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HW5500/HW5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Portable Gasoline Generator Electric Start Read and Save These Instructions For product inquiries or support, please visit www.honeywellgenerators.com or call toll-free at 1-888-494-3571.
HW5500/HW5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Portable Gasoline Generator Electric Start Read and Save These Instructions For product inquiries or support, please visit www.honeywellgenerators.com or call toll-free at 1-888-494-3571.
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... operator or to bystanders. iNOTE: Since there are provided throughout this generator unit, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to cover every situation. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 Safety Messages Signal Words Safety messages...injury and equipment damage. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. Explosion Toxic fumes Fire Chemical burn Electrical shock Hot surface Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. NEVER use inside a home Only use OUTSIDE and far or garage, ...
... operator or to bystanders. iNOTE: Since there are provided throughout this generator unit, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to cover every situation. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 Safety Messages Signal Words Safety messages...injury and equipment damage. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. Explosion Toxic fumes Fire Chemical burn Electrical shock Hot surface Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. NEVER use inside a home Only use OUTSIDE and far or garage, ...
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...; NEVER touch hot surfaces and avoid hot gases. • Let engine cool before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. The muffler becomes very hot during operation.... before filling with governed speed. Safety Messages Electric Shock Hazards Generator Damage Hazards Generator produces powerful voltage that are extremely flammable and explosive under Warranty. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from buildings and other equipment during operation and...
...; NEVER touch hot surfaces and avoid hot gases. • Let engine cool before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. The muffler becomes very hot during operation.... before filling with governed speed. Safety Messages Electric Shock Hazards Generator Damage Hazards Generator produces powerful voltage that are extremely flammable and explosive under Warranty. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from buildings and other equipment during operation and...
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... To use insulated/non-conducting tools when working with a plastic cable 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Attach bracket to generator's electric starter. tighten until securely seated. 3. Slide rubber handle grip onto each handle bar and push to top...lay tools or other object containing metal when working with battery terminals, electric shock and serious burns can be pinched from collapsible handles. • Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when collapsing generator handles. • To collapse handles, push firmly down on top...
... To use insulated/non-conducting tools when working with a plastic cable 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Attach bracket to generator's electric starter. tighten until securely seated. 3. Slide rubber handle grip onto each handle bar and push to top...lay tools or other object containing metal when working with battery terminals, electric shock and serious burns can be pinched from collapsible handles. • Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when collapsing generator handles. • To collapse handles, push firmly down on top...
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... (+) battery lead to black negative (-) post on battery; Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or the local agency having jurisdiction for Shipping To avoid electric arcing, which must be observed. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Grounding the Generator Generator must be Federal or State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations...
... (+) battery lead to black negative (-) post on battery; Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or the local agency having jurisdiction for Shipping To avoid electric arcing, which must be observed. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Grounding the Generator Generator must be Federal or State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations...
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..., transfer switch isolates emergency circuits from generator to feedback into generator. Electrical current can be connected to emergency generator power. What is either a manual switch, an automatic switch or a combination of generator without backfeeding onto utility. 12 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual A transfer switch is restored, generator may electrocute utility company workers or others...
..., transfer switch isolates emergency circuits from generator to feedback into generator. Electrical current can be connected to emergency generator power. What is either a manual switch, an automatic switch or a combination of generator without backfeeding onto utility. 12 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual A transfer switch is restored, generator may electrocute utility company workers or others...
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... provides indicator for grounding protection. K J I - When spark plug needs service, cap must be removed. Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical shock from generator. D-Engine Oil Plug When loosened, allows engine oil to drain from faulty appliances. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 COMPONENTS Use information provided in this section to...
... provides indicator for grounding protection. K J I - When spark plug needs service, cap must be removed. Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical shock from generator. D-Engine Oil Plug When loosened, allows engine oil to drain from faulty appliances. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 COMPONENTS Use information provided in this section to...
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..., resulting in minutes. • NEVER use . Starting generator with appliances connected can cause electrical current from windows, doors, and vents. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 OPERATION Preparing for Backup Power" on page 12. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. See "Using Generator for Operation Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Also...
..., resulting in minutes. • NEVER use . Starting generator with appliances connected can cause electrical current from windows, doors, and vents. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 OPERATION Preparing for Backup Power" on page 12. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. See "Using Generator for Operation Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Also...
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... adequate battery charge. iNOTE: While engine is running, a small "trickle" charge is applied to snap back against engine. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Electric Start (HW5500E Model Only): Press and hold engine control switch in choke control to OFF position. FIGURE 17: Engine Control Switch • Holding...
... adequate battery charge. iNOTE: While engine is running, a small "trickle" charge is applied to snap back against engine. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Electric Start (HW5500E Model Only): Press and hold engine control switch in choke control to OFF position. FIGURE 17: Engine Control Switch • Holding...
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...5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Turn OFF any connected appliances and unplug any electrical device that total wattage does not exceed rated output of electricity between generator and appliance if generator is proper size (wire-gauge) to handle electric load ... is appliance, or if rated load capacity of generator has been exceeded. • Use suitable extension cords: If using generator to power appliances, take time to add power rating (watts) of appliance, refer to generator, use : 1. If this carburetor modification. Check...
...5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Turn OFF any connected appliances and unplug any electrical device that total wattage does not exceed rated output of electricity between generator and appliance if generator is proper size (wire-gauge) to handle electric load ... is appliance, or if rated load capacity of generator has been exceeded. • Use suitable extension cords: If using generator to power appliances, take time to add power rating (watts) of appliance, refer to generator, use : 1. If this carburetor modification. Check...
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...) Dehumidifier* 785 Electric blanket (Single/Double) 60 / 100 Fans* • Ceiling 65-175 • Window 55-250 Furnace* 750* Hair dryer 1200-1875 Heater (portable) 750-1500 Microwave oven 750-1100 Personal computer • CPU - Starting appliances that of motorized appliances include refrigerators, water pumps, and furnace blowers. Examples of generator. 18 www...
...) Dehumidifier* 785 Electric blanket (Single/Double) 60 / 100 Fans* • Ceiling 65-175 • Window 55-250 Furnace* 750* Hair dryer 1200-1875 Heater (portable) 750-1500 Microwave oven 750-1100 Personal computer • CPU - Starting appliances that of motorized appliances include refrigerators, water pumps, and furnace blowers. Examples of generator. 18 www...
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... arrestor screen. 1 Add fuel (page 22). 2 Drain fuel tank; cuit breaker. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 29 iNOTE: For all circuit breakers* for defects. Reduce electrical load on generator. 2 Poor connection or defective cord set . 3 Check electrical appliance/equipment for "tripped' position. NEVER use inside a home Only use OUTSIDE and far...
... arrestor screen. 1 Add fuel (page 22). 2 Drain fuel tank; cuit breaker. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 29 iNOTE: For all circuit breakers* for defects. Reduce electrical load on generator. 2 Poor connection or defective cord set . 3 Check electrical appliance/equipment for "tripped' position. NEVER use inside a home Only use OUTSIDE and far...
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... maintenance 23 Appliances powering 17 rules for powering 17 wattage information 17 Assembly battery 10 handle 10 wheels 9 C Checklist generator shipment 5 Components and Controls breakers 13 choke control 13 engine switch 13 fuel valve 13 outlets Household 13 Transfer Switch... Electric Start 16 Engine Oil changing 21 Engine Switch 13 F Fuel adding 22 draining 27 oxygenated types 22 recommendations 22 Fuel Sediment Cup cleaning 24 Fuel Valve 13 G Generator location 15 nameplate information 6 operation 15 outlets 13 safety labels 3 specifications 31 starting 15 HW5500/5500E Portable Generator ...
... maintenance 23 Appliances powering 17 rules for powering 17 wattage information 17 Assembly battery 10 handle 10 wheels 9 C Checklist generator shipment 5 Components and Controls breakers 13 choke control 13 engine switch 13 fuel valve 13 outlets Household 13 Transfer Switch... Electric Start 16 Engine Oil changing 21 Engine Switch 13 F Fuel adding 22 draining 27 oxygenated types 22 recommendations 22 Fuel Sediment Cup cleaning 24 Fuel Valve 13 G Generator location 15 nameplate information 6 operation 15 outlets 13 safety labels 3 specifications 31 starting 15 HW5500/5500E Portable Generator ...