RS8000E PowerDial™ Portable Generator Owner’s Manual 000478 MODEL:________________________ SERIAL:________________________ DATE PURCHASED:______________ WARNING Loss of life. This product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application. Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury. (000209b) Register your Generac product at: register.generac.
Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1 Introduction ..................................... 1 Safety Rules .................................... 1 Safety Symbols and Meanings ........ 1 Exhaust and Location Hazards ....... 2 Electrical Hazards ........................... 3 Fire Hazards .................................... 3 Standards Index .............................. 3 Replacement Hazard Labels ........... 3 Section 2 General Information and Setup .............................................
Section 1 Introduction and Safety Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Generac Power Systems Inc. product. This unit has been designed to provide high-performance, efficient operation, and years of use when maintained properly. DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. (000001) WARNING Consult Manual. Read and understand manual completely before using product.
WARNING DANGER Asphyxiation. The exhaust system must be properly maintained. Do not alter or modify the exhaust system as to render it unsafe or make it noncompliant with local codes and/or standards. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. (000179b) Injury and equipment damage. Do not use generator as a step. Doing so could result in falling, damaged parts, unsafe equipment operation, and could result in death or serious injury. (000216) DANGER Electrocution.
Electrical Hazards DANGER Electrocution. Contact with bare wires, terminals, and connections while generator is running will result in death or serious injury. (000144) DANGER Electrocution. Water contact with a power source, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. (000104) • National Electric Code (NEC) requires the frame and external electrically conductive parts of the generator be properly connected to an approved earth ground.
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Section 2 General Information and Setup 7 6 8 13 15 16 17 11 000478 12 10 9 18 14 19 000480 Figure 2-1.
Know Your Generator WARNING Consult Manual. Read and understand manual completely before using product. Failure to completely understand manual and product could result in death or serious injury. (000100a) Replacement owner’s manuals are available at www.generac.com.
NOTE: The hour glass icon will flash when the engine is running. This signifies the meter is recording hours of operation. 0000.0 000204 000205 Figure 2-6. 120/240 VAC, 30 Amp Receptacle NEMA L14-30R PowerDial Figure 2-4. Hour Meter Connection Plugs 120 VAC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex Receptacle The 120 Volt outlet is overload protected by a 20 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker. See Figure 2-5. Each receptacle will power 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2400 watts (2.
Remove Contents from Carton 1. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom. 2. Remove and verify carton contents prior to assembly. Carton contents should contain the following: Accessories Item Qty.
. WARNING Accidental Start-up. Disconnect the negative battery cable, then the positive battery cable when working on unit. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. (000130) SAE 30 10W-30 See Figure 2-9. Use two 8mm wrenches to tighten battery hardware. 1. Disconnect negative (-) battery terminal FIRST (black wire). 2. Disconnect positive (+) battery terminal SECOND (red wire). Synthetic 5W-30 000399 NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill location.
3. Clean area around fuel cap and remove cap slowly. 4. Slowly add recommended fuel (A). Do not overfill (B). See Figure 2-12. 5. Install fuel cap. A B 000400 Figure 2-12. Add Recommended Fuel NOTE: Allow spilled fuel to evaporate before starting unit. IMPORTANT NOTE: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel hose or tank during storage.
Section 3 Operation Operation and Use Questions Call Generac customer service at 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) with questions or concerns about equipment operation and maintenance. Before Starting Engine 1. Verify engine oil level is correct. 2. Verify fuel level is correct. 3. Verify unit is secure on level ground, with proper clearance and is in a well ventilated area.
Know Generator Limits Overloading a generator can result in damage to the generator and connected electrical devices. Observe the following to prevent overload: • Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices to be connected at one time. This total should NOT be greater than the generator's wattage capacity. • The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light bulbs. The rated wattage of tools, appliances, and motors can be found on a data label or decal affixed to the device.
Starting Pull Start Engines WARNING Recoil Hazard. Recoil could retract unexpectedly. Kickback could result in death or serious injury. (000183) IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator or individual panel receptacles. These outlets are overload protected with push-to-reset circuit breakers. If amperage rating of any circuit breaker is exceeded, that breaker opens and electrical output to that receptacle is lost. Read Know Generator Limits carefully.
Restarting Hot Engines CAUTION Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so could result in equipment and property damage. (000136) NOTE: The generator is off and the PowerDial is turned to the STOP position. Turning the PowerDial counterclockwise, past the RUN position, turns on the fuel and permits use of electric starter. The PowerDial MUST be turned from the STOP position to just past the RUN position to restart the fuel flow.
Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve performance and extend engine/equipment life. Generac Power Systems, Inc. recommends that all maintenance work be performed by an Independent Authorized Service Dealer (IASD). Regular maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed by any repair shop or person of the owner’s choosing.
Change Engine Oil . WARNING SAE 30 Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark plug wires when working on unit. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. (000141) 10W-30 Synthetic 5W-30 000399 Inspect Engine Oil Level WARNING Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. (000139) Inspect engine oil level prior to each use, or every 8 hours of operation. 1. Place generator on a level surface. 2.
Service Spark Plug To service spark plug: 1. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Inspect electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and reset spark plug gap to 0.028 0.031 in (0.70 - 0.80 mm). See Figure 4-4. 3. Install new battery. Install hold down bracket and tighten. 4. Connect positive (+) battery terminal (red wire) FIRST (red wire). Slide rubber boot over connection hardware. 5. Connect negative (-) battery terminal (black wire) SECOND. 6.
Prepare Fuel System for Storage C B A 000586 Figure 4-6. Spark Arrestor Screen Valve Clearance Important: Please contact an Independent Authorized Service Dealer for service assistance. Proper valve clearance is essential for prolonging the life of the engine. Check valve clearance after the first fifty-hours of operation. Adjust as necessary. • Intake — 0.15 ± 0.02mm (cold), (0.006" ± 0.0008" inches) • Exhaust — 0.20 ± 0.02mm (cold) (0.008" ± 0.0008" inches) Storage General DANGER Explosion and Fire.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine is running, but AC output is not available. 1. Circuit breaker OPEN. 2. Poor connection or defective cord set. 3. Connected device is bad. 4. Fault in generator. 5. GFCI receptacle is OPEN (if equipped). 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Check and repair. 3. Connect another device that is in good condition. 4. Contact IASD. 5. Correct ground fault and press reset button on GFCI receptacle (if equipped).
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Part No. 10000047306 Rev. B 11/28/2018 ©2018 Generac Power Systems, Inc. All rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice. No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written consent from Generac Power Systems, Inc. Generac Power Systems, Inc. S45 W29290 Hwy. 59 Waukesha, WI 53189 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) www.generac.