North Star M165938N owner manual Installation / Initial Set-Up, Unpacking & Delivery Inspection

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Installation / Initial Set-Up

There are a number of important steps required to set up your generator for initial use. These steps are:

Steps for Installation / Initial Set-Up

1.Unpacking & delivery inspection.

2.Planning the power load to stay within the generator’s rated capacity.

3.Getting gas hook-ups installed if natural gas or LP gas will be used as a fuel source.

4.Setting up generator for the type of power generation you need:

a.portable power source, or

b.connected to a building as a back-up power source.

5.Selecting a site for using the generator.

6.Grounding.

7.Battery installation (electric start models only).

Each of these steps is discussed in detail below:

1.Unpacking & Delivery Inspection

You should inspect the generator immediately after you receive delivery.

See the “Machine Component Identification” section of this manual for a diagram of the generator and its components.

•If you have missing components, contact Product Support at 1-800-270-0810.

•If you have damaged components, contact the freight company that delivered the unit and file a claim.

2. Planning the Power Load

Plan your power load so that you do not exceed the generator’s rated capacity.

See the “Power Load Planning & Management” section of this manual to review how to plan and manage power loads for the generator.

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Contents Watt Continuous 8,000 Watt Surge Capacity Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts OrdersHazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents About Your Generator About Your GeneratorRead this Manual About Your Generator cont’dSpecifications Item #165938N SpecificationsPart numbers Description Safety Label Locations Item #165938NDescription Machine Component Identification Item #165938NReference Guide Reference 9 Vibration Example conversion to watts Power Load Planning & ManagementExample Power Load Planning & Management cont’dPlanning the Power Load Installation / Initial Set-UpUnpacking & Delivery Inspection Propane LPG Gas Hook-up Installation for Natural Gas or LPG if neededHook-up Generator Installation / Initial Set-Up Set-up either as a Building BACK-UP or Portable Power Source Nema Current/Power Maximum Extension Cord Length Outdoors only Select a Suitable SiteMonoxide exhaust Away from all air intakesStructure allow at least a 7’ clearance Grounding the generator Battery Installation Operation General safety rules for operationOperation cont’d Operation cont’d Preparing for Operation Check the oil level using the dipstick and add oil as neededGenerator on gasoline 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 Stop the engine using the following steps Switching Fuels during operationStopping Storage & Exercise When you are finished using the generator, you mustOperation cont’d Maintenance & Repair Maintenance & RepairMaintenance & Repair cont’d Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSafety Installation & Set-up Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationBattery Safety GeneralInstallation / Initial Set-up Safety Safety Before UseKnow how to operate Gasoline Safety Safety During UsePropane & Natural Gas Safety Personal protective equipmentSummary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’d Safety Inspection/Maintenance Safety After useGenerator Exploded View Rev- N Diag # Description Qty Wiring Diagram Rev- N Item # Description Qty Generator Head Exploded View Rev- N