Product Manual

6 Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator
Figure 2-3. XC Series Control Panel
Know Your Generator
Replacement owner’s manuals are available
at www.generac.com.
Emissions
The United States Environmental Protection
Agency (US EPA) (and California Air
Resources Board (CARB), for engines/equip-
ment certified to California standards) requires
this engine/equipment to comply with exhaust
and evaporative emissions standards. Locate
the emissions compliance decal on the engine
to determine applicable standards. See the
included emissions warranty for emissions
warranty information. Follow the maintenance
specifications in this manual to ensure the
engine complies with applicable emissions
standards for the duration of the product’s life.
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WARNING
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completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
Product Specifications
6.5 kW / 8.0 kW Generator Specifications
Rated Power @ 1.0 Power Factor 6.5kW** / 8.0kW**
Starting Watts 8.13kVA** / 10kVA**
Rated AC Voltage 120/240
Rated AC Load (120 Volt / 240 Volt)
6.5 kW
8.0 kW
54.2 / 27.1 Amps**
66.7 / 33.3 Amps**
Rated Frequency 60 Hz @ 3600 RPM
Phase Single Phase
Unit Weight (Dry)
6.5 kW (recoil start only)
6.5 kW (electric start)
8.0 kW (electric start)
246 lbs. (111.8 kg)
260 lbs. (117.9 kg)
** Operating Temperature Range: -18° C (0° F) to 40° C (104° F). When operated above 25° C (77° F)
there may be a decrease in power.
** Maximum wattage and current are subject to, and limited by, such factors as fuel Btu content, ambi-
ent temperature, altitude, engine condition, etc. Maximum power decreases about 3.5% for each
1,000 feet above sea level; and will also decrease about 1% for each 6° C (10° F) above 16° C (60°
F) ambient temperature.