Product Manual

Table of Contents
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Hazard Signal Word Definitions ................................................................................................... 2
About Your Generator ................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety Label Locations .................................................................................................................... 7
Machine Component Identification ............................................................................................... 9
Power Load Planning & Management .......................................................................................... 11
Installation / Initial Set-Up:
1. Unpacking & Delivery Inspection .......................................................................................... 14
2. Planning the Power Load ........................................................................................................ 14
3. Set-up either as a BUILDING BACK-UP or PORTABLE Power Source ............................ 15
4. Selecting a Suitable Site ......................................................................................................... 18
5. Grounding the Generator ........................................................................................................ 20
Operation:
1. General Safety Rules for Operation ....................................................................................... 21
2. Preparing for Operation .......................................................................................................... 24
3. Starting the Generator ............................................................................................................. 29
4. Checking Generator Output .................................................................................................... 31
5. Connecting Loads ................................................................................................................... 32
6. Stopping the Engine ............................................................................................................... 32
7. AC Parallel Operation ............................................................................................................ 33
8. Storage & Exercise ................................................................................................................. 35
Maintenance & Repair .................................................................................................................. 37
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 47
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation ....................................................... 48
Generator Exploded View ............................................................................................................ 52
Generator Kit Exploded View ...................................................................................................... 54
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 63
California Proposition 65 Information ........................................................................................ 64