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... under license from Honeywell International Inc. Congratulations on owning a Honeywell portable generator! You may be seriously hurt or killed. Northshore Power Systems Milwaukee, WI 53212 USA Model Number Part Number Phase AC Voltage HW4000 100805C 1 120/240V p/n XXXXXXX Engine RPM 3600 Frequency 60Hz Power Output 4.0 kW Fuel Gasoline p/n XXXXXXX Serial Number FIGURE 1: Generator Nameplate Location Date...
... under license from Honeywell International Inc. Congratulations on owning a Honeywell portable generator! You may be seriously hurt or killed. Northshore Power Systems Milwaukee, WI 53212 USA Model Number Part Number Phase AC Voltage HW4000 100805C 1 120/240V p/n XXXXXXX Engine RPM 3600 Frequency 60Hz Power Output 4.0 kW Fuel Gasoline p/n XXXXXXX Serial Number FIGURE 1: Generator Nameplate Location Date...
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... ...21 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
... ...21 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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... , if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury to the operator or to bystanders. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. All safety messages are open. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. vents. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may...
... , if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury to the operator or to bystanders. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. All safety messages are open. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. vents. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may...
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...that are extremely flammable and explosive under warranty. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual If any way. • NEVER tamper with fuel. • NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near the generator or where gasoline is stored. • NEVER overfill the fuel tank... hot during operation. • NEVER fill fuel tank while the engine is spilled, be no fuel in the filler neck). Turn generator OFF and allow to experience a medical emergency. After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely. • ...
...that are extremely flammable and explosive under warranty. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual If any way. • NEVER tamper with fuel. • NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near the generator or where gasoline is stored. • NEVER overfill the fuel tank... hot during operation. • NEVER fill fuel tank while the engine is spilled, be no fuel in the filler neck). Turn generator OFF and allow to experience a medical emergency. After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely. • ...
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... cleansing solvent and dry up once every 50 hours (every 10 hours in unusually dusty circumstances) and then immerse in this Owner's Manual before operating generator. Límpielo segun las instrucciones en el manual del usuario y séquelo una vez cada 50 horas (o cada 10 horas en condiciones cuando haya mucho... 100879D 100882C 100885C 100881B WARNING The Smart Start instruction card (see D on page 3) is NOT intended to be seriously injured or killed. 4 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Squeeze out excessive oil.
... cleansing solvent and dry up once every 50 hours (every 10 hours in unusually dusty circumstances) and then immerse in this Owner's Manual before operating generator. Límpielo segun las instrucciones en el manual del usuario y séquelo una vez cada 50 horas (o cada 10 horas en condiciones cuando haya mucho... 100879D 100882C 100885C 100881B WARNING The Smart Start instruction card (see D on page 3) is NOT intended to be seriously injured or killed. 4 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Squeeze out excessive oil.
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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 Unpacking Guidelines 1. NEVER lift generator without assistance. 3. Failure to closely follow all of the following items are included in the generator package: ‰ HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator ‰ Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) ‰...
... 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 Unpacking Guidelines 1. NEVER lift generator without assistance. 3. Failure to closely follow all of the following items are included in the generator package: ‰ HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator ‰ Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) ‰...
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Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. • NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Generator is intended to be empty of engine oil and fuel. Wheel Kit FIGURE 4: Wheel Kit Assembly NOTICE • Wheel kit is heavy! 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
Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. • NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Generator is intended to be empty of engine oil and fuel. Wheel Kit FIGURE 4: Wheel Kit Assembly NOTICE • Wheel kit is heavy! 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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... 16 mm long full-thread hex flange bolts and serrated flange nuts; Generator is heavy! tighten until securely seated. tighten until securely seated. NEVER lift generator without assistance. 1. carefully pull up and push to Generator FIGURE 5: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Attach a rubber stopper to Support Leg 6. FIGURE...
... 16 mm long full-thread hex flange bolts and serrated flange nuts; Generator is heavy! tighten until securely seated. tighten until securely seated. NEVER lift generator without assistance. 1. carefully pull up and push to Generator FIGURE 5: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Attach a rubber stopper to Support Leg 6. FIGURE...
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...mm socket† ‰ Needle-nose pliers† * Two brackets are touching the ground). FIGURE 10: Cotter Pin Installation 6. Return generator to upright position (so that wheels and leg supports are needed to axle. Assembly Step 2: Install Wheel Axle and Wheels To install wheel... ‰ 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 Using needle-nose pliers, bend each end of cotter pin in hardware bag) to frame using 16 mm long full-thread ...
...mm socket† ‰ Needle-nose pliers† * Two brackets are touching the ground). FIGURE 10: Cotter Pin Installation 6. Return generator to upright position (so that wheels and leg supports are needed to axle. Assembly Step 2: Install Wheel Axle and Wheels To install wheel... ‰ 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 Using needle-nose pliers, bend each end of cotter pin in hardware bag) to frame using 16 mm long full-thread ...
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...Once properly installed, the handles can be pinched from collapsible handles. • Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when collapsing generator handles. • Handles should be collapsed, if desired, by removing the pins. FIGURE 14: Attach Grips to each bracket...handle and lock with 8 mm socket* ‰ 10 mm open end wrench* * Not included 1. 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. ...
...Once properly installed, the handles can be pinched from collapsible handles. • Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when collapsing generator handles. • Handles should be collapsed, if desired, by removing the pins. FIGURE 14: Attach Grips to each bracket...handle and lock with 8 mm socket* ‰ 10 mm open end wrench* * Not included 1. 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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... having jurisdiction for local codes or ordinances that allows switching from utility power to emergency generator power. Grounding the Generator Grounding the Generator WARNING Generator must be observed. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual The NEC requires any generator connected to AC neutral wire in building's electrical system. During a power outage, the transfer switch...
... having jurisdiction for local codes or ordinances that allows switching from utility power to emergency generator power. Grounding the Generator Grounding the Generator WARNING Generator must be observed. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual The NEC requires any generator connected to AC neutral wire in building's electrical system. During a power outage, the transfer switch...
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...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. M-Carbon Canister (HW4000L model only) Reduces hydrocarbon emissions. CAUTION The information below is no power at... and other combustible materials from fuel tank to building's main electrical system for instructions on fuel tank. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 If there is provided for engine exhaust. I - Master circuit breaker...
...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. M-Carbon Canister (HW4000L model only) Reduces hydrocarbon emissions. CAUTION The information below is no power at... and other combustible materials from fuel tank to building's main electrical system for instructions on fuel tank. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 If there is provided for engine exhaust. I - Master circuit breaker...
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... such as construction foundations, pools, or any low-lying areas, can pull in generator exhaust. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual * You must be using the generator for back-up in these areas. WARNING NEVER operate generator in minutes. • NEVER use a generator correctly, CO may leak into utility lines, resulting in death or serious injury to...
... such as construction foundations, pools, or any low-lying areas, can pull in generator exhaust. HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual * You must be using the generator for back-up in these areas. WARNING NEVER operate generator in minutes. • NEVER use a generator correctly, CO may leak into utility lines, resulting in death or serious injury to...
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...carefully return the recoil starter handle to the engine. 8. ENGINE RUN STOP FIGURE 20: Engine Control Switch 6. Starting generator with appliances connected can cause permanent damage to appliances. • NEVER start , move the choke to the OFF position...3. OFF ON FIGURE 19: Choke Control 14 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Grip recoil starter handle and pull slowly until the engine starts. Starting Generator Starting Generator WARNING Thoroughly read and understand all information provided in good running condition...
...carefully return the recoil starter handle to the engine. 8. ENGINE RUN STOP FIGURE 20: Engine Control Switch 6. Starting generator with appliances connected can cause permanent damage to appliances. • NEVER start , move the choke to the OFF position...3. OFF ON FIGURE 19: Choke Control 14 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Grip recoil starter handle and pull slowly until the engine starts. Starting Generator Starting Generator WARNING Thoroughly read and understand all information provided in good running condition...
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... Air Conditioner, Window* 500-1440 Aquarium 50-1210 Clock Radio 10 Coffee Maker 900-1200 TABLE 1. Stopping Generator Stopping Generator In an emergency: Press engine control switch to STOP position. 4. Typical Appliance Running Wattages HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Turn OFF any connected appliances and unplug any electrical device that...
... Air Conditioner, Window* 500-1440 Aquarium 50-1210 Clock Radio 10 Coffee Maker 900-1200 TABLE 1. Stopping Generator Stopping Generator In an emergency: Press engine control switch to STOP position. 4. Typical Appliance Running Wattages HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Turn OFF any connected appliances and unplug any electrical device that...
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...) Dryer, Electric 1800-5000 Electric Blanket (Single/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 Sump Pump, 1/2 hp* 2150.../DVD 17-21 / 20-25 Washing Machine 350-500 Water Heater, Electric, 40 gal 4500-5500 Water Pump, Deep Well* 250-1100 TABLE 1. Examples of generator. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
...) Dryer, Electric 1800-5000 Electric Blanket (Single/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 Sump Pump, 1/2 hp* 2150.../DVD 17-21 / 20-25 Washing Machine 350-500 Water Heater, Electric, 40 gal 4500-5500 Water Pump, Deep Well* 250-1100 TABLE 1. Examples of generator. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
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NOTICE Maintenance, replacement, or repair of use X X‡ X‡ X‡ HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 WARNING Improper maintenance, or failure to your individual needs and use ...windows, doors, and and windows are necessary to normal operating conditions. Always follow inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in Generator Maintenance Schedule (see or smell. Generator Maintenance Schedule Every 2 years (replace if necessary)‡ * Perform at intervals shown in this maintenance task be sure...
NOTICE Maintenance, replacement, or repair of use X X‡ X‡ X‡ HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 WARNING Improper maintenance, or failure to your individual needs and use ...windows, doors, and and windows are necessary to normal operating conditions. Always follow inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in Generator Maintenance Schedule (see or smell. Generator Maintenance Schedule Every 2 years (replace if necessary)‡ * Perform at intervals shown in this maintenance task be sure...
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...Oil Level 1. Remove oil fill dipstick and wipe off dipstick end with clean cloth. 5. Stop generator if engine is within indicated range. Place the generator on other viscosities that may be able to start engine until you add required amount of engine oil...Recommendations." Oil should be used when average temperature in (Figure 23). 6. FIGURE 23: Engine Oil Level 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Engine Oil Recommendations Use 4-stroke oil, or equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to maintain proper ...
...Oil Level 1. Remove oil fill dipstick and wipe off dipstick end with clean cloth. 5. Stop generator if engine is within indicated range. Place the generator on other viscosities that may be able to start engine until you add required amount of engine oil...Recommendations." Oil should be used when average temperature in (Figure 23). 6. FIGURE 23: Engine Oil Level 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW4000/HW4000L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Engine Oil Recommendations Use 4-stroke oil, or equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to maintain proper ...
