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REV. 03  JAN/09 

 
 
 
 
 

481 Panet Road 

Winnipeg, MB 

R3C 2W7 

 

5.5 Kw Portable Generator 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

ITEM # 8251498

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 

SECTION  

PAGE 

1 GENERAL 

INFORMATION 

2

2 SAFETY 

GUIDELINES 

2

2.1 Battery 

Safety 

4

2.2 

Additional Safety/Operational Guidelines 

4

3 OPERATION 

5

3.1 

Generator Performance Specifications 

5

3.2 Electrical 

Loads 

6

3.3 

Warning on Sensitive Equipment 

6

3.4 

Engine Limitations on Generator Performance 

6

3.5 Power 

Receptacles 

7

3.6 Circuit 

Breaker 

8

3.7 

Automatic Idle Control 

8

3.8 

LCD Amperage/Hour Readout 

9

3.9 12VDC 

Battery 

9

3.10 

Starting the Generator 

10

4 MAINTENANCE 

10

5 PARTS 

LIST 

12

Summary of Contents for 8251498

Page 1: ... Safety 4 2 2 Additional Safety Operational Guidelines 4 3 OPERATION 5 3 1 Generator Performance Specifications 5 3 2 Electrical Loads 6 3 3 Warning on Sensitive Equipment 6 3 4 Engine Limitations on Generator Performance 6 3 5 Power Receptacles 7 3 6 Circuit Breaker 8 3 7 Automatic Idle Control 8 3 8 LCD Amperage Hour Readout 9 3 9 12VDC Battery 9 3 10 Starting the Generator 10 4 MAINTENANCE 10 5...

Page 2: ...practice which could result in severe personal injury or death if proper precautions are not taken Caution indicates potentially hazardous situation which may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to unit if proper practices are not taken IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand the operator s manuals and all safety alerts before operating or maintaining your portable generator Be ...

Page 3: ...spillage possibly causing a fire or an explosion Lubricating oil conforming to the engine manufacturer s specifications must be added to the proper level before operation Failure to fill the crankcase with lubricating oil will void all engine warranties Do not exceed the rated capacity of the generator The total electrical loads at each outlet must be added to determine the total electrical load T...

Page 4: ... mechanical and electrical condition Do not overload this generator Overloading this generator can cause generator damage powered apparatus damage and excessive heat build up Always keep hands body parts hair and clothing well away from the rotating or HOT parts of the generator set Exhaust systems can cause severe burns Do not start this generator with connected devices turned ON Always make sure...

Page 5: ...he extension cord s wire gauge is of sufficient size to minimize voltage drop Never handle extension cords or electrical circuits if standing in water or a damp area Operate service or fill with fluids on a level surface only Do not operate this generator in a corrosive or flammable environment Never clean this generator with high pressure water or a garden hose Water can accumulate within the gen...

Page 6: ...pressor 1 2 hp 1400 Light Bulb Bulb rated Air Compressor 3 4 hp 1800 Nail Gun 1200 Air Compressor 1 hp 2000 Microwave 750 Battery Charger 25A 600 Paint Sprayer 1 3 hp 650 Belt Sander 3 Belt 1000 Paint Sprayer hand air less 175 Circular Saw 6 825 1050 Radio 50 200 Coffee Maker 900 1100 Refrigerator 600 Lawn Edger 550 Table Saw 10 2000 Furnace Fan 1 3 hp 1200 Television 250 550 Hot Plate single 1500...

Page 7: ...d the generator rating Do not exceed the individual receptacle ratings as shown in Table 3 below Do not exceed the total generator ratings shown in Table 1 on page 5 RECEPTACLE 1 RECEPTACLE 2 20A 120V 20A 120 240V Table 3 Maximum Allowable Receptacle Current Draw RECEPTACLE 1 RECEPTACLE 2 BLACK FILLED LEADS ARE LIVE TERMINALS GREY LEADS ARE GROUND TERMINALS WHITE LEADS ARE NEUTRAL TERMINALS Figure...

Page 8: ...eaker by pushing the switch to the ON position NOTE ensure that it is safe to reset the switch after power has been cut off The tool appliance being used will operate immediately after the circuit breaker has been reset Use caution 3 7 AUTOMATIC IDLE CONTROL The generator is equipped with an automatic idle feature When activated this feature allows the engine to idle down when there is no power be...

Page 9: ...sed can be displayed anytime while the generator is running by pressing the black button labeled Amps Hrs Switch directly below the LCD Press the black button again to go back to reading amperage LCD AMP HOURS SWITCH LOW BATTERY WARNING LIGHT Figure 4 Amp Hour Readout 3 9 12VDC BATTERY Please refer to the battery instruction manual provided for battery installation and maintenance information The ...

Page 10: ...ould display the amperage being drawn from the generator 4 MAINTENANCE Engine Fuel Use Unleaded Gasoline ONLY Engine Oil Refer to the Engine s Operators Manual Engine Maintenance Refer to the Engine s Operators Manual regarding all engine maintenance issues Generator Cleaning ALWAYS shut off the generator and allow the generator to completely cool before performing cleaning operations DO NOT use h...

Page 11: ... pilot light lit cigarette water heater static discharge etc It is recommended that your generator be started and operated for several minutes at least every 30 days If the generator cannot be operated every 30 days follow the storage recommendations within the engine documentation NOTE A fuel shut off valve is positioned at the base of the fuel tank The valve should be closed during storage perio...

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Page 14: ...UT SPRING 10 24 U TYPE 045 062 6 25 BOLT HEX 250 20 UNC X 1 75 LG GR 5 PTD 2 26 NUT LOCK NYLON 25 20 UNC 5 27 BOLT HEX SRD FLANGE 250 20 X 50 LG 8 28 BOLT HEX SRD FLANGE 10 24 X 50 LG 6 29 SCREW HEX WASHER 10 24 X 50 LG THREAD CUTTING 7 30 NUT SPRING 250 20 U TYPE 11 31 WASHER EXTERNAL TOOTH LOCK 313 2 32 BOLT HEX SER 312 18UNC X 75 LG 2 33 NUT HEX SERRATED FLANGE 312 18 UNC 2 34 BOLT HEX SERRATED...

Page 15: ... 33 RED 1 64 NSM DECAL 1 65 2460048 FILTER FUEL INLINE 3 16 1 66 10001276 LINE FUEL 3 16 ASSY 1 67 NUT SPRING 10 24 U TYPE 025 040 2 68 8004211 BOLT J M5 X 216 ASSY 2 69 9161274 DECAL WARNING REFUEL 1 70 9160813 DECAL PAL SERIAL 1 71 BOLT HEX SRD 375 16 UNC 1 LG 4 72 ALTERNATOR ANCHOR ROD 1 73 WASHER PTD 281 ID X 625 OD 1 74 WASHER LOCK SPLIT REG 312 PTD 4 75 NUT HEX 250 20 UNC 1 76 BOLT HEX SERRA...

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