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- Page 1 MODEL 5500 BDG, ITEM #165913 Belt Driven Generator M165913B P r o v e n P e r f o r m a n c e OWNER’S MANUAL Any Questions, Comments, or Problems? Call Customer Service at 1-800-270-0810...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing a North Star Belt Driven Generator. Your machine is designed for long life, dependability, and the top performance you demand. Please take time now to read through this manual so you can better understand the machine’s operation, maintenance and safety precautions. -
Page 3: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Item Number Ma ximum Output Continuous Output Voltage Phase Frequency Power Factor Engine Engine Speed 120 V Receptacle 240 V Receptacle Circuit Breaker Dimensions Length Width Height Gross Weight #165913 5500 Watts (W) 5000 Watts (W) 120 / 240 Volt (V) Single phase (4-wire) 59.0-62.0 Hertz (H z) 100 %... -
Page 4: Machine Component Identification
MACHINE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Ref. Description Circuit Breakers 120V 20A Duplex Receptacle 240V 20A Locking Receptacle Grounding screw 00042 Figure 1 (Ref. 1-4) Ref. Description 7/8” shaft Mounting feet Fan vents 00041 Figure 2 (Ref. 5-7) -
Page 5: Generator Features
North Star is constantly improving its products. The specifications outlined herein are subject to change without prior notice or obligation. purchaser and/or user assumes liability of any modification and/or alterations on this equipment from original design and manufacture. -
Page 6: Installation
ALWAYS remove all oil or gasoline deposits and accumulated dirt from generator and immediate area. Keep generator head and engine clean. NEVER operate the generator under following conditions: A. Excessive change in engine speed, slow or fast. B. Overheating in load connecting devices. C. -
Page 7: Load Application
Cooling air of sufficient amounts must be brought in and exhausted out to ensure proper cooling of the engine and generator. DANGER Remember, exhaust fumes are deadly carbon monoxide gas, and must be vented to the outside where there are no people. LOAD APPLICATION It is important to determine the total electrical load before it is connected to the generator. -
Page 8: Pre-Start Up Preparation
Current/Pow er Maximum Extension Cord Length Amps Load (watts) 240V Cord Cord 2400 250’ 150’ 4800 125’ 75’ 7200 60’ 35’ 9600 30’ 15’ 12000 15’ *Not recommended CAUTION: Equipment damage can result from the low voltage caused by using an extension cord with a small wire size. -
Page 9: Generator Care
Load Output Percent of Speed Frequency Generator (RPM) (Hz) Output 3720 62.0 50 % 3600 60.0 100 % 3540 59.0 Output voltage should be checked periodically to ensure continued proper operation of the generating plant and appliances, it can be checked with a portable meter. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Voltage too low. a) Engine speed too slow. b) Generator is overloaded. Circuit breaker trips. a) Defective load connected to generator. b) Defective receptacle. c) Generator overloaded. Voltage too high. a) Engine speed too high. Generator overheating. a) Generator is overloaded. b) Insufficient ventilation.