Operating Guide

10
OPERATION
Operation and Use Questions
Call Customer Service at 1-888-331-4569 with questions
or concerns about equipment operation and mainte-
nance.
Before Starting Engine
1. Verify engine oil level is correct.
2. Verify fuel level is correct.
3. Verify unit is secure on level ground, with correct
clearance, and is in a well ventilated area.
Prepare Generator for Use
DANGER: Asphyxiation. Running engines produce
carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poison-
ous gas. Carbon monoxide, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. (000103)
DANGER: Asphyxiation. The exhaust system must
be properly maintained. Do not alter or modify the
exhaust system as to render it unsafe or make it
noncompliant with local codes and/or standards.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury. (000179b)
WARNING: Risk of fire. Do not use generator with-
out spark arrestor installed. Failure to do so
could result in death or serious injury. (000118a)
WARNING: Asphyxiation. Always use a battery
operated carbon monoxide alarm indoors and
installed according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Failure to do so could result in death
or serious injury. (000178a)
WARNING: Risk of Fire. Hot surfaces could ignite
combustibles, resulting in fire. Fire could result in
death or serious injury. (000110)
WARNING: Hot surfaces. When operating machine,
do not touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away
from combustibles during use. Hot surfaces could
result in severe burns or fire. (000108)
CAUTION: Equipment and property damage. Dis-
connect electrical loads prior to starting or stop-
ping unit. Failure to do so could result in
equipment and property damage. (000136)
Grounding Generator When In Use
See Fig. K. The generator is equipped with an equip-
ment ground connecting the generator frame and the
ground terminals on the AC output outlets (see NEC
250.34)
A
. This allows the generator to be used as a
portable generator without grounding the frame of the
generator as specified in NEC 250.34.
• Neutral Floating
Fig. K
011225
A
The generator (stator winding) is isolated from the frame
and from the AC outlet ground pin. Electrical devices
requiring a grounded outlet pin connection will not
function if the outlet ground pin is not functional.
Know Generator Limits
Overloading a generator can result in damage to the
generator and connected electrical devices. Observe the
following to prevent overload:
• Add the total wattage of all electrical devices to be con-
nected at one time. This total should NOT be greater
than the generator's wattage capacity.
• The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light
bulbs. The rated wattage of tools, appliances, and
motors can be found on a data label or decal affixed to
the device.
• If the appliance, tool, or motor does not give wattage,
multiply volts times ampere rating to determine watts
(volts x amps = Watts).
• Some electric motors, such as induction types, require
approximately three times more Watts of power for
starting than for running. This surge of power lasts only
a few seconds when starting such motors. Allow for
higher starting wattage when selecting electrical
devices to connect to the generator:
1. Calculate wattage needed to start the largest motor.
2. Add the running Watts of all other connected loads
to that figure.
The Wattage Reference Guide is provided to assist in
determining how many items the generator can operate
at one time.
NOTE: All figures are approximate. See data label on appli-
ance for wattage requirements.