About Your Generator
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Thank you for purchasing your Powerhorse portable generator!
About Your Generator
This engine-driven, portable generator is designed to provide up to its rated amount of electrical
power.
(See 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 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 & 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 & Initial Set-up, Steps 4 & 5 of this manual.
Contact Powerhorse Product Support at 1-866-443-2576 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.
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.
