Product Manual

Table of Contents
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Hazard Signal Word Definitions ................................................................................................... 2
About Your Generator ................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Label Locations .................................................................................................................... 8
Machine Component Identification ............................................................................................... 9
Power Load Planning & Management .......................................................................................... 13
Installation / Initial Set-Up:
1. Unpacking & Delivery Inspection .......................................................................................... 16
2. Planning the Power Load ........................................................................................................ 16
3. Set-up either as a BUILDING BACK-UP or PORTABLE Power Source ............................ 17
4. Selecting a Suitable Site ......................................................................................................... 21
5. Grounding the Generator ........................................................................................................ 23
6. Battery Installation ................................................................................................................. 24
Operation:
1. General Safety Rules for Operation ....................................................................................... 25
2. Preparing for Operation .......................................................................................................... 28
3. Starting the Engine ................................................................................................................. 31
4. Checking Generator Output .................................................................................................... 32
5. Connecting Loads ................................................................................................................... 33
6. Stopping the Engine ............................................................................................................... 33
7. Storage & Exercise ................................................................................................................. 34
Maintenance & Repair .................................................................................................................. 36
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 38
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation ....................................................... 39
Generator Exploded View ............................................................................................................ 43
Control Panel Parts List ............................................................................................................... 47
Generator Head Exploded View .................................................................................................. 50
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 55
California Proposition 65 Information ........................................................................................ 56