6600 Watt Continuous 8000 Watt Surge Capacity
Instructions for Installation/Set-up, Operation, Servicing, & Storage
Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders
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Operation
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Installation / Initial Set-Up
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Example conversion to watts
Power Load Planning & Management
Greater of
Power Load Planning & Management cont’d
Device to be Powered
Example
3. Setting up generator for the type of power generation you need
Installation / Initial Set-Up
2. Planning the Power Load
Steps for Installation / Initial Set-Up
Installation / Initial Set-Up
3. Set-up either as a BUILDING BACK-UP or PORTABLE Power Source
Using as a Back-up Power Source for a Building
DANGER
Source
Using as a
When using the generator as a portable power source, you can plug
Portable Power
Use of damaged electric cords can cause electric shock or fire
Current/Power
Maximum Extension Cord Length
Installation / Initial Set-Up
Outdoors only
4. Select a Suitable Site
Dry, level surface
The generator should be positioned on a dry, firm, level surface
combustible materials to catch on fire
Hot exhaust
The exhaust gas from your generator is extremely hot and can cause
clearance
Installation / Initial Set-Up
5. Grounding the generator
Connecting the
6. Battery Installation
General Battery
Safety Rules
Operation
1. General safety rules for operation
Operation Procedures 1. General Safety Rules for Operation
5. Connecting Electrical Loads Portable Power Generation 6. Stopping
Operation cont’d
from persons carrying a static electric charge
Static electricity and filling the gasoline tank
Operation cont’d
2. Preparing for Operation
in “Installation & Initial Set-up, Step 5 Grounding the Generator” of
Perform scheduled maintenance as needed Check/add oil
Check the oil level using the dipstick and add oil as needed
b Fill gasoline tank OUTDOORS - never indoors
Operation cont’d
Operation cont’d
Inspect Fuel System / Check for Leaks Personal Protection
Operation cont’d
3. Starting the Engine
To start the engine
Operation cont’d
4. Checking Generator Output
Slight variation in voltage/speed with changing electrical loads
6. Stopping
5. Connecting Loads
Using as a Portable Power Source
Stop the engine using the following steps
7. Storage & Exercise
When you are finished using the generator, you must
Exercise generator every 4 weeks Perform regular maintenance
Store the generator in a location that is o Clean and dry
Operation cont’d
Prepare engine for long term storage if needed
Inspect fuel system / check for leaks
Maintenance & Repair
Maintenance & Repair
Follow safety rules Perform engine maintenance Check receptacles
Keep generator clean Recharge and maintain battery if electric start
Maintenance & Repair cont’d
problems, or parts orders
Check GFCI if equipped Clean & inspect spark arrestor if equipped
Possible Causes
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
Problem
General
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation
Safety - Installation & Set-up
Battery Safety
Know how to operate
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’d
Safety - Before Use
Installation / Initial Set-up Safety
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’d
Safety - During Use
Gasoline Safety
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’d
Safety - After use
Safety - Inspection/Maintenance
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