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Porter-Cable T525 Instruction Manual

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Manual
CTE300
Allparts Equipment Inc 1-877-475-5660
www.allpartsinc.com
To learn more about Porter-Cable
visit our website at:
http://www.porter-cable.com
PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS
Copyright © 2000 PORTER-CABLE Corporation
Generators
T525
BSV800
Please make certain that the person who is to use this
equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions
before starting operations.
The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the frame. Record these
numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference.
Model No.
Type
Serial No.
BS600
IMPORTANT
D21677-008-0

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  • Page 1 Instruction Generators Manual T525 BS600 CTE300 BSV800 IMPORTANT Allparts Equipment Inc 1-877-475-5660 www.allpartsinc.com Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations. To learn more about Porter-Cable visit our website at: The Model and Serial No.

  • Page 2: Specification

    SPECIFICATION MODEL CTE300 T525 BS600 BSV800 HORSE POWER RATED/SURGE WATTS 3000/3750 5250/6500 6000/7250 8000/10000 VOLTAGE 120/240 120/240 120/240 AMPERAGE 25.0A 43.8/21.9A 50A/25A 66.6A/33.3A PHASE SINGLE SINGLE SINGLE SINGLE HERTZ 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz ENGINE SPEED 3600 RPM...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    WARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION warrants to the original purchaser that each new electric generator and service part is free from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective product or part as follows from the original date of purchase. 2 YEARS –...

  • Page 4: Safety Guidelines - Definitions

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS This manual contains information that is important for you to know and un- Information for preventing damage to URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD derstand. This information relates to THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR equipment. protecting YOUR SAFETY and PRE- LOSS OF LIFE.
  • Page 5 READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont’d) HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Operation of generator in rain, Water is an excellent conductor of Operate generator in a clean, dry, wet, icy, or flooded conditions.

  • Page 6: Risk Of Fire

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF FIRE HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Attempting to fill the fuel tank while Gasoline and gasoline vapors can Turn engine off and allow it to cool the engine is running.

  • Page 7: Risk Of Breathing - Inhalation Hazard

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. Risk of Injury and Property Damage When Transporting Generator WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT HAZARD If generator is equipped with a fuel Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could shut-off valve, turn the valve to the Surfaces result in fire or breathing hazard, seri-...

  • Page 8: Risk Of Unsafe Operation

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT HAZARD Operation of generator in careless All sources of energy include the po- • Review and understand all of manner.

  • Page 9: Risk Of Hot Surfaces

    READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR. RISK OF HOT SURFACES HAZARD WHAT COULD HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Contact with hot engine and genera- Contact with hot surfaces, such as en- During operation, touch only the tor components.

  • Page 10: Typical Installation Of Battery

    • Remove generator through opening in carton. • (CTE300, T525, BSV800) Remove shipping block from under the generator head by unscrewing the bolt and remove the wood block. It is very impor- tant that this is removed before starting your generator.
  • Page 11 For BSV800 1. Use of extension cords directly from the generator to the appliance, lights, tools, etc. 5. Remove the nut from the solenoid post and place one end of the positive (red) battery cable onto the 2. Use of a double-throw transfer switch installed post.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Wipe any fuel spillage from engine and equipment before starting LOW OIL SHUTDOWN engine. (CTE300, T525, BS600) Your generator engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutdown. Low Oil Shutdown is a safety device designed to protect your engine from damage in the Never fill fuel tank indoors.

  • Page 13: To Start The Engine

    3. Close fuel shut-off valve. Figure 7 CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS 2. (CTE300 & T525) On the engine there is a ON/OFF 1. Let engine run and warm up for five minutes after switch located on the front panel of the engine.

  • Page 14: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE Before each Every 25 Every 50 Every 100 Hours of Every Hours of Every Hours of Every Season Season Season MAINTENANCE TASK Check oil level See Note 2 See Note 1 Change oil Clean Air Filter Assembly Check Spark Plug Prepare Unit for Storage Prepare unit for storage if it is to remain idle for more than 30 days.
  • Page 15 STORAGE If you are going to store your generator for more than 6. Place rag over spark plug hole and pull the recoil a 30 days, use the following information as a guide to few times to lubricate the combustion chamber. prepare the generator for storage.

  • 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 WATTAGE CALCULATIONS 2. To determine the approximate starting wattage STARTING WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS requirement for most appliances and tools with 1. Some appliances and tools will list on the motor name inductive type motors, multiply the wattage that was plate the starting and running voltage and amperage calculated by 2 to 4 times to assure adequate requirements.
  • Page 18 WATTAGE CALCULATIONS HOUSEHOLD WATTAGE CALCULATOR DEVICES WITH HIGH STARTING (INDUCTIVE)LOADS APPLIANCE OR TYPICAL DEVICE LOAD DEVICE* WATTAGE** RUN WATTS TIMES (X) START FACTOR TOTAL 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...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not start 1. Low on fuel or oil. 1. Add fuel or oil. 2. Ignition switch in "Off" position. 2. Turn to "ON" position 3. Faulty spark plug. 3. Replace spark plug. 4. Choke in wrong position. 4.
  • Page 20 Generator 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.

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