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Instruction
manual
CTE300
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PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS
Copyright © 2000 PORTER-CABLE Corporation
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 21
FRANÇAISE: PAGE 41
Generators
T525
BSV800
Please make certain that the person who is to use this
equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions
before starting operations.
The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the frame. Record these
numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference.
Model No.
Type
Serial No.
BS600
IMPORTANT
D21677-008-0
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- Page 1 Instruction manual CTE300 To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: http://www.porter-cable.com PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS Copyright © 2000 PORTER-CABLE Corporation ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 21 FRANÇAISE: PAGE 41 Generators T525 BSV800 IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations.
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Page 2: Specification
This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This warning is given in compliance with California Proposition 65, as detectable amounts of chemicals subject to proposition 65 may be contained in this product. SPECIFICATION T525 BS600 5250/6500 6000/7250 120/240 120/240 43.8/21.9A... -
Page 3: Warranty
PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION warrants to the original purchaser that each new electric generator and service part is free from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective product or part as follows from the original date of purchase. -
Page 4: Safety Guidelines - Definitions
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and un- derstand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PRE- VENTING EQUIPMENT PROB- LEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use symbols to the right. - Page 5 READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont’d) HAZARD Operation of generator in rain, wet, icy, or flooded conditions. Use of worn, damaged, undersized or ungrounded extension cords. Placing generator on or against highly conductive surface, such as a steel walkway or metal roof.
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Page 6: Risk Of Fire
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. HAZARD Attempting to fill the fuel tank while the engine is running. Sparks, fire, hot objects Improper storage of fuel Inadequate ventilation for generator Tampering with factory set engine speed settings. Overfilling the fuel tank –... -
Page 7: Risk Of Breathing - Inhalation Hazard
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. Risk of Injury and Property Damage When HAZARD Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Surfaces RISK OF BREATHING - INHALATION HAZARD HAZARD Gasoline engines produce toxic car- bon monoxide exhaust fumes. Transporting Generator WHAT COULD HAPPEN Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could... -
Page 8: Risk Of Unsafe Operation
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. HAZARD Operation of generator in careless manner. Operation of voltage sensitive appli- ances without a voltage surge pro- tector. Operating generator while sus- pended RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT COULD HAPPEN All sources of energy include the po- tential for injury. -
Page 9: Risk Of Hot Surfaces
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. HAZARD Contact with hot engine and genera- tor components. HAZARD Contact with moving parts can result in serious injury. HAZARD Lifting a very heavy object. RISK OF HOT SURFACES WHAT COULD HAPPEN Contact with hot surfaces, such as en- gines exhaust components, could re- sult in serious burns. -
Page 10: Typical Installation Of Battery
NOTE: Your engine is already grounded to the frame by a grounding strap. ASSEMBLY TYPICAL INSTALLATION OF BATTERY (BS600 & BSV800) Recommended Battery for Electric Start: 12V - 45 A H. or 210 CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) Purchase battery and battery hardware separately, not included with unit. - Page 11 For BSV800 5. Remove the nut from the solenoid post and place one end of the positive (red) battery cable onto the post. Reassemble nut and tighten securely. See Figures 5. Solenoid Figure 5 Battery cables must be routed a safe distance from hot engine parts in order to protect generator from sparks and possible fire resulting in injury or property damage.
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Page 12: Operation
You must fill the engine to the full mark on the dipstick to inactivate this safety device. FULL POWER SWITCH (BS600 & BSV800) When placed in the 120V position it allows you to receive the full capacity of the generator by using all 120 volt receptacles. -
Page 13: To Start The Engine
2. (CTE300 & T525) On the engine there is a ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of the engine. Place this switch to the "ON" position. (BS600 & BSV800) Push OFF\RUN\START switch on control panel to the "RUN" position to start engine. -
Page 14: General Recommendations
To test: 1. Depress the TEST button. The RESET button should extend. If the RESET button does not extend, notify a Porter-Cable Authorized Service Center. 2. To restore power, depress the RESET button firmly into the GFCI unit until an audible click is heard. If reset properly, the RESET button is flush with the surface of the test button. - Page 15 Section on this manual. • Check that cooling air slots and openings on generator are open and unobstructed. Battery (BS600&BSV800) • Store battery as described by the battery manu- facturer. NOTE: After storing battery for a long period of time it may lose its charge.
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Page 16: Wattage Calculations
WATTAGE CALCULATIONS Never exceed the rated capacity of your generator. Serious damage to the generator or appliance could result from an overload. 1. Starting and running wattage requirements should always be calculated when matching a generators wattage capacity to the appliance or tool. 2. - Page 17 WATTAGE CALCULATIONS STARTING WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS 1. Some appliances and tools will list on the motor name plate the starting and running voltage and amperage requirements. Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to wattage: Volts X Amp = Watts 120 volts x 10 amps = 1200 watts Application Guide To select the right generator for your needs, total the wattage...
- Page 18 WATTAGE CALCULATIONS HOUSEHOLD WATTAGE CALCULATOR DEVICES WITH HIGH STARTING (INDUCTIVE)LOADS RUN WATTS TIMES (X) START FACTOR 2400 1000 1000 CAUTION !! DO NOT CONNECT VOLTAGE SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (TV SET, COMPUTER, ETC.) DIRECTLY TO YOUR GENERATOR. IF YOU USE THE GENERATOR TO POWER SENSITIVE EQUIPMENT YOU MUST USE A U.L.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
7. Spark plug wire loose. 1. Faulty receptacle. 2. Circuit breaker kicked out. 3. Defective capacitor. 4. Faulty power cord. 5. GFCI switch breaker kicked out (BS600) 1. Overload 2. Faulty cords or equipment. 1. Generator overloaded. 2. Insufficient ventilation. 19 — ENG CORRECTION 1. - Page 20 If the generator is operating equipment that is drawing half of the rated watts it is considered 50% load. Using all of the rated watts is considered 100% load. ALWAYS REFER TO THE MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT Porter-Cable Corporation 4825 Highway 45 North P.O. Box 2468...