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Generac Power Systems PowerBOSS Storm-Plus 1642-0 Owner's Manual

Generac Power Systems PowerBOSS Storm-Plus 1642-0 Owner's Manual

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his 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 It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.Obey all safety messages 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)

  • Page 2: Equipment Description

    The generator's revolving field is driven at about 3,600 rpm by a single-cylinder engine. Every effort has been made to ensure that informationin this manual isaccurate and current However, Generac reserves the right to change,alter or otherwise improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 3 • 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: Install Wheel Kit

    Your g enerator requires some assembly and CARTON CONTENTS is ready for 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. If you have any problems with the assembly of your •...

  • Page 5: Add Gasoline

    3. Slide a wheel over the axle. Add Gasoline NOTE: Be sure to installboth wheels with the air pressure valve on the outboard side. WARNING! Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never 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 KNOWYOUR 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. FuelTank Circuit Breakers (AC) SparkArrester Muffler 120/240Volt AC, Choke Lever...

  • Page 7: Stopping The Engine

    OPERATING Grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until slight resistance is felt.Then pull rapidly to start engine. G EN ERATO R Move choke lever to "Run" position a short distanceat a time over severalseconds in warm weather or minutes in cold weather. Let engine run smoothly before each change.Operate with choke in "Run"...
  • Page 8 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 Use a N EMA LI4-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps (or greater) (Figure 7).You can use the same 4-wire cord if you _lan to run a 120Volt load.
  • Page 9 DON'T OVERLOAD TH E The rated wattage of lights can be taken from wattage listed on the light bulbs.The rated wattage of tools, G EN ERATO R 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

    SPECIFICATIONS Generator Maintenance Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean Maximum SurgeWatts ....8,500 watts and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry Continuous Wattage Capacity ... 5,500 watts environment where it will not be exposed to excessive Power Factor ......

  • Page 11: Engine Storage

    STO RAG E CAUTION! Storage covers can be flammable. Oo 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. If this cannot before placing the cover on the unit.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Connect another device that is in good no AC output condition. available. Fault in generator. Contact Generac service facility. Short circuit in a connected load. Disconnectshorted electrical load. Generator is overloaded. See"Don't Overload the Generator" on Engine runs good but page9.
  • Page 13 NOTES...
  • Page 14 ÷ SCHEMATIC BRIDGE RECTIFIER BLUE (i> EXCITATION FIELD BLUE GRAY (44) BLUE GRAY (ii> (22) (44) (22) GRAY 120V/20A (44A) BLUE (IIA) (22) GREEN BLUE (IIA) (22) BLUE_ (IIA) 120/240V/30A BLUE (IIA) (22)
  • Page 15 ÷ WIRING DIAGRAM CIRCUIT CIRCUIT BREAKER BREAKER 120V WARNING! TAB MUST NOT BE BROKEN CONNECTOR HOU£ING NDTE_ POSITIVE BRUSH [2 CLOSEST BEARING _LUE...
  • Page 16 EXPLODED VIEW - MAIN UNIT...

  • Page 17: Parts List - Main

    PARTS LIST - MAIN UNIT Item Part# Description Item Part# Description BI89010 CRADLE B2153 SCREW,# I 0 Self Drilling B92531 189155 WASHER, Flat, 6.6 x 21.6 x 1.9 SUPPORT,Engine B92731 188973 GROMMET,Tank SUPPORT,Engine & Muffler 66365G 189156 HHCS, M6-1.0 x 25 HOUSING, EngineAdapter 187746 80270...
  • Page 18 EXPLODEDVIEWAND PARTS LIST-WHEEL c_" USE EXISTING FASTENERS TO SECURE ITEM #2 Item Part # Description B4217 ASSEMBLY, H andle BI764 LEG, Mounting 52858 NUT, Locking Hex M8 - 1.25 39287 HHCS, M8 - 1.25 x 45 93693H AXLE B4966 WHEEL, 10" Diameter 87005A PIN, Retaining 22247...
  • Page 19 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST- CONTROL PANEL Item Part# Description BI89015 PANEL, Control 75475 SCREW, M4 - 0.7 x 10mm 82308 SCREW,SelfTapping 82881 WASHER, Internal Lock 23365 WASHER, No. 8 Serrated Lock 43437 OUTLET, 120/240 Locking, 30 Amp 38150 WASHER, No. 8 Flat 22264 WASHER, No.
  • Page 20 Se ha hecho cada esfuerzo posible para asegurarse que la informaci6n que aparece en este manual es exacta y se encuentra actualizada. Sin embargo, Generac se reserva el derecho cambiar, alterar o de otra manera mejorar, el producto y este documento...
  • Page 21 El generador produce un voltaje muy alto, el cual puede Nunca opere el generador: ocasionar descargas el_ctricas extremamente peligrosas. Evite en la Iluvia; en compartimiento encerrados; si se recalientan el contacto con terminales, alambres pelados o sin los dispositivos el_ctricos conectados; si se pierde la salida el_ctrica;...
  • Page 22 Su generador requiere deciertos procedimientos demontaje y CONTENIDO DE LA CAJA solo estar_ listo para ser utilizado despu_s dehaberle Revise todo el contenido. Si alguna de las partes no est_ presente suministrado servicio con elcombustible yaceite recomendados. o es_ da_ada,por favor Ilame a la linea de ayuda para Si u sted t iene problemas con elmontaje desugenerador, generadores al 1-800-270-1408.
  • Page 23 Deslice una rueda en el eie. Use gasolina regular SIN CONTENIDO DE PLOMO el generador.No use gasolina premium. No mezcle aceite con NOTA: Aseg_rese de instalarambas ruedas con la v_lvula de aire gasolina. hacia el lado de afuera. Limpie el _rea alrededor del Ilenado de gasolina; retire la tapa. Suiete la rueda al eje con el pas_dor de seguridad.Usted puede a_adir la arandela si asf Io desea.
  • Page 24 CONOZCA SU GENERADOR LEA ESTE MANUAl DE/PROPIETARIOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU GENERADOR. Compare las ilustracionescon su Generador para familiarizarse con las ubicaciones de los diferentes controles y ajustes. Conserve este manual para referencias futuras. Tanque de Combustible Cortacircuitos Silenciador Apagachispas...
  • Page 25 OPERANDO EL GENERADOR Agarre la manilla de retroceso y hale lentamente hasta que puede sentir un poco de resistencia. Luego hale r_pidamente para encender el moto_ Mueva la palanca de choke a la posicibn "Run" una distancia iPRECAUCI_N! Nunca encienda o pare el motor con las cargas el_etricas coneetadas a los recept_culosY corta a la vez por algunos segundos en un clima c_lido, o con los aparatos conectados ENCENDIDOS.
  • Page 26 RECEPTACULOS 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Receptgculos Dobles Cada recept_culo (Figura 17) est5 protegido en contra de sobrecargas por un corto-circuitos de 20 Amp, del tipo "empuie 120/240 Voltios 30 Amp, Recept_culo para reposicionar". de Seguridad Use un tap6n NEMA LI4-30 con este receptSculo. Conecte un juego de cable de 4 alambres, clasificado como 250Voltios AC a 30Amps (o mayor) (Figura 16).Usted puede usar el mismo cable de 4-alambres si planea trabajar con una carga de 120Voltios.
  • Page 27 NO SOBRECARGUE El vatiaje nominal de las luces puede ser tomado de los bombillos. El vatiaie nominal de herramientas, aparatos GENERADOR especialesy motores se puede encontrar, por Io general, en la calcomanta o placa de datos del dispositivo (Figura 18). Sobrecargar el generador m_s allg de su capacidad de vatiaie puede ocasionar daSos al mismo y a los dispositivos el_ctricos Algunos motores el_ctricos, como los de induccibn, r equieren...
  • Page 28 ESPECIFICAClONES enfriamiento, algo del agua quedar_ retenida en los espacios vactos y grietas del aislamiento del devanado del estator y rotor. Potencia M_xima ..... 8,500Vatios (8.5 kW) La acumulacibn de aguay suciedad en los devanados internos del generador disminuir_ eventualmente la resistencia del aislamiento Potencia de Sobretensibn ....
  • Page 29 NOTAS...
  • Page 30 El dispositivo conectado est_ dahado. condiciones. disponsible. Contacte el Departmento de Servicio Aver_ en el generador. Generac. Corto circuitoen unade lascargasconectadas. Desconecte la carga el_ctrica en corto. Elgeneradorest_ sobrecarga. Vea"No Sobrerecarque el Generador" en la El motor funciona bien p_gina 27.
  • Page 31 Para servicio, contacte su centro de servicio de garantta autorizado de la COMPANiA, o Ilame al 1-877-544-0982. O la mirada en el internet en www.generac-potables.com. El servicio de garantia puede ser Ilevado a cabo solamente por un centro de servicio autorizado por la COMPANiA.AI momento de solicitar un servicio de garantta,se debe presentar evidencia de la compra original del producto.
  • Page 32 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 includethe gasoline engine when furnished or attached because such engine is covered solely by the engine manufacturer's warranty.

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