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... ...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.honeywellgenerators.com i
... ...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.honeywellgenerators.com i
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...this manual to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES ANYONE using or servicing generator must read, understand, and follow these instructions can result in circumstances leading to death, serious injury, and property ...Toxic fumes Fire Chemical burn Electrical shock Hot surface Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 iNOTE: Since there are provided throughout this generator unit, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety...
...this manual to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES ANYONE using or servicing generator must read, understand, and follow these instructions can result in circumstances leading to death, serious injury, and property ...Toxic fumes Fire Chemical burn Electrical shock Hot surface Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 iNOTE: Since there are provided throughout this generator unit, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety...
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... any fuel is running at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from electric utility. • NEVER connect to cool before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Generator sup- Use approved transfer equipment to spill fuel when refueling. erator or where gasoline is stored. • NEVER overfill the fuel tank (there should...
... any fuel is running at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from electric utility. • NEVER connect to cool before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Generator sup- Use approved transfer equipment to spill fuel when refueling. erator or where gasoline is stored. • NEVER overfill the fuel tank (there should...
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... PART NUMBER A 100884A B C D E F G H HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual 100886A 100887A 100883A 100879A 100882A 100885A 100881A www.honeywellgenerators.com 3 NOTE: Illustration below . Samples of these labels become illegible or damaged, contact Customer Hotline at 1-888-4943571 to request replacements. Location of Important Labels Location of Important Labels Your generator is available only with several...
... PART NUMBER A 100884A B C D E F G H HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual 100886A 100887A 100883A 100879A 100882A 100885A 100881A www.honeywellgenerators.com 3 NOTE: Illustration below . Samples of these labels become illegible or damaged, contact Customer Hotline at 1-888-4943571 to request replacements. Location of Important Labels Location of Important Labels Your generator is available only with several...
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... product manual. ANYONE using a utility knife to cut each corner (from top to closely follow 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...
... product manual. ANYONE using a utility knife to cut each corner (from top to closely follow 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...
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You can find this Owner's Manual. FIGURE 1: Generator Name Plate Location 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Record Generator Information Record Generator Information It is recommended that you take a moment to write down the identification information specific to your generator in the spaces provided on rear side of this information on generator's name plate, located on the inside cover of generator (see illustration below).
You can find this Owner's Manual. FIGURE 1: Generator Name Plate Location 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Record Generator Information Record Generator Information It is recommended that you take a moment to write down the identification information specific to your generator in the spaces provided on rear side of this information on generator's name plate, located on the inside cover of generator (see illustration below).
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...placing solid wood pieces underneath unit. • NEVER USE wheel kit on-road. • Wheel kit is heavy! HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Wheel Kit FIGURE 2: Wheel Assembly ...Components iNOTE: Illustration above shows battery, which is available only with this generator. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. Assembly Assembly Generator must be used specifically with HW5500E models.
...placing solid wood pieces underneath unit. • NEVER USE wheel kit on-road. • Wheel kit is heavy! HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Wheel Kit FIGURE 2: Wheel Assembly ...Components iNOTE: Illustration above shows battery, which is available only with this generator. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. Assembly Assembly Generator must be used specifically with HW5500E models.
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... flange serrated nut; Grip frame; Attach each rubber stopper. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual NEVER lift generator without assistance. 1. Place 5/16" washer in center of generator opposite recoil starter handle. Assembly Step 1: Install Support Legs To install support legs, you... flange serrated nuts (6) 16 mm full-thread hex bolts (4) Socket Wrench with 10 mm Socket* * Not included Generator must be empty of each support leg using 16 mm full-thread hex bolts and 13 mm flange serrated nuts; Attach a rubber stopper ...
... flange serrated nut; Grip frame; Attach each rubber stopper. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual NEVER lift generator without assistance. 1. Place 5/16" washer in center of generator opposite recoil starter handle. Assembly Step 1: Install Support Legs To install support legs, you... flange serrated nuts (6) 16 mm full-thread hex bolts (4) Socket Wrench with 10 mm Socket* * Not included Generator must be empty of each support leg using 16 mm full-thread hex bolts and 13 mm flange serrated nuts; Attach a rubber stopper ...
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...each end of axle: 2. Slide and push wheel onto axle until fully seated. 6. Slide second 9/16" washer onto axle. 5. Return generator in wheel kit hardware bag. 1. other bracket (included in opposing directions to secure wheel to frame. 4. Slide 9/16" washer onto ...hex bolts and 13 mm flange serrated nuts. 1A. Install pre-attached bracket to wheel axle; FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Assembly Step 2: Install Wheel Axle and Wheels To install wheel assembly, you will need: ...
...each end of axle: 2. Slide and push wheel onto axle until fully seated. 6. Slide second 9/16" washer onto axle. 5. Return generator in wheel kit hardware bag. 1. other bracket (included in opposing directions to secure wheel to frame. 4. Slide 9/16" washer onto ...hex bolts and 13 mm flange serrated nuts. 1A. Install pre-attached bracket to wheel axle; FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Assembly Step 2: Install Wheel Axle and Wheels To install wheel assembly, you will need: ...
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...mm flange serrated nut; Battery To use insulated/non-conducting tools when working with a plastic cable 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 9: Handle Bracket to Bracket 4. Slide handle bar through center of battery. 1. Battery gases are explosive... near battery. • NEVER lay tools or other object containing metal when working with 8mm socket* * Not included 1. Generator is comprised of alternator with battery. Battery electrolyte fluid is packaged with the negative (-) battery lead attached to contact eyes, skin...
...mm flange serrated nut; Battery To use insulated/non-conducting tools when working with a plastic cable 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 9: Handle Bracket to Bracket 4. Slide handle bar through center of battery. 1. Battery gases are explosive... near battery. • NEVER lay tools or other object containing metal when working with 8mm socket* * Not included 1. Generator is comprised of alternator with battery. Battery electrolyte fluid is packaged with the negative (-) battery lead attached to contact eyes, skin...
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...connected to the ground terminal (Figure 13). tered with local utility companies. • If generator is applied to the intended use of generator. FIGURE 12: Electric Starter Battery iNOTE: Actual battery appearance may vary from faulty appliances. •... or the local agency having jurisdiction for a home receptacle. Grounding the Generator strap. Grounding the Generator Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical shock from illustration provided. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Carefully cut cable strap to black ...
...connected to the ground terminal (Figure 13). tered with local utility companies. • If generator is applied to the intended use of generator. FIGURE 12: Electric Starter Battery iNOTE: Actual battery appearance may vary from faulty appliances. •... or the local agency having jurisdiction for a home receptacle. Grounding the Generator strap. Grounding the Generator Generator must be grounded to prevent electrical shock from illustration provided. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Carefully cut cable strap to black ...
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.... 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 During a power outage, transfer switch isolates emergency circuits from utility power to feedback into generator. Such feedback may explode, burn, or cause fires in building's electrical system. If you...
.... 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 During a power outage, transfer switch isolates emergency circuits from utility power to feedback into generator. Such feedback may explode, burn, or cause fires in building's electrical system. If you...
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... electrical system for backup power (see Troubleshooting. Choke control must be used to ON position when starting (HW5500); J-Fuel Gauge Indicates level of fuel from generator. See page 11. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 B-Battery Tray and Battery (HW5500E Only) Provides power for starting a cold engine. L-Muffler Equipped with...
... electrical system for backup power (see Troubleshooting. Choke control must be used to ON position when starting (HW5500); J-Fuel Gauge Indicates level of fuel from generator. See page 11. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 B-Battery Tray and Battery (HW5500E Only) Provides power for starting a cold engine. L-Muffler Equipped with...
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... container provided with appliances connected can cause electrical current from gas tank. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. The generator must add fuel before using a transfer switch can cause permanent damage to accumulate. If generator is placed outdoors in death or serious injury to building's electrical system...
... container provided with appliances connected can cause electrical current from gas tank. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. The generator must add fuel before using a transfer switch can cause permanent damage to accumulate. If generator is placed outdoors in death or serious injury to building's electrical system...
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... recoil starter, pull cord firmly and slowly until engine starts. To prevent damage to generator, do not allow starter grip to ON position. Starting Generator 2. Pull choke control to snap back against engine. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Proceed according to start engine. FIGURE 17: Engine Control Switch • Holding...
... recoil starter, pull cord firmly and slowly until engine starts. To prevent damage to generator, do not allow starter grip to ON position. Starting Generator 2. Pull choke control to snap back against engine. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Proceed according to start engine. FIGURE 17: Engine Control Switch • Holding...
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...performance can be improved by a "tripped" breaker. Stopping Generator Stopping Generator In an emergency: Press and hold engine control switch to OFF position. The effect of appliance, refer to add power rating (watts) of each 1000 foot (300 meter) increase in and... any electrical device that total wattage does not exceed rated output of electricity between generator and appliance if generator is made. Typical Appliance Running Wattages HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Do not run for appliance you always operate...
...performance can be improved by a "tripped" breaker. Stopping Generator Stopping Generator In an emergency: Press and hold engine control switch to OFF position. The effect of appliance, refer to add power rating (watts) of each 1000 foot (300 meter) increase in and... any electrical device that total wattage does not exceed rated output of electricity between generator and appliance if generator is made. Typical Appliance Running Wattages HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Do not run for appliance you always operate...
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...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 - awake / asleep 150 / 30 or less • Laptop 50 Radio (stereo...heater (40 gal) 4500-5500 Water pump* (deep well) 250-1100 TABLE 1. Be sure that power rating of generator. 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Typical Appliance Running Wattages * Allow up to three times normal running watts for starting or cycling compressor...
...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 - awake / asleep 150 / 30 or less • Laptop 50 Radio (stereo...heater (40 gal) 4500-5500 Water pump* (deep well) 250-1100 TABLE 1. Be sure that power rating of generator. 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Typical Appliance Running Wattages * Allow up to three times normal running watts for starting or cycling compressor...