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OWNERS MANUAL FOR
DeVILBISS GENERATOR
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This product is not equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If the product will be used around flammable
materials, or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar
items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California. It is a
violation of California statutes section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources
Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in effective
working order. Spark arresters are also required on some U. S. Forest service land and may also be legally
required under other statutes and ordinances.
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Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
MGP-4600 6/13/95
Model No.
GBV4600
SPECIFICATION CHART
MODEL
HORSE POWER
RATED/SURGE WATTS
VOLTAGE
AMPERAGE
PHASE
HERTZ
ENGINE SPEED
MAX. AMBIENT TEMP.
FUEL CAPACITY
RUN TIME @ 50%/100%
DeVilbiss Air Power Company
GBV4600
9
4600/5750
120/240
38.3A/19.2A
SINGLE
60 Hz
3600 RPM
104° F
6 GALLON
13.3/6.5 HR
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213 Industrial Drive
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Jackson, TN
38301-9615
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- Page 1 Spark arresters are also required on some U. S. Forest service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances. • Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. MGP-4600 6/13/95 Model No. GBV4600 GBV4600 4600/5750 120/240 38.3A/19.2A...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY STATEMENT ... 3 SAFETY GUIDELINES AND INSTRUCTIONS ... 4-8 WATTAGE CALCULATING INSTRUCTIONS ... 9-10 GENERAL PARTS IDENTIFICATION ... 11 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/EXTENSION CORDS ... 12 INSTALLATION OF A GENERATOR ... 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ... 13 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ... 13 MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST ... -
Page 3: Warranty Statement
LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE All merchandise manufactured by DeVilbiss Air Power Company is warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and material which occur during the first year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser (initial user). Products covered under this warranty include: air compressors, *air tools, accessories, service parts, pressure washers, and generators used in consumer applications (i.e., personal residential household usage only). -
Page 4: Safety Guidelines And Instructions
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIP- MENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use symbols to the right. Please read the manual and pay atten- tion to these sections. - 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 conditons. Use of worn damaged, undersized or un- grounded 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. -
Page 7: Risk Of Unsafe Operation
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF BREATHING - INHALATION HAZARD HAZARD Gasoline engines produce toxic carbon monoxide exhaust fumes. HAZARD Operation of generator in careless man- ner. WHAT COULD HAPPEN Breathing exhaust fumes will cause serious injury or death. -
Page 8: Risk Of Hot Surfaces
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. HAZARD Contact with hot engine and generator 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 result in serious burns. -
Page 9: Wattage Calculating Instructions
WATTAGE CALCULATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 10 WATTAGE CALCULATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd) 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 volt- age and amperage to wattage: Volts X Amp = Watts Example 1: (Starting voltage and amperage for 1/3 HP furnace fan) 120 volts x 10 amps = 1200 watts...
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Page 11: General Parts Identification
GENERAL PARTS IDENTIFICATION 1. Frame assembly- Protects generator and engine as well as a means to handle complete unit. 2. Fuel Tank- Six (6) gallon capacity. 3. Fuel Cap- Remove to check/add fuel. 4. Cover Panel- Contains wiring for receptacles, circuit breakers, and control switches. -
Page 12: Grounding Instructions/Extension Cords
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS/EXTENSION CORDS GROUNDING INSTRUCTION This generator should be grounded to help prevent accidental electrical shock. Shown below is a picture of the grounding lug supplied on your generator. Drive a 3/4" or 1" diameter copper pipe or rod into the ground close to the generator set. The pipe must penetrate moist earth. -
Page 13: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE START UP Follow the steps listed below before starting generator. 1. Check engine oil. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for correct grade and quantity of oil. This generator has been shipped from the factory without oil in the crankcase. Operating the unit without oil can ruin the engine. -
Page 14: Maintenance Parts List
MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST Contact the DeVilbiss Air Power Company Customer Service Department For Authorized Service Center nearest you TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Engine will not start No electrical output Repeated circuit breaker tripping Generator overheating 1-800-888-2468 Part No. Qty. GS-0231 GS-0029 SSP-499 GS-0027 SSN-51... -
Page 15: Installation Of Battery
INSTALLATION OF BATTERY Use standard 12 volt 45 amp hour lawn mower battery Positive ( + ) N e g a t i v e • Recommended Battery for Electric Start • 1. Place battery in rack with terminals facing towards generator head. - Page 16 OWNERS MANUAL FOR DeVILBISS GENERATOR MODEL NO. GBV4600 An "Authorized Warranty Service Center Directory" is included with your unit. When ordering repair parts from your local Authorized Service Center, always give the following information: • Model number of your compressor •...