Installation; Load Application - North Star 6500 DPG Owner's Manual

WARNING
with a grounding screw located on the rear of the
generator for your protection. Always complete the
grounding path from the generator to a copper
pipe/rod that is driven into moist earth, to prevent
electrical shock.
ALWAYS use electrical cords that are in good
condition. Worn, bare,
damaged cords can cause electric shock.
NEVER operate the generator, or handle any
electrical equipment while standing in water, while
barefoot, while hands are wet or while in the rain or
snow. Electric shock may result.
ALWAYS use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) in damp or highly electrical conductive
areas and on construction job-sites to prevent
electric shock.
ALWAYS remove the spark plug or spark plug
wire before working on the engine or generator, to
prevent accidental starting.
ALWAYS provide adequate ventilation. Do not
operate generator in any enclosed or narrow space.
Engines consume oxygen and give off deadly
carbon monoxide poisonous gas.
ventilation will cause damage to generator and
possible injury to people.
NEVER touch hot muffler, hot exhaust manifold
or engine cooling fins.
ALWAYS remove all oil or fuel deposits and
accumulated dirt from generator and immediate
area. Keep generator and engine clean.
NEVER operate the generator
following conditions:
A. Excessive change in engine speed, slow or
fast.
B. Overheating in load connecting devices.
C. Sparking or arcs from generator.
D. Loss of electrical output.
E. Damaged receptacles.
F. Engine misfire.
G. Excessive vibration.
H. Enclosed compartments, or confined areas.
I. Flame or smoke.
J. Rain, snow or wet conditions.
K. Operator non-attendance.
This generator is equipped
frayed or otherwise
Improper
under
regular basis. Look for signs of leaks, deterioration,
chafed or spongy fuel hose, loose or missing fuel
hose clamps, damaged fuel tank or a defective fuel
shut-off valve. Correct any defects before operation.
by your generator and be familiar on how to use it.
Consult your local fire department for correct
extinguisher type.
OUTDOORS:
generator
direct sunlight. Position the generator on secure,
level ground so it will not tip or slide down a hill.
Place the generator so that the exhaust fumes will
not be directed towards people.
The installation site must be free from water,
moisture, or dust. All electrical components should
be protected from
insulation system will deteriorate and result in
grounding or shorting out the generating system.
Foreign matters, such as dust, dirt, sand, lint, or
abrasive materials can cause damage to the
generator head and engine if allowed into its
cooling system.
NEVER install your generator inside confined
areas. Inside installation can cause health hazards
or death.
deadly carbon monoxide gas, and must be vented
to the outside where there are no people. Cooling
air of sufficient amounts must be brought in and
the
exhausted out to ensure proper cooling of the
engine and generator head.
It is important to determine the total electrical
load before it is connected to the generator.
two major factors in determining the life of a
generator head are: heat build up, caused by
overloading
contaminants, that attack the wiring insulation. If
the generator is overloaded, the wires become
excessively hot and cause the insulation to break
down, reducing its ability to
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WARNING
Check fuel system on a
WARNING
Keep fire extinguisher close

INSTALLATION

Choose a location where the
will not be exposed to rain, snow or
excessive moisture or the
DANGER
Remember, exhaust fumes are

LOAD APPLICATION

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