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Onan HGJAA, HGJAB, HGJAC, HGJAD, HGJAE, HGJAF Generator Set Complete Factory Service Repair Workshop Manual
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07-06
HGJAA, HGJAB, HGJAC
Installation Manual

The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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gasoline warnings

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Table of Contents
SECTION PAGE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS iii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About this Manual 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Codes and Standards for Safety 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outline Drawings 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lifting and Handling Genset 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. LOCATION, MOUNTING AND VENTILATION 2-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Location 2-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heat, Fire and Exhaust Barriers 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ventilation 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. EXHAUST CONNECTIONS 3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Muffler—Models HGJAA / HGJAB 3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Muffler—Model HGJAC 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailpipe 3-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. FUEL CONNECTIONS 4-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gasoline—Model HGJAA 4-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gasoline—Models HGJAB / HGJAC 4-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Pressure Propane Supply (Vapor Withdrawal) 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High Pressure Propane Supply (Liquid Withdrawal) 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 5-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
AC Power Output Connections 5-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Control Connections 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Connections 5-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SECTION PAGE
6. INSTALLATION REVIEW AND STARTUP 6-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hot Air Recirculation Test 6-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Review 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Startup 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. SPECIFICATIONS 7-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OUTLINE DRAWING—HGJAA / HGJAB A-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OUTLINE DRAWING—HGJAC A-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WIRING DIAGRAM—HGJAA A-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WIRING DIAGRAM—HGJAB / HGJAC A-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Thoroughly read the OPERATOR’S MANUAL
before operating the genset. Safe operation and
top performance can only be obtained when
equipment is properly operated and main-
tained.
The following symbols in this manual alert you to
potential hazards to the operator, service person
and equipment.
DANGER alerts you to an immediate hazard
that will result in severe personal injury or
death.
WARNING alerts you to a hazard or unsafe
practice that can result in severe personal inju-
ry or death.
CAUTION alerts you to a hazard or unsafe
practice that can result in personal injury or
equipment damage.
Electricity, fuel, exhaust, moving parts and batter-
ies present hazards which can result in severe per-
sonal injury or death.
GASOLINE AND PROPANE ARE
FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE
• Do not smoke or turn electrical switches ON or
OFF where fuel fumes are present or in areas
sharing ventilation with fuel tanks or equip-
ment. Keep flames, sparks, pilot lights, arc-
producing equipment and all other sources of
ignition well away.
• Fuel lines must be secured, free of leaks and
separated or shielded from electrical wiring.
• Leaks can lead to explosive accumulations of
gas. Natural gas rises when released and can
accumulate under hoods and inside housings
and buildings. LPG sinks when released and
can accumulate inside housings and base-
ments and other below-grade spaces. Prevent
leaks and the accumulation of gas.
ENGINE EXHAUST IS DEADLY
• Inspect for exhaust leaks at every startup and
after every eight hours of running.
• Learn the symptoms of carbon monoxide poi-
soning in the genset Operator’s Manual.
• Never sleep in the vehicle while the genset is
running unless the vehicle is equipped with a
working carbon monoxide detector.
• Do not operate the genset when the vehicle is
parked in a confined space, such as a garage.
• Disable the automatic genset starting feature
(AGS) of an inverter-charger or other automat-
ic starting device before storing the vehicle or
parking it in a garage or other confined space.
• The exhaust system must be installed in accor-
dance with the genset Installation Manual.
• Engine cooling air must not be used for heating
the vehicle.
GENERATOR VOLTAGE IS DEADLY
• Disable the automatic genset starting feature
(AGS) of an inverter-charger or other automat-
ic starting device before servicing the genset.
• Generator electrical output connections must
be made by a trained and experienced electri-
cian in accordance with applicable codes.
• The genset must not be connected to shore
power (utility). Back-feed to shore power can
cause electrocution and damage to equip-
ment. An approved switching device must be
used to prevent interconnections.
• Use caution when working on live electrical
equipment. Remove jewelry, make sure cloth-
ing and shoes are dry, stand on a dry wooden
platform or rubber insulating mat and use tools
with insulated handles.
MOVING PARTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
• Disable the automatic genset starting feature
(AGS) of an inverter-charger or other automat-
ic starting device before servicing the genset.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry near
moving parts such as PTO shafts, fans, belts
and pulleys.
• Keep hands away from moving parts.
• Keep guards in place over fans, belts, pulleys,
and other moving parts.

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BATTERY GAS IS EXPLOSIVE
• Wear safety glasses.
• Do not smoke.
• To reduce arcing when disconnecting or recon-
necting battery cables, always disconnect the
negative (−) battery cable first and reconnect
it last.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• Keep children away from the genset.
• To prevent accidental or remote starting while
working on the genset, disconnect the nega-
tive (−) battery cable at the battery.
• Keep the genset and its compartment clean.
Excess oil and oily rags can catch fire. Dirt and
gear stowed in the compartment can restrict
cooling air.
• Make sure all fasteners are secure and
torqued properly.
• Do not work on the genset when mentally or
physically fatigued or after consuming alcohol
or drugs.
• You must be trained and experienced to make
adjustments while the genset is running—hot,
moving or electrically live parts can cause se-
vere personal injury or death.
• Used engine oil has been identified by some
U. S. state and federal agencies as causing
cancer or reproductive toxicity. Do not ingest,
inhale, or contact used oil or its vapors.
• Benzene and lead in some gasolines have
been identified by some state and federal
agencies as causing cancer or reproductive
toxicity. Do not ingest, inhale or contact gaso-
line or its vapors.
• Keep multi-class ABC fire extinguishers readi-
ly at hand. Class A fires involve ordinary com-
bustible materials such as wood and cloth.
Class B fires involve combustible and flam-
mable liquids and gaseous fuels. Class C fires
involve live electrical equipment. (ref. NFPA
No. 10)
• Genset installation and operation must comply
with all applicable local, state and federal
codes and regulations.
MOBILE 6

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1. Introduction
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
WARNING Improper installation can result in
severe personal injury, death and equipment
damage. The installer must be trained and expe-
rienced in the installation of electrical, mechani-
cal, fuel and exhaust equipment.
WARNING This genset is not a life support sys-
tem. It can stop without warning. Children, per-
sons with physical or mental limitations, and
pets could suffer personal injury or death. A per-
sonal attendant, redundant power or an alarm
system must be used if genset operation is criti-
cal.
CAUTION Unauthorized modifications or re-
placement of fuel, exhaust, air intake or speed
control system components that affect engine
emissions are prohibited by law in the State of
California.
This manual is a guide for the installation of the
HGJAA, HGJAB and HGJAC Series of generator
sets (gensets). Proper installation is essential for
top performance. Read through this manual before
starting the installation. Leave this manual with the
vehicle.
This manual addresses the following aspects of the
installation:
• Location, Mounting and Ventilation
• Exhaust Connections
• Fuel Connections
• Electrical Connections
• Startup
See the Operator’s Manual for operation and main-
tenance instructions.
Note: Manuals are updated from time to time to re-
flect changes in the equipment and its specifica-
tions. For this reason, only the copy of the installa-
tion manual supplied with the genset should be used
as a guide for the installation.
INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS
FOR SAFETY
CAUTION The Warranty applies only when
this genset is installed in a Recreational Vehicle.
The installer bears sole responsibility for the selec-
tion of the appropriate genset, for its proper installa-
tion and for obtaining approvals from the authorities
(if any) having jurisdiction over the installation.
These sets meet the basic requirements of the
Standard for Safety for Engine Generator Sets for
Recreational Vehicles, ANSI/RVIA EGS-1. They
are suitable for installation in accordance with:
• NFPA No. 1192—Recreational Vehicles
• NFPA No. 70, Article 551—Recreational Ve-
hicles and RV Parks
• NFPA No. 58—Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
• CSA Electrical Bulletin 946—Requirements for
Internal Combustion Engine-Driven Electric
Generators for Use in Recreational Vehicles
Federal, State and local codes, such as the Califor-
nia Administrative Code—Title 25 (RV installation),
might also be applicable. Installation codes and rec-
ommendations can change from time-to-time and
are different in different countries, states and munic-
ipalities. It is recommended that the standards in
Table 1-1 be obtained for reference.
TABLE 1-1. REFERENCE CODES AND STANDARDS
Code of Federal
Regulations,
Title 49: Chapter III
and Chapter V
Superintendent of Documents
P. O. Box 371954
Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954
NFPA No 58, 70,
1192
National Fire Protection Association
470 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
ANSI/RVIA-EGS-1
Recreational Vehicle Industry Association
14650 Lee Road
Chantily, VA 22021
California Adminis-
trative Code—Title
25, Chapter 3
State of California Documents Section
P.O. Box 1015
North Highlands, CA 95660
CAN/CSA-Z240
Recreational Ve-
hicles
Bulletin 946
Canadian Standards Association
Housing and Construction Materials Section
178 Rexdale Blvd.
Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3

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OUTLINE DRAWINGS
See the Outline Drawings (Pages A-1 and A-2) for
installation details: mounting bolt hole locations,
connection points (fuel, battery, exhaust, remote
control, AC output), sizes and types of fittings, cool-
ing air openings, weight, and overall dimensions.
See your Onan dealer for a large-scale Outline
Drawing and full-size floor cutout template.
LIFTING AND HANDLING GENSET
Figure 1-1 illustrates the four lift hook slots for gen-
set lifting. A lifting rig must spread the hook straps
such that they do not crush or bend parts such as
the control box, air filter and fuel lines while lifting.
See Specifications (Page 7-1) for the weight of the
genset and make provisions accordingly for safe
handling.
CAUTION Avoid tipping the front (service
side) down while handling the genset. Engine
oil could drain into and soak the air filter to
cause hard starting and poor operation.
The underside of the genset can be damaged by
protruding objects — Always rest the genset on
a flat surface that has been cleared off — Always
extend the lifting arms of a forklift beyond the
base of the genset to prevent them from pro-
truding into the underside cover.
LIFT HOOK
SLOTS
LIFT HOOK
SLOTS
THIS AREA CAN BE DAMAGED BY PRO-
TRUDING OBJECTS — ALWAYS REST
THE GENSET ON A FLAT SURFACE
THAT HAS BEEN CLEARED OFF — AL-
WAYS EXTEND THE LIFTING ARMS OF
A FORKLIFT BEYOND THE BASE TO
PREVENT THEM FROM PROTRUDING
INTO THIS COVER.
MOUNTING
BOLTS/
BOLT
HOLES
MOUNTING
BOLTS/
BOLT
HOLES
FIGURE 1-1. GENSET LIFT-HOOK SLOTS—MOUNTING BOLT HOLES—AREA THAT CAN BE DAMAGED

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2. Location, Mounting and Ventilation
LOCATION
Typical genset locations on a recreational vehicle
are illustrated in Figure 2-1. The location must pro-
vide:
1. Ready access for starting and stopping the
genset and performing all periodic mainte-
nance
2. Separation from sources of flammable vapors,
such as batteries and fuel tanks, which the gen-
set can ignite
3. Access for connecting and disconnecting fuel
lines, battery cables, remote control wiring and
AC wiring
4. Access from below for draining engine oil and
changing the oil filter
5. Unobstructed space below the genset for prop-
er cooling air flow (see VENTILATION in this
section)
6. Ground clearance of at least 12 inches
(305 mm) (see VENTILATION in this section)
7. Space to mount the genset with at least
1/2 inch (12.7 mm) clearance at the top and
any side of the genset. These minimum clear-
ances apply to any thermal or acoustic insula-
tion with which a compartment may be lined.
See Specifications (Page 7-1) for minimum
compartment dimensions.
8. For a Model HGJAC genset, which does not
have an integral enclosure, protection from rain
and road splash.
FIGURE 2-1. TYPICAL GENSET LOCATIONS
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