Table of Contents
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Hazard Signal Word Definitions ........................................................................................................ 2
About Your Generator ......................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Safety Label Locations ......................................................................................................................... 7
Machine Component Identification .................................................................................................... 8
Power Load Planning & Management ............................................................................................. 12
Installation / Initial Set-Up:
1. Unpacking & Delivery Inspection ............................................................................................... 15
2. Planning the Power Load ............................................................................................................. 21
3. Set-up either as a BUILDING BACK-UP or PORTABLE Power Source ................................. 21
4. Selecting a Suitable Site .............................................................................................................. 25
5. Grounding the Generator ............................................................................................................. 27
6. Battery Installation ...................................................................................................................... 28
Operation:
1. General Safety Rules for Operation ............................................................................................ 29
2. Preparing for Operation ............................................................................................................... 33
3. Starting the Engine ...................................................................................................................... 36
4. Checking Generator Output ......................................................................................................... 37
5. Connecting Loads ........................................................................................................................ 38
6. Stopping the Engine .................................................................................................................... 38
7. Storage & Exercise ...................................................................................................................... 39
8. Display… ..................................................................................................................................... 41
9. Carbon Monoxide System ........................................................................................................... 44
10. Battery Charger ......................................................................................................................... 44
Maintenance & Repair ....................................................................................................................... 45
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 50
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation ............................................................ 52
Generator Exploded View ................................................................................................................. 56
Control Panel Parts List .................................................................................................................... 64
Wiring Schematic ............................................................................................................................... 67
Generator Head Exploded View ....................................................................................................... 71
Limited Warranty .............................................................................................................................. 78
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