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Generator Location

The actual physical location of your residential generator has 

a direct affect on:
  1.  The amount of plumbing required to fuel 

your generator.

  2.  The amount of wiring required to control and connect 

your generator.

NOTE

: Specific location guidelines are discussed in the 

Installation Manual. Acquaint yourself with that information 

and confer with your installer. Be sure to ask how your site 

might affect installation costs and compliance with local 

codes and standards.

Generator Clearances

The generator must be installed outdoors. DO NOT install 

generator where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter 

inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied building. 

Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any windows, doors, 

ventilation intakes or other openings that can allow exhaust 

gas to collect in a confined area. Prevailing winds and air 

currents should be taken into consideration when positioning 

generator. See the Installation Manual for full details on safe 

generator location.

 WaRNING

Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles or 

structures causing a fire.

DO NOT install the generator closer than 5 feet (1.5m) 

from any combustibles or structures with combustible 

walls having a fire resistance rating of less than 1 hour.

Essential Circuits

As a residential generator owner, it is important that 

you clearly identify the circuits in your building that are 

“essential” to you.
It is also important that your installer understand 

which

 

circuits you want to include as “Essential Circuits”. 

Depending on the power consumed by these circuits, most 

or all of them can be switched to the residential generator for 

the duration of normal power interruption.
The wattage reference table that follows will assist you with 

your decision-making process. It provides the wattage used 

by many ordinary household devices. Use it as a guide when 

selecting your essential circuits. Review this information with 

your installer and ask about any technical considerations that 

might affect your installation. This chart serves as a guide 

only. For exact wattage use an appropriate wattage meter.

Device

Running Watts

Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)*

1700

Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu)*

3800

Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu)*

6000

Battery Charger (20 Amp)

500

Circular Saw (6-1/2”)

800 to 1000

Clothes Dryer (Electric)*

5750

Clothes Dryer (Gas)*

700

Clothes Washer*

1150

Coffee Maker

1750

Compressor (1 HP)*

2000

Compressor (1/2 HP)*

1400

Compressor (3/4 HP)*

1800

Curling Iron

700

Dehumidifier*

650

Electric Blanket

400

Electric Range (per element)

1500

Electric Skillet

1250

Freezer*

700

Furnace Fan (1/2 HP)*

800

Garage Door Opener*

500 to 750

Hair Dryer

1200

Hand Drill

250 to 1100

Iron

1200

Jet Pump*

800

Light Bulb

100

Microwave Oven

700 to 1000

Milk Cooler*

1100

Oil Burner on Furnace

300

Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 Btu)

400

Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu)

150

Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu)

225

Radio

50 to 200

Refrigerator

700

Slow Cooker

200

Submersible Pump (1 HP)*

2000

Submersible Pump (1/2 HP)*

1500

Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP)*

2800

Sump Pump*

800 to 1050

Table Saw (10”)*

1750 to 2000

Television

200 to 500

Toaster

1000 to 1650

*Allow three (3) times listed watts for starting device

Summary of Contents for GEN27WN

Page 1: ...Questions Help is just a moment away Call Home Generator Helpline 877 369 9400 M F 8 5 CT Liquid Cooled Residential Generator System Operator s Manual GEN27WN GEN30WL GEN42WN GEN45WL...

Page 2: ...id them Because Rheem does not necessarily know all the applications this equipment could be used for it is important that you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to st...

Page 3: ...cuits 10 Delivery Inspection 11 Features and Controls 12 30 kW Residential Generator 12 45 kW Home Generator 13 System Control Panel 14 Operation 16 Automatic Operation 16 Setting Exercise Timer 17 Ma...

Page 4: ...monoxide can cause headache fatigue dizziness vomiting confusion seizures nausea fainting or death Operate generator ONLY outdoors Install a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm near the bedrooms K...

Page 5: ...he 15 Amp fuse BEFORE working on the equipment warning Propane and Natural Gas are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death Install the fuel supply system ac...

Page 6: ...or can damage it and shorten its life Use generator only for intended uses If you have questions about intended use contact your authorized dealer Operate generator only on level surfaces Adequate uno...

Page 7: ...Safety Label Locations 30kW...

Page 8: ...Safety Label Locations 45kW...

Page 9: ...with your system A thorough understanding of these options will provide some control over the cost of your installation as well as ensure your final satisfaction and security Federal and local codes...

Page 10: ...to include as Essential Circuits Depending on the power consumed by these circuits most or all of them can be switched to the residential generator for the duration of normal power interruption The wa...

Page 11: ...average load factor of 80 of the standby rating The standby rating is only applicable for optional standby power where the generator set serves as the backup to the normal utility source Use the watt...

Page 12: ...attery Door opening Provides access to starting battery and air cleaner E Oil Dip Stick Used to check the engine oil level F Engine Label Identifies engine model and type G Oil Fill Cap Remove to serv...

Page 13: ...High performance muffler lowers engine noise to comply with most residential codes J Coolant Fill Door Provides access for servicing engine with oil and coolant K Oil Filter Filters engine oil to pro...

Page 14: ...s blown melted open or was removed the engine cannot crank or start Replace the fuse using only an identical ATO 15A fuse E System Switch This two position switch is the most important control on the...

Page 15: ...remain closed at all other times Each residential generator is equipped with two identical keys These keys fit the locks that secure the access doors To Open an Access Door 1 Insert key into lock of a...

Page 16: ...unit in AUTO mode the battery receives a trickle charge while the engine is not running The trickle charge cannot be used to recharge a battery that is completely discharged 15 Amp Fuse The generator...

Page 17: ...Maintenance Servicing the System To service the residential generator system 1 Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel 2 Set control panel system switch to OFF 3 Set the generator s main circuit breake...

Page 18: ...ct an Authorized Dealer Low Voltage Generator FC_3 This fault is indicated by fault code FC_3 and three blinks on the LED indicator This condition is caused by a restriction in the fuel flow a broken...

Page 19: ...ructed in the operator s manual All adjustments should be made at least once each season Follow the requirements in the operator s manual Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean Opera...

Page 20: ...s for engine coolant are found in the engine operator s manual Battery Servicing of batteries are to be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions Kee...

Page 21: ...To Clean the Generator notice Improper treatment of generator can damage it and shorten its life DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture dust dirt or corrosive vapors DO NOT insert any objects t...

Page 22: ...rvice facility 4 See Gaseous Fuel System in the Installation Manual 5 Remove kink Replace if necessary Engine will not start or starts and runs rough 1 15 Amp fuse missing or blown 2 Fuel supply turne...

Page 23: ...er g to wear items such as oil gauges o rings filters fuses or spark plugs etc ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS UNDER COMMERCIAL APPLICATION 1 Wear items such as engine oil oil gauges o rings filters fuses spark...

Page 24: ...und in your telephone directory or by contacting a RHEEM RUUD or PROTECH air conditioning distributor If necessary the following office can advise you of the nearest distributor 4744 Island Ford Road...

Page 25: ...Reserved 25...

Page 26: ...40 Volts 125 Amps Rated AC Voltage 120 240 Volts Phase Single phase Rated Frequency 60 Hertz Normal Operating Range 20 F 28 8 C to 104 F 40 C Output Sound Level 65 dB A at 23 ft 7 m at normal load Shi...

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