North Star M165938N owner manual Nema

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Installation / Initial Set-Up

	In addition to isolating your generator from the utility system, the transfer
	switch connects your generator to a limited set of circuits in your building
	that have been chosen as critical to operate during a power outage.
	The generator cannot power your entire home -- you must work with the
	installing electrician to determine which devices/appliances you wish to
	power during an outage. The electrician can help you determine which
	circuits and devices can be powered simultaneously without overloading the
	generator.
	(See the previous section of this manual entitled “Power Load Planning &
	Management” for more information on load application and selection.)
Using as a	When using the generator as a portable power source, you can plug
Portable Power	electric devices and appliances directly into the generator’s electrical
Source	outlets.
	There are three different kinds of electrical outlets on the generator:
	1. One 120/240 Volt, 30 Amp locking receptacle (NEMA L14-30R
	locking receptacle compatible with L14-30P mating plug).
	2. One 120 Volt, 20 Amp duplex straight-blade receptacle (NEMA 5-
	20R duplex receptacle compatible with NEMA 5-20P or 5-15P
	mating plugs).
	3. One 120 Volt, 15 Amp duplex straight-blade receptacle (NEMA 5-
	15R receptacle compatible with NEMA 5-15P mating plug)/
	NEMA
	5-20R

NEMA

L14-30R

NEMA 5-15R

FIG02683

(See more technical detail about these receptacles and their associated circuit breakers in the “Machine Component Identification” section of this manual.)

♦Make sure you plug each electrical device/appliance into the correct generator outlet based on the device’s plug configuration and voltage/amperage rating. Never exceed the amperage rating of an outlet.

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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’dUnpacking & Delivery Inspection Installation / Initial Set-UpPlanning the Power Load Hook-up Generator Gas Hook-up Installation for Natural Gas or LPG if neededPropane LPG 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 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 TroubleshootingSafety Installation & Set-up Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationBattery Safety GeneralKnow how to operate Safety Before UseInstallation / Initial Set-up Safety 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