GENPortable Products RAC °) 310 Portable Generator Model No. 1575-0 (3,100 Watt AC Generator) Visit our Generac _[iL website: Owner's Manual Manual No. 188385 Revision 0 (4/6/2001) www.generac-portables.com This follow is the safety alert symbol. is used injury to alertoryou to potential personal injury hazards.Obey all safety messages that this symbol to avoidItpossible death.
Generac Portable Products 3,100 Watt Generator SAFETY EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 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/distributor or consult the factory. The generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator.
Generac Portable Products 3,100 Watt 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 3,100WattGenerator 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 variouscontrols and adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference.
Generac Portable Products 3,100WattGenerator CARTON CONTENTS • Use regular UNLEADED gasoline in the generator. Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil with gasoline. Do Not overfill the gas tank. Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged, call the generator helpline at 1-800-270-1408. Review "Cold Weather Operation" on page 6. Shipped with your generator are: Main unit • Clean area around fuel fill cap; remove cap. • Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
Gene OWa cP°rtabePr°du Generat° OPERATING THE GENERATOR 4. Grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until slight resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly to start engine. 5. Move choke lever to "Run" position a short distance at a time over several seconds in warm weather or minutes in cold weather. Let engine run smoothly _ AUTION!loads connected Never startAND or stop electrical withunit the with connected devices turned ON. Starting before each change. Operate position.
Generac Portable Products 3,100 Watt Generator • Start unit, then place box over it CAUTION! 40°F [4°C]. Remove shelter when temperature is above For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that will enclose three sides and the top of the generator. • Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed, as shown in Figure 6. 120/240 Volt AC, Receptacle 20 Amp Locking Use a NEMA L14-20 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volts AC at 20 Amps (or greater) (Figure 8).
G,', 'cPort',,Prod,ct,3 DON'T OVERLOAD G EN ERATO R THE • If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, multiply 120 Volts times ampere rating to determine watts (volts x amps = watts). • Some electric motors, such as inductiontypes, require about three times more watts of power for starting than for running. This surge of power lasts for only a few seconds when starting such motors. Be sure you allow for this high starting wattage when selecting electrical devices to connect to your generator.
Generac Portable Products 3,100 WattGenerator SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Surge Watts ............... 3,875 Watts Continuous Wattage Capacity ......... Power Factor .............................. 3,100 Watts 1.0 eventually decrease the insulationresistance of these windings. To Clean • Use a clampcloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean. Rated Maximum Continuous Load Current At 120 Volts ...................... 25.8 Amps At 240 Volts ...................... 12.9Amps Phase ................................
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Generac Portable Products 3,100 Watt Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine is running, no AC output is available. but Engine runs good but bogs down when loads are connected. Cause Solution I. 2. 3. Circuit breaker isopen. Poor connection or defective cord set. Connected device is bad. I. 2. 3. 4. Fault in generator. 4. I. 2. Short circuit in a connected load. Generator is overloaded. I. 2. 3. Engine speed is too slow. 3. 4. I. Shorted generator circuit. Rocker switch set to "Off". 4.
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LIMITED WARRANTY FOR PORTABLE (EXCEPT GENERATORS GN ENGINE SERIES) Generac Portable Products(hereafter referred to as the COMPANY) warrants to the original purchaser that its generator will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year* from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not apply to units used for prime power in place of utility.
