North Star NorthStar Generator Parts Diagram and Safety Manual Overview

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About Your Generator (cont’d)

This generator is too heavy for one person to lift without mechanical assistance. An optional wheel kit is available from NorthStar and is recommended if you will be moving the generator unassisted. Other optional accessories available from NorthStar include a vinyl cover for storage, UL-approved transfer switches, and extension cords.

Contact NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-0810 with questions about optional accessories or to order.

Read this Manual

WARNING

Improper use or maintenance of this generator can result in serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock/electrocution, fire/explosion, or burns.

Read this manual completely before using the generator and follow all instructions and safety rules.

You must follow all instructions and safety precautions presented throughout this manual. A summary of important safety information can be found at the end of the manual. Keep this manual for reference and review.

Proper preparation, operation, and maintenance will result in operator safety, as well as best performance and long life of the generator. For detailed engine operation and maintenance information, always refer to the engine Owner’s Manual furnished with the generator.

NorthStar is constantly improving its products. The specifications outlined herein are subject to change without prior notice or obligation. The purchaser and/or user shall assume liability for any modification and/or alterations of this equipment from original design and manufacture.

Before using, the user shall determine the suitability of this product for its intended use and assumes liability therein.

Contact NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-0810 for any questions about the appropriate use of this generator.

Warranty Registration

Please fill out and submit the warranty registration card so that we have your contact information for any future product literature or replacement parts you may need.

ATTENTION:

All Rental Companies and Private Owners who loan this

equipment to others!

All persons to whom you rent/loan this generator must have access to and read this manual. Keep this owner’s manual with the generator at all times and advise all persons who will operate the machine to read it. You must also provide personal instruction on how to safely operate the generator and remain available to answer any questions a renter/borrower might have.

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Contents M165939J Hazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents About Your Generator About Your GeneratorRead this Manual About Your Generator cont’dSpecifications Item #165939J SpecificationsPart numbers Description Safety Label Locations Item #165939JDescription Machine Component Identification Item #165939JReference Guide Reference 13 120V, 20A, Duplex Example conversion to watts Power Load Planning & ManagementTotal 6275W Power Load Planning & Management cont’dUnpacking & Delivery Inspection Installation / Initial Set-UpPlanning the Power Load Gas Hook-up Installation for Natural Gas or LPG if needed Installation / Initial Set-Up Set-up either as a Building BACK-UP or Portable Power Source Generator Current/Power Maximum Extension Cord Length Select a Suitable Site Structure allow at least a 7’ clearance Grounding the generator Battery Installation Operation General safety rules for operationOperation cont’d Operation cont’d Manual Preparing for OperationOperation cont’d Natural Gas Start LPG/NG supply If usingOperation cont’d Starting the Engine Using LP/NG To start engine using LP or Natural GasTo start engine using gasoline Checking Generator Output Connecting Loads Stopping Switching Fuels during operationStop the engine using the following steps Storage & Exercise When you are finished using the generator, you mustOperation cont’d Maintenance & Repair Maintenance & RepairMaintenance & Repair cont’d Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSummary of Importation Information for Operation Battery SafetySummary of Importation Information for Operation cont’d Installation / Initial Set-up Safety\Gasoline Safety Know how to operatePropane & Natural Gas Safety Personal protective equipmentSafety During Use Safety After use Generator Exploded View Rev J Fig # Description Qty Wiring Diagram Rev J Diag # Description Qty Diag # Description Qty Fuel Delivery System Rev JRef # Description Qty Generator Head Exploded View Rev J