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North Star M165938N owner manual Installation / Initial Set-Up

Models: M165938N

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♦You will need a minimum 100 lb. LPG gas tank to operate the generator.

Installation / Initial Set-Up

♦This product is designed to operate at an LPG gas pressure range of 7” to 11” of water column and requires a minimum LPG gas flow rate of 9.33 lb/hr, 2.2 Gal/hr, or 201,718 BTU/hr.

Note: All gas cylinders produce gas pressure in excess of 11” water column. Introduction of gas pressure into the generator in excess of 11” water column will permanently damage this product and void the warranty. You will need a pressure- reducing regulator installed as part of your LP gas fuel system.

♦You will need a minimum 100 lb. LPG gas tank to operate the generator.

This generator will not work with 20-lb gas cylinders used in gas grills and recreational equipment, or 40-lb gas cylinders used in forklifts and tractors. These smaller gas tanks do not have a sufficient vaporization rate to run the generator.

Some installations may require tanks even larger than 100-lb as a result of low surrounding air temperature and other appliances drawing fuel from the same tank.

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North Star M165938N Installation / Initial Set-Up, You will need a minimum 100 lb. LPG gas tank to operate the generator

Contents

6,600 Watt Continuous 8,000 Watt Surge Capacity Instructions for Installation/Set-up, Operation, Servicing, & StorageAny Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders STOPHazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents Installation / Initial Set-UpOperation About Your Generator About Your GeneratorThank you for purchasing your NorthStar portable generator All Rental Companies and Private Owners who loan this Warranty RegistrationAbout Your Generator cont’d Read this ManualSpecifications - Item #165938N SPECIFICATIONSPart numbers Safety Label Locations - Item #165938NTo order replacement safety labels, call NorthStar Product Support at On-Product Warning LabelsMachine Component Identification - Item #165938N Machine Component Identification - Item #165938N REFERENCE GUIDEThe engine and generator are mounted on rubber Machine Component Identification - Item #165938NExample conversion to watts Power Load Planning & ManagementPower Load Planning & Management cont’d ExampleSTAGGERING LOADS 4. Setting up generator for the type of power generation you need Installation / Initial Set-Up2. Planning the Power Load Steps for Installation / Initial Set-UpHook-up 3. Gas Hook-up Installation for Natural Gas or LPG if neededand installed by your gas utility technician at the time Natural Gas NGYou will need a minimum 100 lb. LPG gas tank to operate the generator Installation / Initial Set-UpInstallation / Initial Set-Up 4. Set-up either as a BUILDING BACK-UP or PORTABLE Power SourceUsing as a Back-up Power Source for a Building DANGERSource Using as aWhen using the generator as a portable power source, you can plug Portable PowerUse of damaged electric cords can cause electric shock or fire Installation / Initial Set-Updangerous carbon 5. Select a Suitable SiteOutdoors only WARNING Carbon monoxide poisoning hazardThe exhaust gas from your generator is extremely hot and can cause Choose a location where the generator will NOT be exposed to rainNo wet conditions Hot exhaustInstallation / Initial Set-Up 6. Grounding the generator7. Battery Installation WARNING Battery hazardsInstallation / Initial Set-Up b Using Gasoline 4. Checking Generator Output 1. General safety rules for operationOperation Procedures 1. General Safety Rules for Operation 2. Preparing for Operation 3. Starting the Engine a Using LP/NGOperation cont’d Static electricity and filling the gasoline tank gasoline, and from persons carrying a static electric chargeOperation cont’d Position generator Ground generator Perform scheduled maintenance as needed Check/add oilCheck the oil level using the dipstick and add oil as needed 2. Preparing for OperationOperation cont’d Fill gasoline tank if using gasolineWARNING Gasoline fire/explosion hazard WARNING Static electric spark hazardPropane LPG Start LPG/NG supply if usingNatural Gas Operation cont’dOperation cont’d Inspect Fuel System / Check for Leaks Personal ProtectionOperation cont’d Using LP/NGTo start engine using LP or Natural Gas 3. Starting the EngineUsing Gasoline To start engine using gasolineOperation cont’d 4. Checking Generator Output Slight variation in voltage/speed with changing electrical loadsOperation cont’d Operation cont’d 5. Connecting LoadsUsing as a Portable Power Source Using as a Back-up Power Source for a BuildingOperation cont’d 6. Switching Fuels during operationStop the engine using the following steps 7. StoppingChoose a storage location Prevent accidental starting When you are finished using the generator, you must8. Storage & Exercise Disconnect loads & turn off fuel supply Cool engine before storingPerform regular maintenance Prepare engine for long term storage if neededOperation cont’d Maintenance & Repair Maintenance & RepairFollow safety rules Perform engine maintenance Check receptacles Recharge and maintain battery if electric start Maintenance & Repair cont’dfor any questions, problems, or parts orders Clean & inspect spark arrestor if equipped Keep generator cleanPossible Causes TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshooting ProblemGeneral Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety - Installation & Set-up Battery SafetyKnow how to operate Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’dSafety - Before Use Installation / Initial Set-up SafetyPersonal protective equipment Safety - During UseGasoline Safety Propane & Natural Gas Safetyo Sparking or arcs from generator o Loss of electrical output Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’dSafety - After use Safety - Inspection/MaintenanceSummary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’d Generator Exploded View Rev- N Diag # DescriptionGenerator Exploded View Rev- N Wiring Diagram Rev- N Diag #Description Generator Head Exploded View Rev- N Item #Description