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PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS
GENERATOR
FEATURES
OIL ALERT SYSTEM
The oil alert system protects the engine from low oil damage. This system automatically shuts down the engine and prevents engine restarting if the oil level falls too low.
Note: When this happens, the engine switch remains in the ON position. The oil alert system is wired into the ON/OFF Switch.
If this system shuts down the engine, the engine will not start until you add oil. Add oil to engine (see Engine Oil, page 7).
Note: Operate generator on a level surface. If not level, the oil may flow away from the oil level sensing device. This will cause the oil alert system to shut down engine.
See engine owner’s manual for more information.
Model
RGH3000PR
ENGINE SW
ON
Models RGH3000 | OFF |
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and RGH5500A |
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| HONDA |
Models |
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RGH5500AIE, | OFF START |
| ON |
RGH7500AIE, and |
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RGH11000AIE |
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| ENGINE SW |
| CIRCUIT |
| BREAKER |
| ON/push OFF |
Figure 2 - Engine Switch Location
FULL POWER SELECTOR SWITCH
All models except RGH3000, RGH3000PR, RGH7500AIE, and RGH11000AIE have a full power selector switch on the control panel. The switch has two positions: 120 VOLT ONLY, and 120/240 VOLT.
120 VOLT ONLY: This position sends full power to the 120V receptacles only. 240V power is not available. Use this position when powering 120V items only.
120/240VOLT:Thispositionsendsfullpower to the 120/240V receptacle. It also powers the 120V receptacles at reduced wattage capacity.
IMPORTANT: Do not move the full power selector switch while powering electrical items. Unplug all items before moving switch. Failure to do so can damage switch. Models RGH3000, RGH3000PR, RGH7500AIE, and RGH11000AIE do not have this switch. These models provide full power to all receptacles.
120 VOLT ONLY | 120/240 VOLT |
Position | Position |
Figure 3 - Full Power Selector Switch
AUTO-IDLE SYSTEM
The
IMPORTANT: A minimum current load of 1 Amp is required to disengage the auto idle solenoid and cause the engine to come up to speed for correct voltage. Powering items at reduced engine speed will damage genera- tor and powered items.
ELECTRIC START
(Models RGH5500AIE, RGH7500AIE, and RGH11000AIE)
Models RGH5500AIE, RGH7500AIE, and RGH11000AIE have electric starters. A bat- tery is not supplied with generator. You must provide a
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER RECEPTACLE
All models have a
When protected by the GFCI, you may still feel a shock, but the GFCI should cut it off quickly. A person in normal health should not receive serious injury. Note: Infants and very small children may still be affected.
Test Procedure
Check the GFCI receptacle every month. This insures it is working right.
1.Push black TEST button. Red RESET button should pop out. This should trip GFCI, resulting in no electrical power at receptacle. Verify this by plugging test lamp with good bulb into recep- tacle. If lamp does not work, GFCI re- ceptacle is good.
WARNING: If RESET button does not pop out, do not use the GFCI receptacle. Contact a quali- fied electrician for repairs.
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