Porter-Cable DTE325 Instruction Manual

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Page 1 Generator Model DTE325 IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is To learn more about Porter-Cable to use this equipment carefully reads and visit our website at: understands these instructions before http://www.porter-cable.com starting operations. The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the frame.
Page 2: Consumer Safety Information
CONSUMER GENERAL AND SERVICE INFORMATION • Please read and follow these instructions for proper use and maintenance. • If you experience any problems and need assistance, please call us at our toll free number 1-888-559-8550, Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. To 6:00 p.m.
Page 3: Safety Guidelines - Definitions
SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This infor- mation relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
Page 4 RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (Continued) HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN Operation of Water is an excellent conductor Operate generator in a clean, dry, generator in rain, of electricity! Water which comes well ventilated area. Make sure wet, icy, or in contact with electrically hands are dry before touching...
Page 5: Risk Of Fire
RISK OF FIRE HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN Gasoline and gasoline vapors Attempting to Turn engine off and allow it to can become ignited by coming fill the fuel tank cool before adding fuel to the in contact with hot components while the engine tank.
Page 6: Risk Of Unsafe Operation
RISK OF INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING GENERATOR HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN Fuel or oil can leak or spill and Fire, Inhalation, If generator is equipped with a could result in fire or breathing Damage to fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve hazard, serious injury or death Vehicle Surfaces...
Page 7: Risk Of Hot Surfaces
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION (Continued) HAZARD HOW TO PREVENT IT WHAT CAN HAPPEN Any gasoline operated Operation of Always use a U.L. listed voltage household generator will incur voltage sensitive surge protector to voltage variations causing sensitive appli- connect voltage sensitive damage to voltage sensitive ap- ances without a appliances (TV, computer, ste-...
Page 8: Specifications
Lifting a very lifted by one person. Obtain as- tempting to lift too heavy an heavy object. sistance from others before you object. try to move it. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL DTE325 HORSE POWER RATED/SURGE WATTS 3250/4000 VOLTAGE AMPERAGE 25.0 A PHASE SINGLE...
Page 9: Grounding The Generator
ASSEMBLY Read this manual. Do not attempt to operate equipment until you have read this Manual for Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions. NOTE: This manual is a general manual. Information in this manual may or may not pertain to your model. Please read carefully. NOTE: Left and right describes the location of a part with the operator facing the outlet panel.
Page 10: Extension Cords
EXTENSION CORDS When using an appliance or tool at a considerable distance from the generator, a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that accepts the tool's plug MUST be used in order to reduce the risk of electrical shock.
Page 11: Operation
OPERATION KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this General Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator. Compare the illustration in your parts manual with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save all manuals for future references. GENERATOR CAPACITY IMPORTANT: Exceeding the rated capacity of your generator can result in serious damage to your generator and connected electrical devices.
Page 12: To Start The Engine
TO START THE ENGINE Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poor ventilated areas, engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. On the engine there is a ON/OFF switch located on the front panel of the engine. Place this switch to the "ON" position Push primer button three times.
Page 13: Connecting Electrical Loads
Overloading the generator will cause power fluctuations and can damage equipment and appliances. Porter-Cable Corporation will only be responsible for damage to customer's equipment when the generator is determined to be defective. This determination will only be made by an authorized representative of Porter-Cable Corporation and this decision will be final.
Page 14: General Recommendations
MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE Before Every 25 Every 50 Every 100 each Hours of Hours of Hours of Every Every Every MAINTENANCE TASK Season Season Season Check oil level See Note 2 See Note 1 Change oil Clean Air Filter Assembly Check Spark Plug Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain Prepare Unit for Storage...
Page 15: Engine Preparation
STORAGE If you are going to store your generator for more than 30 days, use the following information as a guide to prepare the generator for storage. Never store generator with fuel in the tank indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas, where fumes can reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
Page 16: Wattage Calculations
WATTAGE CALCULATIONS IMPORTANT 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 STARTING WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS Some appliances and tools will list on the motor nameplate the starting and running voltage and amperage requirements. Use the following formula to convert voltage and amperage to wattage: Volts X Amp = Watts Example: 120 volts x 10 amps = 1200 watts To determine the approximate starting wattage requirement for most appliances and tools with inductive type motors, multiply the wattage that was calculated by 2 to 4 times to assure adequate generator capacity.
Page 18 HOUSEHOLD WATTAGE CALCULATOR DEVICES WITH HIGH STARTING (INDUCTIVE)LOADS APPLIANCE OR TYPICAL DEVICE LOAD DEVICE* WATTAGE** RUN WATTS TOTAL TIMES (X) START FACTOR REFRIGERATOR/ 2400 FREEZER 1800 SMALL REFRIGERATOR 2400 AIR COND.(ROOM) 7200 1000 2000 SUMP PUMP 1/2 HP 2400 FURNACE FAN 1/3 HP 1000 WELL PUMP 1/2 HP 2000...
Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Engine will not Add fuel or oil. Low on fuel or oil. start Turn to "ON" position Ignition switch in "Off" position. Faulty spark plug. Replace spark plug. Not primed. Push primer bulb 3 times. Fuel shut-off valve in Open fuel shut-off valve.
Page 20: Limited Warranty
• Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the product as described in the Owners Manual(s). • Deliver or ship the product to the nearest Porter-Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center. Freight costs, if any, must be paid by the purchaser.
Page 21 NOTES D26882 21- ENG...
Page 22: Quick Facts
QUICK FACTS CALL 1-888-559-8550 TO FIND A LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER NEAR YOU FOR REPAIRS AND SERVICE PART PURCHASES ENGINE Use clean, fresh gasoline with a minimum 87 octane rating. Do not add gasoline during or immediately after use. Refer to engine owner's manual for oil recommendations. ENGINE OIL Most generators are equipped with a low-oil shutdown.

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