Equipment Description; Safety Rules - Generac Power Systems PowerBOSS Storm-Plus 1642-0 Owner's Manual

EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
This generator is an engine-driven, revolving field,alternating
current (AC) generator. It was designed to supply electrical
power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliance,
tool and motor loads.
This manual contains informationfor a generator that
operates 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, single phase,60Hz devices
that require up to 5,500 watts (5.5 kW) of power that pull
up to 45.8 Amps at 120Votts or 22.9 Amps at 240Volts.
CAUTION! Do Not exceed the generator's
wattage/amperage capacity.Add up the rated watts of all
devices you will connect to generator receptacles at one
time.This total should not be greater than 5,500 watts for
this generator. Review "Don't Overload the Generator" on
page 9.
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.
_ AUTION! Do Not tamper with engine
governed speed. High operating speeds are
dangerous and increaserisk of personal injuryor
damageto equipment.The generator supplies
correct rated frequency and voltage only when
running at proper governed speed. Incorrect
frequency and/or voltage can damagesome
connected electrical loads. Operating at excessively
low speeds imposesa heavy load.When adequate
engine power is not availableengine life may be
shortened.
The Emission Control System for this generator is
warranted for standards
set by
the Environmental
Protection Agency.For warranty informationrefer to the
engine owner's manual.
SAFETY RULES
This generator set was designed and manufactured for
specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the unit or
use it for any application it was not designed for. If you have
any questions about your generator's application, ask your
dealer or consult the factory.
The manufacturer could not possibly anticipate every
circumstance that might involvea hazard. For that reason
warnings in the manual and warnings on tags or decals
affixed to the unit are not all-inclusive. If you intend to
handle, operate or service the unit by a procedure or
method not specifically recommended by the manufacturer,
first make sure that such a procedure or method will not
render this equipment unsafe or pose a threat to you and
others.
Read this manual carefully and become familiar
with your generator set. Know its applications, its
limitations and any hazards involved.
_, ARNING! You must isolatethe generator
from the electric utility using approved transfer
equipment if this unit is used for backup power.
Failure to isolate the generator from the
power utility may result in injury or death to
electric utility workers and damage to the
generator due to a backfeed of electrical energy.
Whenever the unit is providing backup power, the
electric utility must be notified.
_|k DANGER! Generator exhaust gases contain
DEADLY carbon monoxide gas. If breathed in
sufficient concentrations, carbon monoxide
can cause unconsciousness or death. Operate
this equipment outdoors where adequate ventilation
is available.
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