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dennysbabe
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Dec 14, 2013

Code 14 on LPG ONAN 5500 - stops on disconnecting load

We have a propane ONAN Marquis Gold 5500 generator in our 5th wheel purchased new in 2008. It has 775 hrs on it and my husband has kept it serviced. No past problems with it except for a previous Faul...
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ronfisherman
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Dec 14, 2013
I did a quick Google search. Fault code 14 is a over frequency fault. This is caused by your generator running at a higher frequency than 60 Hz.
I have a Kill A Watt meter that I plug into a 120 volt receptacle. One of it's readings is frequency. You will probably see a higher than 60 Hz reading when generator has no load on it. Usually requires adjustment of the governor speed to get proper Hz.

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