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Manufactured by
Northern Tool + Equipment Co.,
2800 SouthCross Drive West
P.O. Box 1499 Burnsville, MN 55337-0499
®
Страница 1: ...ility workers Fire DO NOT overload generator per rated capacity and OPERATE ONLY in an area with adequate cooling ventilation so generator does not overheat and possibly cause fire Keep all objects at...
Страница 2: ...Hazard Signal Word Definitions 2...
Страница 3: ...BUILDING BACK UP Power Source 13 4 Selecting a Suitable Site 16 5 Mounting the Generator 18 6 Grounding the Generator 21 Operation 1 General Safety Rules for Operation 22 2 Preparing for Operation 24...
Страница 4: ...o the generator and attached electrical devices and may also result in fire This generator must be mounted on a reinforced concrete slab or a PTO generator trailer so that the generator will not flip...
Страница 5: ...cture or for any non standard application or for use as a subcomponent in another piece of equipment NorthStar is constantly improving its products The specifications outlined herein are subject to ch...
Страница 6: ...pound foot Input Shaft 1 3 8 Diameter 6 spline 120V Receptacle 2 20 Amp A duplex NEMA 5 20R 30 Amp A locking device NEMA L5 30R 120 240V Receptacle 50 Amp A Straight blade NEMA 14 50R Circuit Breaker...
Страница 7: ...ect generator directly into a wall outlet ANY connection to a building s electrical system MUST ISOLATE GENERATOR FROM UTILITY POWER via a transfer switch Be sure generator is properly grounded Use on...
Страница 8: ...Circuit Breakers 9 120V 30A Locking Receptacle 2 30A Circuit Breaker 10 120 240V 50A Receptacle 3 20A Circuit Breakers 11 Shield 4 1 3 8 6 Spline Input Shaft 12 Gear Box 5 Oil Drain Plug 13 Grounding...
Страница 9: ...eptacle This locking device receptacle is a 120V 30A receptacle NEMA number L5 30R This receptacle accepts NEMA plug number L5 30P Reference 10 120 240V 50A Receptacle This straight blade receptacle i...
Страница 10: ...te If wattage is not given on the device s nameplate the wattage may be calculated by multiplying the nameplate voltage by nameplate amperage Watts Volts X Amps Example conversion to watts 120 Volts X...
Страница 11: ...g at the same time with the generator 2 List the greater of the running or starting wattage next to each device as obtained from the devices nameplate or Table 2 If only the running wattage for a devi...
Страница 12: ...detail below 1 Unpacking Delivery Inspection 1 You should inspect the generator immediately after you receive delivery See the Machine Component Identification section of this manual for a diagram of...
Страница 13: ...ding may cause serious damage to the generator and attached electrical devices Using as a Back up Power Source for a Building Contact a licensed electrician to install a UL approved transfer switch if...
Страница 14: ...cian can help you determine which circuits and devices can be powered simultaneously without overloading the generator See the previous section of this manual entitled Power Load Planning Management f...
Страница 15: ...shock Use Table 3 below to choose an adequately sized extension cord according to the amperage of the device being used and the length of the cord Table 3 Current Power Maximum Extension Cord Length...
Страница 16: ...monoxide poisoning hazard The exhaust from your tractor contains carbon monoxide CO a poisonous gas that can kill You cannot smell it see it or taste it Follow the directions below for choosing a loca...
Страница 17: ...wet conditions Choose a location where the generator will NOT be exposed to rain snow or direct sunlight Exposure to water can cause electric shock You may operate the generator under an outdoor cano...
Страница 18: ...G Never mount to a trailer that is not wide enough or strong enough to handle the operating torque An inadequate trailer may flip or fail due to generator s operating torque potentially causing injury...
Страница 19: ...ab will need to be at least 2 feet x 2 feet x 4 inches thick o Be reinforced with rebar in a direction perpendicular to the PTO shaft Rebar will strengthen the concrete to resist cracking and breaking...
Страница 20: ...ting plates a Attach the two mounting plates to the generator using the three grade 5 7 16 bolts provided in the kit Note In order to access two of the mounting holes on the generator you will need to...
Страница 21: ...m the clamp to the generator grounding screw located on the rear of the generator head 4 Do not connect the generator grounding post to a water pipe or a ground used by a radio system 5 The generator...
Страница 22: ...ators in safe generator set up and operation Only trained adults should set up and operate the generator Do not let children operate Intended use Carefully read about and understand the intended use o...
Страница 23: ...highly electrical conductive areas and on construction jobsites to prevent electrical shock Avoid contact Avoid contact with bare wires terminals connections etc while the unit is running Wet conditi...
Страница 24: ...eds boxes pick up truck beds RVs or boats These spaces can trap poisonous gases EVEN if you run a fan or open windows Ground generator Make sure the generator is grounded in accordance with instructio...
Страница 25: ...ting the generator Tie back and secure hair close to the head 3 Connecting to the Tractor Follow the instructions in this section to connect the generator to the tractor s PTO via a driveline shaft pu...
Страница 26: ...or PTO stub WARNING Make sure PTO driveline shaft is securely locked at both ends Unlocked PTO shafts can whip or become dangerously airborne Secure driveline guard check shields 1 A driveline GUARD m...
Страница 27: ...ds do not exceed rated capacity of generator Overloading the generator can cause damage to the generator and attached electrical devices and may result in fire Using as a Portable Power Source Connect...
Страница 28: ...slightly This slight decrease in speed together with the voltage drop within the generator itself results in a slightly lower voltage when the generator is loaded to its full capacity than when it is...
Страница 29: ...nerator s outlets 2 Make sure the generator is disconnected from the PTO Store in appropriate location 1 Let generator cool for at least five minutes before storing Hot equipment can be a fire hazard...
Страница 30: ...tor together with the tip of the screwdriver If there is stored charge in the capacitor a spark will be generated thereby discharging the capacitor Replace guards Make sure all guards and shields are...
Страница 31: ...part Using cracked or damaged receptacles can be both dangerous to the operator and destructive to the equipment Keep generator clean Keep generator clean If dust or debris accumulates on the generat...
Страница 32: ...eceptacle d Defective stator e Defective rotor f Defective capacitor g Defective circuit breaker h Engine speed too slow i PTO not engaged j Gearbox is malfunctioning k Circuit breaker tripped a Disco...
Страница 33: ...ious injury or death Safety Installation Set up Mount generator Failure to properly mount and secure the generator may cause the unit to flip violently during use which could cause severe injury to th...
Страница 34: ...Never wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing such as neckties scarves or long sleeved or untucked shirts when operating the generator Tie back hair and secure close to head Safety During Use Safety e...
Страница 35: ...pt to remove drive shaft or any guard or shield while the unit is operating Malfunction during operation Immediately turn off the generator if any of the following conditions arise during operation o...
Страница 36: ...Generator Exploded View Rev G 36...
Страница 37: ...Danger Decal 1 14 31735 Implement Shield 1 15 31013 Phillips Screw 14 16 30995 Fan 1 17 30999 Fixing Ring 1 18 779760 Rotor Assembly 1 20 779781 General Warning Decal 1 21 31727 Voltmeter 1 22 781029...
Страница 38: ...Wiring Diagram Rev G 38 5 0 5 0 2 0 2 0 3 0...
Страница 39: ...0A 120 240V Receptacle 1 8 31674 Wire Assembly W4 W5 W6 1 9 31666 Wire Assembly B13 B14 1 10 31677 Wire Assembly G3 G4 1 W2 31672 Wire Assembly 1 W3 31673 Wire Assembly 1 B1 31663 Wire Assembly 1 B4 3...
Страница 40: ...1 5 31760 PTO Shaft Internal Bearing 1 6 31762 Oil Plug 1 7 31756 Housing 1 8 31763 Oil Plug Breather 1 9 31754 Gear 1 10 31752 Cover 1 11 31764 Oil Plug Sight Glass 1 12 31765 M6 x 1 0 x 16MM 6 13 31...
Страница 41: ...h as engines are guaranteed by their manufacturer and can be serviced at factory authorized locations near you Any costs incurred due to replacement or repair of items outside of a NorthStar approved...
Страница 42: ...42 Manufactured by Northern Tool Equipment Co 2800 SouthCross Drive West P O Box 1499 Burnsville MN 55337 0499...
