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WARRANTY

Porter-Cable Corporation

4825 Highway 45 North

P.O. Box 2468

Jackson, TN 38302-2468

1-888-559-8550

PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION

warrants to the original purchaser that each new electric generator and service part is

free from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective product or
part as follows from the original date of purchase.

2 YEARS

– Limited warranty on electric generator alternators and 1 year limited warranty on all other parts.

90 Days

– Service parts

Engine warranties are the responsibility of the engine manufacturer. Warranties of merchandise sold by Porter-Cable which
has been manufactured by and identified as the product of another company are the responsibility of the manufacturer of
that product.

THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE AND DOES NOT COVER

Products sold damaged or incomplete, sold “as is,” sold reconditioned, or used as rental equipment.

Delivery, installation, or normal adjustments explained in the owner’s manual.

Damage or liability caused by shipping, improper handling, improper installation, improper maintenance, improper mod-
ification, or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by PORTER-CABLE for the prod-
uct.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, or the failure to install, operate, maintain, and store the
product according to the instructions in the owner’s manual.

Damage caused by cold, heat, rain, excessive humidity, corrosive environments and materials, or other contaminants.

Expendable items that become worn during normal use such as fuel filters, air cleaners, spark plugs, and engine oil.

Cosmetic defects that do not interfere with product functionality.

Freight costs from customer to Porter-Cable.

Repair and transportation costs of products or parts determined not to be defective.

ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE,  OR  EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT FROM
ANY DEFECT, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT. 

Some states  do not allow the exclusion or limita-

tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not  apply to you.

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. 

Some states do not allow  limi-

tations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

WARRANTY SERVICE

is available by delivering or shipping the defective product or part to any Porter-Cable authorized

warranty service location. To determine the nearest authorized warranty service location, call the toll free number, 1-888-
559-8550, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Specific instructions regarding servicing arrangements and scheduling may vary
depending on the type and size of the product and the availability of repair parts.

DO NOT return the defective product to the retailer.

Retain the original cash register sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty work.

Purchasers should contact Porter-Cable directly if they do not receive satisfactory results from the authorized warranty
service center.

Summary of Contents for BSI550

Page 1: ...e Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference Model No Type Serial No IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and unders...

Page 2: ...s legally required in the state of California It is a violation of California statutes section 130050 and or sections 4442 and 4443 of the Cal ifornia Public Resources Code unless the engine is equipp...

Page 3: ...ve humidity corrosive environments and materials or other contaminants Expendable items that become worn during normal use such as fuel filters air cleaners spark plugs and engine oil Cosmetic defects...

Page 4: ...Double Throw Transfer Switch a minimum of 10 gauge wiring must be used HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT COULD HAPPEN RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE When using this product basic precautions should always...

Page 5: ...rically charged components and result in electrocution Inspect extension cords before use and replace with new cord if required Use proper size wire gauge cord set for application see chart in the Ass...

Page 6: ...gnition Fuel improperly se cured could get into the hands of chil dren or other unqualified persons Materials placed against or near the generator or operating the generator in areas where the tempera...

Page 7: ...sporting Generator If generator is equipped with a fuel shut off valve turn the valve to the off position before transporting to avoid fuel leaks If generator is not equipped with a fuel shut off valv...

Page 8: ...EVENT IT WHAT COULD HAPPEN Generator will not operate properly and will cause damage to the generator and could cause serious injury or death to you or others Operating generator while suspend ed Neve...

Page 9: ...s removed Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing or jewelry which could be caught by moving parts The generator contains parts which rotate at high speed during operation These parts are covered by guar...

Page 10: ...circuits you would want to use during an emergen cy or electrical power outage Your generator will not be large enough to handle the load of all the lights ap pliances TV etc at one time To select whi...

Page 11: ...ectrical loads MUST be disconnected Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe operation Tampering with the engine speed adjustment could result in overheating of attachments and could cause a...

Page 12: ...s Connect the items that require the most wattage first See Wattage Calculation Section in this manual 3 Connect the lights next 4 Voltage sensitive equipment should be the last equipment connected to...

Page 13: ...e to clean the generator Water may enter the cooling air slots and could possibly damage the rotor stator and the internal windings of the generator head STORAGE If you are going to store your generat...

Page 14: ...or wattage Example a 5000 rated wattage generator 2500 maximum starting wattage IMPORTANT DETERMINING WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS Before operating this generator list all of the appliances and or tools that...

Page 15: ...ulb requires only 100 watts to start Most resistive loads will be listed in wattage WATTAGE CALCULATIONS The wattage ratings shown are averages Wattage requirements may vary with different brands of a...

Page 16: ...00 CAUTION WATTS DEVICES WITH HIGH STARTING INDUCTIVE LOADS RUN WATTS TIMES X START FACTOR DO NOT CONNECT VOLTAGE SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT TV SET COMPUTER ETC DIRECTLY TO YOUR GENERATOR IF YOU U...

Page 17: ...Circuit breaker kicked out 3 Defective capacitor 4 Faulty power cord 1 Overload 2 Faulty cords or equipment 1 Generator overloaded 2 Insufficient ventilation 1 Add fuel or oil 2 Turn to ON position 3...

Page 18: ...18 ENG NOTES...

Page 19: ...19 ENG NOTES...

Page 20: ...equency are regulated by the rpm s of the engine Do not adjust the throttle or governor to achieve higher performance This will only alter the factory Pre set settings and damage anything connected to...

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