Operation - Generac Power Systems 6500XL Owner's Manual

COLD WEATH ER
OPERATION
Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below
40°F [4°C] and a high dew point),your generator may
experience icingof the carburetor and/or the crankcase
breather system.
In an emergency, use the original shipping box as a
temporary shelter:
• Cut off all flaps.
• Cut out one of the long sides of the box to expose
exhaust side of unit. Ensure a minimum of two feet
clearance between open side of box and nearest object.
• Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles of unit.
• Start unit, then place box over it.
IMPORTANT: Remove shelter when temperature is
above 40°F [4°C].
For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that will
enclose three sides and the top of the generator:
• Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed.
Note that your generator may appear different from that
shown in Figure 9.
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• Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between open
side of box and nearest object.
• Face exposed end away from wind and elements.
• Enclosure should hold enough heat created by the
generator to prevent problems.
A CAUTION! Never run unit indoors.Do Not
enclose generator any more than shown.
RECEPTACLES
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex
Receptacle
Each receptacle (Figure 10) is protected against overload
by a 20 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker.
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Use each receptacle to operate 120Volt AC, single-phase,
60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2,400 watts (2.4 kW)
at 20Amps of current. Use cord sets that are rated for
125Volt AC loads at 20 Amps (or greater).