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Generac Portable Products PowerBoss 5500 Watt Storm Plus Owner's Manual

Generac Portable Products PowerBoss 5500 Watt Storm Plus Owner's Manual

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This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Questions? Help is just a moment away!
Call: Generac Generator Helpline - 1-800-270-1408 M-F 8-5 CT; Sat. 8-4 CT
Web: www.generac-portables.com or www.briggsandstratton.com
Model No. 1642-0 (5,500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 189027 Revision 2 (06/01/2001)

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  • Page 1 Portable Generator Owner’s Manual This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Questions? Help is just a moment away! Call: Generac Generator Helpline - 1-800-270-1408 M-F 8-5 CT;...

  • Page 2: Equipment Description

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator EQUIPMENT SAFETY RULES DESCRIPTION This generator set was designed and manufactured for specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the unit or This generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, alternating use it for any application it was not designed for. If you have current (AC) generator.

  • Page 3: Grounding The Generator

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator • The generator produces a very powerful voltage that can • Never operate the generator: cause serious injury or death by electrocution. Never in rain; in any enclosed compartment; when connected touch bare wires or receptacles. Never permit a child or electrical devices overheat;...

  • Page 4: Carton Contents

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for CARTON CONTENTS use after it has been properly serviced with the Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged, call recommended oil and fuel. the generator helpline at 1-800-270-1408.

  • Page 5: Add Gasoline

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator Slide a wheel over the axle. Add Gasoline NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with the air WARNING! Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never pressure valve on the outboard side. fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do Not Retain wheel on axle with the retaining pin.You may light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank.

  • Page 6: Know Your Generator

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Fuel Tank Circuit Breakers (AC)

  • Page 7: Operating The Generator

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator OPERATING THE Grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until slight resistance is felt.Then pull rapidly to start engine. GENERATOR Move choke lever to “Run” position a short distance at a time over several seconds in warm weather or minutes in cold weather.
  • Page 8 PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator RECEPTACLES 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Each receptacle (Figure 8) is protected against overload by a 20 Amp push–to–reset circuit breaker. Receptacle Figure 8 — 120 Volt, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle Use a NEMA L14–30 plug with this receptacle.

  • Page 9: Don't Overload The Generator

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator DON’T OVERLOAD THE • The rated wattage of lights can be taken from wattage listed on the light bulbs.The rated wattage of tools, GENERATOR appliances and motors can usually be found on a data plate or decal affixed to the device. Use Figure 9 below Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage as a general reference.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator SPECIFICATIONS Generator Maintenance Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean Maximum Surge Watts ....8,500 watts and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry Continuous Wattage Capacity .

  • Page 11: Generator Storage

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator STORAGE CAUTION! Storage covers can be flammable. Do Not place a storage cover over a hot The generator should be started at least once every seven generator. Let the unit cool for a sufficient time days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Circuit breaker is open. Reset circuit breaker. Poor connection or defective cord set. Check and repair. Engine is running, but Connected device is bad. Connect another device that is in good no AC output is condition.
  • Page 13 PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator NOTES...
  • Page 14 PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator SCHEMATIC...

  • Page 15: Wiring Diagram

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator WIRING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 16: Exploded View - Main Unit

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT...
  • Page 17 PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator PARTS LIST – MAIN UNIT Item Part # Qty Description Item Part # Qty Description B189010 CRADLE B2153 SCREW, #10 Self Drilling B92531 SUPPORT, Engine 189155 WASHER, Flat, 6.6 x 21.6 x1.9 B92731 SUPPORT, Engine & Muffler 188973 GROMMET,Tank 66365G...
  • Page 18 PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – WHEEL KIT Item Part # Qty Description B4217 ASSEMBLY, Handle B1764 LEG, Mounting 52858 NUT, Locking Hex M8 - 1.25 39287 HHCS, M8 - 1.25 x 45 93693H AXLE B4966 WHEEL, 10"...
  • Page 19 PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – CONTROL PANEL Item Part # Qty Description B189015 PANEL, Control 75475 SCREW, M4 - 0.7 x 10mm 82308 SCREW, Self Tapping 82881 WASHER, Internal Lock 23365 WASHER, No. 8 Serrated Lock 43437 OUTLET, 120/240 Locking, 30 Amp 38150...

  • Page 20: Descripción Del Equipo

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador DESCRIPCIÓN DEL EQUIPO INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Este generador funciona en base a un motor, de campo eléctrico Este generador fue diseñado y fabricado para usos específicos. No giratorio y de corriente alterna (AC). Fue diseñado con la intente modificar la unidad o usarla para otro uso para el cual no finalidad de proveer energía eléctrica para luces eléctricas, fue diseñado.
  • Page 21 PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador • El generador produce un voltaje muy alto, el cual puede • Nunca opere el generador: ocasionar descargas eléctricas extremamente peligrosas. Evite en la lluvia; en compartimiento encerrados; si se recalientan el contacto con terminales, alambres pelados o sin los dispositivos eléctricos conectados;...

  • Page 22: Contenido De La Caja

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador Su generador requiere de ciertos procedimientos de montaje y CONTENIDO DE LA CAJA solo estará listo para ser utilizado después de haberle Revise todo el contenido. Si alguna de las partes no está presente suministrado servicio con el combustible y aceite recomendados. o está...

  • Page 23: Agregar Aceite Al Motor

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador Deslice una rueda en el eje. • Use gasolina regular SIN CONTENIDO DE PLOMO en el generador. No use gasolina premium. No mezcle aceite con NOTA: Asegúrese de instalar ambas ruedas con la válvula de aire gasolina.

  • Page 24: Conozca Su Generador

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador CONOZCA SU GENERADOR LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU GENERADOR. Compare las ilustraciones con su Generador para familiarizarse con las ubicaciones de los diferentes controles y ajustes. Conserve este manual para referencias futuras.

  • Page 25: Encienda El Motor

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador OPERANDO EL GENERADOR Agarre la manilla de retroceso y hale lentamente hasta que puede sentir un poco de resistencia. Luego hale rápidamente para encender el motor. ¡PRECAUCIÓN! Nunca encienda o pare el motor con las cargas eléctricas conectadas a los receptáculos Y Mueva la palanca de choke a la posición "Run"...
  • Page 26 PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador RECEPTÁCULOS 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Receptáculos Dobles Cada receptáculo (Figura 17) está protegido en contra de 120/240 Voltios AC, 30 Amp, Receptáculo sobrecargas por un corto-circuitos de 20 Amp, del tipo "empuje para reposicionar". de Seguridad Figura 17 —...

  • Page 27: No Sobrecargue El Generador

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador NO SOBRECARGUE EL • El vatiaje nominal de las luces puede ser tomado de los bombillos. El vatiaje nominal de herramientas, aparatos GENERADOR especiales y motores se puede encontrar, por lo general, en la calcomanía o placa de datos del dispositivo (Figura 18). Sobrecargar el generador más allá...

  • Page 28: Especificaciones

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador ESPECIFICACIONES enfriamiento, algo del agua quedará retenida en los espacios vacíos y grietas del aislamiento del devanado del estator y rotor. Potencia Máxima ..... 8,500 Vatios (8.5 kW) La acumulación de agua y suciedad en los devanados internos del generador disminuirá...
  • Page 29 PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador NOTAS...

  • Page 30: Diagnositicos De Averías

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador DIAGNOSITICOS DE AVERÍAS Problemo Causa Accion El interruptor automático de circuito está Reposicione el interruptor. abierto. El motor está Conexión mal o defectuosa del juego de Revise y repare. funcionando pero no cables. existe salida de AC El dispositivo conectado está...

  • Page 31: Garantía Limitada

    GARANTÍA LIMITADA PARA GENERADORES PORTÁTILES Los Productos Portátiles Generac (referidos aquí como la COMPAÑÍA) garantiza al comprador original que el alternador para su generador portátil estarán libres de defectos en los materiales o la mano de obra para las piezas y el período establecido a partir de la fecha de compra original.
  • Page 32 PORTABLE GENERATOR LIMITED WARRANTY GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS (hereafter referred to as the COMPANY) warrants to the original purchaser that the components in its portable generator will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the items and period set forth below from the date of original purchase.This warranty does not include the gasoline engine when furnished or...

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