Instructions / Assembly

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STOPPING THE GENERATOR
TO STOP THE GENERATOR
1. Turn off all electrical devices prior to unplugging them from the generator. Unplugging running
devices can cause damage to the generator.
2. Turn the “ON/OFF” switch to the “OFF” position.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” (horizontal) position.
WARNING: Allow the generator to cool for several minutes before touching areas that
become hot during use.
CAUTION: Allowing gasoline to sit in the fuel tank for long periods of time can make it difficult to start
the generator in the future. Never store the generator for extended periods of time with fuel in the fuel
tank. Refer to Generator Storage Section.
USING THE GENERATOR
WARNING: When this generator is used on a building’s wiring system, the generator must be installed
by a qualified electrician and connected to a transfer switch as a separately derived system in accordance
with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. The generator shall be connected to a transfer switch that
switches all conductors other than the equipment grounding conductor. The frame of the generator shall
be connected to an approved grounding electrode.
For power outages, permanently installed stationary generators are better suited for providing backup
power to the home. Even a properly connected portable generator can become overloaded. This may
result in overheating or stressing the machine’s components, possibly leading to a generator failure.
Before connecting electrical devices, allow the generator to run for a few minutes to stabilize the speed
and voltage output.
CAUTION: Become familiar with the markings on the panel before connecting electrical devices.
Connect electrical devices running on AC current according to their wattage requirements. The chart
below shows the rated and surge wattage of the generator.
Model
Rated Wattage
Surge Wattage
PS48
7000W
7500W
The rated (running) wattage is the wattage the generator can produce on a continuous basis.
The surge wattage is the maximum amount of power the generator can produce for an extremely short
period of time (seconds). Many electrical devices such as refrigerators require short bursts of extra power
in addition to the rated wattage listed by the device to start their motors. The surge wattage ability of the
generator covers this extra power requirement.
The total running wattage requirement of the electrical devices connected to the generator should not
exceed the rated wattage of the generator itself. To calculate the total wattage requirement of the
electrical devices you plan to connect, find the rated (or running) wattage of each device. This number