About Your Generator
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Thank you for purchasing your NorthStar portable generator!
About Your Generator
This engine-driven, portable generator is designed to provide up to 6500 Watts of
electrical power
(6120 watts continuous, 6500 watts surge).
It can supply power:
1.
As a portable power source. You can plug appliances directly into the generator’s
electrical outlets.
2.
As a back-up, standby power source for a building. A licensed electrician can connect
the generator to your building’s electrical system via the installation of an
UL-listed
transfer switch.
(See the “Installation and Initial Set-up” section of this manual to learn
more about specific requirements and precautions relating to wiring the generator to your
building’s electrical system.)
You must select a generator adequately sized for your power needs.
You need to
determine the power needs of all the appliances/tools you wish to power at the same time and
choose a generator rated to provide at least that power level. See the “Power Load Planning
and Management” section of this manual to determine your specific power load requirements
and then compare them to this generator’s rated capacity. You must not overload the
generator. Overloading will cause damage to the generator and attached electrical devices, and
may also result in fire.
Be sure to read about site selection and grounding requirements for running this
generator.
More detailed information can be found in the “Installation and Initial Set-up,
Steps 5 and 6” of this manual.
This generator is too heavy for one person to lift without mechanical assistance.
An
optional wheel kit is available from NorthStar and is recommended if you will be moving the
generator unassisted. Other optional accessories available from NorthStar include a vinyl
cover for storage, UL-listed transfer switches, and extension cords.
Contact NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-0810 with questions about optional
accessories or to order.
Read this Manual
WARNING
Improper use or maintenance of this generator can result in
serious injury or death
from
carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock/electrocution, fire/explosion, or burns
.
Read this manual completely
before using the generator and follow all instructions and
safety rules.
You must follow all instructions and safety precautions presented throughout this manual. A
summary of important safety information can be found at the end of the manual. Keep this
manual for reference and review.
