7000EXL Portable Generator Owner’s Manual s? m e l b ? Pro stionsur unit Que g yo re, in tak the sto tor e r a o Bef ack to gener t b e a h t e 8 call helplin -140 0 -27 CT 0 0 8 1- -F 8-5 M Model No. 1470-0 (7,000 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 186744 Revision 0 (06/13/2001) Visit our Generac website: www.generac-portables.com This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION SAFETY RULES This generator set was designed and manufactured for specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the unit or use it for any application it was not designed for. If you have any questions about your generator’s application, ask your dealer or consult the factory. This generator is an engine–driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator.
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator • The generator produces a very powerful voltage that can cause serious injury or death by electrocution. Never touch bare wires or receptacles. Never permit a child or any unqualified person to operate the generator.
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator CHECK BATTERY / ATTACH NEGATIVE BATTERY WIRE Your generator requires attachment of the negative battery cable and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and fuel. IMPORTANT: Any attempt to run the unit before it has been serviced with the recommended oil will result in an engine failure. Check that the following is included with your unit.
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE • Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1/2" of tank space for fuel expansion (Figure 3). Figure 3 — Typical Fuel Expansion Space Add Oil CAUTION! Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended oil may result in an engine failure. To fill your engine with oil: • Place generator on a level surface.
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator OPERATING THE GENERATOR 4. Place the choke lever in the “Full” choke position (Figure 7). Figure 7 — Choke Positions CAUTION! Never start or stop unit with electrical loads connected AND with the connected devices turned ON. IMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger before starting the generator. Starting the Engine Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the following start instruction steps by numerical order: 1. 5A.
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows: • DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. Add up the rated watts (or amps) of all loads to be connected at one time.This total should not be greater than the rated wattage/amperage capacity of the generator. See “Don’t Overload the Generator” on page 11. • Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery cells. Do Not use tap water.
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator The maximum load on each outlet is 20 Amps.The maximum total load on both yellow wire outlets or black wire outlets is 30 Amps. Figure 9 — Battery Charger Jack NOTE: Follow all safety precautions when connecting any extension cord or device to the generator. RECEPTACLES 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle Use a NEMA L14-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps (or greater) (Figure 11).
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle Figure 13 — 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacles Use a NEMA L5–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 3–wire cord set rated for 125 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps to the plug (Figure 12). Figure 12 — 120 Volt, 30 Amp Receptacle 12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle This receptacle allows you to recharge a 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery with the battery charge cables provided (Figure 14).
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator DON’T OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR • The rated wattage of lights can be taken from wattage listed on the light bulbs.The rated wattage of tools, appliances and motors can usually be found on a data plate or decal affixed to the device. Use Figure 15 below as a general reference. Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage capacity can result in damage to the generator and/or connected electrical devices.
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator SPECIFICATIONS Generator Maintenance Maximum Surge Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,250 watts Continuous Wattage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . .7,000 watts Power Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0 Rated Maximum Continuous AC Load Current: At 120 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.3 Amps At 240 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.2 Amps Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator STORAGE Engine Storage The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare it for storage. See engine owner’s manual for instructions.
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Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine is running, but no AC output is available. Engine runs good at noload but “bogs” down" when loads are connected. Cause Correction 1. 2. 3. 4. One of the circuit breakers is open. Fault in generator. Poor connection or defective cord set. Connected device is bad. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. Short circuit in a connected load. Engine speed is too slow. Generator is overloaded. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator SCHEMATIC 16
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator WIRING DIAGRAM 17
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator EXPLODED VIEW – ALTERNATOR 18
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator EXPLODED VIEW – FRAME 19
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator PARTS LIST – ALTERNATOR & FRAME Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 Item 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 900 Part # Qty Description A187024 1 CRADLE J189176 1 SHIELD, Heat 92982 1 DECAL, Danger 92665 1 INSULATI
Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – CONTROL PANEL Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Part # A92070 23897 49226 91526 82538 82881 43181 43182 90418 75207A 75207 23365 68868 Qty 1 4 4 4 1 4 4 4 1 2 2 6 1 Description PANEL, Control FLAT WASHER, #10 M5 LOCK WASHER, M5 SCREW, M5-0.8 x 12mm SWITCH, Idle Control LOCK WASHER, 7/16" SCREW, M3 - 0.
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PORTABLE GENERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS (hereafter referred to as the COMPANY) warrants to the original purchaser that the components in its portable generator will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the items and period set forth below from the date of original purchase.This warranty does not include the gasoline engine when furnished or attached because such engine is covered solely by the engine manufacturer’s warranty.
