Question 1

Does this gen. come with the propane hose & regulator ?

Accepted Answer

All you need is a propane tank or gasoline. I ran mine last year for our 8 day power outage. Gas works better than propane. My 12kw ran most everything and we very comfortable.
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Question 2

If the unit doesn't come with a battery. How does the electric start work?

Accepted Answer

Mine came with a battery. Add oil and start. Soon after we purchased our Pulsar 12KW, we had a 40 year snow storm that knocked the electricity for 8 days. The Pulsar worked great on gas (15 to 20 gal. per day) and supplied electricity throughout the house with transfer switch installed.

The propane option didn't do so well, but wasn't the fault of the generator. Small propane tanks freeze up. I'll install a larger tank for future events.

Question 3

Where is the fuel change switch located?

Accepted Answer

There is no fuel change switch on this model.  To use LPG, just hook it up and go; for gasoline you have to turn on a valve on the handle end of the unit.

Unless you really, really, really need the extra watts you will be much better off using LPG as you can get tanks in several different sizes and some will last longer than a tank of gas.  Plus you do not need to worry about treating the gas for storage, etc.

Question 4

Is it CARB approved?

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I checked out the CARB standards and I couldn't find anything it the wording that would exclude this generator. No where in the paperwork are the CARB standards mentioned.. I live in AZ so we don't have any restrictions  or rules like CARB so I can't be of much help to you. CARB seems to cover retrofitting systems (cars and such) without approval, but this is a new efficient system that  run 12 hours in 8 gal of gas  so it should comply. sorry I can't be of  much help

Question 5

I have a whole house air conditioner that is wired for a double 40 AMP circuit run this generator?

Accepted Answer

If you are running the generator on gasoline you will have 9,500 total watts available for normal operation.  It's never helpful to approach use of a generator at 80% or above capacity for long periods.  A typical whole house AC would use significant power - so if you don't run much else you might be able to power the whole house AC.  I have a totally electric house, so I have installed a transfer switch directly to utility power - that way I can turn on only the circuits on my breaker panel that I want to use.  I am careful NOT to exceed about 60% to 70% of generator capacity AND I am running on propane so no storage of gas issues.  You will need to know the starting and running watts of your AC and then judge what else you can run.  I ran my internet, lights in several rooms and refrigerator without any issue.  My hot water heater, however, takes 5,000 watts to run so I would need to carefully choose when to turn it on based upon what else is running.  You may want to keep in mind that whole house generators are usually about 18,000 to 22,000 watts capacity.  This is a great machine - but not really designed to power an entire house for long periods.  I LOVE mine and it works flawlessly.

Question 6

This says "Transfer Switch & RV Ready " What is the transfer switch and does RV ready mean it will accommodate a remote start button?
Thanks

Accepted Answer

A transfer switch is installed/ hard wired in the building check the electrical code.. some automatic transfer switches can also control the genset.. because this genset has only a manual choke.. a hand transfer switch is probably the least complicated configuration.. 
The genset does have a start switch as part of it’s control panel for “remote start” capability you would need to wire in an external start/stop switch which could be radio remote
For rv and building applications you probably should consult with appropriate tech services..

Question 7

Does this generator have the switch and Go technology?

Accepted Answer

If you mean, can the unit switch back/forth from the 2 fuel types? I believe the answer is yes.

I bought my unit a month before we had an 8 day power outage. Small propane tanks freeze up. I believe you need 100# tanks or tank warmers. Using gas, the unit ran without issue for the entire time and powered most of my house. The neighbor thought the utility power was back on when he saw all my lights on. It used 15+ gallons of gas a day to power most of the house including the well. I could even power a hot water heater if I didn't didn't run the well at the same time. Happy so far with this unit.

Question 8

what are the outside dimensions of the whole unit when assembled?

Accepted Answer

is your space so tight that the wheel projection on the width and length as well as the handle projection, as applied to the length critical to you

Question 9

Where is the fuel selector located to switch from gas to LPG?

Accepted Answer

I have not run mine on LPG.  However, based upon my reading of the manual, just turn off the gas line and hook up the LPG.  Flow of LPG is based upon the LPG bottle value.  The newer versions appear to have the big selector on the front panel.  This particular unit does not.  It does have procedures for startup/shutdown for both gas and LPG use.

Question 10

Does the generator come with the extension cord that goes between the generator and house?

Accepted Answer

The generator only comes with what you see in the photos and the LP fuel regulator. It does not come with ANY wires, plug, cables, connectors, etc...

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