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Owner’ s Man ual and Installation Instructions Air -cooled Recreational V ehic le Generator • Model No: 00941-4 IMP A CT -36 plus II with In ver ter This manual should remain with the unit.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. I NTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this generator by Generac P ower Systems, Inc. This model is designed and manufactured to supply electrical power for recre- ational vehicles.
T able of Contents IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 1 P ar t I – Owner’s Manual Introduction ....................................................Inside Front Cover Read This Manual Thoroughly ...
2 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Study these SAFETY RULES carefully before installing, operating , or servicing this equipment. Become familiar with this manual and with the unit. The generator can operate safely , efficiently , and reli- ably only if it is properly installed, operated, and maintained.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 3 • When working on this equipment, remain alert at all times. Never work on the equipment when physically or mentally fatigued. • Inspect the generator regularly , and contact the nearest Generac Authorized Service Dealer imme- diately for parts needing repair or replacement.
4 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 1 – General Information IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator IM P ACT 36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 1.1 GEN ER A T OR I DENTI F ICA TION Please recor d the following information from the generator DA T A DECAL or information decal, located below the user control panel.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 5 Section 1 – General Information IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 1.1.2 I NVERTER FEA TU R E S (P ART NO.
6 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 1 – General Information IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 1.2 GEN ER A T OR AP P LICAB I LIT Y These generators have been designed and manufac- tured for supplying electrical power for recreational vehicles.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 7 Section 2 – Operation IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 1.4.5 HOU R METER Indicates the time the engine -generator has operated, in hours and tenths of hours. Use the hourmeter along with the periodic maintenance schedule for the generator set.
8 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 2 – Operation IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 2.1.4 COOLING AN D VENTIL A TI NG AIR Air inlet and outlet openings in the generator com- partment must be open and unobstructed for contin- ued proper operation.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 9 Section 2 – Operation IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 2.4 AP P L YI NG L O ADS T O GEN ER A T OR When applying electrical loads to the generator , observe these guidelines: • Before applying electrical loads, let the generator stabilize and warm up for a minute or two.
10 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 3 – Maintenance IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 3.1 MAI NTENANCE This section includes information about simple maintenance which includes the following tasks: • Checking engine oil level.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 11 Section 3 – Maintenance IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 3.5 ENGI N E AI R CLEAN ER Paper F ilter: Once every 25 operating hours or once each year (whichever comes first), clean or replace the paper filter (Figure 3.
12 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 3 – Maintenance IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator Do NOT use a forceful spray of water to clean the generator . W ater will enter the generator interior and cause problems, and may also contaminate the generator fuel system.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 13 Section 3 – Maintenance IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 2. When valve clearance is correct, hold the pivot ball stud with the allen wrench and tighten the rocker arm jam nut with a crows foot. Tighten the jam nut to 65-85 inch-pounds torque.
14 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 4 – Notes IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator.
P ART I I – I NS T ALL A TION I NS TR UCTIONS ONL Y QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACTORS SHOULD A TTEMPT INST ALLA TION!! D ANGER.
16 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Safety Rules IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator NO TICE T O I NS T ALLER These Installation Instructions have been published by Generac to aid in the installation of the products described in this manual.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 17 ELE CTR ICAL HA Z AR DS • The generator covered by this manual produces dangerous electrical voltages that can cause fatal electrical shock. A void contact with bare wires, ter- minals, connections, etc., while the unit is running .
18 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 1.1 P U R POSE AND S C OP E OF TH E MAN U AL These Installation Instructions have been prepared especially for the purpose of familiarizing installers and owners of the applicable equipment with the product's installation requirements.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 19 Section 2 – Installation IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 2.1 L OCA TION AN D SU P PORT 2.1.1 GEN ERA T OR L OCA TION The most desirable location for the generator set is between the vehicle's main frame members However , this is seldom possible.
20 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 2 – Installation IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 2.1.4 GEN ERA T OR R E STRAI NT Use four 5/16"-18 hardened steel bolts (Grade 5) to fasten the generator to the supporting frame or the support tubing .
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 21 Section 2 – Installation IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 2.2.1 COMP ARTM ENT SIZE Plan the compartment size carefully .
22 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 2 – Installation IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 2.2.3 SOUN D INSU L A TING MA TER IAL S Once installers have determined that compartments are properly constructed and metal lined, they can add acoustical material.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 23 Section 2 – Installation IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 2.2.5 AC OUSTIC S If excessive noise levels should become a problem, the installer may wish to consider the following: • Using special sound insulating materials.
24 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 2 – Installation IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 2.3.2 COOLING AI R IN LET OPEN I NGS Provide three air inlet openings, whether the genera- tor is housed in a conventional compartment or not.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 25 Section 2 – Installation IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 2.3.3 COMP ENS A TI NG FOR R ES TRICTIONS Such materials as screening, louvers, or expanded metal can restrict the free flow of air . Compensate for this restriction by making the actual air opening pro- portionately larger .
26 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 2 – Installation IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 2.4.2 SOME I MPORT ANT CONSIDER A TIONS When installing an LP gas system, consider seriously the following items: • All fittings, lines, hoses and clamps must be tight and free of leaks.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 27 Section 2 – Installation IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator • The regulator must be sensitive to venturi throat pressure changes throughout the operating range.
28 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 2 – Installation IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator F ailure to provide and maintain a spark arrestor may be in violation of the law . If this generator is used on any forest covered, brush covered, or grass covered unimproved land, provide a spark arrestor .
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 29 Section 2 – Installation IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator • W iring must be of adequate size, with approved insulative qualities, and properly supported.
30 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Figure 2.20 — T ransfer Switch Isolation Method Figure 2.21 — Installation with Isolation Receptacle INVERTER INVERTER PO WER CORD FOR DOCKSIDE PO WER PO WER SUP.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 31 Section 2 – Installation IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 2.6.6 SENSI NG HARN ES S A sensing harness has been provided with the gener- ator to connect to the inverter (Figure 2.22). It is 12 feet long, however , it is also available in a 24 foot length: Model # 04612-0.
32 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. * F or warm weather , use No. 2 cable up to 20 feet. 2.7 .3 BA T TER Y CAB LE C ON N E CTIONS 1. Connect the battery cable from the battery post or terminal indicated by a POSITIVE, POS or (+) to the large lug on the starter contactor as indicated in Figure 2.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 33 3.1 POS T I NS T ALL A TION TES T S The air cooled Impact -36 plus II generator set was factory tested and adjusted using gasoline as fuel.The air cooled Impact -34 plus II generator set was factory tested and adjusted using LP gas as fuel.
34 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 3 – Post-installation Start-up Checks IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 3.5 I NS T ALL A TION CH ECKLIS T L OCA TION AN D SUP PORT ❑ Generator is properly located. ❑ Generator is properly supported.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 35 Section 4 – T roubleshooting IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator 4.1 TROU B LE SHOO TI NG GU I DE P ROB LEM CAUSE C OR R E CTION Engine won't crank. 1. Fuse is blo wn. 1. Replace 15 amp fuse. 2.
36 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 5 — Electrical Data IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator Wiring Diagram and Schematic – Drawing No.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 37 Section 5 — Electrical Data IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator Wiring Diagram and Schematic – Drawing No.
38 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 36 6 44 47 8 35 49 27 4 10 3 28 22 2 9 13 2 11 21 14 40 9 15 1 19 19 17 14 16 46 23 8 9 5 41 9 20 41 3 1 38 25 4 3 27 26 7 12 31 42 22 3 7 22 10 30 20 48 33 34 45 24 5 1 50 Section 6 — Exploded Views and P ar ts Lists IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator Control Panel – Drawing No.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 39 ITEM P A RT N O . QT Y . DESCRIPTION 1 091526 7 M5-0.8 X 12MM PHILLIPS P AN HD . MACH. SCR. 2 020093 1 BO X, CONTROL TOP 3 0E7556 1 BO X, CONTROL P ANEL 4 075477 1 SCREW PPHM M5-0.8 X 20 5 051716 1 M5-0.8 HEX NUT 6 074908 8 T APTITE M5- .
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ITEM P ART NO . QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 086705 1 PLA TE, DIVIDER 2 049813 4 NUT HEX M6 X 1.0 3 022097 9 W ASHER LOCK M6-1/4 4 0A1658 3 W ASHER LOCK SPECIAL 1/4" 5 086718 3.5' SEAL, R UBBER EXTR USION 6 0A3666 1 WRAPPER, BO X 7 056893 32 SCREW CRIMPTITE #10-24 X 1/2" 8 0A3638 1 P ANEL, WRAPPER BO X 9 074908 31 SCREW HHTT M5-0.
42 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 5 4 3 6 7 1 2 7 14 10 5 49 50 3 4 28 13 5 2 8 1 18 17 5 1 25 22 33 3 2 58 42 19 59 23 24 11 13 3 7 17 4 39 40 38 21 26 30 53 3 1 48 43 45 46 44 47 36 Section 6 — Exploded Views and P ar ts Lists IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator GN 22 0 RV Long Block – Drawing No.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 43 ITEM P A RT N O . QT Y . DESCRIPTION 1 078621 1 ASSY , CONNECTING ROD 2 076389 1 PIST ON PIN 3 088411 1 PIST ON RING SET 4 072657A 2 PLUG, 1/4 NPTF PIPE 5 077176 1 C.
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ITEM P ART NO . QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 0A2467 1 ENGINE, LONG BLOCK 2 094583 1 FL YWHEEL, F AN 3 083312 2 W ASHER, CONICAL 4 081810 2 NUT HEX M16-1.5 5 070185B 1 FIL TER, OIL 6 086730 1 TUBE, EXHA UST OUTLET 7 089476 1 GASKET , EXHA UST 8 040976 2 SCREW SHC M8-1.
ITEM P ART NO . QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 0D5694 1 CASTING, TWIN REGULA T OR HOUSING 2 075475 4 SCREW PPHM M4-0.7 X 10 3 022264 4 W ASHER LOCK #8-M4 4 043180 4 W ASHER FLA T M4 5 0F3154 1 SOLENOID COIL, 12VDC 6 0C6070 1 SPRING-SOLENOID PLUNGER 7 0C4680 1 PLUNGER LP REG.
Section 7 — Installation Diagram IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator Major Features and Dimensions – Drawing No. 0F1 1 1 9 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc.
48 Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. Section 8 – W arranty IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL EMISSION CONTR OL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT Y OUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AN.
Generac ® Pow er Systems, Inc. 49 Section 8 – W arranty IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM W ARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty (ECS W arranty) for 1997 and later model year engines: (a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to 1997 and later model year engines.
Part No. 0F1117 Revision B (11/15/04) Printed in U.S.A . Section 8 – W arranty IM P ACT -36 plus II Recreational V ehicle Generator GENER AC PO WER SY S TEMS’ TH REE- YEAR LI M ITED W AR R ANT Y FOR GUARDIAN RECR EA TIONAL VEH ICLE GEN ER A T ORS NOTE: ALL UNITS MUST BE INST ALLED BY GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS A UTHORIZED SERVICE F ACILITIES.
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