15. Ensure that generator is properly grounded. (See
“Grounding the generator” section in this manual.)
16. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or anything that
may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
17. Unit must reach operating speed before electrical loads
are connected. Disconnect loads before turning off
engine.
18. To prevent surging that may possibly damage
equipment, do not allow engine to run out of fuel when
electrical loads are applied.
19. When powering solid state equipment, a Power Line
Conditioner should be used to avoid possible damage to
equipment.
20. Do not stick anything through ventilating slots, even
when the generator is not operating. This can damage
the generator or cause personal injury.
21. Before transporting the generator in a vehicle, drain all
fuel to prevent leakage that may occur.
22. Use proper lifting techniques when transporting the
generator from site to site. Improper lifting techniques
may result in personal injury.
23. To avoid burns, do not touch engine muffler or other
engine or generator surfaces which became hot during
operation.
24. Do not alter or modify the heat shield.
SPARK ARRESTER
YOUR PRODUCT MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH A
SPARK ARRESTING MUFFLER.
If the product will be used
around flammable materials, such as agricultural crops, forests,
brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester should
be installed and is legally required in the State of California. The
California statutes requiring a spark arrester are Sections
13005(b), 4442 and 4443. Spark Arresters are also required on some
U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other
statutes and ordinances. An approved spark arrester is available from
our product dealers, or may be ordered from Pramac America,
P.O. Box 6001, Kearney, Nebraska 68848. 1-800-445-1805. Spark
arresters can also be ordered from our website, www.powermate.com.
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DETERMINING TOTAL WATTAGE
In order to prevent overloading and possible damage to your
generator it is necessary to know the total wattage of the connected load.
To determine which tools and/or appliances your generator will run follow
these steps:
1.
Determine if you want to run one item or multiple items
simultaneously.
2.
Check wattage requirements for the items you will be
running by referring to the load’s nameplate or by
calculating it (multiply amps x volts = watts).
3.
Total the watts for each item. If the nameplate only gives
volts and amps, multiply volts x amps = watts.
1 KW = 1,000 watts.
4.
Motorized appliances or tools require more than their rated
wattage for start up.
NOTE: Allow 2 1/2 to 4 times the listed wattage for
starting equipment powered by electric motors.
5.
The generator’s rated watts should match or exceed the
total number of watts required for the equipment you want
to run.
6.
Always connect the heaviest load to the generator first,
then add other items one at a time.
NOTE: Additional information on determining wattage
requirements can be found on our website:
www.powermate.com
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OPERATING VOLTAGE
CAUTION: Operating voltage and frequency requirement of
all electronic equipment should be checked prior to plugging
them into this generator. Damage may result if the equipment
is not designed to operate within a +/- 10% voltage variation,
and +/- 3 hz frequency variation from the generator name
plate ratings. To avoid damage, always have an additional
load plugged into the generator if solid state equipment (such as a
television set) is used. Apower line conditioner is recommended
for some solid state applications.
A power line conditioner should be used when running one or
more of the following solid state items:
Garage door openers
Kitchen appliances with digital displays
Televisions
Stereos
Personal computers
Quartz clocks
Copy machines
Telephone equipment
Other solid state equipment may require a power line
conditioner. For more information, contact our Customer Service
Department at 1-800-445-1805 or www.powermate.com.
Customer Hotline 1-800-445-1805
