GENERATOR CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORTS, GENERATOR DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Compressed air (max. 25 psi) may be used to blow loose dirt and dust from your generator. DO NOT

DIRECT COMPRESSED AIR DIRECTLY INTO ANY OPENING IN THE GENERATOR OR ENGINE.

Use a dampened cloth to wipe clean exterior surfaces.

Use a soft bristle brush to clean/ loosen heavy dirt, oil or grease deposits.

NEVER insert rags, tools or any device into the generator or engine openings.

GENERAL STORAGE GUIDELINES

WARNING: GASOLINE FUMES ARE FLAMMABLE.

DO NOT STORE YOUR GENSET IN ANY AREA

THAT IS INDOORS OR IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. GASOLINE FUMES CAN IGNITE IN THE PRESENCE OF ANY OPEN FLAME, PILOT LIGHT, CLOTHES DRYER, WATER HEATER, ETC.

Your generator should be started and operated for several minutes at least every 30 days.

If the generator cannot be operated every 30 days, follow the storage recommendations within the engine documentation.

NOTE: A fuel shut-off valve is positioned at the base of the fuel tank. The valve should be closed during storage periods.

ELECTRICAL LOADS AND GUIDELINES

Your generator set is designed to power electrical apparatuses within the electrical power output limitations of the generator. Please note that any generator overload can cause serious problems/damage to your generator. Additionally, apparatuses with electrical motors can require higher wattage requirements at start-up than when running. Some electric motors require as much as 2.5 times the rated wattage at start-up. Although the start-up wattage requirements for electric motors lasts only a few seconds, great care must be taken in connecting loads to your generator so as not to overload the generator. Refer to the label on each electrical apparatus to determine the wattage requirements of that apparatus. THE TOTAL

WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS OF ALL POWERED APPARATUSES (INCLUDING START-UP LOADS) MUST NEVER EXCEED THE CONTINUOUS RATING OF YOUR GENERATOR, CORRECTED TO THE ACTUAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AT THE OPERATING SITE.

As a reference only, Table 1 below shows some general wattage requirements for several common electrical devices. This chart is intended as a guide only. The actual total wattage should be determined by referring to the actual labels on each of the powered electrical devices.

Table 1 GENERAL WATTAGE GUIDE

Item

Running Watts

Air Conditioner (12000 Btu) (*)

....................... 1750

Air Compressor (1/2 hp) (*)

1400

Air Compressor (3/4 hp) (*)

1800

Air Compressor (1 hp) (*)

2000

Battery Charger (25A)

600

Belt Sander (3” belt)

1000

Circle Saw (6 ½”)

825-1050

Coffee Maker

900-1100

Edger (lawn)

550

Furnace Fan (1/3 hp) (*)

1200

Hot Plate (single)

1500

Impact wrench

600

Light Bulb

Bulb rated

Nail Gun

1200

Microwave

750

Paint Sprayer (1/3 hp) (*)

650

Paint Sprayer, hand-airless

175

Radio

50-200

Refrigerator (*)

600

Table Saw (10”) (*)

2000

Television

250-550

Weed Trimmer

500

Note: (*) Items allow 2.5 times the listed wattage

for starting.

 

GENERATOR DESIGNED

PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES

This electrical generator is designed to produce electrical energy for the purpose of powering lights, power tools, appliances and motor loads within the intended design constraints of the generator. The generator is designed to produce single-phase electrical power at 120 or 120/ 240 VAC. This generator is not intended for installation in RV or motorhome applications. The Performance Specifications for your generator are listed in Table 2 Performance Specifications.

Table 2 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

38862

120 VAC

2600 Watts

3100 Watts

 

(Single Phase)

22 Amps @ 120 VAC

25.8 Amps @ 120 VAC

38863

120/240 VAC

3100 Watts

3600 Watts

 

(Single Phase)

25.8 Amps @ 120 VAC

30 Amps @ 120 VAC

 

 

12.9 Amps @ 240 VAC

15 Amps @ 240 VAC

39408

120/240 VAC

3750 Watts

4500 Watts

 

(Single Phase)

31.2 Amps @ 120 VAC

37.5 Amps @ 120 VAC

 

 

15.6 Amps @ 240 VAC

18.8 Amps @ 240 VAC

39321

120/240 VAC

4400 Watts

5000 Watts

 

(Single Phase)

36 Amps @ 120 VAC

41.6 Amps @ 120 VAC

 

 

18 Amps @ 240 VAC

20.8 Amps @ 240 VAC

Table 3 Engine Type

SKU Number

Engine

HP

38862

Honda GX 160

5.5hp

38863

Honda GX 200

6.5hp

39408

Honda GX 240

8.0hp

39321

Honda GX 270

9.0hp

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