Porter-Cable CH250 instruction manual Generator Quick Facts

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Generator Quick Facts

CALL 1-888-559-8550 TO FIND A LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER NEAR YOU FOR REPAIRS AND SERVICE PART PURCHASES

ENGINE

Use clean, fresh gasoline with a minimum 87 octane rating. Do not add gasoline

GAS

during or immediately after use.

 

 

ENGINE

Refer to engine owner's manual for oil recommendations.

 

OIL

Most generators are equipped with a low-oil shutdown. If the oil is low or if the

 

Generator is not level, the engine will not start.

 

 

WATTAGE

Make wattage calculations before use. Refer to general operator's manual for further

instructions.

 

 

 

WIRING

Contact an electrician for any wiring instructions. If wiring into a house, a double-throw

transfer switch and a heavy duty cord set must be used.

 

 

 

 

Use a standard (12V) lawn and garden battery with a minimum of 45 A.H. or 210 CCA.

 

 

BATTERY

The voltage and frequency are regulated by the rpm’s of the engine. Do not adjust the

throttle or governor to achieve higher performance. This will only alter the factory Pre-

VOLT

set settings and damage anything connected to the generator.

REG.

 

 

 

 

Be sure a volt/amp surge protector is used when sensitive electronic equipment is

 

used, such as: televisions, computers, stereos, and etc… The damage of such

 

equipment without the use of a protector WILL NOT be covered under warranty.

ENGINE

Do not adjust or attempt maintenance without consulting engine manual or an

authorized engine service center.

 

Add stabilizer to fuel tank and run engine for 5 minutes before storage.

STORAGE

When in long term storage, operate the generator every 60 days for at least 10 minutes

with a load on it. This will prevent the loss of residual magnetism that produces the

 

 

electricity.

 

Allow the generator to run 5 minutes at no load for the engine and the genhead to

 

stabilize.

OPERATION

Make sure the adequate size of extension cord is used. Refer to the Grounding

 

Instructions/Extension Cord section of the owners manual.

 

If the generator is operating equipment that is drawing half of the rated watts it is

 

considered 50% load. Using all of the rated watts is considered 100% load.

 

ALWAYS REFER TO THE MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT

 

 

 

Porter-Cable Corporation

 

4825 Highway 45 North

 

P.O. Box 2468

 

Jackson, TN 38302-2468

 

1-888-559-8550

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Contents Instruction Manual Generator Specification ModelWarranty Risk of Electrocution and Fire Safety Guidelines DefinitionsImportant Safety Instructions Risk of Electrocution and Fire cont’d Risk of Fire AreaRisk of Breathing Inhalation Hazard Risk of Unsafe Operation GeneratorRisk from Lifting Risk of HOT SurfacesRisk of Moving Parts Assembly Remove Generator from CartonGrounding the Generator Obtaining Electricity from the GeneratorOperation Before Start UPKnow Your Generator Generator CapacityConnecting Electrical Loads Stopping EngineMaintenance Engine MaintenanceGenerator Maintenance General RecommendationsStorage Engine PreparationWattage Calculations Determining Wattage RequirementsApplication Guide Household Wattage Calculator Appliance or Load Device Typical Device Wattage TotalTroubleshooting Guide Problem Cause CorrectionENG Generator Quick Facts