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Generator Owners Manual

Safety

Operation

Assembly

Maintenance

Model No. EG600W

For your own safety please read this manual before attempting to operate your 
new unit. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury. Spend
a few moments to familiarise yourself with your generator before each use. Keep 
this manual as reference for operation and maintenance of your generator.

Model No. EG500

WARNING - PLEASE READ

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Summary of Contents for EG500

Page 1: ... operate your new unit Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury Spend a few moments to familiarise yourself with your generator before each use Keep this manual as reference for operation and maintenance of your generator Model No EG500 WARNING PLEASE READ Talon Manual_EG500 EG600W_v3 qxp 23 05 2006 4 26 PM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...his product has been used for a purpose for which it was not designed or suited iii where the service of this product has been undertaken by a person not authorised by the Company to carry out such work or where parts have not been approved by the Company have been used Should service become necessary during the warranty period the purchaser should contact an Authorised Service Agent or the Compan...

Page 3: ...d 3000 rpm 3000 rpm Voltage 240V 240V Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz Nominal power 4 18 kVA 4 8kVA Power factor 0 9 p f 0 9 p f Active power 3 8 kVA 4 36 kVA Voltage System Regulation Capacitor Capacitor OVERALL DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT excluding wheel kit Length 764mm 764mm Width 534mm 534mm Height 565mm 565mm Weight 64kg 84 Kg incl wheel kit Fuel Tank Capacity 19 0 Litres 19 0 Litres Noise level 80 db SPL A...

Page 4: ...cause a serious shock or electrocution if misused 2 Using a generator or electrical appliance in wet conditions such as rain or snow or near a pool or sprinkler system or when your hands are wet could result in electrocution Keep the generator dry Do not use generator in the rain 3 Do not store the generator unprotected outdoors 4 Do not connect to a building s electrical system unless an isolatio...

Page 5: ...posits and extends exhaust system life 3 Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or oil gasoline mixture Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank 4 Occasionally you may hear light spark knock or pinging metallic rapping noise while operating under heavy loads This is no cause for concern 5 If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed under normal load change brands of gasoline If...

Page 6: ...pliances are switched off and disconnected from the generator 4 Ensure thermal overload switch is ON 5 Check for any loose wires or damaged components which may prevent starting Engine Starting 1 Ignition Switch A See Figure 4A OFF To stop the engine ON To start and run the engine Turn switch to ON to start 2 Fuel Control B See Figure 4B OFF Stops fuel flowing from the tank to the engine ON Allows...

Page 7: ...ystem ground to be connected to the AC neutral wire consult a qualified electrician or electrical inspector Provide them with the electrical wiring diagram in this manual The ground terminal can be used to earth the generator or bond the frame of the generator to the frame of a vehicle but only if it is required by local law or electrical code Before using the ground terminal consult a qualified e...

Page 8: ...aw 10 16 1500 2000 Hot Air Gun 1500 Air Compressor 2200 9 Grinder 2000 Pressure Washer 1500 2000 Other Electric Induction 180 Motor hp Electric Induction 375 Motor hp Electric Induction 750 Motor 1 hp Electric Induction 1500 Motor 2 hp Induction motors will require 3 5 times the rated wattage at start up Note Always consult the data plate on the tool for specific electrical information POWER USAGE...

Page 9: ...A Figure 6B Figure 7A Figure 7B MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service station or recycling center for reclamation Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground Air Cleaner Service A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor To prevent ca...

Page 10: ... be replaced with an overload switch having identical ratings and performance characteristics Contact your nearest Talon Authorised Servicing dealer for replacement service Figure 9A Figure 9B TRANSPORT STORAGE When transporting the generator turn the ON OFF switch and the fuel control OFF Keep the generator level to prevent fuel spillage Fuel vapour or spilled fuel may ignite Empty fuel tank befo...

Page 11: ... setting Talon Authorised Service Centre No electricity AC overload OFF Turn circuit breaker ON Defective electrical appliance Replace or repair defective or equipment electrical appliance or equipment Fouled alternator Have alternator adjusted by a Talon Authorised Service Centre Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions Perform this task in a well ventilated area ...

Page 12: ...uts See Fig 1A Wheel Kit Assembly 1 Bolt the 2 axle assemblies C to the bottom of the generator frame D with nuts washers and bolts provided See Fig 1B 2 Place 2 plastic washers E on earth axle See Fig 1C 3 Install the wheel assembly and insert the plastic washer F See Fig 1D 4 Secure the wheel onto the axle using the split pin G Bend split pin ends to secure See Fig 1E 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 ...

Page 13: ...23 WIRING DIAGRAM Talon Manual_EG500 EG600W_v3 qxp 23 05 2006 4 27 PM Page 23 ...

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