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Section 1 – General Information
Recreational Vehicle Generator
1.2 GENERATOR APPLICABILITY
These generators have been designed and manufac-
tured for supplying electrical power for recreational
vehicles. Do not modify the generator or use it for
any application other than for what it was designed.
If there are any questions pertaining to its applica-
tion, write or call the factory. Do not use the unit until
advised by a competent authority.
DANGER
For fire safety, the generator must have been
properly installed in compliance with ANSI
119.2-1975/NFPA 501C-1974, “Standard for
Recreational Vehicles, Part III – Installation of
Electrical Systems.” The generator also must
have been installed in strict compliance with the
manufacturer’s detailed installation instructions.
After installation, do nothing that might render
the unit in noncompliance with such codes, stan-
dards and instructions.
Use this generator to supply electrical power for
operating 120/240-volt, single-phase, 60 Hertz, AC
electrical loads. These loads can require up to 4,800
watts (4.8 kW) of power, but cannot exceed 40 AC
amperes of current at 120 volts, or 20 AC amperes
at 240 volts for model 02010-2. For model 04164-3,
the loads can require up to 4,500 watts (4.5 kW) of
power, but cannot exceed 37.5 amperes of current at
120 volts, or 18.8 amperes at 240 volts.
Do not overload the generator. Some installa-
tions may require that electrical loads be alter-
nated to avoid overloading. Applying excessively
high electrical loads may damage the genera-
tor and may shorten its life. Add up the rated
watts of all electrical lighting, appliance, tool
and motor loads the generator will power at one
time. This total should not be greater than the
wattage capacity of the generator. If an electri-
cal device nameplate gives only volts and amps,
multiply volts times amps to obtain watts (volts x
amps = watts). Some electric motors require more
watts of power (or amps of current) for starting
than for continuous operation.
1.3 SAFETY
Before attempting to use the generator set, care-
fully read the “Safety Rules” section of this manual.
Comply strictly with these rules to prevent accidents
and damage to equipment and/or property. We sug-
gest copying and posting the “Safety Rules” in poten-
tial hazard areas of the vehicle. Stress safety to all
operators and potential operators of this equipment.
1.4 GENERATOR AC
CONNECTION SYSTEM
This generator set is equipped with dual stator AC
power windings. These two-stator windings sup-
ply electrical power to customer electrical loads by
means of a dual two-wire connection system. Note,
however, that the neutral is grounded.
The generator may have been installed so that it pow-
ers 120-volt AC loads (Figure 1.1). It can be wired to
connect both 120- and/or 240-volt AC electrical loads.
This procedure should be done by an Authorized
Service Dealer or other qualified installer.
Figure 1.1 – Connections for 120 Volts Only
1.5 SPECIFICATIONS
1.5.1 FUEL REQUIREMENTS
This generator is equipped with a gasoline fuel sys-
tem. Depending on the installation, the generator may
have either a separate fuel tank, or it may “share” the
vehicle engine’s fuel tank.
NOTE:
Some installations using a “shared” fuel tank may
have a generator fuel pickup tube that is shorter
than the vehicle engine’s pickup tube. Such an
arrangement causes the generator engine to “run
out of gas” while adequate fuel for the vehicle
remains in the tank.
To reduce lead and carbon deposits use high qual-
ity UNLEADED gasoline with the generator. Leaded
REGULAR grade gasoline is an acceptable substi-
tute.
NOTE:
Using unleaded gasoline contributes to longer
engine valve life by reducing lead and carbon
deposits.