Generac 04390-0, 04456-0, 04390-0 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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Power Systems, Inc.
Section 1 General Information
Guardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators
1.5 SPECIFICATIONS
1.5.1 GENERATOR
Model 04389 Model 04456 Model 04390
Rated Max. Continuous Power Capacity (Watts*) 6,000 NG/7,000 LP 10,000 NG/12,000 LP 13,000 NG/15,000 LP†
Rated Voltage 120/240 120/240 120/240
Rated Max. Continuous Load Current (Amps)
120 Volts 50.0 NG/58.3 LP 83.3 NG/100.0 LP 108.3 NG/125.0 LP
240 Volts 25.0 NG/29.2 LP 41.6 NG/50.0 LP 54.2 NG/62.5 LP
Main Line Circuit Breaker 30 Amp 50 Amp 60 Amp/70 Amp†
Phase 1 1 1
Number of Rotor Poles 2 2 2
Rated AC Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz
Power Factor 1 1 1
Recommended Air Filter Generac Part # C8127 Generac Part # C8127 Generac Part # C8127
Battery Requirement Group 26/26R Group 26/26R Group 26/26R
12 Volts and 12 Volts and 12 Volts and
350 Cold-cranking 550 Cold-cranking 550 Cold-cranking
Amperes Minimum Amperes Minimum Amperes Minimum
Weight 452 Pounds 470 Pounds 487 Pounds
Output Sound Level @ 23 ft (7m) at full load 68 db (A) 70.5db (A) 71.5 db (A)
Normal Operating Range -20°F (-28.8°C) to 104°F (40°C)
* Maximum wattage and current are subject to and limited by such factors as fuel Btu content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine power and condition, etc. Maximum power
decreases about 3.5 percent for each 1,000 feet above sea level; and also will decrease about 1 percent for each 12° C (10° F) above 15.5° C (60° F).
† 15,000 watt with upgrade kit 04578-0. Kit includes power harnesses and 70 amp 2-pole circuit breaker.
1.5.2 ENGINE
Model 04389 Model 04456 Model 04390
Type of Engine GH-410 GT-760 GT-990
Number of Cylinders 1 2 2
Rated Horsepower 14.5 @ 3,600 rpm 26 @ 3,600 rpm 30 @ 3,600 rpm
Displacement 410cc 760cc 992cc
Cylinder Block Aluminum w/Cast Aluminum w/Cast Aluminum w/Cast
Iron Sleeve Iron Sleeve Iron Sleeve
Valve Arrangement Overhead Valves Overhead Valves Overhead Valves
Ignition System Solid-state w/Magneto Solid-state w/Magneto Solid-state w/Magneto
Recommended Spark Plug RC12YC RC12YC RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) 0.76 mm (0.030 inch) 0.76 mm (0.030 inch)
Compression Ratio 8.6:1 9.5:1 9.5:1
Starter 12 Vdc 12 Vdc 12Vdc
Oil Capacity Including Filter Approx. 1.5 Qts Approx. 1.7 Qts Approx. 1.7 Qts
Recommended Oil Filter Generac Part # 70185 Generac Part # 70185 Generac Part # 70185
Recommended Air Filter Generac Part # 0C8127 Generac Part # 0C8127 Generac Part # 0C8127
Operating RPM 3,600 3,600 3,600