Porter-Cable BSI550 Generator Quick Facts, Always Refer to the Manuals Supplied with this Unit

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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 gaso-

line during or immediately after use.

GAS

 

ENGINE OIL

Refer to engine owner's manual for oil recommendations.

Most generators are equipped with low oil protection. 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.

 

 

 

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

BATTERY

adjust the throttle or governor to achieve higher performance. This will only

VOLT REG.

alter the factory Pre-set settings and damage anything connected to the gen-

 

erator.

 

 

 

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

 

ment 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 gen-

 

head 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 Generator Specification ModelWarranty This Warranty is not Transferable and does not CoverHazard What could Happen HOW to Prevent IT Risk of Electrocution and FireRead and Understand ALL Warnings Before Attempting to Operate GeneratorOperation of generator in rain Wet, icy, or flooded conditionsRisk of Fire Or wall. do not Operate UnitIndoors or in ANY Confined AreaRisk of Breathing Inhalation Hazard Protector will void the warranty Risk of Unsafe OperationTo use a U.L. listed voltage surge On your generatorRisk from Lifting Risk of HOT SurfacesRisk of Moving Parts Assembly Remove Generator from CartonGrounding the Generator Obtaining Electricity from the GeneratorOperation Stopping Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsTo Start the Engine Maintenance Engine MaintenanceGenerator Maintenance Customer Responsibilities TableWattage Calculations Running Watts Starting WattsStarting Wattage Requirements Volts X Amp = Watts Volts x 10 amps = 1200 wattsHousehold Wattage Calculator Appliance or Load Device Typical Device Wattage TotalTroubleshooting Guide Problem Cause CorrectionENG ENG Generator Quick Facts Always Refer to the Manuals Supplied with this Unit

BSI550 specifications

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