Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY; This symbol points out potential fire hazard.; CONTENTS; AUTHORIZED SERVICE; To locate the GENERAC AUTHORIZED SERVICE
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. INTRODUCTION READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY If you do not understand any portion of this manual,contact Generac or your nearest Generac AuthorizedService Dealer for starting, operating and servicingprocedures. Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals affixed to ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators
Table of Contents QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 1 Part I — Operating InstructionsIntroduction ..................................................Inside Front Cover Read This Manual Thoroughly ..........................................IFCContent...
Page 4 - GENERAL HAZARDS; DANGER
2 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. Study these SAFETY RULES carefully beforeinstalling, 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 andmaintained. Many acc...
Page 5 - ELECTRICAL HAZARDS; Safety Rules
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 3 • Before performing any maintenance on the genera- tor, disconnect its battery cables to prevent acci-dental start up. Disconnect the cable from the bat-tery post indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG or (–)first. Reconnect that cable last. • Never use the generator or any of ...
Page 6 - Section 1 – General Information; IDENTIFICATION; REFERENCE NUMBER IDENTIFICATION
4 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. Section 1 – General Information QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators Please record the following information from the generator DATA DECAL or information decal. 1. Model Number ____________________ 2. Serial Number __________________ 3. kW Rating _...
Page 7 - GENERATOR APPLICABILITY; 20 VAC loads only — one load with a maximum
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 5 Section 1 – General Information QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators 1.2 GENERATOR APPLICABILITY These generators have been designed and manufac-tured for supplying electrical power for recreationalvehicles. You should not modify the generator or u...
Page 8 - Figure 1.1 – Connection for 120 Volts Only; SPECIFICATIONS; NOTE; GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS; SERIES
6 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. Section 1 – General Information QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators Figure 1.1 – Connection for 120 Volts Only Figure 1.2 - Connection for 120/240 Volts 1.6 SPECIFICATIONS 1.6.1 FUEL REQUIREMENTS (GASOLINE) This generator is equipped with a gasoli...
Page 9 - Section 2 – Operation; Type of Engine; • For engines less than 225 cc displacement,; GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL; Figure 2.1 – Typical Control Panel
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 7 Section 2 – Operation QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators 1.6.4 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Type of Engine QUIETPACT 55/65/75 ................................................GT-760 Cooling Method ........................................................A...
Page 10 - Figure 2.2 — Optional Remote Panel; AUTOMATIC CHOKE
8 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. Section 2 – Operation QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators 2.2 OPTIONAL REMOTESTART/STOP PANEL A remote mounted Start/Stop Panel (Figure 2.2) isavailable that allows you to start and stop the gener-ator engine conveniently from inside the vehicle. ...
Page 11 - STARTING THE GENERATOR
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 9 Section 2 – Operation QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators The generator engine releases DEADLY carbonmonoxide gas through its exhaust system. Thisdangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient concen-trations, can cause unconsciousness or evendeath. Nev...
Page 12 - • If a load does not show its rated wattage, multiply; PROTECTION SYSTEMS; Figure 2.3 – Low Oil Pressure and
10 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. Section 2 – Operation QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators 2.7.2 DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR You can read the rated wattage/amperage capacity ofyour generator on the generator data decal (seeSection 1.1 on Page 4). Applying electrical loads in e...
Page 13 - Section 3 – Maintenance; Figure 2.5 – Solid State Voltage Regulator; (The vehicle owner is responsible for any; OR BRUSH
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 11 Section 3 – Maintenance QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators 2.8.4 OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION A solid-state voltage regulator (Figure 2.5) controlsthe generator’s AC output voltage. This regulator sup-plies an excitation current to the rotor. By regul...
Page 14 - engine oil; Location of Oil Drain Plug
12 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. Section 3 – Maintenance QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators 3.2 CHANGING THE ENGINE OILAND/OR OIL FILTER • Change the engine oil after the first 25 hours of operation (after the 25-hour break-in period, seeSection 2.8.5, Page 10). Thereafter, cha...
Page 15 - Figure 3.3 – Engine Air Cleaner; FUEL FILTER; Figure 3.5 – Fuel Filter; CLEAN SPARK ARRESTOR; Clean and inspect the spark arrestor as follows:; SPARK ARRRESTOR; TO FUEL PUMP
Section 3 – Maintenance QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators Figure 3.3 – Engine Air Cleaner 3.4 CHECKING THE ENGINE SPARK PLUG Clean the spark plug and reset the spark plug gapevery 100 hours of operation. 1. Clean the area around the base of the spark plug to keep dirt and debr...
Page 16 - CLEANING THE GENERATOR; • Inspect the battery posts and cables for tightness
14 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 3.7 CLEANING THE GENERATOR Keep the generator set as clean and dry as possible.Protect the unit against excessive dust, dirt, corrosivevapors, road splash, etc. Permitting dirt and mois-ture to accumulate on generator windings will havean adverse effect on the insula...
Page 17 - MAJOR SERVICE MANUAL
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 15 3.9 MAJOR SERVICE MANUAL To obtain a service manual for your generator, con-tact your nearest Generac Authorized Service Dealer.Make sure to identify your MODEL NUMBER andSERIES. Manuals can be obtained from the internetwebsite (www.generac.com) or a service dealer. ...
Page 18 - Section 4 – Notes
16 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. Section 4 – Notes QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators
Page 19 - ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACTORS
PART II – INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS OR CONTRACTORS SHOULD ATTEMPT INSTALLATION!! DANGER
Page 20 - NOTICE TO INSTALLER; Installation Instructions
18 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. Safety Rules QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators NOTICE TO INSTALLER These Installation Instructions have been published by Generac to aid in the installation of the productsdescribed in this manual. Generac assumes thatinstallation personnel are...
Page 22 - Figure 5.1 – Connection for 120 Volts Only; Section 5 – General Information
20 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 5.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS These Installation Instructions have been prepared especially for the purpose of familiarizing installersand owners of the applicable equipment with theproduct's installation requirements. Give seriousconsiderati...
Page 24 - AND; Figure 6.1 – Typical Horizontal Support Frame; Section 6 – Installation
22 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. Figure 5.3 - Connection for 120/240 Volts • The AC connection system on all air- cooled PRIMEPACT series generators uses a GROUNDEDneutral. • A separate green ground wire is connected to the recreational vehicle’s junction box. • Loads connected across T1 (Red) to T2...
Page 25 - • Protect the generator against road splash and debris.; Figure 6.2 – Typical Suspended Mounting System; • The installer must make certain that the selected; Figure 6.3 – Typical Generator Restraint; COMPARTMENTS; Figure 6.4 – Clearances; • The generator compartment should be either con-
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 23 6.1.3 SUSPENDED MOUNTING If you are going to suspend the generator below thehorizontal support tubing, the suspension methodyou use with the vehicle frame members must (a) beable to support the weight of the generator AND (b)provide sufficient restraint for the gener...
Page 26 - Figure 6.5 – Typical Compartment Construction
24 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. Figure 6.5 – Typical Compartment Construction • If constructing a compartment, line the exterior (underside) of the compartment floor with 26-gauge galvanized steel. • All seams, splices and joints of the compartment walls (unless vapor tight by design) should becaul...
Page 27 - • Construct the compartment floor of a double thick-; Figure 6.7 – Typical Noise Abatement; COOLING AND VENTILATING AIR; Figure 6.9 – Airflow Through Engine/Generator
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 25 Section 6 – Installation QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators 6.2.4 ACOUSTICS For additional noise abatement, the installer maywish to consider the following: • Using special sound insulating materials.• Construction of a special noise abatement c...
Page 28 - FUEL; Figure 6.14 – Generator Fuel System; Figure 6.8 — Compartment Floor Cutout; VIEW FROM TOP
26 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 6.3.2 TESTING THE INSTALLATION Generac recommends testing the installation to besure adequate cooling airflow is available to the unitbefore placing the unit into service. If the unit showssigns of overheating, you will need to enlarge the airopenings. Never place a ...
Page 29 - LP GAS FUEL SYSTEM; Quietpact 55LP
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 27 Factory installed generator fuel system componentsinclude (a) fuel filter, (b) 12-volt DC electric pump, (c)engine carburetor, and (d) interconnecting lines andfittings. Connect a fuel supply line to the fuel filterinlet. Use a flexible length of approved fuel hosebe...
Page 30 - Figure 6.15 – Typical Propane Gas Fuel System
28 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. Figure 6.15 – Typical Propane Gas Fuel System 6.5.3 SOME IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS When installing an LP gas system, consider seriouslythe following items: • All fittings, lines, hoses and clamps must be tight and free of leaks. Apply a pipe sealant to threadswhen ass...
Page 31 - SYSTEM
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 29 The greater the airflow through the carburetor ven-turi, the lower the pressure at the venturi throat. Thelower the pressure at the venturi throat, the greaterthe diaphragm movement, and the greater the move-ment of the regulator valve. The more the regulatorvalve op...
Page 32 - Figure 6.17 — Spark Arrestor Installation; CONNECTIONS
30 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 6.6.1 MUFFLERS AND SPARK ARRESTORS This muffler meets code and standard requirementsof the U.S. Forest Service. Use only mufflers andparts approved by Generac. Any person(s) installingan unapproved muffler, or an unapproved exhaustsystem part, or modifying an exhaust...
Page 33 - Figure 6.18 – Generator AC Output Leads; SOURCES
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 31 6.7.2 WIRING • Wiring should be of stranded copper to reduce the chance that vibration may cause breakage. • Wire gauge size should be large enough to handle at least 115 percent of the installed generator'srated maximum current. • If neutral conductors are used, the...
Page 34 - INTERRUPTERS; BATTERY INSTALLATION; Figure 6.21 – Connecting Battery Cables; CABLE LENGTH
32 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. Section 6 – Installation QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators 6.7.7 GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS The National Electrical Code (NFPA 70, article 551)requires that you install ground fault circuit inter-rupters (GFCIs) on all external and some ...
Page 35 - Figure 6.18 — Transfer Switch Isolation Method; Figure 6.19 — Installation With Isolation Receptacle
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 33 Section 6 – Installation QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators Figure 6.18 — Transfer Switch Isolation Method POWERED BY GUARDIAN 760cc OHVI V-TWIN QUIETPACT INDUSTRIAL 55G Figure 6.19 — Installation With Isolation Receptacle POWERED BY GUARDIAN 76...
Page 36 - ACCESSORIES; Figure 6.22 – Remote Panel Plug-in Receptacle; INSTALLATION; Section 7 – Post Installation
34 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 6.9 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES A plug-in receptacle (Figure 6.22) is provided on thegenerator set, above the muffler enclosure. Use thisreceptacle to connect an optional remote-mountedstart/stop panel to the generator. Installation of sucha panel will permit you to start a...
Page 37 - UNDER
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 35 7.4 TESTING UNDER LOAD Apply electrical loads equal to about 75 to 100 per-cent of the unit's rated wattage/amperage capacity. Let the unit run at least 30 minutes with loadapplied. During this part of the test, check that theunit is not running excessively hot and t...
Page 38 - Section 8 – Troubleshooting; TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; PROBLEM
36 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. Section 8 – Troubleshooting QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators 8.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine won’t crank. 1. 7.5 amp fuse blown. 1. Replace blown fuse. 2. Loose, or corroded or defective 2. Tighten, clean or replace, ...
Page 39 - Section 9 – Notes
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 37 Section 9 – Notes QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators
Page 40 - Section 10 — Electrical Data
38 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. Section 10 — Electrical Data QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle GeneratorsV-Twin – Drawing No. 0E1057-B 120V 35A - QP75 DPE WINDING VOLTAGE REGULATOR ELECTRONIC 120V 20A - QP55 BY CUSTOMER NEUTRAL CONNECTION T2 GREEN 0F FIELD CB3 0N 0K 2 2A 22P 44 22S 0N 0...
Page 42 - Section 11 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists
40 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 1 3 2 4 6 3 4 7 9 3 8 5 10 11 12 13 3 2 1 15 14 3 2 16 17 20 18 19 2 3 4 4 23 22 21 25 26 27 28 45 30 10 31 32 33 34 35 36 6 37 3 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 52 47 48 49 50 51 26 52 57 56 55 53 54 50 53 58 8 59 60 61 A " "A" TO CARB. "B "B Section 11 — E...
Page 43 - DESCRIPTION
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 41 Section 11 — Exploded Views and Parts Lists QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators Base & Pulley – Drawing No. 0E1323-A ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 0E0196 1 FRAME, 760 ENGINE 2 022129 12 WASHER LOCK M8-5/16 3 022145 15 WASHER FLAT 5/16-M8 Z...
Page 45 - ITEM PART
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 43 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 0D8827 1 PANEL, ENCLOSURE ROOF 2 0A7215 22 SCREW SW 1/4-20X5/8 N WA JS500 3 029451 11.5 FT. TAPE ELEC UL FOAM 1/8 X 1/2" 4 0D8825 1 PANEL, SIDE AND BACK ENCLOSURE 5 0D3700 14 NUT FLANGE M6-1.0 NYLOK (GASOLINE ONLY) 0D3700 17 NUT F...
Page 54 - Section 12 – Warranty; CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT; YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS; ATTENTION WARRANTY DEPARTMENT
52 Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. Section 12 – Warranty QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators CALIFORNIA AND FEDERAL EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Age...
Page 55 - EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY; to their respective authority, and; EMISSION RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Generac ® Power Systems, Inc. 53 Section 12 – Warranty QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty (ECS Warranty) for 1997 and later model year engines: (a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to 1997 and later model...
Page 56 - GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS’ THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; RV; GENERAC
Part No. 0E1015 Revision B (08/30/02) Printed in U.S.A. Section 12 – Warranty QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS’ THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE GENERATORS NOTE: ALL UNITS MUST BE INSTALLED BY GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS AUTHORIZED SERVICE ...
