur d'une maison ou d'un garage, MÊME SI les portes et les fenêtres sont ouvertes. Utiliser

UNIQUEMENT à l'EXTÉRIEUR et loin des fenêtres, portes et ventilations.
NUNCA lo use dentro de una casa o garaje, AUN si las puertas y ventanas están abiertas. Sólo úselo EN EXTERIORES

y lejos de ventanas, puertas y ductos de ventilación.

2.4.1  GROUNDING THE GENERATOR

The National Electrical Code requires that the frame and 

external electrically conductive parts of this generator be 

properly connected to an approved earth ground (Figure 9)

. 

Local electrical codes may also require proper grounding of the 

unit. For that purpose, connecting a No. 10 AWG (American Wire 

Gauge) stranded copper wire to the grounding lug and to an 

earth-driven copper or brass grounding rod (electrode) provides 

adequate protection against electrical shock. However, local codes 

may vary widely. 

Consult with a local electrician for grounding 

requirements in the area.