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500Wi Digital Inverter Generator

POWERHOUSE

OWNER’S MANUAL

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL

CAREFULLY BEFORE USING

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Page 1: ...500Wi Digital Inverter Generator POWERHOUSE OWNER S MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING...

Page 2: ...fuel valve If the fuel tank was empty it may also be necessary to pump the primer bulb 15 to 20 times to get fuel to the carburetor 3 Push the engine switch on the control panel to the ON position 4 M...

Page 3: ...use products com or send a fax to 800 263 0280 Failure to properly follow these precautions can result in property damage serious injury or DEATH Read all labels and the Owner s Manual before operatin...

Page 4: ...4 7 DC application 17 4 8 Low oil alarm system 18 4 9 Economy switch 19 4 10 Stopping the engine 19 5 MAINTENANCE 20 5 1 Emission control system 20 5 2 Maintenance Schedule 22 5 3 Changing oil 23 5 4...

Page 5: ...y and should never be used as such Severe property damage and or severe personal injury or death may result Never connect this generator to an automatic transfer switch ATS Severe damage to the genera...

Page 6: ...6 500Wi OM 2 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Spark Plug Access Door Fuel Cap Control Panel Choke Lever Starter Grip Fuel Lever Maintenance Door Exhaust Grill...

Page 7: ...rol panel 500Wi Run Light Overload Light Low Oil Alarm Light 120V 20A Receptacle 120V 5A Circuit Breaker Engine Switch Economy Switch Grounding Terminal Battery Charge Receptacle 12V 2 5A Battery Char...

Page 8: ...carton You can also find the BCN number on the foil label on the shipping carton Please record this information below and keep this manual in a safe place along with the bill of sale Engine Serial Num...

Page 9: ...to the Operating at extreme temperatures section for more information 1 Loosen the cover screws and remove the maintenance cover 2 Remove the dipstick wipe it with a clean rag and reinsert it into th...

Page 10: ...re the tank cap is closed properly and securely Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite If any fuel is spilled make sure the area is dry before starting the e...

Page 11: ...sary 3 Replace the air cleaner element and cover Tighten the screws securely 4 Replace the maintenance cover and tighten the screws securely Never run the engine without the air cleaner element in pla...

Page 12: ...the fuel tank was empty it may be necessary to pump the primer bulb 15 to 20 times to get fuel to the carburetor 3 Push the engine switch on the control panel to the ON position 4 Move the choke leve...

Page 13: ...erator is 0 to 113 F 18 to 45 C Although the generator can operate at 0 F 18 C it will be necessary to use a lower viscosity engine oil such as SAE 0W 40 Synthetic oil is recommended for temperatures...

Page 14: ...appliances connected must be considered Do not exceed the current limit specified for any one receptacle Do not connect the generator to a household circuit This could cause damage to the generator or...

Page 15: ...off before plugging into the control panel Be sure that all appliances are in good working order before connecting them to the generator If an appliance begins to operate abnormally becomes sluggish o...

Page 16: ...Red will turn on and current to the connected appliance will be shut off 1 Remove all electrical loads from the generator and investigate the cause of the overload 2 To reset the overload condition Re...

Page 17: ...al contact between a battery terminal and the vehicle s frame or body Connect the positive charging cord to the positive battery terminal Do not reverse the charging cables or serious damage to the ge...

Page 18: ...The DC receptacle may be used while the AC power is in use An overloaded DC circuit will trip the DC circuit breaker If this happens reset the circuit breaker to resume operation 4 8Low oil alarm syst...

Page 19: ...nomy switch to the OFF position Economy switch OFF The economy system does not operate Engine runs at the rated load RPM 4 10 Stopping the engine To stop the engine in an emergency 1 Push the engine s...

Page 20: ...Board CARB clean air standards The regulations dictate that the manufacturer provides operation and maintenance standards regarding the emission control system Tune up specifications are provided in t...

Page 21: ...ne emission information for the emission duration period The label is provided for the user to compare the emission performance of different engines The lower the air index the better the engine emiss...

Page 22: ...C 95 hr 86 F 30 C 85 hr 95 F 35 C 70 hr 104 F 40 C Item Maintenance Procedure Regular Service period 1 Perform at every indicated month or operating hour interval whichever occurs first Each Use 1st...

Page 23: ...e slightly to allow trapped air to escape as you add oil 6 Reinstall the dipstick and then the maintenance cover and tighten the screws securely Recommended oil is SAE 15W 40 when ambient temperature...

Page 24: ...ws and remove the side maintenance panel 2 Remove the air filter cover screw Remove the air cover and check the element Clean or replace the element if necessary 3 Wash the element in a non flammable...

Page 25: ...3 Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base 4 Use the supplied wrench to remove the spark plug 5 Visually inspect the spark plug Discard it if the insulator is cracked or chipped 6 Clean the spa...

Page 26: ...r maintenance If the generator has been running the muffler will be very hot Allow it to cool before proceeding The spark arrestor must be serviced every 100 hours to maintain its efficiency or a decr...

Page 27: ...a vehicle If you must transport the generator in an enclosed vehicle drain all fuel from the generator 6 2Short term storage of the Generator During short term storage the generator should be secured...

Page 28: ...asoline container 5 Turn the fuel valve to the ON position and loosen the carburetor drain screw and drain the gasoline into the approved gasoline container 6 After the fuel tank has been drained with...

Page 29: ...p If the engine still does not start take it to an authorized generator dealer NO YES Still no Spark YES YES NO NO Take the generator to an authorized POWERHOUSE dealer Is there enough oil in the engi...

Page 30: ...ator to an authorized POWERHOUSE service center Take the generator to an authorized POWERHOUSE service center Replace the electrical appliance or equipment Take the electrical appliance or equipment t...

Page 31: ...system Recoil Fuel Automotive unleaded gasoline Lube oil synthetic or conventional SAE 15W 40 0W 40 for extreme cold weather Oil Capacity 7 4 oz 220 ml Fuel tank capacity 0 37 gal 1 4 L Continuous ru...

Page 32: ...y request defective parts to be returned Anything replaced under warranty becomes the property of The Coast Distribution system Inc To Obtain Warranty Service Do not return this generator to the store...

Page 33: ...two years If any emissions related part on your engine is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by The Coast Distribution System Inc Owner s Warranty Responsibilities As the SORE owner you a...

Page 34: ...hoke system Engine speed control system Economy Throttle Intake manifold Engine control module Evaporative Control System Fuel tank Fuel cap Fuel strainer Fuel valve Fuel pump Fuel lines Carbon canist...

Page 35: ...icator and hoses are specially designed and constructed to not allow fuel vapors to permeate and be released to the atmosphere 2 A carbon activated canister collects gasoline vapors from the fuel tank...

Page 36: ...E IF AN OUTPUT VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCH IS NOT PROVIDED DO NOT USE THE BATTERY CHARGER UNLESS THE BATTERY VOLTAGE MATCHES THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE RATING OF THE CHARGER j NEVER PLACE THE CHARGER DIRECTLY ABO...

Page 37: ...EG N POST ii ATTACH AT LEAST A 60 CM 6 GAUGE AWG INSULATED BATTERY CABLE TO A NEGATIVE NEG N BATTERY POST iii CONNECT THE POSITIVE RED CHARGER CLIP TO THE POSITIVE POS P POST OF BATTERY iv POSITION YO...

Page 38: ...greater than 120610400045001 500Wi OM Revision 2012 10 19 POWERHOUSE Products DTS Manufacturing 7930 S W Burns Way Unit C Wilsonville OR 97070 www powerhouse products com ____________________________...

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