About Your Generator
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Thank you for purchasing a Powerhorse portable generator!
About Your Generator
This engine-driven, portable generator is designed to provide up to its rated amount of electrical power.
(See the specifications section of this manual for model specific ratings)
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-approved transfer switch.
(See the “Installation &
Initial Set-
up” section of this manual to learn more about specific requirements and precauti
ons 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 & 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 t
he 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 & Initial Set-up, steps 5 and 6 of this manual.
Contact Powerhorse Product Support at 1-866-443-2576 to order or for questions regarding optional
accessories.
Read this Manual
DANGER
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.
Proper preparation, operation, and maintenance will result in operator safety, as well as best performance and long
life of the generator. For detailed engine operation and maintenance information, refer to the
“Operation” and
“Maintenance & Repair” sections
within this generator manual.
Powerhorse is constantly improving its products. The specifications outlined herein are subject to change without
prior notice or obligation. The purchaser and/or user shall assume liability for any modification and/or alterations of
this equipment from original design and manufacture.
Before using, the user shall determine the suitability of this product for its intended use and assumes liability
therein.
Contact Powerhorse Product Support at 1-866-443-2576 for any questions about the appropriate use of this
generator.
