Generac 1314-0 Owner’s Manual

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Portable Generator Owner's Manual

Model No. 1314_0 (5500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. B4360 Revision 4 (9/20/2000)

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Obey all safetymessagesthat follow this symbol to avoidpossible injuryor death.

Generac Portable Products 5500XL Generator

EQUIPMENT

DESCRIPTION

This generator isan engine-driven,revolving field,
alternating current (AC) generator. It was designedto
supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical
lighting, appliance,tool and motor loads. This manual
contains informationfor a generator that operates 120
and/or 240 Volt AC, single phase,60 Hz devicesthat
require up to 5,500 watts (5.5 kW) of power that pull up
to 45.8 Amps at 120Volts or 22.9Amps at 240 Volts.

_ CAUTION! Do Not exceed the generator's

wattage/amperage capacity.Add up the rated watts
of all devices you are connecting to generator

receptacles at one time. This total should not be

greater than 5,500 watts. See"Don't Overload the

Generator" on page I I.

The generator's revolving field isdriven at about 3,600rpm
by a single-cylinder engine and has the following features:

• 120/240Volt AC, 30 Amp locking receptacle.

• 120Volt AC, 30 Amp locking receptacle.

• 120Volt AC, 20 Amp duplex receptacle.

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

• Sevengallon overhead fuel tank with fuel gauge.

_ AUTION! Do Not tamper with engine

governed speed.High operating speedsare
dangerous and increaserisk of personal injuryor
damageto equipment The generator supplies
correct rated frequency and voltage only when

running at proper governed speed. Incorrect
frequency and/or voltage can damagesome
connected electrical loads.Operating at excessively

low speedsimposesaheavyload.When adequate
engine power is not available,engine life may be

shortened.

SAFETY RULES

This generator set was designedand manufacturedfor
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 intend to

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.

_ DANGER! Youmust isolatethe generator from

the electric utility usingapproved transfer equipment

ifthis unit isused 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 backfeed of electrical energy. Whenever unit

is providing backup power, the electric utility must
be notified.

_ DANGER! Generator exhaust gases contain

DEADLY carbon monoxide gas. If breathed in
sumcient 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 injury or 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 injury from electrocution may

result.

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

work).

• Never useworn, bare, frayed or otherwise damaged
electrical cords with the generator. Death, serious injury,
or property damagefrom 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 an adequateflow of cooling air for its
continued proper operation. Never operate the unit
insideany room or enclosure where the free flow of
cooling air into and out of the unit might be obstructed.

Allow at least 2 feet of clearance on all sidesof
generator or you could damagethe unit. Read"Cold

Weather Operation" on page9.

• 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
loadsbefore shutting down the generator.

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

• Never operate the generator:

in rain; in any enclosed compartment; when connected

electrical devicesoverheat; if electrical output islost;if
engine or generator sparks; if flame or smoke is
observed while unit isrunning; if unit vibrates
excessively.

GROUNDING THE

G EN ERATO R

The National Electrical Code 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 (Figure I).

_gNut

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 to
the generator when connecting the stranded copper wire
to the grounding rod. However, local codes mayvary
widely. Consult with a local electrician for grounding

requirements inyour area.

Properly grounding the generator helps prevent electrical
shock if a 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

Read 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 manual for future reference.

120Volt AC, 20 Amp

Circuit Breakers (AC)

120Volt AC, 30 Amp

Receptacle

Duplex Receptacle

FuelTank

FuelShut-Off

Valve

120/240 Volt AC,

30 Amp Receptacle

12Volt DC, 10Amp

Receptacle Grounding Wing Nut

12 Volt DC, I0 Amp Receptacle -- Use this receptacle

with battery charge cablesto charge a 12Volt battery.

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

usedto supply electrical power for the operation of 120

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

appliance,toot and motor loads.

120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle -- May be usedto
supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC,
30 Amp, single phase,60 Hz electrical lighting,appliance,

tool and motor loads.

120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle -- May be used

to supply electrical power for the operation of 120and/or

240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase,60 Hz electrical
lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

Run/Stop Switch

Idle Control Switch

Circuit Breakers (AC) -- Eachreceptacle is provided
with a "push to reset" circuit breaker to protect the
generator against electrical overload.

Fuel Shut-Off Valve -- Controls fuel supply.

Fuel Tank -- Capacity of 7 U.S.gallons (26 liters).

Grounding Wing Nut -- Provides a tie-point for

connecting the generator frame to earth ground.

Idle Control Switch -- The idle control runs the engine

at normal (high) speedswhen there isa loadpresent and

runs the engine at idle(tow) speedswhen a toad is not

present.

Run/Stop Switch -- Must be in "Run" position to start

engine.Set to "Stop" to stop a running engine.

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INSTALL WHEEL KIT

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To install your wheel kit you need the following:

• Socket wrench with 1/2" or 13mm socket.

Install Wheel Kit as follows: (SeeFigure 2)

• Placethe generator on a hard flat surface.

• Placetemporary blocks under unit to easeassembly.

• Slidethe axle through the holes in the brackets provided
on the generator cradle and then acidthe two spacers on
eachprotruding end of the axle.

• Slide on the wheels on each end of the axle andsecure

with washer and retaining pin.

Handle

NOTE: Make sure the wheel air inflation valves are facing
outward.

• Attach the vibration mounts to the support leg with M8
x 30mm capscrews,M8 washers and lock nuts.

• Attach the support leg with two M8 x 20ram capscrews
and two lock nuts. Removetemporary blocks.

• Attach the handle with four M8 x 45mm capscrews and
four lock nuts in the location shown.

Axle Wheel

Capscrew,

M8 x 45mm

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Lock Nut, M8

Support

Flat WasherJ

J _/ _-Capscrew,

_ Hex Head

_Capscrew,

M8 x 30mm

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_Hex Head

M8 x 20mm

_LockNut, M8

jSpacer Wheel

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Retaining Pin

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BEFORE STARTING THE

ENGINE

Add Oil

_ ARNING! Any attempt to crank or start the

engine before it hasbeen properly filledwith the

recommended oil mayresult in an enginefailure.

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 overfil!!

• 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

_ ANGER! Explosion Hazard! Never fillfuel tank

indoors.Never fillfuel tank when engine isrunning

or hot Do Not light a cigarette or smoke when
filling the fuel tank.

_ 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 area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.

• Add unleaded regular gasoline, slowly to fuel tank. Be
careful not to overfill. Allow about I/2" of tank space for

fuel expansion (Figure 3).

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 gas 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 12. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

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