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... with respect to record important information about your generator. Please use the spaces provided below . Port Washington Rd., Suite 105 Milwaukee, WI 53212-1082 USA TEL 1-888-HWHELP1 (494-3571) www.honeywellgenerators.com © 2009 Northshore Power Systems, LLC The Honeywell Trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc. Congratulations on owning a Honeywell portable generator!
... with respect to record important information about your generator. Please use the spaces provided below . Port Washington Rd., Suite 105 Milwaukee, WI 53212-1082 USA TEL 1-888-HWHELP1 (494-3571) www.honeywellgenerators.com © 2009 Northshore Power Systems, LLC The Honeywell Trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc. Congratulations on owning a Honeywell portable generator!
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... HOME WORK TYPE OF WORK, IF PRODUCT BEING USED FOR PROFESSION: FEATURES INFLUENCING PRODUCT PURCHASE: BRAND REPUTATION EASE OF USE PORTABILITY SIZE / WEIGHT POWER RATING STYLE/APPEARANCE PRICE WARRANTY WHAT OTHER TYPE OF POWER EQUIPMENT ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PURCHASING IN THE ... STREET ADDRESS LAST NAME CITY, STATE, ZIP PHONE COUNTRY EMAIL CHECK HERE TO RECEIVE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE REMINDERS AND SPECIAL OFFERS FROM HONEYWELL GENERATORS CHECK HERE TO RECEIVE INFORMATION FROM OTHER COMPANIES VIA EMAIL, UNDERSTANDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS MAY BE SHARED OR COMBINED WITH INFORMATION FROM...
... HOME WORK TYPE OF WORK, IF PRODUCT BEING USED FOR PROFESSION: FEATURES INFLUENCING PRODUCT PURCHASE: BRAND REPUTATION EASE OF USE PORTABILITY SIZE / WEIGHT POWER RATING STYLE/APPEARANCE PRICE WARRANTY WHAT OTHER TYPE OF POWER EQUIPMENT ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PURCHASING IN THE ... STREET ADDRESS LAST NAME CITY, STATE, ZIP PHONE COUNTRY EMAIL CHECK HERE TO RECEIVE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE REMINDERS AND SPECIAL OFFERS FROM HONEYWELL GENERATORS CHECK HERE TO RECEIVE INFORMATION FROM OTHER COMPANIES VIA EMAIL, UNDERSTANDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS MAY BE SHARED OR COMBINED WITH INFORMATION FROM...
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... Cleaning Fuel Sediment Cup ...23 Spark Plug Service ...23 Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen ...24 Transporting Generator ...25 Storing Generator ...25 TROUBLESHOOTING ...27 SPECIFICATIONS ...29 WARRANTIES ...31 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY 31 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 32 INDEX ...35 MAINTENANCE PARTS 37 HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com i
... Cleaning Fuel Sediment Cup ...23 Spark Plug Service ...23 Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen ...24 Transporting Generator ...25 Storing Generator ...25 TROUBLESHOOTING ...27 SPECIFICATIONS ...29 WARRANTIES ...31 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY 31 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 32 INDEX ...35 MAINTENANCE PARTS 37 HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com i
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... Signal Words Safety messages are many variations in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NOTE: Since ...introduced by a signal word indicating the hazard level. Explosion Toxic fumes Fire Chemical burn Electrical shock Hot surface DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. NOTICE Indicates a situation which , if not avoided, will result in death or serious...
... Signal Words Safety messages are many variations in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NOTE: Since ...introduced by a signal word indicating the hazard level. Explosion Toxic fumes Fire Chemical burn Electrical shock Hot surface DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. NOTICE Indicates a situation which , if not avoided, will result in death or serious...
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... you or anyone in your household to spill fuel when refueling. Safety Messages Electric Shock Hazards WARNING Generator produces powerful voltage that are extremely flammable and explosive under warranty. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. Fire and Burn Hazards WARNING Fuel and its...
... you or anyone in your household to spill fuel when refueling. Safety Messages Electric Shock Hazards WARNING Generator produces powerful voltage that are extremely flammable and explosive under warranty. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. Fire and Burn Hazards WARNING Fuel and its...
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... Start instruction card (see D on page 3) is NOT intended to replace information provided in this Owner's Manual before operating generator. Failure to be seriously injured or killed. 4 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Thoroughly read and understand all instructions and precautions can cause you and others to properly follow all...
... Start instruction card (see D on page 3) is NOT intended to replace information provided in this Owner's Manual before operating generator. Failure to be seriously injured or killed. 4 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Thoroughly read and understand all instructions and precautions can cause you and others to properly follow all...
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... 60Hz Power Output 4.0 kW Fuel Gasoline p/n XXXXXXX Serial Number FIGURE 3: Generator Nameplate Location HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 CAUTION Generator is noted after delivery, separate damaged materials and call the Customer Hotline at... 1-888-HWHELP1 (494-3571). Lifting generator can result in the generator package: HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) 1.1 Liter Engine ...
... 60Hz Power Output 4.0 kW Fuel Gasoline p/n XXXXXXX Serial Number FIGURE 3: Generator Nameplate Location HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 CAUTION Generator is noted after delivery, separate damaged materials and call the Customer Hotline at... 1-888-HWHELP1 (494-3571). Lifting generator can result in the generator package: HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) 1.1 Liter Engine ...
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Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. • NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Wheel Kit FIGURE 4: Wheel Kit Assembly NOTICE • Wheel kit is heavy! Generator is intended to be empty of engine oil and fuel. NEVER lift generator without assistance. Assembly Assembly CAUTION Generator must be used specifically with this generator. • NEVER use wheel kit on-road. 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. • NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Wheel Kit FIGURE 4: Wheel Kit Assembly NOTICE • Wheel kit is heavy! Generator is intended to be empty of engine oil and fuel. NEVER lift generator without assistance. Assembly Assembly CAUTION Generator must be used specifically with this generator. • NEVER use wheel kit on-road. 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
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... cause back or other bodily injury. FIGURE 6: Rubber Stopper Attached to tilt generator backward. carefully pull up and push to Support Leg 6. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Stand at side of each support leg to Generator FIGURE 5: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. Step 1: Install Support Legs To install support legs, you...
... cause back or other bodily injury. FIGURE 6: Rubber Stopper Attached to tilt generator backward. carefully pull up and push to Support Leg 6. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Stand at side of each support leg to Generator FIGURE 5: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. Step 1: Install Support Legs To install support legs, you...
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... each end of cotter pin in hardware bag) to install wheel axle. FIGURE 10: Cotter Pin Installation 6. FIGURE 8: Wheel Axle Attached to Generator On each end of axle: 2. Return generator to frame using 16 mm long full-thread hex flange bolts and serrated flange nuts. 1A. other ), place with 13 mm socket... washers (2) Cotter pins (2) 13 mm open end wrench† Socket wrench with the short side up during installation. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
... each end of cotter pin in hardware bag) to install wheel axle. FIGURE 10: Cotter Pin Installation 6. FIGURE 8: Wheel Axle Attached to Generator On each end of axle: 2. Return generator to frame using 16 mm long full-thread hex flange bolts and serrated flange nuts. 1A. other ), place with 13 mm socket... washers (2) Cotter pins (2) 13 mm open end wrench† Socket wrench with the short side up during installation. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
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... nut to hole closest to hang down on frame as illustrated below. If lifting the generator (i.e. Slide handle bar through bracket and handle. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Insert pin through center of the generator. • To collapse handles, remove pins and push firmly down , tighten bolts and nuts further...
... nut to hole closest to hang down on frame as illustrated below. If lifting the generator (i.e. Slide handle bar through bracket and handle. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Insert pin through center of the generator. • To collapse handles, remove pins and push firmly down , tighten bolts and nuts further...
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... Generator Grounding the Generator WARNING Generator must be observed. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual The transfer switch is a transfer switch? Using Generator for efficient operation of generator. During a power outage, the transfer switch isolates generator...apply to be deadly. What is either a manual switch, an automatic switch, or a combination of generator. The NEC requires any generator connected to a building's electrical system, consult your local utility company and/or a qualified electrician. Electrical...
... Generator Grounding the Generator WARNING Generator must be observed. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual The transfer switch is a transfer switch? Using Generator for efficient operation of generator. During a power outage, the transfer switch isolates generator...apply to be deadly. What is either a manual switch, an automatic switch, or a combination of generator. The NEC requires any generator connected to a building's electrical system, consult your local utility company and/or a qualified electrician. Electrical...
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...Tank Cap Provides a secure seal on page 13 for engine oil level. K-Muffler Equipped with your generator's components. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Refer to become familiar with Spark Arrester Provides outlet for back... (not included). • Connect a transfer switch to carburetor. I J D A K L H G M F E B C FIGURE 16: HW4000L Portable Generator A-Power Control Center Household Outlets 125VAC 20 Amp Duplex (NEMA 520R) outlets to connect 120V appliances to the appliance. CAUTION The information below is no...
...Tank Cap Provides a secure seal on page 13 for engine oil level. K-Muffler Equipped with your generator's components. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Refer to become familiar with Spark Arrester Provides outlet for back... (not included). • Connect a transfer switch to carburetor. I J D A K L H G M F E B C FIGURE 16: HW4000L Portable Generator A-Power Control Center Household Outlets 125VAC 20 Amp Duplex (NEMA 520R) outlets to connect 120V appliances to the appliance. CAUTION The information below is no...
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... areas, can cause carbon monoxide to earth ground-See "Grounding the Generator" on page 21. Be sure ground terminal is placed outdoors in the home. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual * You must be sure cords are breathing CO. WARNING If generator is overturned or sinks into utility lines, resulting in rain or...
... areas, can cause carbon monoxide to earth ground-See "Grounding the Generator" on page 21. Be sure ground terminal is placed outdoors in the home. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual * You must be sure cords are breathing CO. WARNING If generator is overturned or sinks into utility lines, resulting in rain or...
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..., gradually push choke control to RUN position. OFF ON FIGURE 19: Choke Control 14 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual NOTICE Keep the generator at a minimum of engine oil to maintain proper level of 6 feet (2 meters) from any building, object... starter handle and pull slowly until the engine starts. ON/OFF Position 4. Starting generator with appliances connected can cause permanent damage to appliances. • NEVER start generator with electrical appliances plugged in good running condition. • Check engine oil level ...
..., gradually push choke control to RUN position. OFF ON FIGURE 19: Choke Control 14 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual NOTICE Keep the generator at a minimum of engine oil to maintain proper level of 6 feet (2 meters) from any building, object... starter handle and pull slowly until the engine starts. ON/OFF Position 4. Starting generator with appliances connected can cause permanent damage to appliances. • NEVER start generator with electrical appliances plugged in good running condition. • Check engine oil level ...
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... appliances, take time to any connected power cords. 2. Typical Appliance Running Wattages HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Press engine control switch to handle electric load that total wattage does not exceed rated output of generator. WARNING Medical and Life Support Uses • In case of emergency, call 911...
... appliances, take time to any connected power cords. 2. Typical Appliance Running Wattages HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Press engine control switch to handle electric load that total wattage does not exceed rated output of generator. WARNING Medical and Life Support Uses • In case of emergency, call 911...
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...power. NOTICE Starting appliances that of motorized appliances include refrigerators, water pumps, and furnace blowers. Examples of generator. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Powering Appliances Appliance Typical Running Watts Computer, CPU Awake / Asleep 120 / 30 or less.../Double) 60 / 100 Fan, Ceiling* 65-175 Fan, Window* 55-250 Furnace* 750* Hair Dryer 1200-1875 Heater, Portable 750-1500 Iron, Clothes 1000-1800 Microwave Oven 750-1100 Radio, Stereo 70-400 Refrigerator, Frost-free, 16 Cubic Feet* 725...
...power. NOTICE Starting appliances that of motorized appliances include refrigerators, water pumps, and furnace blowers. Examples of generator. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Powering Appliances Appliance Typical Running Watts Computer, CPU Awake / Asleep 120 / 30 or less.../Double) 60 / 100 Fan, Ceiling* 65-175 Fan, Window* 55-250 Furnace* 750* Hair Dryer 1200-1875 Heater, Portable 750-1500 Iron, Clothes 1000-1800 Microwave Oven 750-1100 Radio, Stereo 70-400 Refrigerator, Frost-free, 16 Cubic Feet* 725...
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... This is a poison you can cause a malfunction in dusty areas. ‡ It is well ventilated. DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. FREQUENCY* MAINTENANCE TASK Inspect for recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use Every 6... interval, whichever comes first. † Clean more often when using generator in which you cannot see Table 2). WARNING Accidental starting of use X X‡ X‡ X‡ HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 vents. • Shut off engine...
... This is a poison you can cause a malfunction in dusty areas. ‡ It is well ventilated. DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. FREQUENCY* MAINTENANCE TASK Inspect for recommendations applicable to your individual needs and use Every 6... interval, whichever comes first. † Clean more often when using generator in which you cannot see Table 2). WARNING Accidental starting of use X X‡ X‡ X‡ HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 vents. • Shut off engine...