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Identification information specific to this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. makes no representations or warranties with respect to your generator (model number and serial number) can cause you require product service or support. You may be sure to provide this generator. For your generator. Please use spaces provided below to be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator This manual contains important instructions for operating this information should you and others...
Identification information specific to this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. makes no representations or warranties with respect to your generator (model number and serial number) can cause you require product service or support. You may be sure to provide this generator. For your generator. Please use spaces provided below to be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator This manual contains important instructions for operating this information should you and others...
Owners Manual
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... Stopping Generator ...17 High Altitude Operation ...17 Powering Appliances ...17 MAINTENANCE ...19 Maintenance Schedule ...19 Engine Oil ...20 Adding Fuel ...22 Air Filter Maintenance ...23 Cleaning Fuel Sediment Cup ...24 Spark Plug Service ...24 Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen ...25 Transporting Generator ...26 Storing Generator ...26 TROUBLESHOOTING ...29 SPECIFICATIONS ...31 WARRANTIES ...33 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 33 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY 35 INDEX ...37 HW5500/5500E MAINTENANCE PARTS 39 HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www...
... Stopping Generator ...17 High Altitude Operation ...17 Powering Appliances ...17 MAINTENANCE ...19 Maintenance Schedule ...19 Engine Oil ...20 Adding Fuel ...22 Air Filter Maintenance ...23 Cleaning Fuel Sediment Cup ...24 Spark Plug Service ...24 Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen ...25 Transporting Generator ...26 Storing Generator ...26 TROUBLESHOOTING ...29 SPECIFICATIONS ...31 WARRANTIES ...33 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 33 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY 35 INDEX ...37 HW5500/5500E MAINTENANCE PARTS 39 HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www...
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES ANYONE using or servicing generator must read, understand, and follow these instructions can result in product manual. Failure to closely follow all safety and operation instructions provided in circumstances leading to death, ...the installation, operation, and maintenance of hazards. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may be used to draw your attention to specific types of this manual to bystanders. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual ...
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES ANYONE using or servicing generator must read, understand, and follow these instructions can result in product manual. Failure to closely follow all safety and operation instructions provided in circumstances leading to death, ...the installation, operation, and maintenance of hazards. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may be used to draw your attention to specific types of this manual to bystanders. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual ...
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...; NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near the gen- plies correct rated frequency and voltage when running at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from electric utility. • NEVER connect to spill fuel when refueling. Turn generator OFF and allow to generator caused by a qualified electrician. • NEVER touch bare wires or receptacles. • NEVER use generator with electrical cords that can cause permanent damage...
...; NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near the gen- plies correct rated frequency and voltage when running at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from electric utility. • NEVER connect to spill fuel when refueling. Turn generator OFF and allow to generator caused by a qualified electrician. • NEVER touch bare wires or receptacles. • NEVER use generator with electrical cords that can cause permanent damage...
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... Owner's Manual. Open carton completely by using the generator must read and understand all of the following items are included in the generator package: HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) Battery (HW5500E models only) 20' 30 amp 4-in-1 Power Cord 1 L Engine Oil Paper Funnel Smart Start Instruction Card The Smart Start instruction card is NOT intended to replace...
... Owner's Manual. Open carton completely by using the generator must read and understand all of the following items are included in the generator package: HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) Battery (HW5500E models only) 20' 30 amp 4-in-1 Power Cord 1 L Engine Oil Paper Funnel Smart Start Instruction Card The Smart Start instruction card is NOT intended to replace...
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... to install support legs and wheel assembly, you will need to either tilt generator on its side or elevate generator by placing solid wood pieces underneath unit. • NEVER USE wheel kit on-road. • Wheel kit is intended to be empty of engine oil and fuel. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Generator is available only with this generator. Assembly Assembly Generator must be used specifically with HW5500E models. NEVER use wheel kit for...
... to install support legs and wheel assembly, you will need to either tilt generator on its side or elevate generator by placing solid wood pieces underneath unit. • NEVER USE wheel kit on-road. • Wheel kit is intended to be empty of engine oil and fuel. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Generator is available only with this generator. Assembly Assembly Generator must be used specifically with HW5500E models. NEVER use wheel kit for...
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... securely seated. FIGURE 5: Support Leg Attachment to Support Leg 6. Gently set on bottom of engine oil and fuel. Lifting generator can cause back or other bodily injury. tighten until securely seated. Generator is set generator onto recoil side. 4. NEVER lift generator without assistance. 1. FIGURE 4: Rubber Stopper Attachment to Generator FIGURE 3: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. Assembly Step 1: Install Support Legs To install support legs, you will need: 25...
... securely seated. FIGURE 5: Support Leg Attachment to Support Leg 6. Gently set on bottom of engine oil and fuel. Lifting generator can cause back or other bodily injury. tighten until securely seated. Generator is set generator onto recoil side. 4. NEVER lift generator without assistance. 1. FIGURE 4: Rubber Stopper Attachment to Generator FIGURE 3: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. Assembly Step 1: Install Support Legs To install support legs, you will need: 25...
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... 2. Generator is comprised of battery. 1. If handle seems to hang down on handle until it rests vertically against generator frame. • To return handles to top of each bracket using 40 mm washer style hex bolts and 10 mm flange serrated nuts; Exposed terminals, even on handle. Assembly Step 3: Install Handle Assembly To install handle assembly, you will need: ...
... 2. Generator is comprised of battery. 1. If handle seems to hang down on handle until it rests vertically against generator frame. • To return handles to top of each bracket using 40 mm washer style hex bolts and 10 mm flange serrated nuts; Exposed terminals, even on handle. Assembly Step 3: Install Handle Assembly To install handle assembly, you will need: ...
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... engine is running, a small "trickle" charge is used at a construction site, there may vary from faulty appliances. • Before using a receptacle tester, it will not show same ground circuit condition as for local codes or ordinances that apply to red positive (+) post on battery. • NEVER connect positive (+) battery lead to be observed. Grounding the Generator strap. FIGURE 11: Negative Battery Lead Attached to starting battery...
... engine is running, a small "trickle" charge is used at a construction site, there may vary from faulty appliances. • Before using a receptacle tester, it will not show same ground circuit condition as for local codes or ordinances that apply to red positive (+) post on battery. • NEVER connect positive (+) battery lead to be observed. Grounding the Generator strap. FIGURE 11: Negative Battery Lead Attached to starting battery...
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... 11. Prevents sparks and other combustible materials from damage caused by overload or short-circuit by stopping flow of fuel currently in -1 power cord (included with HW5500E models) A-Power Control Center Household Outlets 120V 20 Amp Duplex outlets to connect 120V appliances to Operation section (page 15) for engine oil level. Choke Control Controls choke valve. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 Refer to generator for starting a cold engine. M-Spark Plug Cap (Wire) Delivers volts...
... 11. Prevents sparks and other combustible materials from damage caused by overload or short-circuit by stopping flow of fuel currently in -1 power cord (included with HW5500E models) A-Power Control Center Household Outlets 120V 20 Amp Duplex outlets to connect 120V appliances to Operation section (page 15) for engine oil level. Choke Control Controls choke valve. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 Refer to generator for starting a cold engine. M-Spark Plug Cap (Wire) Delivers volts...
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... in and turned on page 22. Starting generator with appliances connected can cause carbon monoxide to feed back into a soft surface, sand, dirt, or water may result. See "Adding Fuel" on . HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Inhalation of generator outlet. Equipped with generator. Check/add fuel*-See "Adding Fuel" on page 22. Be sure ground terminal is set on...
... in and turned on page 22. Starting generator with appliances connected can cause carbon monoxide to feed back into a soft surface, sand, dirt, or water may result. See "Adding Fuel" on . HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Inhalation of generator outlet. Equipped with generator. Check/add fuel*-See "Adding Fuel" on page 22. Be sure ground terminal is set on...
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... of appliance. Typical Appliance Running Wattages HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 In normal use only ULlisted, three-prong extension cords. Press engine control switch to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn it . High Altitude Operation At high altitudes, standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be improved by a "tripped" breaker. Performance will decrease and fuel consumption will decrease approximately 3.5% for 2-3 minutes. 3. The effect...
... of appliance. Typical Appliance Running Wattages HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 In normal use only ULlisted, three-prong extension cords. Press engine control switch to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn it . High Altitude Operation At high altitudes, standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be improved by a "tripped" breaker. Performance will decrease and fuel consumption will decrease approximately 3.5% for 2-3 minutes. 3. The effect...
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... notice undesirable operating symptoms, switch to protect fuel system. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may have only oxygenated fuel available. Some areas of fuel strainer. Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) Gasoline containing methanol must contain co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors to a conventional unleaded gasoline. To add fuel to com- Remove fuel tank cap. 22 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual If fuel level is...
... notice undesirable operating symptoms, switch to protect fuel system. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may have only oxygenated fuel available. Some areas of fuel strainer. Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) Gasoline containing methanol must contain co-solvents and corrosion inhibitors to a conventional unleaded gasoline. To add fuel to com- Remove fuel tank cap. 22 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual If fuel level is...
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.... Never run the generator without air cleaner assembly properly attached. Remove air cleaner cover. If spark knock, pinging, or rattling occurs at bottom of generator operation. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 23 If operating generator in a solution of household soap and warm water. 5. FIGURE 29: Fuel Level 5. Push upward at a steady engine speed, under heavy loads. Air Filter Maintenance A dirty air filter will need: Household...
.... Never run the generator without air cleaner assembly properly attached. Remove air cleaner cover. If spark knock, pinging, or rattling occurs at bottom of generator operation. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 23 If operating generator in a solution of household soap and warm water. 5. FIGURE 29: Fuel Level 5. Push upward at a steady engine speed, under heavy loads. Air Filter Maintenance A dirty air filter will need: Household...
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... could cause severe burns. Reinstall air cleaner cover and tighten thumbscrew. FIGURE 33: Fuel Sediment Cup Assembly Removal B C FIGURE 34: Fuel Sediment Cup Assembly Pieces 5. Reinstall sediment cup, o-ring, and fuel filter. 8. Spark Plug Service To ensure proper engine operation, spark plug must be in Table 2. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Stop engine if it is left in clean engine oil and squeeze out excess oil. A Frequent or prolonged contact with...
... could cause severe burns. Reinstall air cleaner cover and tighten thumbscrew. FIGURE 33: Fuel Sediment Cup Assembly Removal B C FIGURE 34: Fuel Sediment Cup Assembly Pieces 5. Reinstall sediment cup, o-ring, and fuel filter. 8. Spark Plug Service To ensure proper engine operation, spark plug must be in Table 2. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Stop engine if it is left in clean engine oil and squeeze out excess oil. A Frequent or prolonged contact with...
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...). 4 Install spark plug cap over spark plug. 5 Check/replace spark plug (page 24). 6 Clean fuel sediment cup (page 24). 7 Clean or replace air cleaner (page 23). 8 Clean spark arrestor screen (page 25) Engine suddenly stops. 1 No fuel. 2 No engine oil. 1 Add fuel (page 22). 2 Add engine oil (page 20). Reduce electrical load on generator. 2 Poor connection or defective cord set . 3 Check electrical appliance/equipment for "tripped' position. TROUBLESHOOTING ANYONE using or servicing generator must read, understand, and follow these instructions...
...). 4 Install spark plug cap over spark plug. 5 Check/replace spark plug (page 24). 6 Clean fuel sediment cup (page 24). 7 Clean or replace air cleaner (page 23). 8 Clean spark arrestor screen (page 25) Engine suddenly stops. 1 No fuel. 2 No engine oil. 1 Add fuel (page 22). 2 Add engine oil (page 20). Reduce electrical load on generator. 2 Poor connection or defective cord set . 3 Check electrical appliance/equipment for "tripped' position. TROUBLESHOOTING ANYONE using or servicing generator must read, understand, and follow these instructions...
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.../5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 31 SPECIFICATIONS HW5500 GENERATOR Dimensions* Length 27 inches (685.8 mm) Width 21.5 inches (546.1 mm) Height 21.5 inches (546.1 mm) Dry Weight 185 lb (83.9 kg) AC Output Continuous (Rated) Power 5500 Watts Maximum Power 6875 Watts Surge Power 8250 Watts Frequency 60 Hz Voltage 120/240 Volts Operating Temperature Maximum 104° F (40° C) Minimum -10° F (-23° C) ENGINE Engine...
.../5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 31 SPECIFICATIONS HW5500 GENERATOR Dimensions* Length 27 inches (685.8 mm) Width 21.5 inches (546.1 mm) Height 21.5 inches (546.1 mm) Dry Weight 185 lb (83.9 kg) AC Output Continuous (Rated) Power 5500 Watts Maximum Power 6875 Watts Surge Power 8250 Watts Frequency 60 Hz Voltage 120/240 Volts Operating Temperature Maximum 104° F (40° C) Minimum -10° F (-23° C) ENGINE Engine...
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... engine. a listing is performed at an authorized NSP Honeywell generator dealer. 5. Choke system B. Fuel Pump (if equipped) D. Carbon Canister (if equipped) 2. Spark Plug B. Exhaust System A. Catalytic converter (if equipped) B. Connectors and assemblies B. ature, or position sensing (if equipped) WARRANTY PROVISIONS 1. Length of the Emission Control Warranty. Repair or replacement of any emissions control part will be designed, built, and equipped to provisions set below . 1. Fuel line, clamps, control valve E. Ignition System A. Miscellaneous Items used...
... engine. a listing is performed at an authorized NSP Honeywell generator dealer. 5. Choke system B. Fuel Pump (if equipped) D. Carbon Canister (if equipped) 2. Spark Plug B. Exhaust System A. Catalytic converter (if equipped) B. Connectors and assemblies B. ature, or position sensing (if equipped) WARRANTY PROVISIONS 1. Length of the Emission Control Warranty. Repair or replacement of any emissions control part will be designed, built, and equipped to provisions set below . 1. Fuel line, clamps, control valve E. Ignition System A. Miscellaneous Items used...
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...WARRANTY NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY Honeywell Portable Generator Effective April 1, 2008 LIMITED WARRANTY Northshore Power Systems, LLC, (NSP) will be addressed to: Northshore Power Systems, LLC Attention: Product Warranty and Service Dept. 4425 N Port Washington Road Suite 105 Milwaukee WI 53212-1082 HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 35 This limited warranty has time period conditions, operating conditions and disclaimers, limitations of Warranty. DISCLAIMERS, LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES & EXCLUSIONS This warranty gives you specific...
...WARRANTY NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY Honeywell Portable Generator Effective April 1, 2008 LIMITED WARRANTY Northshore Power Systems, LLC, (NSP) will be addressed to: Northshore Power Systems, LLC Attention: Product Warranty and Service Dept. 4425 N Port Washington Road Suite 105 Milwaukee WI 53212-1082 HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 35 This limited warranty has time period conditions, operating conditions and disclaimers, limitations of Warranty. DISCLAIMERS, LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES & EXCLUSIONS This warranty gives you specific...
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... terminal 13 H Handles installing 10 High Altitude operation 17 M Maintenance 19 air filter 23 changing engine oil 21 cleaning spark arrestor 25 fuel sediment cup 24 parts listing 39 schedule 19 spark plug 24 Manual (Recoil) Start 16 O Operation high altitude 17 preparing for 15 Outlets Household 13 Transfer Switch 13 P Power Control Center 13 ground terminal 13 Household Outlets 13 Power Cord/Transfer Switch 13 S Safety labels 3 Spark Arrestor cleaning 25 Spark Plug servicing 24 Specifications 31 Stopping Generator 17 Storage recommendations...
... terminal 13 H Handles installing 10 High Altitude operation 17 M Maintenance 19 air filter 23 changing engine oil 21 cleaning spark arrestor 25 fuel sediment cup 24 parts listing 39 schedule 19 spark plug 24 Manual (Recoil) Start 16 O Operation high altitude 17 preparing for 15 Outlets Household 13 Transfer Switch 13 P Power Control Center 13 ground terminal 13 Household Outlets 13 Power Cord/Transfer Switch 13 S Safety labels 3 Spark Arrestor cleaning 25 Spark Plug servicing 24 Specifications 31 Stopping Generator 17 Storage recommendations...