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Instructions for Installation/Set-up, Operation, Servicing, & Storage
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6600 Watt Continuous 8000 Watt Surge Capacity
Hazard Signal Word Definitions
Installation / Initial Set-Up
Table of Contents
Operation
About Your Generator
About Your Generator
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Thank you for purchasing your NorthStar portable generator
About Your Generator cont’d
Warranty Registration
All Rental Companies and Private Owners who loan this
equipment to others
Specifications - Item #165957K
SPECIFICATIONS
To order replacement safety labels, call NorthStar Product Support at
Safety Label Locations - Item #165957K
On-Product Warning Labels
Part numbers
Description
Machine Component Identification - Item #165957K
Description
Machine Component Identification - Item #165957K
REFERENCE GUIDE
Example conversion to watts
Power Load Planning & Management
Device to be Powered
Power Load Planning & Management cont’d
Example
Greater of
2. Planning the Power Load
Installation / Initial Set-Up
Steps for Installation / Initial Set-Up
3. Setting up generator for the type of power generation you need
Using as a Back-up Power Source for a Building
3. Set-up either as a BUILDING BACK-UP or PORTABLE Power Source
DANGER
Installation / Initial Set-Up
When using the generator as a portable power source, you can plug
Using as a
Portable Power
Source
Maximum Extension Cord Length
Current/Power
Installation / Initial Set-Up
Use of damaged electric cords can cause electric shock or fire
Dry, level surface
4. Select a Suitable Site
The generator should be positioned on a dry, firm, level surface
Outdoors only
The exhaust gas from your generator is extremely hot and can cause
Hot exhaust
clearance
combustible materials to catch on fire
Installation / Initial Set-Up
5. Grounding the generator
General Battery
6. Battery Installation
Safety Rules
Connecting the
Operation Procedures 1. General Safety Rules for Operation
1. General safety rules for operation
5. Connecting Electrical Loads Portable Power Generation 6. Stopping
Operation
Operation cont’d
Operation cont’d
Static electricity and filling the gasoline tank
from persons carrying a static electric charge
Perform scheduled maintenance as needed Check/add oil
in “Installation & Initial Set-up, Step 5 Grounding the Generator” of
Check the oil level using the dipstick and add oil as needed
2. Preparing for Operation
b Fill gasoline tank OUTDOORS - never indoors
Operation cont’d
Operation cont’d
Inspect Fuel System / Check for Leaks Personal Protection
To start the engine
3. Starting the Engine
Operation cont’d
Slight variation in voltage/speed with changing electrical loads
4. Checking Generator Output
Operation cont’d
Using as a Portable Power Source
5. Connecting Loads
Stop the engine using the following steps
6. Stopping
Exercise generator every 4 weeks Perform regular maintenance
When you are finished using the generator, you must
Store the generator in a location that is o Clean and dry
7. Storage & Exercise
Operation cont’d
Prepare engine for long term storage if needed
Maintenance & Repair
Maintenance & Repair
Follow safety rules Perform engine maintenance Check receptacles
Inspect fuel system / check for leaks
problems, or parts orders
Maintenance & Repair cont’d
Check GFCI if equipped Clean & inspect spark arrestor if equipped
Keep generator clean Recharge and maintain battery if electric start
Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Causes
Safety - Installation & Set-up
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation
Battery Safety
General
Safety - Before Use
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’d
Installation / Initial Set-up Safety
Know how to operate
Gasoline Safety
Safety - During Use
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’d
Safety - Inspection/Maintenance
Safety - After use
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation cont’d
Generator Exploded View Rev - K
Generator Exploded View Rev - K
Ref #
Description
38759
Diag #
Wiring Diagram Rev - K
Description
Item #
Generator Head Exploded View Rev - K
Description