Cummins Power Generation 1400 73rd Avenue NE Minneapolis, MN 55432 1-800-888-ONAN Fax (763) 528-7242 www.funroads.com ©2005 Cummins Power Generation. Onan is a registered trademark of Cummins Inc. “The quiet one” is a service mark of Cummins Inc. Form F-1123 (5/05) Owner’s Handbook for the world’s most-trusted RV generators.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 I. RV GENERATOR OPERATION • Load Management Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 • Common Power Requirements Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 • Operating Motor Driven Appliances . . . .
For over 80 years, Onan has set the standard for quiet, reliable RV power. With the growing network of 30 Coach Care facilities and the establishment of Camp Power — the first line of installed generators for the towable RV market — we continue to stand for quality, innovation and unsurpassed service to our family of customers. All Onan and Camp Power generators undergo vigorous factory testing to meet strict quality standards.
Common Power Requirements Appliances I: RV GENERATOR OPERATION LOAD MANAGEMENT BASICS To understand how battery chargers, automatic generator start systems and other baseloads affect your generator, you need to be aware of three things: 1) Your generator’s power capability 2) How to manage electrical loads 3) Battery charging times Average Required Wattage Air Compressor (1hp) Air Conditioner Battery Charger Blender Broiler Broom/Vacuum Coffeepot Compact Disc Player & Speakers Computer Converter Curling
Managing Electrical Loads Understanding Battery Charging Times If you try to operate too many things at once, you’ll “overload” the generator. You’ll know because your lights will flicker or the circuit breakers on the generator or the main coach electrical panel will trip open, stopping the flow of power. Battery charging loads can also overload your generator and you may not realize this is happening because the charging starts automatically. Be aware of how large this “invisible” load can be.
OPERATING MOTOR DRIVEN APPLIANCES STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURES When using an appliance with a motor, turn it on and let it reach normal running speed before starting other appliances. Air conditioners, like all electric motors, can draw up to three times more power during start up than during normal operation. While this is true for all electric motors, it can be especially true in air conditioners if the compressor tries to start against built-up high pressure in its refrigeration system.
PREVENTING SURGING The electrical supply (voltage and frequency) for any appliance must be kept within very close limits for it to work properly. Changes in the electrical supply (called surging) can damage the appliances in your RV. Proper care of your generator will enable it to supply a stable power source and prevent surging. RV generators control engine speed with a governing system.
III: GENERATOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE II: IMPORTANT SAFET Y PRECAUTIONS FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY RULES Please read your generator Operator’s Manual carefully so you understand all the precautions for safe, efficient operation. Most accidents occur from failing to follow fundamental safety rules. In general: • Exhaust gas is deadly. Check all exhaust system connections regularly for leaks and tighten them as necessary. Do NOT operate the generator with a faulty exhaust system.
RV Generator Manuals Series Spec Letter Operators Parts General Generator Maintenance Int er vals Service Installation Model Service Item KY KY KY KY KY KY KY Tracker A B-C D-H J K L E-F 981-0139 981-0139 981-0154 981-0159C 981-0159C 981-0159C 981-0155 981-0246B 981-0246B 981-0246B 981-0246B 981-0246C 981-0246D 981-0246B 981-0503 981-0503 981-0503 981-0530 981-0530 981-0530 981-0503 981-0627 981-0607 981-0607 981-0621 981-0621 981-0621 981-0611 Quiet Diesel 10000 Quiet Diesel 10000 Quiet Diesel
DO’S AND DON’TS FOR BETTER GENERATOR PERFORMANCE CAMP POWER™ SERVICE POINT DIAGRAMS Camp Power 2800 The Do’s: • DO keep your generator clean by wiping it periodically with a clean cloth. • DO turn off all appliances in cold weather before starting your generator, for best long-term performance. • DO check owners manual for periodic maintenance schedule. • DO check the exhaust system regularly for damage or leaks. Make sure the exhaust pipe extends out at least one inch beyond the vehicle perimeter.
ONAN® SERVICE POINT DIAGRAMS Emerald Advantage™ MicroLite™ 2800 Marquis Gold™/Marquis Platinum™ MicroQuiet™ 4000 18 19
Marquis™ Quiet Diesel™ 5500 20 21
KEEP YOUR GENERATOR CLEAN AND INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE Quiet Diesel™ 7500/8000 Your RV generator is a hardworking device that lives in an unfriendly environment, typically in the underside of your RV. Dust and debris are a part of its daily life. Dust can clog the intake system and reduce its engine’s efficiency. Remember to replace air and oil filters regularly to remove dust.
A WORD ABOUT OIL Viscosity Grades Use a premium quality engine oil (such as OnaMax™ SAE-30 and SAE 15W- 40) in the correct oil viscosity for your generator’s typical operating temperature range to provide optimum engine service. Avoid mixing different grades or brands. It’s good practice to check the oil level daily, or every 8 hours of operating time. Keep the oil level as near as possible to full, but do not overfill. Overfilling may cause foaming and engine shutdown.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Under normal operating conditions, you can expect your Onan® or Camp Power™ generator to perform reliably without any problems. But if a problem does occur you may be able to isolate the cause by using the following troubleshooting chart. If you cannot discover and correct the problem, make a note of your generator model and serial numbers and contact your local Onan Authorized RV Service and Parts Dealer. Quiet Diesel™ generators have a unique control system.
Spark Plugs USE ONAN OIL AND SERVICE/MAINTENANCE CHEMICALS TO INSURE PERFORMANCE OnaMax 15W-40 Oil And SAE-30 Green Label Parts™ spark plugs come gapped correctly from the factory for your RV generator engine. Spark plugs purchased from other sources come gapped for automotive engines, which are gapped much larger. When regapping, the ground strap must be bent and it may not cover all of the electrode, which will reduce spark plug life.
30 31 G H J-P A-E A-E Spec Letter BGE BGE BGE BGEL NHE Brand Name Model/Series H J-P A-E NHE NHE NHEL G-H All Gasoline/NHM LP/NHM EFI/HGJAA LP/HGJAA Marquis Platinum™ Gasoline/HGJAB LP/HGJAB A A A-F Gasoline/NHM Marquis Gold™ A-F G-H Gasoline/BGM Gasoline/BGM Marquis™ G NHE Begin 9/87 NHE Prior to 9/87 NHE F F Prior to 9/87 NHEL Begin 9/87 NHEL Emerald (continued) A-E BGE Emerald™ Gasoline/HGJAC LP Vapor/HGJAC A-C A-B KYD 50 Hz KYD 60 Hz Emerald Advantage™ A-B Spec Letter
32 33 Spec Letter A A-H A-H J-N P-R P NH Power Drawer NH Power Drawer 9000 NH RV NH RV NH RV NHL A-B C D-E A B A-B C-E A 185-5835 122-0827 122-0827 122-0827 — — — 122-0800 122-0800 122-0800 122-0800 — 122-0800 122-0645 Oil Filter — 160-1328-01 160-1348-01 160-0002 312-0069 160-0002, 312-0069 160-1154, 312-0069 160-1154, 312-0069 160-0002, 312-0069 160-1328-01 160-1378 Tune-up Kit 122-0645 122-0645 — 122-0645 122-0810 185-7444 122-0833 187-1000 — __ — Oil Filter 140-2680 140-
COACH CARE SERVICE CENTERS GIVE YOU ONE STOP SERVICE AND REPAIR FOR YOUR RV. BUMPER TO BUMPER. COAST TO COAST. TM Coach Care Service Centers are the only nationwide bumper-to-bumper service network exclusively for motor homes. For chassis work, maintenance, appliance repairs and everything in between, Coach Care provides professional service in a friendly, no-hassle atmosphere. And because we have over 30 integrally linked Coach Care locations, our work is guaranteed everywhere you travel.
COACH CARE LOCATIONS COMPLETE LISTINGS ON P. 38-39 WASHINGTON 1 MONTANA NORTH DAKOTA 2 MAINE 10 MINNESOTA OREGON IDAHO N.H. 11 SOUTH DAKOTA NEW YORK WISCONSIN VT. MICHIGAN WYOMING 15 16 17 PENNSYLVANIA RHODE ISLAND CONNECTICUT IOWA 18 NEBRASKA 22 NEVADA NEW JERSEY OHIO UTAH 14 7 DELAWARE 20 CALIFORNIA ILLINOIS COLORADO W.
California 3. Cummins West 4601 East Brundage Lane Bakersfield, CA 93307 Phone: 661-325-9404 4. Cummins Cal Pacific 3958 Transport St. Ventura, CA 93003 Toll free: 800-881-1159 5. Cummins Cal Pacific 1939 Deere Avenue Irvine, CA 92606 Toll free: 800-222-4871 6. Cummins Cal Pacific 485 Raleigh Avenue El Cajon, CA 92020 Toll free: 800-993-4373 30. Cummins Southeastern Power 5910 E. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33610 Toll free: 800-338-2519 Minnesota Oregon 11.
Camp Power Specifications VI: CAMP POWER AND ONAN RV GENERATOR MODELS ™ ® CAMP POWER 4000 CAMP POWER 2800 Model 2800 2500 LP 4000 Watts 2800 2500 4000 3600 RPM 3600 3600 3600 3600 Volts 120 120 120 120 Her tz 60 60 60 60 Amps 23.3 20.8 33.3 30.0 Weight (lb) 107 107 167 167 (gal/hr) (gal/hr) (lb/hr) Avg. Fuel Consumption (gal/hr) 3600 LP (gal/hr) (lb/hr) No Load 0.2 0.2 0.9 0.3 0.4 1.7 Half Load 0.3 0.3 1.3 0.5 0.6 2.6 Full Load 0.4 0.5 2.1 0.
MICROLITE™ 2800 MicroLite and MicroQuiet Specifications Model MICROQUIET 4000 2500 LP 4000 3600 LP Watts 2800 2500 4000 3600 RPM 3600 3600 3600 3600 Volts 120 120 120 120 Her tz 60 60 60 60 Amps 23.0 20.8 33.3 30.0 Weight (lb) 113 113 172 172 (gal/hr) (gal/hr) (lb/hr) (gal/hr) (gal/hr) (lb/hr) Avg. Fuel Consumption ™ 2800 No Load 0.2 0.2 0.9 0.3 0.4 1.7 Half Load 0.3 0.3 1.3 0.5 0.6 2.6 Full Load 0.4 0.5 2.1 0.7 0.7 3.
EMERALD ADVANTAGE™ 5500 Emerald Advantage Specifications Model 5500 5500 LP Watts 5500 5500 7000 6500 RPM 2400 2400 2800 2800 Volts 120 120 120 120 Her tz 60 60 60 60 Amps 45.8 45.8 58.3 54.2 Weight (lb) 228 228 239 239 (gal/hr) (gal/hr) (lb/hr) (gal/hr) (gal/hr) (lb/hr) Avg. Fuel Consumption EMERALD ADVANTAGE 7000 7000 6500 LP No Load 0.3 0.4 1.7 0.4 0.5 2.1 Half Load 0.6 0.8 3.4 0.7 0.8 3.4 Full Load 0.9 1.1 4.7 1.2 1.2 5.
MARQUIS GOLD™ 5500 Marquis Gold Specifications Model 5500 5500 LP 7000 6500 LP Watts RPM Volts Hertz Amps Weight (lb) Avg. Fuel Consumption No Load Half Load Full Load Sound Level dB(A) Half Load* 5500 2400 120 60 45.8 279 5500 2400 120 60 45.8 279 7000 2880 120 60 58.3 290 6500 2880 120 60 54.2 290 (gal/hr) 0.3 0.6 0.9 ( gal/hr) (lb/hr) 0.4 1.7 0.8 3.4 1.1 4.7 (gal/hr) 0.4 0.7 1.2 ( gal/hr) (lb/hr) 0.4 1.7 0.8 3.4 1.2 5.1 Engine Horsepower MARQUIS GOLD 7000 67 67 67 67 12.9 10.7 14.
MARQUIS PLATINUM™ 5500 MARQUIS PLATINUM 7000 Marquis Platinum Specifications Model Watts RPM Volts Hertz Amps Weight (lb) Avg. Fuel Consumption No Load Half Load Full Load Sound Level dB(A) 5500 EFI 5500 2400 120 60 45.8 279 5500 LP 5500 2400 120 60 45.8 279 7000 EFI 7000 2880 120 60 58.3 290 6500 LP 6500 2880 120 60 54.2 294 (gal/hr) 0.3 0.6 0.9 (gal/hr) (lb/hr) 0.4 1.7 0.8 3.4 1.1 4.7 (gal/hr) 0.4 0.7 1.1 (gal/hr) (lb/hr) 0.5 2.1 0.8 3.4 1.2 5.1 Half Load* Engine Horsepower 64 12.9 64 10.
QUIET DIESEL™ 5500 10000/12500 QUIET DIESEL 7500 • Runs two or three 13500 BTU air conditioners with power to spare. • High-quality sine wave electrical output maximizes appliance efficiency. • Self-diagnostic capabilities simplify troubleshooting. • Special sound-controlling housing encloses cooling system and muffler. • Three-point, fully focalized mounting system reduces vibration.
F BAT QUIET ON Onan Energy Command ONAN ENERGY COMMAND is a new line of remote power management panels that provides worry-free control for Onan diesel, gas, or LP generators. Installation Features: • Compatible with Onan generators • Easy to install in production • Works with any type of battery • Up to three individual start request inputs (for three air-conditioners, etc.
Onan Equinox Inverter - Size Comparison Chart Model INVERTER FUNCTION Max Continuous Output Power AC Peak Current (Surge rated peak 300%) INVERTERCHARGER METERING AC INPUT FAULT BATTERY CHARGING CHARGED AUTO GEN CHARGE BATT INVERT ON/OFF CHARGER FUNCTION Max Charge Output DC Amps Charge Control Equalization Battery Type Settings Temperature Compensated Charging TRANSFER SWITCH AC Transfer Switch Amps RV Inverter: • Maintains full load output at high ambient temperatures • 3-stage, temperature compens
Q: A: Q: A: Is generator power clean enough to run a computer? Yes, with Onan® and Camp Power™ generators this is no problem. The set should be turned on and warmed up before turning on the computer. The normal precautions for home use should be followed for RV use as well.
Q: A: Can I run an RV generator in a National Park? Yes. Onan® and Camp Power™ installed generators are quieter than the National Park sound level requirements. (During allowable hours of use.) Q: What is carburetor icing? What conditions cause it? How can it be prevented? Carburetor icing occurs in damp, cool outside conditions, causing rough operation, stalling and throttle sticking.
Q: A: Q: A: Should I get an LP or a diesel generator for my diesel motorhome? What are the differences? Each fuel option has its own advantages. LP generators generally have a lower initial cost than diesel units. Plus, they’re smaller and lighter weight, allowing for more flexibility in the floor plan of large RVs. LP generators also have less exhaust fume smell. Diesel generators have a much longer engine life.
62 500 Hrs 450 Hrs NOTE: See page 15 for General Generator Maintenance Intervals Chart 250 Hrs 200 Hrs 150 Hrs 63 Schedule Onan Service Center Tune-Up Do I have to adjust for altitude and temperature with EFI? No, the Marquis Platinum EFI generator has automatic altitude and temperature compensation. Change Fuel Filter Q: A: Replace Spark Plugs Does a generator with EFI start better? The Marquis Platinum EFI generator is much faster and more reliable in both hot and cold starting.
When contacting an Onan Authorized RV Service and Parts Dealer for service, maintenance or parts questions, always refer to the complete model, spec and serial number of your Onan RV generator. These numbers are printed on your Onan generator unit nameplate. Write them in below for easy reference.
©2005 Cummins Power Generation. All Rights Reserved. Onan is a registered trademark of Cummins Inc. “Outlet Boy,” its logo and sayings, and “The quiet one” are trademarks and/or service marks of Cummins Inc. BETWEEN STRANGER, FRIEND, TEXAS, AND OREGON, THERE’S 2,190 MILES AND PLENTY OF NEW CHARACTERS TO MEET. Onan is with you all the way. Wherever you go, whatever you do, Onan’s full line of generators give you the power to get the most fun out of each trip.
