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Exhibit 2 - Generator Components Located within Service Access Door

Control Panel

Nameplate

Warning  

Labels

Warning  

Labels

Hand-held  

Remote-Start 

Keyfob 

(NPS original 

transport location)

Generator  
Service Access 
Door Opening

Generator Service 

Access Door  

Opening

Engine Oil 

Dipstick

Automatic  

Engine Choke

Emergency  
Pull Start Handle

Engine 

Air Filter 
Housing

Carburetor

Carburetor 
Fuel Drain

NPS' TEI 
United States and Canada 
Certification Mark

Engine 

Oil Drain 
Plug

Master 12Volt 

Power Switch 
(inside door)

12 Volt Battery 

Connection 

(Positive) (+)

12 Volt 

Circuit  

Breaker 
(inside 
door) 
 

Fault  

Indicator 

Lights

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Rev 1.7

Summary of Contents for NPS 4500

Page 1: ...OWNER S GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...ll have Generator power when and where you need it This Guide will provide you with an overview of the safety issues and precautions you will need to be aware of while operating maintaining and storing the Generator with your RV Safety is of utmost importance and failure to follow this Guide may result in performance degradation of the Generator and extreme bodily injury to the owner The Safety se...

Page 3: ...nclude DANGER Indicates an immediate hazard which if not avoided will result in death or extreme bodily injury to installer or operator WARNING Indicates a hazard level between caution and danger and indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious bodily injury to installer or operator CAUTION Indicates a potential hazard which if not avoided may result in min...

Page 4: ...CTION A 6 Required prior to commencement service or maintenance Locate and keep multi class ABC fire extinguishers within reach of RV and readily available at all times Determine locate and wear personal protective equipment PPE necessary for Generator service and maintenance including but not limited to safety glasses as required by NPS Verify negative battery cable is disconnected at the battery...

Page 5: ...ights o electrical switches DANGER A 8 Engine Exhaust Gasoline powered engines and tools present a serious health hazard They produce high concentrations of carbon monoxide CO CO is a poisonous gas that can cause illness permanent neurological damage and death CO is colorless odorless and non irritating and therefore can overcome exposed persons without warning CO can rapidly accumulate even in ar...

Page 6: ...detectors are operating properly at every start up and replace batteries at intervals recommended by CO detector manufacturer for RVs DANGER A 17 Generator Voltage Arc Flash and Electrical Shock Hazard MANDATORY ACTION Prior to performing any work on the Generator all electrical connections must be identified and designated as either energized or non energized to all service team members Verificat...

Page 7: ... covered handles A 23 Electrical connections shall be made by a qualified person experienced and familiar with construction and operation of electrical equipment and the hazards involved Qualified persons are intended to be only those well acquainted with and thoroughly conversant in electric equipment and electrical hazards involved with work being performed A 24 Review placard and warnings on Ge...

Page 8: ...meter may cause the Generator to overheat and or ignite tall grass vegetation or other objects in proximity to the running Generator This presents a fire hazard which could ignite from hot exhaust pipe assembly fumes and vapors and result in death or extreme bodily harm to the Owner or Operator Maintain a proper ventilation parameter extending 914 4 mm or 3 in all directions from all manufacturer ...

Page 9: ...ow your Generator B 3 continued Pre Start Check and Inspection Starting and Operating the Generator Maintenance Requirements Trouble Shooting NPS Limited Warranty Specifications Maintenance Record Page 9 of 30 Rev 1 7 ...

Page 10: ...or Service Access Door closed position Generator Service Access Door Latches Generator Model Number Warning Tags Generator Base Warning Labels Generator Nameplate NPS TEI United States and Canada Certification Mark Warning Label Page 10 of 30 Rev 1 7 ...

Page 11: ...l Start Handle Generator Service Access Door Opening Warning Labels Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Drain Plug Control Panel Nameplate NPS TEI United States and Canada Certification Mark Master 12Volt Power Switch 12Volt Battery Connection Positive 12Volt Circuit Breaker C 2 Nameplate provides the following information See Exhibit 2 Manufacturer Name and Contact Information Emissions Control and Co...

Page 12: ...r arrows for the 30amp AC Circuit Breaker C 4 Warning Labels are located on and around the Generator to alert the Owner to location specific hazards associated with operating servicing and maintaining the Generator See Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 and Exhibit 3 C Generator Components Located within Service Access Door Page 12 of 30 Rev 1 7 ...

Page 13: ...oor Opening Generator Service Access Door Opening Engine Oil Dipstick Automatic Engine Choke Emergency Pull Start Handle Engine Air Filter Housing Carburetor Carburetor Fuel Drain NPS TEI United States and Canada Certification Mark Engine Oil Drain Plug Master 12Volt Power Switch inside door 12 Volt Battery Connection Positive 12 Volt Circuit Breaker inside door Fault Indicator Lights Page 13 of 3...

Page 14: ...RV RV Service and Maintenance Access Door Exhaust Support Strap Exhaust Pipe Clamp and Bolts Exhaust Pipe Exhaust Support Strap Clamp Bolts Baffle End of Exhaust Pipe Exhaust Pipe Spark Arrester and Debris Screen Warning Label Page 14 of 30 Rev 1 7 ...

Page 15: ...rip Air Outflow arrows indicate outflow direction Exhaust Assembly Muffler and Port Front of Generator Generator Service Access Door Rubber Isolation Strip Air Intake arrows indicate direction of airflow Purge Line Fuel Line Page 15 of 30 Rev 1 7 ...

Page 16: ...Exhibit 5 Generator Fuel Line and Vapor Purge Line Vapor Purge Line Capped at Factory Fuel Line Electrical Harness Connecting Generator to RV 12 Volt Ground Page 16 of 30 Rev 1 7 ...

Page 17: ...ons Never store anything underneath or around the bottom or front of the Generator Lack of a proper ventilation parameter may cause the Generator to overheat and or ignite tall grass vegetation or other objects in proximity to the running Generator This presents a fire hazard which could ignite from hot exhaust pipe assembly fumes and vapors and result in death or extreme bodily harm to the Owner ...

Page 18: ...Air Filter Element o If dirt or debris is found replace with new OEM AE002 Air Filter Element When re installing the Air Filter Housing verify the cover seal is intact in its original location and the cover is latched correctly D 8 Ensure Overload Alarm and Oil Alert indicator lights on Generator Control Panel are off See Exhibit 1 D 9 Re attach Generator Service Access door See Exhibit 1 Verify l...

Page 19: ...st start of the day a start after eight 8 hours of inactivity or a start in below freezing temperatures Depress and hold Stop Prime switch for ten 10 seconds allowing the Generator to prime the fuel pump Then press and hold the Start switch until the Generator starts Remote Control Panel s light will blink and then remain steady once the Generator is running Allow the Generator to run a minimum of...

Page 20: ...ator Service Access Door to the ON position See Exhibit 2 Press the Signal Match Set Button on the Remote Control Module and hold it for more than three 3 seconds until the Signal Match Indicator Light on the Remote Control Module stays on constant Release the Signal Match Set Button and press the STOP button on the Keyfob at this moment the Signal Match Indicator Light on the Remote Control Modul...

Page 21: ...cator Light Stop Prime Stop Prime Start Stop Switch inside Generator Service Access Door Indicator Light Start Emergency Pull Start Handle inside Generator Service Access Door Remote Control Module Signal Match Indicator Light Signal Match Set Button Fault Indicator Light Overload Alarm Fault Indicator Light Oil Alert Page 21 of 30 Rev 1 7 ...

Page 22: ...e brush every forty 40 hours of operation or more frequently as needed based on visual inspections F 5 Battery Connections Clean and check battery connections to ensure they are secure and free of corrosion at each initial use or monthly whichever comes first Air Filter Element F 6 Replace with new OEM AE002 Air Filter Element every one hundred forty 140 hours or more frequently when operated in d...

Page 23: ...f ignition wire is damaged disconnected it will not start If generator has fuel and spark plug is intact and working properly and it still will not start then contact your dealer or NPS directly G 3 Generator is running but not powering my RV Check 30 amp breakers on the generator to see if they have tripped If tripped then reset o if they will not reset then contact your dealer or NPS Check circu...

Page 24: ...twenty 20 seconds Overload Alarm Light stays on when the Generator is faulty i e short circuit low voltage over voltage engine over speed etc o Generator will keep running but the Generator output will be automatically cut off Oil Alert Light blinks when the oil level is too low In this case the engine will shut down automatically and the Oil Alert Light will remain illuminated NPS offers full sup...

Page 25: ...and then stay on constant o Release the STOP button on the Keyfob and press the START button on the Keyfob at this moment the Signal Match Indicator Light on the Remote Control Module will blink one time and then stay on constant o Release the START button on the Keyfob press and hold the Signal Match Set Button on the Remote Control Module until the Signal Match Indicator Light on the Remote Cont...

Page 26: ... as possible When calling or contacting NPS please have the following information ready and available Date of Purchase Nature of the issue you are having See G Troubleshooting section of this Guide Generator Model Number Serial Number You may refer to Exhibit 2 of this Guide for assistance in locating both the Model and Serial numbers NPS Generators hold California Air Resources Board CARB Certifi...

Page 27: ...ps 45 8 Amps Rated Current Amps 37 5 Amps 41 6 Amps Max Output 5 000 Watts 5 500 Watts Rated Voltage 120 Volts Displacement 21 7 in3 357 cm3 Engine Type Air Cooled 4 Stroke OHV Engine Yamaha MZ360KHIP3 Weight 185 lbs 83 91 KG Length Width 29 33 in 745 mm 21 46 in 545 mm Height 16 10 in 409 mm Sound 70 dB A at 10 ft Half Load Frequency 60 Hz Specifications Page 27 of 30 Rev 1 7 ...

Page 28: ... POS Ignition System Non contact Transistor Ignition T C I Auto Choke Electronic Starting System Wireless Remote Wired Remote Recoil and Electronic 12V 3 Wire Negative Ground Fuel Consumption 58 Gal Hr 64 Gal Hr Fuel Type Unleaded Gas Unleaded Gas Pull Start Yes Yes Remote Key Fob Yes Yes Auto Choke Electronic Lubrication System Oil Splash Page 28 of 30 Rev 1 7 ...

Page 29: ...Maintenance Record Record all maintenance and service performed See F Maintenance Requirements DATE HOUR METER READING MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE PERFORMED Page 29 of 30 Rev 1 7 ...

Page 30: ...Record the coordinating Date of Maintenance Record above including Name Address and Phone Number of your Service Dealer or NPS Technician DATE NAME ADDRESS PHONE Page 30 of 30 Rev 1 7 ...

Page 31: ...warranty and not an insurance policy or service contract It is not subject to state insurance laws but it is subject to state law concerning warranties This Limited Warranty gives the holder specific legal rights but the holder may have other rights depending upon the state in which the Product was purchased There are no warranties which extend beyond the description herein The Warrantor is not li...

Page 32: ...r components and assemblies are defined as follows rotor main stator manifolds lifters piston rings cylinder heads engine or crankshaft housing valves or shafts generator controller inverter electrical transfer switch and display panel Non Recreational Vehicle Usage Up to the one 1 year anniversary of the Product purchase date Cost of labor and parts needed to restore the Product to functional con...

Page 33: ... of other generators products or services 7 Upon request produce verification of the Product purchase date CLAIM PROCEDURES NO REPAIRS OR PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION 1 All repairs and replacements must have prior approval by from the Warrantor s claim department 2 Please have your registration card and the generator serial number on hand and call TF 866 407 1727 3 You will be...

Page 34: ...9 Improper storage starting and break in practices 10 Owner modified or replacement parts and accessories not authorized by the Warrantor 11 Noncompliance with any of the Warrantor s published guidelines or policies TRANSFER This Limited Warranty can be transferred to a subsequent private owner of the Product for the remainder of the Limited Warranty term This Limited Warranty cannot be transferre...

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