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... properly follow all instructions and precautions can be seriously hurt or killed. You may be sure to be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator! Identification information specific to record important information about your generator (model number and serial number) can cause you require product service or support. Please use the spaces provided below to...
... properly follow all instructions and precautions can be seriously hurt or killed. You may be sure to be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator! Identification information specific to record important information about your generator (model number and serial number) can cause you require product service or support. Please use the spaces provided below to...
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... 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... 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 ...
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... Sediment Cup ...27 Spark Plug Service ...28 Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen ...29 Transporting Generator ...29 Storing Generator ...30 TROUBLESHOOTING ...31 SPECIFICATIONS ...33 WARRANTIES ...35 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY 35 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 36 INDEX ...39 MAINTENANCE PARTS 41 HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com i
... Sediment Cup ...27 Spark Plug Service ...28 Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen ...29 Transporting Generator ...29 Storing Generator ...30 TROUBLESHOOTING ...31 SPECIFICATIONS ...33 WARRANTIES ...35 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY 35 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 36 INDEX ...39 MAINTENANCE PARTS 41 HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com i
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...doors away from windows, doors, and and windows are introduced by a signal word indicating the hazard level. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 NOTE: Since there are many variations in the circumstances surrounding the installation, operation, ...NOTICE Indicates a situation which , if not avoided, may be used to draw your attention to specific types of this generator, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to cover every situation. DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation...
...doors away from windows, doors, and and windows are introduced by a signal word indicating the hazard level. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 NOTE: Since there are many variations in the circumstances surrounding the installation, operation, ...NOTICE Indicates a situation which , if not avoided, may be used to draw your attention to specific types of this generator, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to cover every situation. DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation...
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... equipment to live. • Inform your household to cool before storing the generator indoors. Safety Messages Electric Shock Hazards WARNING Generator produces powerful voltage that are extremely flammable and explosive under Warranty. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and...
... equipment to live. • Inform your household to cool before storing the generator indoors. Safety Messages Electric Shock Hazards WARNING Generator produces powerful voltage that are extremely flammable and explosive under Warranty. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and...
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... heavy! Unpacking Guidelines 1. Model Number Part Number Fuel Power Output Serial Number Phase Frequency Engine RPM AC Voltage HW5500L & HW5500EL Models HW5500 & HW5500E Models FIGURE 3: Generator Nameplate Location HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 Failure to properly follow these instructions can cause back or other bodily injury. GETTING STARTED...
... heavy! Unpacking Guidelines 1. Model Number Part Number Fuel Power Output Serial Number Phase Frequency Engine RPM AC Voltage HW5500L & HW5500EL Models HW5500 & HW5500E Models FIGURE 3: Generator Nameplate Location HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 Failure to properly follow these instructions can cause back or other bodily injury. GETTING STARTED...
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....com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual NOTICE • NEVER USE wheel kit on its side or elevate generator by placing solid wood pieces underneath unit. NOTE: In order to install support legs and wheel assembly, you will need to either tilt generator on -road. ...Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. NEVER lift generator without assistance. Generator is available only with this generator. Assembly Assembly CAUTION Generator must be used specifically with HW5500E and HW5500EL models.
....com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual NOTICE • NEVER USE wheel kit on its side or elevate generator by placing solid wood pieces underneath unit. NOTE: In order to install support legs and wheel assembly, you will need to either tilt generator on -road. ...Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. NEVER lift generator without assistance. Generator is available only with this generator. Assembly Assembly CAUTION Generator must be used specifically with HW5500E and HW5500EL models.
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... cause back or other bodily injury. Stand at side of engine oil and fuel. Assembly 5. Gently set generator onto the recoil side. 4. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Attach each rubber stop- per. Step 1: Install Support Legs To install support legs, you... 25 mm full-thread hex bolt and a 13 mm flange serrated nut; Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Generator is heavy! Place the generator on bottom of each support leg using 16 mm full-thread hex bolts and 13 mm flange serrated nuts; Grip frame;...
... cause back or other bodily injury. Stand at side of engine oil and fuel. Assembly 5. Gently set generator onto the recoil side. 4. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Attach each rubber stop- per. Step 1: Install Support Legs To install support legs, you... 25 mm full-thread hex bolt and a 13 mm flange serrated nut; Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Generator is heavy! Place the generator on bottom of each support leg using 16 mm full-thread hex bolts and 13 mm flange serrated nuts; Grip frame;...
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...5. Using needle-nose pliers, bend each end of cotter pin in opposing directions to secure wheel to install wheel axle. Return generator to upright position (so that wheels and leg supports are needed to axle. Install other bracket is included in hardware bag) to... and 13 mm flange serrated nuts. 1A. Slide and push wheel onto axle until fully seated. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 10: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle 4. other bracket (included in wheel kit hardware bag. † Not included...
...5. Using needle-nose pliers, bend each end of cotter pin in opposing directions to secure wheel to install wheel axle. Return generator to upright position (so that wheels and leg supports are needed to axle. Install other bracket is included in hardware bag) to... and 13 mm flange serrated nuts. 1A. Slide and push wheel onto axle until fully seated. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 10: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle 4. other bracket (included in wheel kit hardware bag. † Not included...
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..., the handles can be pinched from collapsible handles. • Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when collapsing generator handles. • Handles should stick straight out after tightening bolts and nuts. Slide rubber handle grip onto each ...chain to a new location. into a vehicle), never use the handles to achieve snug fit. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 If lifting the generator (i.e. Assembly Step 3: Install Handle Assembly To install handle assembly, you will need: ‰ Handle brackets...
..., the handles can be pinched from collapsible handles. • Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when collapsing generator handles. • Handles should stick straight out after tightening bolts and nuts. Slide rubber handle grip onto each ...chain to a new location. into a vehicle), never use the handles to achieve snug fit. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 If lifting the generator (i.e. Assembly Step 3: Install Handle Assembly To install handle assembly, you will need: ‰ Handle brackets...
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... battery. • NEVER connect positive (+) battery lead to positive (+) post on battery. 2. This keeps an adequate battery charge. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 17: Electric Starter Battery-Remove Retaining Plate 2B. tighten bolts and nuts. WARNING Battery gases are explosive. • NEVER allow battery...
... battery. • NEVER connect positive (+) battery lead to positive (+) post on battery. 2. This keeps an adequate battery charge. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 17: Electric Starter Battery-Remove Retaining Plate 2B. tighten bolts and nuts. WARNING Battery gases are explosive. • NEVER allow battery...
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... Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, local codes, or ordinances that apply to an earth ground. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Using Generator for Back-up Power DANGER Before connecting to emergency generator power. Electrical current can feedback into utility lines. A transfer switch is not connected to a building's electrical...
... Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, local codes, or ordinances that apply to an earth ground. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Using Generator for Back-up Power DANGER Before connecting to emergency generator power. Electrical current can feedback into utility lines. A transfer switch is not connected to a building's electrical...
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... wire for engine oil level. See page 11. H-Air Cleaner Assembly Removes dust from the generator to building's main electrical sys- I H G E A B L M N F C D FIGURE 20: HW5500EL Portable Generator (battery with your generator's components. K-Fuel Tank Cap Provides a secure seal on operating the generator. POWER CONTROL CENTER HOUSEHOLD OUTLETS 120 VOLTS AC 4-IN-1POWER CORD OF TRANSFER SWITCH 120...
... wire for engine oil level. See page 11. H-Air Cleaner Assembly Removes dust from the generator to building's main electrical sys- I H G E A B L M N F C D FIGURE 20: HW5500EL Portable Generator (battery with your generator's components. K-Fuel Tank Cap Provides a secure seal on operating the generator. POWER CONTROL CENTER HOUSEHOLD OUTLETS 120 VOLTS AC 4-IN-1POWER CORD OF TRANSFER SWITCH 120...
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... to feed back into a soft surface, sand, dirt, or water may result. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 OPERATION Generator Location When deciding on the location to place your generator for Operation DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. This is tilted or overturned, fuel spillage may...
... to feed back into a soft surface, sand, dirt, or water may result. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 OPERATION Generator Location When deciding on the location to place your generator for Operation DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. This is tilted or overturned, fuel spillage may...
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... OFF position to reduce fuel to the RUN (center) position. OFF ON FIGURE 23: Choke Rod 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Be sure generator is very important to maintain proper level of engine oil to keep engine in well-ventilated area. Confirm the circuit breakers are...
... OFF position to reduce fuel to the RUN (center) position. OFF ON FIGURE 23: Choke Rod 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Be sure generator is very important to maintain proper level of engine oil to keep engine in well-ventilated area. Confirm the circuit breakers are...
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...or sprains could result. NOTICE If engine will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you feel slight resistance. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Press engine control switch to ON position. FIGURE 27: Fuel Valve Lever - Grip recoil ...Position 3. Turn fuel valve to snap back against engine. ENGINE RUN STOP FIGURE 31: Engine Control Switch - NOTICE To prevent damage to generator, do not allow recoil starter handle to ON position. Apply a swift, single pull to start , move the choke to the OFF ...
...or sprains could result. NOTICE If engine will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you feel slight resistance. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Press engine control switch to ON position. FIGURE 27: Fuel Valve Lever - Grip recoil ...Position 3. Turn fuel valve to snap back against engine. ENGINE RUN STOP FIGURE 31: Engine Control Switch - NOTICE To prevent damage to generator, do not allow recoil starter handle to ON position. Apply a swift, single pull to start , move the choke to the OFF ...
