200967 - 3500W DUAL FUEL PORTABLE GENERATOR
OPERATION
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WARNING
Always remember to plug your appliances directly into the
generator and do not plug the generator power cord into any
electrical outlet or connect to the circuit breaker panel in
your home.
Connecting a generator to your home’s electric utility
company’s power lines, or to another power source, called
‘backfeeding’ is a dangerous practice that is illegal in many
localities.
In addition, this action if done incorrectly, could damage
your generator, appliances and could cause serious injury or
death to you or a utility worker attempting to restore power
to the neighborhood who may unexpectedly encounter high
voltage on the utility line and suffer a fatal shock. Further,
whether injuries occur or not, you may be subject to fines or
the utility company may disconnect your home should this
practice be found in your home.
If the generator will be connected to a building electrical
system, you are responsible for ensuring your generator’s
electricity does not backfeed into the electric utility power
lines. These connections must isolate the generator power
from the utility power – Consult your local utility company or
a qualified electrician to properly install this connection.
Do Not Overload Generator
Capacity
Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and starting
watts necessary for your purposes:
1. Select the electrical devices you plan on running at the same
time.
2. Total the running watts of these items. This is the amount of
power you need to keep your items running.
3. Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices identified
in step 1. Add this number to the number calculated in step 2.
Starting wattage is the surge of power needed to start some
electric driven equipment. Following the steps listed under
“Power Management” will guarantee that only one device will
be starting at a time.
Power Management
Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to
watts:
Volts × Amps = Watts
To prolong the life of your generator and attached devices, follow
these steps to add electrical load:
1. Start the generator with no electrical load attached.
2. Allow the engine to run for several minutes to get up to
temperature.
3. Make sure all circuit breakers are set to the run position.
4. Plug in and turn on the first item. It is best to attach the item
with the largest load first.
5. Allow the engine to stabilize.
6. Plug in and turn on the next item.
7. Allow the engine to stabilize.
8. Repeat steps 5-6 for each additional item.
NOTICE
Never exceed the specified capacity when adding loads to the
generator.
Stopping the Engine
1. Turn off and unplug all electrical loads. Never start or stop the
generator with electrical devices plugged in or turned on.
2. Let generator run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize
engine and alternator temperature.
3. Turn the fuel select dial to the “ENGINE STOP” position.
Gasoline
Propane
