North Star 10000 BDG Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

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THANK YOU

Thank you for purchasing a NorthStar Belt Driven Generator.  Your  machine is  designed  for

long life, dependability, and the top performance you demand.  Please take time now to read
through this manual so you can better understand the machine’s operation, maintenance and
safety precautions.  Everyone who operates this generator must read and understand this  manual.
The time you take now will prolong your  generator’s life and prepare you for its safe operation.
Enjoy the exceptional performance of your NorthStar Belt Driven Generator.

IMPORTANT

If this machine is used by anyone who is not the owner or is loaned or rented,  make  certain  the

operator:

- Is instructed in the safe and proper operation of this machine.
- Reads and understands the manuals pertaining to this machine.

NOTICE

K-BAR Industries Incorporated reserves the right to make improvements in design  and/or

changes in specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to install  them  on  units
previously sold.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thank you

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Specifications

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Machine  component identification

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Generator features

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Introduction

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ANSI safety definitions

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Rules for safe operation

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Installation

5-6

Load application

6-8

Pre-start up preparation

8

Generator care

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Troubleshooting

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Summary of Contents for 10000 BDG

Page 1: ...00 BDG ITEM 165928 Belt Driven Generator M165928A OWNER S MANUAL 10000 BDG Any Questions Comments or Problems Call Customer Service at 1 800 270 0810 Hours Monday Friday 7 30 AM to 5 30 PM Saturday 7...

Page 2: ...n Generator IMPORTANT If this machine is used by anyone who is not the owner or is loaned or rented make certain the operator Is instructed in the safe and proper operation of this machine Reads and u...

Page 3: ...e Speed 3480 3780 RPM 120V Receptacle 2 20 Amp A duplex NEMA 5 20R 30 Amp A twistlock NEMA L5 30R 120 240V Receptacle 50 Amp A Straight blade NEMA 14 50R Circuit Breaker 2 20 Amp A thermal push to res...

Page 4: ...Circuit Breakers 7 120 240V 50A Receptacle 2 30A Circuit Breaker 8 28 mm shaft 3 20A Circuit Breakers 9 Grounding screw 4 Voltmeter 10 Mounting feet 5 120V 20A Duplex Receptacles 11 Fan vents 6 120V...

Page 5: ...o mount your generator thoroughly study the instructions and cautions in this manual to assure you are fully acquainted with the operation of all components of this generator Proper preparation operat...

Page 6: ...t sand lint or abrasive materials can cause damage to the generator head and engine if allowed into the cooling system POWER TRANSMISSION The recommended method to transfer the power from the engine t...

Page 7: ...he wattage listed on the equipment nameplate is its rated output However some equipment may require three to ten times more wattage than its rating on the nameplate as the wattage is influenced by the...

Page 8: ...2000 15 CAUTION Equipment damage can result from the low voltage caused by using an extension cord with a small wire size Use this chart to estimate the total load on your generator For Determining Ge...

Page 9: ...a stop watch the clock should be correct within 2 seconds per minute All speed setting adjustments should be done by a qualified technician GENERATOR CARE The generator head is a two pole 3600 RPM 60...

Page 10: ...erator overheating a Generator is overloaded b Insufficient ventilation a Reduce the load See Load Application section of this manual b Make sure there is at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of...

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