Page 1
McSRlt|llrU$0rU
lnstallation
Guide
6.5
NH
Spec. 16004
GenSet
Electric
RV
{
A
@)r.rsreo
Generating
@
Set
Series
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9'l{FO6l0
Page 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The tollowing symbols
hally
dangerous
ment. Read lhis manual carefully.
conditions can
protect personnel
mARNINGI
conditions to the operator
exist.
onan use8
in
Then, take necessary
as well as equipment.
manual signal
this
lhroughout lhis manual
warn ol
po$lble
IW-.'im
serlout
Ifil;;T"T*l?;"':
peEonal
-
Fuels, electrical equipment,
movrng
and
resull
ing
these
.
Use
polenll.l
Do
Do not
the luel tank.
Be sure
parls present polentral
in
serious,
recommended
Extreme
nol frll luel tank
personal
Caution
explosive
smoke or use
all tuel
supplies
Fuel lines must be
secured and free of leaks. Use aflexible
fuel line between
line in the vehicle.
1000/o NON-METALLIC
currenls
lrom
generalorset
using
Have a lire exlinguisher
properly
tinguisher
with
NFPA
the
Consult
type of extinguisher
.
Gu.rd
Remove electdc
shields or touching electrical
tive
rubber insulative
forms over
around electrical equipment.
clothing
sudaces
equipment.
Jewelry is a
should
equipmenl.
is
proper
its
the local lire department
Against
use. Extinguishers
appropriate for
are
Elecl.ic Shock
power
lloors thatare
{particularly
to be damp
good
be removed when
batteries,
inlury.
procedures.
Near
Gasoline
tire hazard
or
near unit
open flame
have
of
steel
This flexible
to
il
a conduclo'.
as
nearby.
maintained
various applications
for
belore removing
placed
mats
metalor concrete
wet shoes)
when handling
conductor
working on
with
poten-
or equip_
Know when
these
steps to
lhls symbol
lnlury.
0""'o'"
exhaust
hazards lhat could
Take
care
exkls.
engrne
near the unit
positive
a
piping,
and stalionary
section
prevent
and be
rated
all applications.
for the correct
u ipment
eq
on dry
not wear
Do
or allow
of electricity
gases
in
lollow-
A
conslanl
running
shutofl
adequately
section of
must
electrical
sure ex-
Be
familiar
ABC
protec_
wood
wh€n
damp
electrical
electrical
to
or
fuel
be
by
Use
plat-
skin
and
Always use an
double-throw
generator
transfer
DO NOT PLUG
set.
STANDBY SETS
RECEPTACLE
possible
POWER.
generator
treme
restore
lJse extreme
components.
Follow allstate
electrical
licensed
.
Oo Nol Smoke While
lt is
into the utility
hazards to anyone
power.
caution
High voltages cause
and local electrica I codes.
installations
electrician.
Lead acid batteries
gas
hydrogen
arcing or by
.
Exhausl Gases
Provide an
that can
smoking.
Are Toxic
adequate exhaust system
expel discharged
regularly
are
Be sure
.
Keep
Flemove
grease
and oil can cause
engine damage
hazard,
Do
padment
chains,
fire could
(cooling,
affected. Keep
dry.
.
Prolecl
Avoid
shirts or sleeves
ot the
parts.
ldake surc all
power
lf
adjustments
running,
manifolds,
Do
physically
for leaks. Ensure that
secure and
not warped,
lhe unit
The
all oil deposits.
and
NOT store anything
And Sur.ounding
Unit
oil trom the unit.
such
wooden blocks,
result or the
noise and
the compartment
Againrt
moving
parts
danger ol becoming
nuts and bolls are
shields and
use extreme caution
moving
not work on
latigued.
appropriately
switch
DIRECTLY INTO
sized,
with any standby
PORTABLE OR
approved
A HOUSE
TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY
for current to
line. This creales ex-
working on lines
when working on
perlormed
Sericing Ballede3
emit a
be ignited by
gases.
is well
and
ventilated.
Remove allunnecessary
overheating and
may
as oil or
generator
vibration) may be adversely
Moving
should
Pa.ts
the unit.
of
not
highly explosive
Check exhaust
exhaust
Accumulated
present
the
in
gas
cans, oily
propan€
permitted
be
caught
guards
mlsl
be
parls,
this equipment
position
in
made
etc.
when
flow lrom
electrical
iniury ordeath
Have all
qualitied
by a
electrical
properly
to
system
manilolds
Area Clean
grease
subsequent
potential
a
generator
tanks,
set operation
floor clean
Loose
fire
com-
rags,
etc.
and
jackets,
because
in movrng
secure.
while the unit
Keep
around
mentally or
to
A
is
hot
Page 3
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
TITLE
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRE-STARTCHECKS...........
COMPARTMENT SIZE AND
VENTILATION
AND ACOUSTICS
FUEL SYSTEM
EXHAUST SYSTEM.
ELECTRICAL
LOADS AND
. . .
BATTEBIES
REMOTE ACCESSORTES ...........
EXHAUST
MANIFOID
LOCATION,......
CONNECTIONS
ELECTFIC
CHOKE
. .
PAGE
2
3
4
6
7
9.
11
13
16
17
CLEANEB
SPARK
PLUG
SCROLL
STAFT-STOP
swtTcH
S'ART-SAOP
DC FUSES
OII DBAIN
OIL FILTER
TYPICAL NH FOR BECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Page 4
INTRODUCTION
This manual covers
the UL Listed/CSA
for
recreational vehicle electric
3CR
Onan BV electric
Each
installed
and mosl important safely, even though
meels
Listed
meets or
501C-1977 Chapter
Chapter 5
well as UL
#946.
properly
exceeds all
or
and Certified
exceeds
(Fire
Subject
detailed installation
Certilied
if
to
it is
Listing Requirements. Belng
meansthis electric
Onan
generating
generating
operate
all requiremenls of
(Electrical
4
Life
and
Saiety)
1248 and CSA Electrical
and
reliably,
Systems) and
ANSi A198-1 as
procedures
model 6.5 NH-
sets.
MUST
set
ihe set itself
generating
ANSI/NFPA
be
quietly
set
Bullet n
All [,4otor
these specifications
1975/NFPA
Code.
generator
codes and any
generalor
This manual
for
lhis Onan
maintenance
Operator's manual
Operatofs
Home inslallations N4UST comply
70-'1978
No.
The Motor
inslaller N,4UST
sel
local codes which
nsldl
set
provides
model ONLY.
proced!rres,
manual
with
as well as Article 551,
of the
Home l/lanufacturer and/or the
National Electrical
comply
at on.
detailed
installation
ANSI
with above
perlain
guidelines
C1-
lo the
For operation and
refer to the individual
which accompanies each set.
is
#940-0121.
The
TO PREVENT FIRE OR
THIS
UNIT
TO THE
STALLAT
MINIMUM CLEARANCES.
TO AVOID POSS/ALE PERSONAL
EQUIPMENT
AND
QUALIFIED
ALL
WARNING
ACCIDENT HAZARD
MUST BE INSTALLED
MANUFACTURER'S DETAILED
I
P ROC ED U RES
ON
DAMAGE, ANY INSTALLATION
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
MUST
BE
ACCORDING
O BSE RV I NG ALL
INJURY
PERFORMED
. . .
IN-
OR
BY
Page 5
GENERAL
ENGINE
Onan opposed 2-cylinder,
'14.0
bhp at 1800 rpm.
altemator
ALTERNATOR
Onan-built.
Generator
output. Reconn€clible
CONTBOL
Top
battery
BV
Some
cranking.
four-pole, revolving
produces
mountedcontrol
charging and
ELECTRIC
general
GENERATING
specitications
120vo|ts.54.2
for
featuring
Start
SPECIFICATIONS
4-cycle,
Bemote
air
start,
cool€d,
negative
armature
amps.,60
1201240 volt output - 27.1
automatic
Stop contrcts with
SET
are listed below
gasoline
ground,
permanently
hertz,
single
electric
choke and
remote
for reference
fueled
12-volt,
aligned to
phase
amps each teg.
fuel
start capabititi.
purposes.
engine rated
motorized
€ngine.
AC,6.5OO watt
pump,
tused
Total (CFM)........,
Fuol lnlet
Size....
Battery Voltage
Battery
Connection
,............
. . . . . ,
AMP-HR
Minimurn............
Batiery
RPM
NOTE: Mekrc
Ground . . . . .
(at
rated
values
. .
load 60 Hz),...................,.....................
d.e showr rn
parentheses
19.50 in.
20.00 in.
in.
33.37
305lbs.
........ 650
....
.
1/4" Barb
(18.,O
or'1l8 NPTF
........,.,.........
74
. . . . . . . . .
. .
. . .
. . . . . Negative
(495
(508
(848
(138
m3/min)
12Votts
(266.40
mm)
mm)
mm)
ks)
kc)
1BOO
Page 6
PRE.START
CHECKS
This BV
lor
accessory ilems
set Ior inslallation later.
completed the following
actually
I lnsta I
2 Add
generator
set is complete as received except
exhaust components and
which are shipped loose
starting the
generator
lhe exhaust
orl lo the
engine.
3 Connecl fLrelline to
4
Connecl eiectrical
5. Connecl
6 Connecl ballery
Connect
vehi.lech.tsis (lrame)
sel
ground poleorl.l,
9round
FUEL
Wiih
sel
lumes
buretorandfue
not
rubblng
breakaqe.
the
ground
grolnd
5holld ,ll be ele.kic.lly connecled lo b. 31 0
apPrlcdion.
SYSTEM
running,
whrch
coLrd EXPLODE Check around car,
against anylhing wh
start-stop remote
leads
lead
9round.nd
All
Onrn
check for eaks. Faw
pumpinlels
olher optional
any
wilh
each
Alterthe initial
steps are
set for tl_,e lirsl tirne.
system.
engine lrom iuelsLpply tark.
leads lo load
beiween se1 and ballery.
last
theb.tl.ry.nd
unhr ar. de.lgned tor negliive
nstallation is
necessary beiore
1s
circ!
iue
(ii
used).
9enerrlor
w!
caLrse
switches
Nlakesurefueilrnesare
ch cou d caLse
ELECTRICAL
AC Outpul
Ali
AC eads
generator
confected to
e.c osed n a I
Irorn
t
ons. For informat
ELECTRICAL
f ollowlng
8atlery
9altery
negative
Check termLnaLs
set
generator
the
Conneclions
positive
(-)
connects to iocalron
s
drslnbullon box with mult strand w re
exjb e condLjrl
LOADS AND
([/1
l\,12.
lunction
sel) lor fray
on on
connects 1o
{-)
on sei for
Oo noI
smoke while servjcinq balleries.
acid balteries
M3 and [r4) terminate
these wrres
box
Check
ng and oose connec-
load
connecttons
CONNECTi ONS section
sian solenoid. Ba1tery
on rearof
clean and t
give
otl explosile
all
wires
should be
(io
reler to
generalor.
ght
connec-
gases
in
and
Lead
whit€
ENGINE
Carbon
combu3llon
can
cau!e uncon3clou3ner!
signs
you
ll
immedialely.
The
besl
ol lhe
apPearance
inspecled
EXHAUST
nonoride lr
of hydrocarbon luel3,
ol carbon monotlde
.
Diaalne3!
.
lntense
.
Weakness
experience
prolecllon
complele exh.ull
and repaired ei
Headache
of erhaual
GAS (CARBON
6n odorle3r,
Carbon monoxlde
and
lspolentlslly lethat.
inhaletlon
and Sleepiness
any ol the sboye
rgain!l cerbon
monoxide inhetation
!y3tem. ll
ayrlem,3hut
once by
a competent mechanic.
MONOXIDE)
.
Vomlting
.
iluscular
.
Throbblnq
nottce
ga3
lormed
13 e dangerous
Some otthe 3ymptom3or
get
l3a regular in3pection
a chsnge tn the
colorless
6re:
lymptom3.
you
the unlt down lmmedlalely
IS DEADLY!
by lncomplete
Twltchlng
ln
Temnle3
out into fre3h
g!s
thet
sound or
end h6ve
air
it
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FIGUiE I. TYPICAL
INSTA!LAIION
l-----i---'--;;;"^.
1
3
3
COMPANTi'ENT
SIZEAND
sa
CUTOUT
IIINIMUTI
-''l
DIMENSION6
Page 8
COMPARTMENT
SIZE
AND LOCATION
COMPARTMENT
Compartment
1. Physical
2. Access
3. Mounting
Physical
The
area in the
musl
be large enough for
specified minimom
generating
acoustrcal material, it
ACCESS
Plan lhe
permit
lo
designed for
operator or serv
MOUNTING
Because
localion is
size.
opening.
supporl-mosl
Slze
vehicle tor the etectric
sel and comparlment vralls
OPENING
location ior
sel remcval.
easy
ce
SUPPORT
ol compartrnent
mounling location
members
seldo.n
the
One s:de
and the oppos le
ment floor.nust
Channel,
comparlment frame
oi the recreational
possrb
side ol the veh
e
the
ol
co.nparlnrent is fastened to the frame
be rnelal
box or angle ron
Mosl
cle and most
Ce
s
SIZE AND
determined targety
LOCATION
important
by:
oi att.
generating
the compartment, with
clearance
used).
an access opening
Compartment door
removal
personal.
is
between
com.no.l
sec!red tothe body Comparl-
between the electric
or ceiling
Figure 1.
See
largeenough
should be
or tor easy access
weight,
the most desirable
the matn trame
vehicle. However,lhis
installations
dtlficutt to reiitorce.
can be used
wilh
a sheet
melal
cover
sel
{and
lor
are on
for a
is
4.
DO NOT use absorbent
soond
on compartment floor. The lloor
minimal openings
Compartment floor must
prevent
corner.
the use of a 1/2"
accumulation
Drainage
or other suitable means.
WARNING
Equip base wilh
compa ment. lt is
recreal
edge or collar around
gasoline
qurrements
onai vehrcle
eakage
oJ CSA
to reduce entrance of road
be so constructed as to
ol otl,
can be accomplished
diameler hole near
Be sure hole is nol
mutller lo
an o
dran hole to oLrtside
recommended
manulacturer
exhaust
onlo exhaust system to
+946.
MOUNTING
Before actual mounling
takes
allowances
the
cleaner
pace,
fill, drain and oil dip
oil
elernenl lor serv
read
should
thrs entre manua. Addrlional
be
the
oi
made
to allow easy access lo
slick as
purposes
ce
prooling
luel
prev.nt
provde
p pe
outlel to
electric
material
should
have
dirt.
or water in any
through
each corner
direclly above
lire h8zard.
ol
that lhe
ratsed
a
preve|t
rneet re
generallng
weil as
sei
the alr
COMPARTMENT
1.
Compartment
separated irom living
2. Line
3. See Figure
the
quarters
noncombuslible
also
sound or acouslical
-
WARNTNG I
sel com9.rtmont.
cohp..lmenl
to
di.color,
.3b$lo.
mrr.nrl
parlment
compartment or
with a {ire
be readily
.lrucl!re
ch! r or i!.tt. ttb.rto!r.t,
or olh.r
an hlgh
teftper.tur.
1 tor
size.
installatron
or
sealed and tends itseti
He.t tr.n.tcrr.d
nonconbwttbt. remp.r.tur.
quarters
separate
barrier of sheet metal
malerial. The
trealment
Oo not
u.e lt.mm.bte m.t.n.t
abov. or r.ound
or other m!t.rl!t
compartment
lh..lerrlc oeh.rrlrro
thrcugh Ih. .hel met!t
!e.t cu rhlon., .tc.
rE.. may b. n6esry,
minimum
clearances and com-
area
by a
c.. be
.nust
vapoFtrghi
from
living
or olher
can
eas ty to
diEct,y
HOT.nough
U!e ot
inrut.ting
be
FIGIJRE 2.
VIERATION
Flubberv bralion
ISOLATORS
so alorsarelurnishedwithallOnan
recreationa vehicle
, C UttON I
,r
^-^J-^--^,J
ed to.uppon unit s eetght.
1 Onan
prevent
damaged.
mounls
Uieonlylhevrbralioniiolarorsproridedwrlh
the
eleclri.gener.lrng rel. ss lhey are deergn-
are
the sel lrom
2 V bratron isclalors
washers) in Fgure
bng
properly
minimum clearance
washers as shown in
minimrze
to
''FAIL.SAFE''
VIAFATION ISOI.ATORS
models
ihrough
a
bolt
breaking oose
oi
the
lype
shown
2 must be nstalled
vibration. Leave 1/16-inch
between
Fioure 2.
the snubbing
type
i
they are
(wrlh
wh ch
snub-
Page 9
Imllllill
The
most tn'rporlant
coo ed
rcol
Belo
\_owleog
nobt
,
nl
o
oolrng
ronsruor,ng
o'ho,^
VACU-FLO
4
On:r'
,.'
c
s.
olr roJs.ng
I
lt
'
Loo,rJ
rlohpdredd.
openlng
2
Ai slandard
tire Vacu
nothtng
.rFcr'
ns
Jse Vac--Fto
draws
o r
od.lnF l
)-
obstructs
wA
tN lt{c
VENTILATION
iactors
e erFclr
dn
c
d
'
On r^
COOLING
on']F at,rg
o-
lrp ergtn.
air frorn
ll
o.gnriegelerdlorardove,the
rd,e)
or rteeng.le
oJtr.rouohltieVaC
sets
for recrealional
Flo
scrollpos
or restncts
Never
healing
of venttlatton
g.rerdtt.g
ar
d err
I're
nsla'at,on proole-ns
Ji^rl
cuo.ng
eno
generator
the
tioned
use
discharged
since
sel are
aLst,rq
coo s,lsp, t
sets
aealpd
tor
r.credl,ora,
a.ent lugal
trtg_re
end ot
lhpr
oscrdrges
J.F,od.s.rdrqe
vehicles
downward.
dtscharged
ii can
cooring
conlain
for
sJll.crent
s.leeood
fan in
l)
Be
a rflow.
poisono!s
an
have
su re
atr tor
AND
air,
a
I
a
lhe
ACOUSTICS
AIR REQUIREMENTS
Cooling
generating
equipment
charge.
crtlrcall The
mrnrmum
no reslrictions
per
mrnute,
The
Onan
designed
lhe6.5
hours
conditions.
RESTRICTED
Sheet
However,
per
square
provides
fool.
obtained
area needed
guide.
air
requirements
sets
is
needed
area-can
6.5 kW NH running
free
air
and
UL tested
to meet
NH.
Thrs
ol operatiOn
rnetal
with louvers
provide
some
foot.
about
90
The lrFe
from
the
using
See Figure
vary
witn type
to
t
be cha.ged.
inlet
area
the arr
air
cleaner
the
combustion
etement
ano rnore
AIR
OPENINGS
Even
the
perceft
intet
area
manufaciurer.
the
4.
for
.neasure
ot 120
discnarge
sl.ould
can
only 60
mosi
free
ol tTe r'tate1a,
,otiownq
and srze.
.
a
at I8OO
square rnches
e,ement
air
oe rep
,n
often
be used
perceni
efficient
tn
et area oer
Calculaie the
intOrrat,O.
Onan
it
Srnce th;
il.ler
rp.1 req
.s
electric
speciat
ooenrng
5:O : ro
is
specifically
requ:.erenls
acm
eacl-
erlreTeiy
over are:
lree ra
g.
et area
re
soLtare
cai
dis-
rir;s
witn
.eet
c
2OO
dLsty
areas.
cnty
oe
inlet
as
is
a
oi
a
Al
ow ior
lhe a r
rL^n
oa,'L
-g
cofr
lit
B OUT
3.
ducls or
ope|rngs
_9
lo ourqe
down
ite
Ot
2
I
TYPICAI
obstrLlctrons
must
trF
lhe
ooer,ngs
cohpa
ONAN MOBI!E
permrt
ol airflow.
airftow
uonpd[.renl
-nJslallow
,or
tme.t
neared
COO!ING
white
o, hedred
tor
conve(
a,r
lo
AIN IN
SYSiEM
position
the
unit is
air But
pscaoe
tion
of
Unrestricted
air inlet
square r.tches
d vidcd
louvFr
sei
by rhe
Io
delFrT,ne
FIGIIR€ 4
TYPICAL
The
percent
nFcessa.y
requirements
120
squa,e ,^caes
of
,ree
roor
s!-ale
LOIJVER€O
DOOF AIR INLET
forthis
,
a
of
sei is
120
shoLto
proposed
rh6
a.aa,t. i:,s
oe
Page 10
COI,lPARTMENT
1
Besurealliointsand
are vapor
acouslical
Linrng
cracks,
sure
eliminate
Perimeler.
2.
Coverlhe
sides
olher
should
approximalely
densily.
trght to
malerial,
lhe compadment
door and
compartment
noise-air leaks around the door
sound
compartment base)
{nol
noncombuslible
be no less than one
Be sure adhesive
ACOUSTICAL
comersollhecompartment
coach inlerior betore lining
joints
rellective
two
does litlle
are not sealed.
door
edge is sealed
surfaces, back,
acoustical
pounds
per
used is also noncorn-
bustible. Tesl acoustical material and
lor heat
effects before using.
wilh
inch
square
LINING
with
if opening,
Also make
top and
fiberglass
material. ll
thick
and
fool in
adhesive
to
or
Rather
3.
pound
materials can
ple,
halt to one
layerot oneinch acoustical material of two
per
superior.
To
(baflle)
The
free air inlet
UATNING
lhan using
per
square
a sheet ol
square foot density, respectively, is tar more
paevent
panel
pound pea
may be added behind louvered air inlet.
must
foot
reduce noise even more, Forexam-
lead
line
of sight
be spaced to allow tor.ninrmum
of 120 square inches.
S.p.rut.
loh living
noriolt lum6 lo i.l.rlor,
single material of two
one
density,
orviso€lastic
square
a combination ol
materialof one-
foot density and a
noise, a
See
ln.lall.$on
qo'|.r.
rre. or coftplrlm€nt
vlpornlghl e.ll lo
by r
sound
Figure
pound
panel
4.
wariirnc
l-
Al{Sl
190.1
--l
rn.uranon hud nor
I
clelr.ncer s lP.dll.d ln Flour!
Al{O CSA 1946
t.mp...lun .t- nqdlm.nt. tor
Flrlc. rh. mhtlnum
Io
I
m..t
Page 11
FUEL
SYSTEM
RECOMMENDED
U:o
clea1. fresr.
_ot
Do
Lrn
carbon
li
ihe
gasolrne
wel
O rne
.use
eaded
cleanoul
use_of
for besl
thereaiter
gasoltne
tor the
I teoLld ga5o
lpdd
d.oos ts
he.ro.
U^rFrdpo
deposrts have
as
'eortred
qdso,
WARNtNt
lion syslen should
acc!mulalion ol tuel vapor
-r.-
p.rlmenls
FUEL
t
should
fuel
generator
sumpt
musr be vapor righr
CONSUMPTION
be
consumption
seis varles accordingly. Average
at rated
on
Jnleaded
highty
maintenance.
unteaded
ftrsl
performance.
25 hours
t). ,c
nLsl
oe re.rovod
becaJ>e
ne ray
been
removed
teahase or
I
oarlnenl is
provide
noted
that under
of engines for recreat onal
60 Hz load
FUEL
or regular
teaded prern,urn
resulis
gasoiine
Lseo
in reduced valve
is
to a ow
Then
conttnLaly.
o, e.q,rF
oe
L,sed
sasolinc
se.ious
a
a constanl tlow
while the lehicle is h transil.
the
lo
interior to keep lunes lrom
varying
is 1.30
grade
tueG
desired,
use
Lo1
in or around rhe com-
lirehazarC. The verr!.-
use regular
the rings
unlea-ded
caroon
thF
power
sdfe
\,
ot air
electrical
gallons
alter
to
gasoltne
Us.g
an;
to-seat
gas,
a-o
Cyltnoer
loss
leao
erpet
Com-
loads,
vehicle
tuel
con-
per
hour.
any
6. Flexible line must
of set movement to
breaking because
7. lnstall
from
8. Use metal
the
g.
Do.not
lines
so
damage.
straps without
fuel lines.
run fuel line in
wlflnq.
Fuel
Filters
Onan
electnc
phenolic
have
itsell.
necessary
Additonal fiters
FUEL
positive
The
generator
tank
become
Operalinq lhe
c.use etrdlic operailon
speeds. The
lo overcom.lhe
generating
or screen
uniess unLisUal
SHUTOFF
fuel shLrtoll
when
set,
pressurlzed.
generator
sel s luelpump has neirher
draw ol
be long enough to allow
prevent
ot set movement.
ihey
are accessibie and
not tn
sel lrom a ree in
when vehicle is
vehicle
binding, stretching or
sharp edges to secltre
conjunction with eleciricai
sets with e ectric f!el
f
llers w th
n lile
operaiing condrt ons ex Si
prevents
use, sh ou d the vehicle fuel
enghe ruel
n
fuel ine
ilooding
the main tlet tine
operaied ai
the capacity nor rhepover
pump
ior4"
proiected
pumps
the iue Dump
are !n-
oi ihe
csn
hiqhway
FUEL
Fuel
I Mosl
2
3 Use
i
: {eea
LINES AND FUEL
Lines
electflc
designed
with thevehicleengine.
fueL
(vehrc
structLons.
l.s1a
organ c fuel ine
and
to share the vehicle fuel
system musl
e) manLrfaciurers
an
approved flexlb
the
eng ne to absorb
of seam ess steel t!btng
i cns aTe recommended
'Je;
tank and the ilexible
!eneralCr
.
j_ iire
a 3s€ ic lre
:i
'i:
set
ines at the
engrne as
s,phon ng out of
:,re
:nes
?'eas Tn s reoiraes
FILTERS
generaling
be
between the vehicle fue systern
set installatlons are
supply tank
Ail conneciionstovehicle
in
accordance with chassls
and
insla
fiared
lation in-
connec-
detailed
non-melallic and non-
e
vibration
lor long runs between
connector to the
top level ol iank lo a
possib
e
lank
lrorn
away
hot engine or exhaust
chance oi
10
reduce danger
I lhe line
!'apor
point
should
lock.
the
as
GASOLINE
EVAPORATIVE
SYSTEMS
Wilh ihe increasing
certa n states
emphasrs
are now reqLriring
controls on vehicle
lManufaclurers
have
complied to new
Lrs ng
specral design
'aps
vehicle
veh
cle engine.
Because
crit cai
.o,
nFClo'1Ol
r1e
oJ
'LrFl sJpp
'ri'let
s\ould nol bF
?oco
!i^g
reh,.la
inl.rcarne(l|'o
d O
gas
these systems
pressure
rolof
y
vp'll
,oco4-1.F.odI|o-s
idrL'ar'Jip.
d oqene'alor
RV
oi
chassis and vehicles
gastanks
lank through
range il rs very
d^ere(r..Cgo
g
e|"
.oi
"o-
g-
d..
Lartrtet .sLo: .
cr
dngeo :a_.(,i |
>eroporatrqc--:
CONTROL
pottution
on
conlrots,
slrici evaporalrve
gasoline
regulatrons for ihese
sltpp
y
systems
n
areas by
llerlubes.ile'oas
vac.- I bJ9 r
a soec a can,sier to :-e
are desrgaei 1a acara::
-aa'::^:
.;-.e..
ii.e -"-
ce d to
,-.t
e.e:
r
-.i
--
..
.l-
: ::
le _. Ii
-_i
.
.:a
: i :
-.
-
1.:
--:=
,.
genera
-
:,-
'.
.
:.
:
-:
_j
:
I
:
Page 12
Always
pressure
check
and vacuum r€liefvalve.
surc it works.
ll
operatlng
cap lo m.ke
problem!
.ure
.Lv.lop
gas
du! lo th€ lu.t .y.t6m, checft the tttt
the filler
th€ vacuom ind
to make
cap
pr.!.ur.
VEHICLE
it has a
sure
Also chockto
rcttet vdve b wofitng
make
Because
Figure 5 shows a typical
various
designs of Such
gasoline
syslems exisl,
evaporative
system. By checking the vehicle chassis
canisler,
vapor lines,
identify whether or not it has
system.
etc.,
you
should be
evaporalive control
an
control
lor a
able to
FIGURE
5. TYPICAL EVAPORAIIVE CONTFOL SYSTEM.
10
Page 13
EXHAUST
SYSTEM
Plan
proper
quieter,
recreational vehicle standards, local
regulations.
v.por lrom
'1.
Where the exhaust system
base or flool, leav€ ad€quateclearance
tion
(Figure
turned up or some type of collar
gas
2.
The exhaust system must be no closerthan 1-1l2
inches
located, insulated
the temperature of any
morc
inlet
IMPORTAIT:
odln.nc!!
multl.r/.prr*
drlyen equlpm.nl ,hF u.€d ln r r.cre.llon.l
.l.ciric
Si.le and loc.l cod€.
mdnt ln !.ptrt
individual
each
installation is not only
Be
too.
one engioe ca.r damage the olher engln!.
against
6). The metal around the
from draining onto hot exhaust
or oil
exhaust system caretully. A
gas
sure to check all applicable
Pl.n lhe erh.url ly.lem car€lully,
Do not connect the
erh.u.l lo tha v.hlcle .rh.u.i .y.lefi. W.iet
passes
exhaust
pipe
damage
from any combustible
or shielded 9o
combustibl€
than 117oF
(65'C)
above
temperaturc.
(prrtlcul.dt
C..t.ln
p€rt
lrr.st
gln.rdlnq
ttrls
lnlng lo thc rypc .nd u..9. ol
r.
lnt.m.l comburtlon engln.. or €nglne
on
letr
p€rt
!rr..Lr
B!
your
.ur.
lnlngloyourunll.FllluEtoprlyld.rnd
mly b.ln vloldlm oithe l.w.
ln.r.llallon m.elr.ll Federsl,
tight,
but usually
codes and
electrlc
g.n.r.tlng
through the
lrom vibration
hole should be
used to
material,
it does not raise
material
the ambient air
C.llloml.)
v.hlcl.
protec-
as
prevent
or be
h.ve
ExhaGr
..r
parts.
so
by
.i.1.
orh.lrt
$clr ..
the coach as the compartmenl, it should ter-
minato aft ofthe
airintaketo
of exhaust fumes.
Do nol lcrnlnd.
monoid. .rh.u.l
pipe
gE.r
..t
must
rw.y
l.
ot6.tlhg,
terminate a minimum ot
Dlrecr
.rh.u.t
Keep .ll openlngr iboy. or lo th. r.!r ot.rh!u.t
g€n.r.ior
whao
4.
Exhaust
leet from the vehicle
distance if required by local
5.
Use automotive lypelail
the
exhaust system
trom
pipe
ll rail
l.r9€ enough
provent
trcn wlndow rnd door op.nhg.,
recirculation
pol&nou.
und.r l.nlcb.
0..
pts.r
cibon
clo..d
three
gasoline
pipe
filler spout
codes).
hangers
vehrcle undercarriage.
detleclorl!8ed,
pr$enl
lo
(more
for hanging
be s!rc ll
erca.slv6
bsck
EXHAUST SPARK ARRESTERS
Exhaust spa* aresters are necessary lor SAFE
OPERATION. All require
to 100 operating
ficiency.
To clean spark arrester remove
muffler. Run set
plug.
Some state and federal
-WARNtl{;-l
overhe.llng
ol
hours)
under
A .rhaGl .hl.lding.uppll6d wllh unrt
MUST be
compartm.nl walls
periodic
to mainiain
clean-out
maximum
parks
pipeplug
{every
require them.
in bottom of
load for 5 rninutes. Replace
prcpedy
orrhe
inolalled to
posslblllly
ol
prevent
lire,
ls
50
ef-
3.
The
one
the
exhaust system must extend
inch
beyond the
generator
set
perim€ter
tailpipe is
t" lflNtMu
6 minimum of
of the vehicle. ll
the same side ol
on
LINE
FIGUFE 6. TYPICAL EXHAUST SYSTEM II{STAILATIOI{.
-.J
11
Page 14
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
STALLATION
EXHAUST ACCESSORY
OF
FOR
IN.
KIT
These exhaust shields and
properly
menl temperature ris€ requirements
installed to maintain the
of ANSI A 198.1 and
regulations
set. The
and for
exhaust
proper
system must NOT raise the
componenls
generatorcompart-
Electrical Bulletin
CSA
operation of the
lemperature of any combustible material by more
than 117' F
temperature.
After
1.
compartment,
(65"C)
Proceed
rs
set
completely installed
as tollows:
install the exhaust down
above lhe ambient air
secure wrlh 5/16-18 bolts, nuts and
sLrpplred. Be sure to install asbestos
between exhaust manifold
leaks
2. lnsiall downpipe shield
(on
inside
positioned
screw
screw securely.
and the clamp.
shield) in the clarnp
of
downprpe)
on
flanges lo
place
in
belween
Tighten clamp
I{UST be
within
in
by
the
generator
generator
pipe
washers
engaging iab
ralready
the locking
limits
#946
inlet
set
and
gaskei
prevent
locking
3. lnstail and tighten top
1/4
bolt
securely.
4. Recheck and tjghten any loose bolts. lf downpipe
shield is loose, adjust
clamp on
downpipe and
tighten securely.
5. lnstall and connect the mulfler to the downpipe
on underside of compartment floor using hanger
bracket and u-bolt supplied. Tighten all connec-
tions securely.
6. Run ihe
exhaust system
excessive noise.
7. Clean spark
operation. Remove 1/8"
mulfler and
pipe
audibly)
rLnning time).
EXHAUST
l'
exhaLrst down
r.lirst
be cut
generator
plug.
Check exhaust system
lor leaks daily
set for five
(visua{ly
arrestor muffler every 100 hours of
run
set for 5 minutes. Then
minutes
and audibly) for leaksor
pipe plug
(al
least every I hours of
SYSTEM MODIFICATIONS
pipe
in
down
needs to
prpe
be shortened. slots
pipe
after
is
and
check
in botlom ol
replace
(visually
cul.
and
Modilicalions ol erhausl syslem
will void lhe
Dipe)
camage or Inju.y and wadanly
becoBe lhe
UUCSA approval and wnranly. Liabilily
responsibilily
ot rne
lhan shorieninq
{olher
erpen3es due lo any changes
peBon
naking
such chanq$.
oi
down
lor
12
Page 15
o
ELECTRICAL LOADS
AND
CONNECTIONS
All of
the tollowing descriptron
cu rrent Onan electric
vehicles.
1. All
wiring must
codes.
inspect the wiring.
Have a
generating
meet
qualilied
pertainsto
appljcable
electrician
2. Wires must be adequate size,
in
and supported
3 Mount switches
damage
switches must be
cidental
motion.
4. lnstall an approved
ductors
have a blank cover and
(not
WirN,NG I
comp.dn.hr torcondult, wldnc,.ic.
--:-l
3el 6
WIRE
Use multistrand
codes as teeder
set to compartment
multistrand wire throughout the
danger ol breakage
The
conductors
have an ampacity not less than
nameplate current €ting ol
conductors shall be
ihe
of
Supply conductors
junction
ihe
installed in flexible conduit.
r.oF
ler
wAtl{rNG
trom
opening orclosing
lrom the electric
on set).
To
cle
TYPES
wirc which meets
conductors, lrom electric
of the electric
outside
novemenr
Iegs-
box on
Oo
p.rlm€nr.
lnd
B..,u.e ol tne h.u rd. do not lie .le.klc.l
approved manner.
an
and controls securely
vibration
and road
vibralion-proof to
junction
generating
be inside compartment
prct.nl
norlou!
lnl..iot. .e.l .ny op.nlnst
iunclion
trom vibration.
box.
the
the
lrom the electricgenerating
the
nol u3e 3olid melll conducloF
size as
same
compartment
lhcy 6!t ddelop mrlrl
evcnlurlly bre.l.
DISCONNECT SWITCH
The feeder conduclors from
musl lerminate
positive
the vehicle distribution
side
simultaneously with the
12O/24O voll operation, a
switch
oll
power
in a double-pole,
device
source cannot be
for 1m
panel.
electric
3-pole,
alternaling
setsfor
recreational
local
eleclrical
install and
properly
insulaled
prevenl
to
shocks. All
prevent
whilethe vehicle
feeder
tor
box
sel. lt
lrom
9!.6
enl.ring Yehl-
mlde l. lho
ac-
is
con_
must
in
all applicable
generating
l,tany installers use
vehicle to
generating
115
generator.
the set compartment
voltoperalion before
This assures
generating
reducethe
shall
set
percent
the conductors
of the
Neutral
selto
wall must be
lh
con-
l.rbue
double-ihrow
the out-
connected
For
set.
double-throw,
positive
must be
supPly
recrearion.l v.hicle to be
oft, switching
switched.
u3e onry.Pproved
Never
....mbly. lncorrecl or no
device
remove
eleclrically hol."
must be
Power
groundiog
ground
used-
pply
3u
pln
ma, cau3e the
RECONNECTIBLE, SINGLE.PHASE
GENERATOR
Voltage
generators
volls, 2 wire. Use the connection
when
Balance
service.
exceed nameplale
phase
belween them.
STARTING
selection on
is for use as 120/240
used lor motorstarting such
the load when connecting
Current
circuits are
for
See Figure
CONTROLS
Remole control Onan
"R
an
designated
the operator
operator's
by
to stan
manoal
reconnectibe single-phase
volts,3 wrre; or 120
lwo w're service
'or
as air conditioning.
for lhree wjre
any one output
rating. When two or more
available, divide
7.
electric
lead must not
lhe load equally
generating
inthemodelnumberandallow
the
rnside theveh icle, etc. See
set
for more specific intormation.
LOAD CONNECTIONS
Generalor
minate within
wires
desired voltage code.
motor homes
On
outside
generating
MUST be completely
when load or
The operation
Figure
current
shall be
AC
circuit
has inherent overload
set load
lhe
within
junction
Ac
utility
set) the
power
ot a lypical lransier
ln addition to the
L
protection
provided
in the
between lhe
molor home- The
junction
which have
power (separate
neutral
device
is applied; frequency
voltage to drop
drops to
zero vollage. A
and in turn lhe
terrupter should be
protect
branch circuits.
all
wires fu11, [r2,
box. Connect
in an approved
box
See Figure
as
isolated trom
is
switched
transler device, an over
(circuit
protection
will sag which causes
ground
installed in the wiring system
M3 and t\r4 ter
7.
provisions
irom the electric
well as lhe Hot"
the motor home
device is shown in
breaker
transler device
generalor
when any overload
generator
lault circLrrl
Neutral
.$embli€.,
power
irom
single-
are
sets
join
and
manner ior
tor using
lead
or fuse)
and lhe
field
set
output
fleld
sel
in-
lo
13
Page 16
POWER REQUIREMENTS FOR
Appllance
or
Tool
Rel gerator
Electric
Coffee
Eleclric frying
Hair
Electric
Electric iron
Radio
Electric
Space
Electric
Television
Electric
Ballery
Electric waler
Air
Converler
Microwave oven
broom .. .. 200-500
percolalor......
pan
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
dryer..
.
.. . . . .. .. .
slove
{per
.
. . -
.. .. .. . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
water heater.
elernent) .............
healer.........
blanket . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .
.................
. . . ... .. . . ... ... . . 350-500
. .
. .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. .
. .... . . . . ... .. 1000-1500
.............. 1000-1500
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
drill
charger........................
Conditioner..
pump
-... .. .......... ..... 1 400-22OO
.
. . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300-350
APPLIANCES
Apprcrimale
Running
Watlrge
...... 600-1000
550-700
1000-1350
. .
350-1000
.. . . . . - .. . ... . 500-1200
. . .
. . .
. . .
. . . . .
50-200
. . 50-200
. . . . 200-600
....... 250-750
Up
to 800
...... ...... 500-600
.. .700-1500
G
I
ltt
E!
R
AD
t3
o
R
G
E
l{L
EE
BA
AD
t3
o
B
I2O
VOLI LOAD
WHIT!
OTOUIIDID I.O D WIRE
WIRE
CO
UIGROUXDID LOAD WIiE
uxoiouIDED LO
uxcRot IDED LOID Wrr!
ECTlo
S
D WlBl
Joln bodr blact
h.ra tor
alngla olrcuh
Yolt ouSrrt
lull r.tlng
IO YEIIICLE
LO D
TO YEIIICLE
LO D
lcad.
l20
120/240
SINGIE-PHASE.
LOID WtRE
"3C"
VO!TAGE
14
COHLECT|OI|S
CODE GENEFATOF CONNECTIONS
Page 17
SECOND
I
I
I
F0
120 240
npe, connect ove,.u
rr
vo r ope.allon do
enl
noi us€
prolecron
120 VOLT L NE AND ]20
as
L--
-
-
-
--J
VOLT
-'l
;
GENERATOF
SET
0.
,,-'\
r2ol240
INOPERATIVE WHEN
VOLT LINE
FIGUFE 8. SCHEMATIC OF
ANO 120 VOLT
CONNECT€D
GENERATOF
TO
GENERATOR
TBANSFER
DEVICE
I5
SET
SET
(NOIE:
)
AI{D
240 VOLT
OVEFLOAO
APPLIANCES AFE
PFO'ECYION
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BATTERIES
IATTERY
CARE
battery life,
routine
.rainlenance.
1.
Keep
the baltery
2.
[,4ake
clean
sure the
and tighl.
removing
Coai
3.
lhe battery
petroleum jelly
or
tion.
ldentify
each baltery
negative belore
connect lhe
Maintain
5.
(drinking
the
quality
split level marker.
eleclrolyte
ingredient
eleclrolyte.)
Avoid
boost
and
overcharging
charge when ihe
the electrolyte
BATTERIES
ln
order for
effrcrently
battery and
and installed.
installation
The
compartmenl
under various
battery cables must
area
the operator
checks and
case
clean and
battery
cable connections
Use a terminat
cables for any
reason.
terminals with
to reduce
cable to be
making any
ground
inegative)
electrolyte level
or beiter)
iThe
as needed for filting
water
evaporates, but
remains. Therelore,
when recharging.
specific
is 80"F
Oo nor.ho*ewhlle
acid banerles
(26.7"
giv.
AND BATTERY
the electric
Before
is compatible
lor the battery must
generahng
operatrng condihons,
selecting a battery,
aod
perform
can
some
corrosion
preventive
dry.
putter
mineral grease
a
when
and oxjda-
positive
connection. Atways
l6sl.
cable
adding
by
ingredient
water
ot
the sulphurjc acid
water. not
add
Stop the
graviiy
is 1260
cl.
3ervicing b.terie5,
otl
etptoriv.
CABLES
be correclty chosen
properly
q6e.
to
set
provide:
crank
be sure the
designed
shite
are
or
to
ihe
Le.d
the
BATTERY
a
For reliable
terminals
generato.
amperes
lvleasure
solenoid
plug
wire during
wilrmeet
adequate.
with
the same size
Be
sJ'e
pOSsible)
avoid
a connection
gr6r16is16ns95,
For
useo belweer
cables
The
curaent.
The
The
drng
For
your
Technical
to
6.5 NH
break-away
chargrng
on battery
additional
Onan Service
TABLE
CABLES
starting,
to the
should
voltage
exciter cranking
not exceed
of break-away
voltage
terminals wl,rte
this
Connect the
trame
lhe
rS
chassis
Bulletin T-012|rcm
1. RECO MENOED
BELIA9LE
CABLE LENGTH
'
at battery
tesl. The
condihon if
cable as
coaneclton (maior trame
sufl,Cte,
draws 75-1OO
current
t tO mtr,m,ze
at
a weld
aae
sel
ard
ground.
current as
vafles irom
conditron
informalion
COLD WEATHEF
d@p from
windings
0.12 volts
cuftenl
while
terminals
cranking.
battery
the
bafiery
Ltsed for
Drsconnect
cables in Tabte 1
grou4drng
negative
battery
resistance.
or mechanical
'1egattve
bahery
oa e.y
'alher
amperes of
3OO
to
1-4
400
amperes
islate of cnarge).
on installation
Bepresentative
Onan.
AATTEEY
CABLES
STAhTING
the
battery
per
ctankjng.
and
at stait
system is
ground
to
poiitive.
member
joini.
cable ca^
inan
separdle
cranking
amperes.
depe4-
contact
or requesl
FOR
of
spark
Try
the
1OO
tl
lo
oe
1.
Rigid
mounting
2.
A location
wonl
damage
3.
Provide
square
purposes.
4.
Battery
(vapor
area.
WARNTNO
Prerenl
a minimum
inches
cable
tight)
lire or erplo3ion.
support.
where
accidental
set, battery
ol2 square
at bottom
entry
if they
Mou.r th. blttert ln
I
tuom lhe
Never
englne runnlng
points
enter
i.lor any .p.rk-p
dl.connecl lhe bllery with .lther
acid
cables, etc.
inches
of batteryforvenlilation
should
pass
or
. .epr.!re
.nd .cver cran* bolh!n9lh..
spills or teaks
attop and
be sealed
through
roduch9 d.vtco to
living
comp.rth.nt
2
tpr . m.y
16
' -
D slance lrom
UfnrnC
-l
0-10
11 15
16-20
c.u...n
TABTE
(0-3)
(3,4.5)
(4
5-6)
battery
lo set.
-l
Oonotdl.conn.ctb.fl.ryclbtettronb.
g.n.r.lor
whil.
erpto.ton,
2. MINIMUM'I2
..1
i. cr!.klng
VOLT BATTEFY
SIZE'
or
.ry
runni.gi
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il
REMOTE
ACCESSORIES
INSTALLING
The slandard
lndicator
items
plus
condition
'1.
Select
guide,
comodate
2. Following
using #18 or larger insulated
mined length,
generalor
control connect
generator
connections.
ing.
lnduced volrag$ nay
controt includes
lamp. The
a
meler.
deluxe
running
lnstalt
time
as
control location.
drill
6crew holes and
remote switch in
national local
connect
set. Ensure
to corresponding
set. Befer
Oo nol
lhrough conduilcont.i.ing
STANDARD OR
300-0985 AND
a
start-stop switch
control contains
meier and
follows:
Using
Figure
dash
cut
panel.
I
hote
electrical codes
wires
of
that
remote
leads
control io
from remote
terminals
Fjgure
to
roule OCwlr6lorremoteconrol
caGe eratlc
11 for
AC
operstio.,
and
lhese
a battery
'j
or
O as a
to
and
predeter-
wiring
toad wir-
DELUXE
ac-
on
REMOTE
START CONTROLS
300-0986
lnsert
remote
with
woodscrews
f Warr.rrr.rc I
l--lga3ero
mcml
For sels wilhour
2, and 3 lo
6lock.
Connecr rermin.l*5(it
or to barlery
should
potilivelerninalon
When wiring is
4.
tion by starting and slopping set atlhe set
and
proiecred
be
the remote
by
control in hole
supplied wiih
Seal ail hor6lhal
Ensure thal
connecl wih
remore
corre5ponding leminal.
connectio.
conneclorpluq,
u3ed)to Ba
st.rt
on
eith
a 5 amp tu36, Conneci
i9nilion
coil .nd
complete, check
start swilch.
cutout and secure
switch.
mishl
l.ads nom renore
coresponding terminat6
con
generator
on
(onterninat
solenoid. Thi! co.nerion
proted
ior
noriou3
alrow
3witch
nect
terdinrts 1.
set t.rmtn
block)
terfrin.t#6to
sith
d 5.mptu3e.
properopera-
control
at
FIGUSE
9. MOTOR
FOF 300-0985
COI{TROI PANEL
HO E CUTOU'
STANOARO
11
FIGURE 10. IIOTOR
300-0906
HOME
l'ELUXE
CUTOUT FOA
CONTROL
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NOT€:
U3e 18
l.rger wi,e
g.uge
lor in.lalli.g the
o.
SET TERIIIIIAI
FrcUnE
1t. Wnltlc COI{NECT|O S fOB 300-0965
(CLOWS
WHEN SEI
REI'OTE SwlTCH
WIFE COLOR
CODE
'UNCTION
2
3
5
6
AND 300-0!l!0
FE OTE COTTAOIS
IF USED
l8
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