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Generac Portable Products 3,100 Watt Generator
EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
The generator is an engine-driven, revolving field,
alternating current (AC) generator. It was designed to
supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical
lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads. This manual
contains information for a generator that operates
120 and/or 240 Volt, single phase, 60 Hz devices that
require up to 3,100 watts (3.1 kW) of power that pull up
to 25.8 Amps at 120 Volts or 12.9Amps at 240 Volts.
CAUTION!
Do Not exceed the generator's
wattage/amperage capacity.Add up the rated watts of all
devices you are connecting to generator receptacles at one
time. This total should not be greater than 3,100 watts.
See "Don't Overload the Generator" on page 8.
The 3,100 watt portable generator hasthe following
features:
• 120/240Volt, 20 Amp locking receptacle.
• 120 Volt, 20 Amp duplex receptacle.
• 3 quart overhead fuel tank.
• The generator's revolving field is driven at about
3,600 rpm by a Briggs and Stratton 5.5 h.p. engine.
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AUTION!
Do Not tamper with engine
governed speed. High operating speeds are
dangerous and increaserisk of personal injury or
damage to equipment. The generator supplies
correct rated frequency and voltage only when
running at proper governed speed. Incorrect
frequency and/or voltage can damage some
connected electrical loads.Operating at excessively
low speeds imposesa heavy load at such reduced
speeds, when adequate engine power is not
available, and may shorten engine life.
SAFETY
RULES
This generator set was designed and manufactured for
specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the unit
or use it for any application it was not designed for. If you
have any questions about your generator's application, ask
your dealer/distributor or consult the factory.
The manufacturer could not possibly anticipate every
circumstance that might involvea hazard. For that reason
warnings in the manual and warnings on tags or decals
affixed to the unit are not all-inclusive. If you intend to
handle, operate or service the unit by a procedure or
method not specifically recommended by the manufacturer,
first make sure that such a procedure or method will not
render this equipment unsafe or pose a threat to you and
others.
Read this manual
carefully
and become
familiar
with your generator
set. Know its applications,
its
limitations
and any hazards
involved.
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DANGER!
You must isolate the generator
from
the electric utility by opening the electrical system's
main circuit breaker or main switch if this unit is
used for backup power. Failure
to isolate the
generator
from the power
utility
may result
in injury or death to electric
utility workers
and damage
to the generator
due to a backfeed
of electrical energy. Whenever
unit is providing
backup power, the electric utility must be notified.
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ANGER!
Generator exhaust gases contain
DEADLY carbon monoxide gas. Carbon
monoxide, if breathed in sufficient
concentrations, can cause unconsciousness or
death. Operate this equipment outdoors where
adequate ventilation is available.
The Emission Control System for this generator is
warranted for standards set by the Environmental
Protection Agency. For warranty information refer to the
engine owner's manual.
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