Guardian Technologies 004701-0 Manual De Usuario

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

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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 ren-

der the unit in noncompliance with such codes,

standards and instructions.

Use this generator to supply electrical power for

operating 120-volt, single-phase, 60 Hertz, AC elec-

trical loads. These loads can require up to 3,400

watts (3.4 kW) of power, but cannot exceed 28.3 AC

amperes of current at 120 volts.

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Do not overload the generator. Some installa-

tions may require that electrical loads be alter-

nated to avoid overloading. Applying excessive-

ly 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

electrical 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 cur-

rent) 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 two-wire connection system. Note, how-

ever, that the neutral is bonded to the frame of the

engine-generator.
The generator may have been installed so that it pow-

ers 120-volt AC loads (Figure 1.1).

Figure 1.1 – Connections for 120 Volts Only

28.3 AMP

1.5 specIFIcatIons

1.5.1 Fuel requIreMents

These generators are equipped with a liquefied petro-

leum (LP) gas fuel system. LP gas is usually aupplied

as a liquid in pressure tanks.
These generators require a “vapor withdrawal” type

fuel system. This type of gaseous fuel system uses the

vapors forming above the liquid fuel in the storage

tank. Air temperature around the storage tank must

be high enough to sustain adequate fuel vaporization.

In colder climates, use of an independent heat source

may be needed to be sure the fuel sufficiently vapor-

izes in the storage tank.
LP gas may consist of propane, butane, or a mixture

of the two gases. Propane vaporizes at tempertures as

low as -20°F (-29°C), but butane returns to its liquid

state when the temperature drops below about 32°F

(0°C). For that reason, a higher ratio of propane is

desired in the gas mixure when temperatures drop

below freezing.

1.5.2 Fuel consuMptIon

Fuel consumption is in gal/hr.

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Model

1/2 Load

Full Load

004701-0

0.55

0.73