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Question on Powertech Generator Internal start switch

Yahoo Message Number: 7892
Does the internal start switch of the Powertech work the same way as the external one? Specifically, if you hold down the "stop" side of the rocker switch, does it operate the priming circuit?

My gasoline generator on my previous rig worked that way, but can't figure out if this one does too.

Thanks and a Happy New Year to all of you.

Dan & Ann Houck
Allure #30180

Re: Question on Powertech Generator Internal start switch

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 7894
Our 1995 Unit has two rocker switches. One is start and preheat.
The other is stop and something? (memory fails).

The start switch downward rock is preheat to be held for 15 seconds every time the unit is started, even on warm days.

Dean

1995 Magna 5280

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Does the internal start switch of the Powertech work the same way

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the external one? Specifically, if you hold down the "stop" side

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the rocker switch, does it operate the priming circuit? >

My gasoline generator on my previous rig worked that way, but

can't

Re: Question on Powertech Generator Internal start switch

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 7901
Yes, in the Powertech instructions in our '96 Intrigue it says to hold the stop side down as you describe to allow the glowplugs to heat as with the engine. I can look tomorrow to see when and how long to hold it.

Tammy

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Does the internal start switch of the Powertech work the same way

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the external one? Specifically, if you hold down the "stop" side

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Re: Question on Powertech Generator Internal start switch

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 7906
Yes, I saw those directions for the outside switch but wasn't sure whether they also applied to the inside switch. I believe the proper hold time is something on the order of 30 seconds. Does that sound about right?

Thanks for your reply!

Dan & Ann
Allure #30180

Quote from: Tammy
Yes, in the Powertech instructions in our '96 Intrigue it says to > hold the stop side down as you describe to allow the glowplugs to > heat as with the engine. I can look tomorrow to see when and how > long to hold it.
Tammy

[quote author=mainecoons0"

> Does the internal start switch of the Powertech work the same

way

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as

> the external one? Specifically, if you hold down the "stop"

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> the rocker switch, does it operate the priming circuit? > >

> My gasoline generator on my previous rig worked that way, but

can't

Re: Question on Powertech Generator Internal start switch

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Yahoo Message Number: 7907
Alright, I just checked the intructions from the manual and it says to always preheat the glowplugs by holding the switch in the preheat/stop position for 15 seconds if the temp is above 32 and for 30 seconds if the temp is below 32. It also says NEVER hold it more than 30 seconds because that can cause damage to the glowplugs. It also says should you switch to generator power while hooked to shore power to turn off the air conditioners for at least 60 seconds prior to starting the generator and also to wait at least 60 after you start the generator before turning on the a/c's because the load that the a/c's pull is great and its hard on the generator to adjust.
I can fax the instructions to you if you'd like.

Tammy

Quote from: mainecoons0
Yes, I saw those directions for the outside switch but wasn't sure > whether they also applied to the inside switch. I believe the > proper hold time is something on the order of 30 seconds. Does

that

Re: Question on Powertech Generator Internal start switch

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Yahoo Message Number: 7914
Thanks, Tammy, those are the instructions I have as well. I just didn't get a clear indication from mine that this applied to the inside switch, the one that is mounted above the stove, as well. As a general precaution, I always shut down the AC units or any other heavy load before starting a generator. Never have started one when still hooked to shore power.

Dan & Ann
Allure #30180

Quote from: Tammy
Alright, I just checked the intructions from the manual and it

says

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to always preheat the glowplugs by holding the switch in the > preheat/stop position for 15 seconds if the temp is above 32 and

for

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30 seconds if the temp is below 32. It also says NEVER hold it

more

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than 30 seconds because that can cause damage to the glowplugs.

It

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also says should you switch to generator power while hooked to

shore

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power to turn off the air conditioners for at least 60 seconds

prior

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to starting the generator and also to wait at least 60 after you > start the generator before turning on the a/c's because the load

that

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the a/c's pull is great and its hard on the generator to adjust.
I can fax the instructions to you if you'd like.
Tammy

[quote author=mainecoons0"

> Yes, I saw those directions for the outside switch but wasn't

sure

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whether they also applied to the inside switch. I believe the > > proper hold time is something on the order of 30 seconds. Does > that

> sound about right?
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> Thanks for your reply!
>

> Dan & Ann
> Allure #30180
>
>

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> > Yes, in the Powertech instructions in our '96 Intrigue it says

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> heat as with the engine. I can look tomorrow to see when and

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> long to hold it.
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> > > Does the internal start switch of the Powertech work the

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> > > the external one? Specifically, if you hold down the "stop" > > side
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> > > the rocker switch, does it operate the priming circuit? > > > >

> > > My gasoline generator on my previous rig worked that way,

but