Power Fist 8142564, Owner'S Manual

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• Before each use, make sure the engine’s oil and gas levels are adequate. If
necessary, fill the crankcase until the oil level is even with the oil fill hole
and/or fill the fuel tank.
• Before each use, remove all debris with a soft brush, rag, or vacuum.
• Lubricate all moving parts using a premium quality, lightweight machine oil.
• Every 50 hours of use, drain the old engine oil and replace with a high a
high quality SAE 10W30 grade engine oil.
• Every 300 hours of use, have a qualified, certified technician perform
thorough maintenance on the generator and engine.
• For long term storage, either drain fuel into suitable container or add a fuel
preservative/stabilizer (not included) to prevent fuel breakdown.
Installation
NOTE: PRIOR TO POWERING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT MAKE SURE THE GENERATOR’S RATED
VOLTAGE, WATTAGE AND AMPERAGE CAPACITY IS ADEQUATE TO SUPPLY ALL
ELECTRICAL LOADS THAT THE UNIT WILL POWER. IF POWERING EXCEEDS THE
GENERATOR’S CAPACITY, IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO GROUP ONE OR MORE OF THE TOOLS
AND/OR EQUIPMENT FOR CONNECTION TO A SEPARATE GENERATOR.
Electrical and other permits may be required for the installation of emergency power systems. Investigate your
local building and electrical codes before installing this unit. Installation must be completed by licensed
contractors.
WARNING! THE GENERATOR WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 100 POUNDS. USE CARE AND THE PROPER
LIFTING OR HOISTING EQUIPMENT WHEN MOVING IT TO THE INSTALLATION
LOCATION. ALWAYS CONNECT HOIST LINES TO THE FRAME OF THE GENERATOR.
General Location
• Make sure to locate and install the generator outdoors where cooling air is readily available.
• Install the generator so that the air inlets and outlets are not blocked by obstructions such as bushes, trees, or
snow drifts. Locating it in the path of heavy winds or snowdrifts may require the placement of a barrier for
protection. In normal weather conditions, the air vent should face the prevailing wind direction.
• Install the generator on a concrete slab or other area where rain drainage or flood waters can not reach it.
• Generator placement should allow four feet of access to all sides for maintenance.
• Place the generator as close as possible to the electrical tools and equipment being powered to reduce the length
of extension cords.
Supporting and Mounting
Mount the generator on a concrete slab capable of supporting the weight of the generator. The slab must extend on
all sides beyond the frame by at least one foot. Contact a cement contractor for slab specifications if necessary.
Attach the frame to the concrete slab using 3/8” diameter expansion anchor bolts (not supplied).
Grounding
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT ONLY A TRAINED AND LICENSED ELECTRICIAN PERFORM THIS
PROCEDURE
Connect a #6 AWG grounding wire (not included) from the ground connector (8) on the generator to a grounding
rod (not included) that has been driven at least 24 inches deep into the earth. The grounding rod must be an earth-
driven copper or brass rod (electrode) which can adequately ground the generator.