U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances. Engine exhaust contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. D26563 2- ENG...
Double-Throw Transfer Switch installed by a qualified electrician and in compli- ance with local ordinances. (When installing a Double- Throw Transfer Switch, a mini- mum of 10 gauge wiring must be used.) D26563...
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Removal of guarding could expose electrically charged components and result in electrocution. D26563 WHAT CAN HAPPEN 4- ENG HOW TO PREVENT IT Operate generator in a clean, dry, well ventilated area. Make sure hands are dry before touching unit.
Move generator away from refueling area or any spillage before starting engine. Allow for fuel expansion. Keep maximum fuel level ¼ inch below the tip of the fuel tank. Never refuel with the engine running. D26563...
Unsafe generator in operation or maintenance of your careless manner generator could lead to serious injury or death to you or others. D26563 WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHAT CAN HAPPEN 6- ENG HOW TO PREVENT IT...
HOW TO PREVENT IT During operation, touch only the control surfaces of the generator. Keep children away from the generator at all times. They may not be able to recog- nize the hazards of this product. D26563...
(if equipped) Remove shipping block from under the gen head. Unscrew bolt and remove the shipping block. It is very important that this is removed before starting your generator. See Figure 1. D26563 WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHAT CAN HAPPEN ASSEMBLY 8- ENG...
Place "L" bolt (B) through top and bottom brackets and secure with wing nut (C). Locate the solenoid on the left side of the unit. See Figure 4 and 5. Figure 1a 9- ENG Grounding Lug Figure 2 Figure 3 D26563...
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Attach the other end of the negative (black) cable to the frame as shown. Install the star washer be- tween the cable and the frame. See Figure 7. D26563 Figure 4 Solenoid Figure 5 Figure 6 IMPORTANT: See Figure 6 caution before connecting cable to battery.
To select which items to run during the electrical power outage, see Wattage Calculation section in this manual. Wire Gauge Size Amperage 12 ga. *Up to 20 ampdraw 10 ga. Up to 30 amp draw 11- ENG D26563...
Make sure generator is grounded in accordance with local requirements. All electrical loads MUST be disconnected. (if equipped) Idle control switch must be in the OFF position. D26563 OPERATION 12- ENG...
When engine starts, gradually move the choke to the "NO Choke" position. IMPORTANT: Allow generator to run at no load for 5 minutes upon each initial start-up to allow engine and generator to stabilize. 13- ENG Figure 8 D26563...
DeVilbiss Air Power Company will not be responsible for equipment damaged as a result of voltage surges, improper operation or improper installation of the generator. D26563 14- ENG...
Every Season See Note 2 Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle for more than 30 days. 15- ENG Lift Ring Every 50 Every 100 Hours of Hours of Every Every Season Season See Note 1 D26563...
GENERATOR • Clean the generator as outlined in the Maintenance Section on this manual. • Check that cooling air slots and openings on generator are open and unobstructed. D26563 STORAGE 16- ENG...
Next the starting wattages of any appliances and/or tools that will start and stop during operation. Running Watts Example 2: Small Refrigerator 500 Watts TOTAL =500 Watts IMPORTANT Running Watts 100 Watts 300 Watts 250 Watts TOTAL =650 Watts 17- ENG Starting Watts Starting Watts 2000 Watts 2000 Watts D26563...
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Air Conditioner (20,000 BTU) 12V DC Battery Charger Radio Slow Cooker Electric Blanket Electric Skillet Coffee Maker Small Refrigerator The wattage ratings shown are averages. Wattage requirements may vary with different brands of appliances. D26563 Application Guide Wattage 18- ENG Start...
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THIS TOTAL MUST BE LESS THAN YOUR GENERATOR RATING WATTAGE RATING OF YOUR GENERATOR THIS TOTAL MUST BE GREATER THAN YOUR HOUSEHOLD WATTAGE LOAD 19- ENG TYPICAL DEVICE WATTAGE** TOTAL 2400 1800 7200 2000 2400 2000 1500 CAUTION !! 1500 4000 TIMES NUMBER OF BULBS D26563...
DC does not Faulty rectifier have power with the Faulty windings in stator circuit breaker depressed (if equipped) D26563 CAUSE Faulty spark plug. Faulty windings in stator Faulty wire harness Faulty wire harness 20- ENG CORRECTION Add fuel or oil.
PURCHASE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. LIMITED WARRANTY 213 Industrial Drive • Jackson, TN 38301-9615 Telephone: 1-800-888-2468 , Ext. 2 FAX: 1-800-888-9036 21- ENG D26563...
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 D26563 QUICK FACTS 22- ENG...
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