Generac 1311-0 Owner’s Manual

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Portable Generator Owner's Manual

Model No. 1311_0 (3000 Watt AC Generator) ManualNo. B4345 Revision 2 (07/09/2001)

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Generac Portable Products 3000 Watt Generator

EQUIPMENT

DESCRIPTION

This generator isan engine-driven, revolving field,
alternating current (AC) generator. It was designed to
supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical
lighting, appliances,tools and motor loads. This manual
contains informationfor a generator that operates

120Volt, single phase,60 Hz devices that require upto

3,000 watts (3.0 kW) of power that pull up to 25 Amps.
CAUTION! Do Not exceed the generator's

wattage/amperagecapacity.Add up the rated watts of all
devicesyou are connecting to generator receptacles at one
time. This total should not be greater than 3,000 watts. In

most casesrated watts of the electrical device can be
found on the device nameplate. If the device nameplate

givesonly volts and amps, multiply volts times amps to
obtain watts (volts X amps = watts).

The 3,000 watt portable generator hasthe following

features:

• 120Volt, 20 Amp duplex receptacle.

• Low Oit Shutdown: Automatically shuts down the engine
if oil drops below safeoperation level.

• The generator's revolving field is driven at about
3600 rpm by a Tecumseh 6 h.p. engine.

_ CAUTION! Do Not tamper with engine

governed speed. High operating speedsare

dangerousand increaserisk of personal injury or
damageto equipment. The generator supplies

correct rated frequency and voltage onty when
running at proper governed speed. Incorrect

frequency and/or voltage candamagesome
connected electrical loads.Operating at excessively

low speedsimposesa heavy load. When adequate
engine power isnot availableengine life may be

shortened.

The Emission Control Systemfor this generator is
warranted for standardsset by the Environmental
Protection Agency. For warranty informationrefer to the
engine owner's manual.

SAFETY RULES

This generator set was designedand manufactured for
specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the unit

or use it for anyapplication it was not designedfor. If you

haveany questions about your generator's application, ask

your dealer or consult the factory.
The manufacturer could not possibly anticipate every

circumstance that might involvea hazard. For that reason
warnings in the manualand warnings on tagsor decals
affixed to the unit are not all-inclusive. If you intendto

handle,operate or service the unit by a procedure or
method not specificallyrecommended by the manufacturer,

first make sure that such a procedure or method will not

render this equipment unsafeor pose a threat to you and

others.

Read this manual carefully and become familiar

with your generator set. Know its applications, its

limitations and any hazards involved.

_ WARNING! You must isolatethe generator

from the electric utility using approved transfer
equipment if this unit is used for backup power.

Failure to isolate the generator from the
power utility may result in injury or death to
electric utility workers and damage to the
generator due to a backfeedof electrical energy.

Whenever the unit isproviding backup power, the
electric utility must benotified.

_hL DANGER! Generator exhaust gases contain

DEADLY carbon monoxide gas. If breathed in
sufficient concentrations, carbon monoxide

can cause unconsciousness or death. Operate
this equipment outdoors where adequate ventilation

is available.

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• The generator produces a very powerful voltage that can
causeserious injuryor death by electrocution. Never
touch bare wires or receptacles. Never permit a child
or anyunqualified person to operate the generator.

• Never handle any kind of electrical cord or device while
standing in water, while barefoot or while hands or feet
are wet Death or serious injuryfrom electrocution may

result.

• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in anydamp
or highly conductive area (such as metal decking or steel

work).

• Never useworn, bare, frayed or otherwise damaged
electrical cords with the generator. Death, serious injury
and property damage from electrical shock may result.

• Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors

are EXPLOSIVE. Never allow smoking, open
flames, sparks or heat in the vicinity while
handling gasoline. Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot

engine.Comply with all lawsregulating storage and
handling of gasoline.

• Do Not overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for
fuel expansion. If tank is overfllled, fuel can overflow
onto a hot engine and cause a FIRE or an

EXPLOSION.

• Never store a generator with fuel in the tank where
gasolinevapors might reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light (as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer). FIRE
or an EXPLOSION may result.

• The unit requires anadequateflow of cooling air for its
continued proper operation. Never operate the unit

insideanyroom or enclosure where the free flow of
cooling air into and out of the unit might be obstructed.

Allow at least2 feet of clearanceon all sides of generator,
evenwhile operating unit outdoors, or you could damage

the unit

• Never start, or stop the unit with electrical loads
connected to receptacles with the connected devices

turned ON. Start the engine and let it stabilize before
connecting anyelectrical loads. Disconnect all electrical

loads before shutting down the generator.

• Do Not insertanyobject through cooling slots of the
engine.You could damagethe unit or injureyourself.

• Never operate the generator:

in rain; in any enclosedcompartment;when connected
electricaldevicesoverheat; if electrical output islost;if

engine or generator sparks;ifflame or smoke is
observed while unit isrunning; ifunit vibrates
excessively.

GROUNDING THE

G EN ERATO R

The National ElectricalCode requires that the frame and
external electrically conductive parts of this generator be
properly connected to an approved earth ground. Local
electrical codes mayalso require proper grounding of the
unit For that purpose, a GROUNDING WING NUT is
provided on the generator end (Figure I).

Generally, connecting a No. 12AWG (American Wire
Gauge) stranded copper wire to the grounding wing nut

and to an earth-driven copper or brassgrounding rod
(electrode) provides adequate protection against electrical

shock. Be careful to keepthe grounding wire attached after
connecting the stranded copper wire. However, local codes

may vary widely. Consult with a local electrician for
grounding requirements in your area.

Properly grounding the generator helps prevent electrical
shock ifa ground fault condition exists inthe generator or
in connected electrical devices. Proper grounding also helps
dissipate static electricity, which often builds up in
ungrounded devices.

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KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

Reacl this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your generator.

Compare the illustrationswith your generator to familiarize yourself with the locationsof various controls and
adjustments. Savethis manualfor future reference.

Oil FillTube FuelTank

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp,

Duplex Receptacle

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle -- May be

usedto supply electrical power for the operation of

120Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase,60 Hz electrical

lighting, appliance,tool and motor loads.
Circuit Breakers (AC) -- Eachreceptacle is provided

with a circuit breaker to protect the generator against
electrical overload. Breakers are "push to reset" type.

Circuit Breakers (AC) Grounding Wing Nut

Primer

Fuel Tank -- Fill tank with regular unleadedgasoline only.
Grounding Wing Nut -- Provides a tie-point for

connecting the generator frame to earth ground.
Oil Fill Tube -- Fillengine with oil here. Seeengine

owners manual for oil recommendations.
Primer -- Use to start a cold engine.Review the engine

owner's manualfor specific instructions.

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BEFORE STARTING THE

ENGINE

Add Oil

CAUTION! Any attempt to crankor start the engine

before it hasbeen properly filled with the recommended
oil may result in an engine failure.

To fill your engine with oil:

• Place generator on a level surface.

• Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap.

• Select the oil's viscosity grade and fill engine with oil
following the instructions given in the engine owner's

manual. Do Not overfill!

• Install oil fill cap.

NOTE: The generator's revolving field rides on a pre-
lubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.

Add Gasoline

_hL ARNING! Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never

fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Allow
unit to cool for two minutes before refueling. Do
Not light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel

tank.

_hL WARNING! Do Not overfill the fuel tank.

Always allow room for fuel expansion.

• Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator
engine. Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil
with gasoline.

• Clean areaaround fuel fillcap, remove cap.

• Slowly add unleadedregular gasolineto fuel tank. Be
careful not to overfill. Allow tank spacefor fuel
e> ,anslon,asshown in Figure 2.

1/2" Air Space Tank

• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.
Also, experience indicates that alcohol-blended fuels (called
gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which
leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic fuel can damage the fuel system of an engine while
in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. See "Storage"

on page 9. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

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