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This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Questions? Help is just a moment away!
Call: Generac Generator Helpline - 1-800-270-1408 M-F 8-5 CT
Web: www.generac-portables.com or www.briggsandstratton.com
Model No. 1642-1 (5,500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 189438 Revision 1 (11/20/2001)

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  • Page 1 Portable Generator Owner’s Manual This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Questions? Help is just a moment away! Call: Generac Generator Helpline - 1-800-270-1408 M-F 8-5 CT Web: www.generac-portables.com or www.briggsandstratton.com Model No.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator TABLE OF CONTENTS injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Safety Rules........2-3 indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in Know Your Generator .
  • Page 3 PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator WARNING WARNING Generator produces powerful voltage. Running engines produce heat.Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed Failure to properly ground generator can result 150°F (65°C). in electrocution. Severe burns can occur on contact.

  • Page 4: Know Your Generator

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for CARTON CONTENTS use after it has been properly serviced with the Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged, call recommended oil and fuel.
  • Page 6 PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator Slide a wheel over the axle. Add Gasoline NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with the air WARNING! Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never pressure valve on the outboard side. fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Allow Retain wheel on axle with the retaining pin.You may...

  • Page 7: Operation

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator GROUNDING THE Turn the fuel valve to the “On” position (Figure 4). Figure 4 — Fuel Valve GENERATOR The National Electrical Code requires that the frame and external electrically conductive parts of this generator be properly connected to an approved earth ground.

  • Page 8: Connecting Electrical Loads

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator Connecting Electrical Loads This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 5,500 watts of power (5.5 kW) • Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after at 30 Amps for 120 Volts or 240 Volts.The outlet is...

  • Page 9: Power Management

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator DON'T OVERLOAD YOUR Plug in and turn on the next load. Again, permit the generator to stabilize. GENERATOR Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load. Never add more loads than the generator capacity.Take...

  • Page 10: Product Specifications / Maintenance

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator SPECIFICATIONS Generator Maintenance Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean Maximum Surge Watts ....8,500 watts and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry Continuous Wattage Capacity .

  • Page 11: Storage

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator STORAGE CAUTION! Storage covers can be flammable. Do Not place a storage cover over a hot The generator should be started at least once every seven generator. Let the unit cool for a sufficient time days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Circuit breaker is open. Reset circuit breaker. Poor connection or defective cord set. Check and repair. Engine is running, but Connected device is bad. Connect another device that is in good no AC output is condition.

  • Page 13: Notes

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator NOTES...

  • Page 14: Schematic/Wiring Diagram

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator SCHEMATIC...

  • Page 15: Wiring Diagram

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator WIRING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 16: Replacement Parts

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT...
  • Page 17 PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator PARTS LIST – MAIN UNIT Item Part # Qty Description Item Part # Qty Description B188894GS CRADLE 37 B2153GS SCREW, #10 Self Drilling B92531GS SUPPORT, Engine 38 189155GS WASHER, Flat, 6.6 x 21.6 x1.9 B92731GS SUPPORT, Engine &...
  • Page 18 PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – WHEEL KIT Item Part # Qty Description B4217GS ASSEMBLY, Handle B1764GS LEG, Mounting 52858GS NUT, Locking Hex M8 - 1.25 39287GS HHCS, M8 - 1.25 x 45 93693HGS AXLE B4966GS WHEEL, 10"...
  • Page 19 PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – CONTROL PANEL Item Part # Qty Description 188914GS COVER, Lid, Control Panel 188889GS CONTROL PANEL, Compact 189167GS CLIP, Hinge Pin Retainer 189182GS SPRING, Hinge, Pin 189166GS PIN, Hinge, Cover, Compact...

  • Page 20: Reglas De Seguridad

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador TABLA DE CONTENIDOS ADVERTENCIA indica un riesgo el cual, si no se evita, puede causar la muerte o una herida grave. PRECAUCIÓN indica un Reglas De Seguridad ......20-21 riesgo, el cual, si no se evita, puede causar heridas menores o Conozca Su Generador .
  • Page 21 PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador ADVERTENCIA ADVERTENCIA Los generadores producen un voltaje muy poderoso. Los motores al funcionar producen calor. La temperatura del silenciador y de las áreas cercanas Si no hace tierra apropiadamente con un generador, puede alcanzar o pasar los 150°F (65°C).

  • Page 22: Conozca Su Generador

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador CONOZCA SU GENERADOR LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU GENERADOR. Compare las ilustraciones con su Generador para familiarizarse con las ubicaciones de los diferentes controles y ajustes. Conserve este manual para referencias futuras.

  • Page 23: Ensamblaje

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador Su generador requiere de ciertos procedimientos de montaje y • La unidad principal solo estará listo para ser utilizado después de haberle • Manual del propietario suministrado servicio con el combustible y aceite recomendados. •...

  • Page 24: Agregar Aceite Al Motor

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador Repita los pasos 3 y 4 para asegurar la segunda rueda. ¡ADVERTENCIA! No llene excesivamente el tanque de combustible. Deje suficiente espacio para la expansión Remueva los bloques temporales. del combustible. Para ayudar al ensamblaje de la pata de apoyo, haga descansar el generador en la camilla con la parte del motor •...

  • Page 25: Funcionamiento

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador CONEXION A TIERRA DEL Figura 13 — Válvula de Combustible GENERADOR El Código Nacional de Electricidad exige que el marco y las partes exteriores del generador conductoras de electricidad, estén conectadas a tierra adecuadamente. Los códigos eléctricos locales también pueden exigir que la unidad esté...

  • Page 26: Parado Del Motor

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador Conexion De Cargas Electricas Figura 16 — 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Receptáculo de Seguridad • Deje que el motor se estabilice y se caliente por unos minutos después del arranque. Juego de Cable de 4 Alambres •...
  • Page 27 PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador NO SOBRECARGUE EL Conecte y encienda la próxima carga. De nuevo, permita que el generador se estabilice. GENERADOR Repita los pasos 4 y 5 para cada carga adicional que usted tenga. Capacidad Nunca añada más cargas sobre la capacidad del generador.Tome Usted debe asegurarse que su generador puede proveer el una atención especial en considerar las cargas de corriente según...

  • Page 28: Especificaciones Del Producto / Mantenimiento

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador ESPECIFICACIONES enfriamiento, algo del agua quedará retenida en los espacios vacíos y grietas del aislamiento del devanado del estator y rotor. Potencia Máxima ..... 8,500 Vatios (8.5 kW) La acumulación de agua y suciedad en los devanados internos del...

  • Page 29: Notas

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador NOTAS...

  • Page 30: Diagnosticos De Averías

    PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generador DIAGNOSITICOS DE AVERÍAS Problemo Causa Accion El interruptor automático de circuito está Reposicione el interruptor. abierto. El motor está Conexión mal o defectuosa del juego de Revise y repare. funcionando pero no cables. existe salida de AC El dispositivo conectado está...

  • Page 31: Garantia

    GARANTÍA LIMITADA PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA PARA LOS PROPIETARIOS DE PRODUCTOS PORTÁTILES GENERAC Efectiva desde el 1ro de Octubre, 2001 GARANTÍA LIMITADA "Los productos portátiles Generac, LLC reparará o reemplazará, sin costo alguno, cualquier parte o partes del equipo que estén defectuosas en materiales o mano de obra, o ambos.

  • Page 32: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective October 1, 2001 LIMITED WARRANTY "Generac Portable Products, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part, or parts of the equipment that are defective in material or workmanship or both.Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this Warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for the time periods and subject to the conditions provided for in this policy.

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