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Gillette GPE Owner's Manual

Brushless kleen-power portable generators with kw sizes: 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 9.5, 10.5, 12.5, 13.5, and 15.0 kw

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LEADER IN
PORTABLE GENERATORS SINCE 1972
FOR GILLETTE PORTABLE GEN-SET MODELS: GPE, AND GPED,
WITH KW SIZES: 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 9.5, 10.5, 12.5, 13.5, AND 15.0 KW
READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR SAFE OPERATION OF
GENERATOR. ALSO READ SEPARATE AND INCLUDED ENGINE
MANUAL BEFORE ACTUAL USE. IT IS IMPORTANT FOR USER TO
KNOW HOW TO SAFELY START AND HOW TO SAFELY STOP
ENGINE,BEFORE ATTEMPT OF FIRST TIME USE.
NOTICE: GILLETTE GENERATORS PORTABLE PRODUCTS HAVE
BEEN CERTIFIED AND APPROVED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) TO MEET ALL STANDARDS FOR A
SAFE CLEAN OPERATING PORTABLE GENERATOR.
PORT-OWNERS-MAN-09252012
OWNER'S MANUAL
BRUSHLESS
*CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING *
ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS
KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER
REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
*CALIFORNIA FUEL VAPOR WARNING*
IT IS MANDATORY TO INSTALL A FUEL VAPOR FILTER IN THE FUEL SYS-
TEM OF ALL PORTABLE ENGINE USE, FOR COMPLIANCE TO CALIFORNIA
EPA LAW
DANGER
!
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a
poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home
or garage, EVEN IF doors
and windows are open.
Avoid other generator hazards.
READ MANUAL BEFORE USE
KLEEN-POWER
!
Only use OUTSIDE and
far away from windows,
doors, and vents.

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  • Page 1 LEADER IN KLEEN-POWER PORTABLE GENERATORS SINCE 1972 FOR GILLETTE PORTABLE GEN-SET MODELS: GPE, AND GPED, WITH KW SIZES: 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 9.5, 10.5, 12.5, 13.5, AND 15.0 KW READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR SAFE OPERATION OF GENERATOR. ALSO READ SEPARATE AND INCLUDED ENGINE MANUAL BEFORE ACTUAL USE.
  • Page 2 Engine must not be run at excessive over-speed conditions. Do not tamper with parts that may The GILLETTE generator is a two pole, 3600 RPM increase or lower speed and result in damage to gen- (3000 RPM for 50 hertz operation), brushless, revolving set.
  • Page 3: Installation

    Never operate set when temperature is portable generator industry and is exclusive to over 110° F. GILLETTE GENERATORS. B. Engine exhaust gas is poisonous and Before working on the engine or the generator, dangerous to health and life. The gas contains...
  • Page 4: Circuit Breaker

    4) TWO POLE MAGNETIC RE-ACTING MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH BUILT-IN GFCI PROTECTION (See note below). 5) RUN TIME METER HOUR METER: All GPE models indicate the hours of use to help in determining service periods. This NOTE: GILLETTE EXCLUSIVE, COMBINATION MAIN LINE CIRCUIT...
  • Page 5: Load Application

    Continually, check the oil level dip stick on engine, to avoid this situation. NOTE: GILLETTE EXCLUSIVE, COMBINATION MAIN LINE CIRCUIT BREAKER AND GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER, BUILT INTO ONE PIECE CONSTRUCTION. SEE PAGE 10 FOR ADDITIONAL GFCI 6.
  • Page 6 Your GPE model generator set has this protection require an extreme high amount of starting power, located on each receptacle panel. See page 10 for up to 6 or 8 times the motor name plate running details.
  • Page 7: Before Starting

    full with clean fresh unleaded automotive gasoline. DETERMINING ALTERNATOR LOAD REQUIREMENTS (cont.) Never fill fuel tank completely to the top. Always wipe RUNNING TOTAL up and remove any spilled gasoline. Gasoline  APPLIANCE NOTES WATTS WATTS soaked rags must be disposed of in flame proof Sump Pump, 1/3 hp containers.
  • Page 8 LPG or Natural Gas fuel. See Your Gillette generator with "Kleen-Power" has our 12 KW and 18 KW self contained standby gen-sets, a wave-form like this: specifically designed for standby use.
  • Page 9 must be brought to a full charge by commercial user furnished #8 copper wire attached to suitable battery charger for 24 hours. Use extreme caution ground to earth, by metal rod, driven at least 6” into when handling the batteries. Battery acid is extremely earth.
  • Page 10 L. Engine should be refueled in a well lighted area. Avoid fuel spills. Do not operate generator set where fuel spills have occurred until all excess fuel is cleaned up and removed. Dispose of gasoline soaked rags by storing in an approved fire proof container. Avoid refueling near open flames, sparking electric devices, power tools, other high heat conditions or while the set...
  • Page 11 CAUTION: This generator operating manual and the separate engine operating manual can not possi- bly address all potential operating conditions. If there is any possible remaining operational questions, please call GILLETTE GENERATORS, toll free 866-537-4388, and ask for “Engineering Department”, where all questions will be promptly answered.
  • Page 12 The Gillette Generator is designed around the latest technology, manufactured and quality inspected by carefully trained and experienced craftsper- sons. Gillette warrants to the original end user, for the time periods as shown below, that each generator finished product is free from defects in mate- rials and workmanship.

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