Generac 5500XL manual Cold Weather Operation, Cord Sets/Receptacles, Volt AC, 15 Amp Receptacle

Generac Portable Products 5500XL Extended Life Generator

COLD WEATHER

OPERATION

Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your generator may experience icing of the carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system.

In an emergency, use the original shipping box as a temporary shelter:

•Cut off all flaps.

•Cut out one of the long sides of the box to expose exhaust side of unit. Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between open side of box and nearest object.

•Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles and clear handles of unit.

•Start unit, then place box over it.

IMPORTANT: Remove shelter when temperature is above 40°F [4°C].

For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that will enclose three sides and the top of the generator:

•Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed as shown in Figure 6. Note that your generator may appear different from that shown here.

Figure 6 — Temporary Cold Weather Shelter

Wind

•Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between open side of box and nearest object.

•Face exposed end away from wind and elements.

•Enclosure should hold enough heat created by the generator to prevent problems.

CAUTION! NEVER run unit indoors. Do Not enclose generator any more than shown. Remove shelter when temperatures are above 40°F [4°C].

CORD SETS/RECEPTACLES

This generator is equipped with the following receptacles:

120 Volt AC, 15 Amp Receptacle

This outlet is protected against overload by a 15 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker (Figure 7).

Figure 7 — 120 Volt AC, 15 Amp Receptacles

Use each socket to operate 120 Volt AC, single phase 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 1,800 watts

(1.8 kW) at 15 Amps. Use cord sets that are rated for 125 Volts at 15 Amps (or greater).

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