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...Models HW5500 & HW5500E Models FIGURE 1: Generator Nameplate Location Date of others to record important information about your generator (model number and serial number) can cause you require product service or support. Congratulations on the generator nameplate. Honeywell International Inc. ...Purchased From: Generator Model Number: Generator Serial Number: Northshore Power Systems, LLC 4425 N. You may be asked to read this information should you and others , be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator! Identification information specific to this generator. makes no ...
...Models HW5500 & HW5500E Models FIGURE 1: Generator Nameplate Location Date of others to record important information about your generator (model number and serial number) can cause you require product service or support. Congratulations on the generator nameplate. Honeywell International Inc. ...Purchased From: Generator Model Number: Generator Serial Number: Northshore Power Systems, LLC 4425 N. You may be asked to read this information should you and others , be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator! Identification information specific to this generator. makes no ...
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... Fuel 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
... Fuel 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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HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES WARNING ANYONE using or servicing this manual to help prevent personal injury and..., if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the operator or to cover every situation. NOTE: Since there are provided throughout this generator must read, understand, and follow these instructions can result in the circumstances surrounding the installation, operation, service, and maintenance of hazards. + Safety Messages ...
HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES WARNING ANYONE using or servicing this manual to help prevent personal injury and..., if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the operator or to cover every situation. NOTE: Since there are provided throughout this generator must read, understand, and follow these instructions can result in the circumstances surrounding the installation, operation, service, and maintenance of hazards. + Safety Messages ...
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... its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive under Warranty. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Medical and Life Support Uses WARNING • In case of generator can cause death or great physical harm. • When using generator for a while after stopping the engine. • NEVER touch hot surfaces and avoid...
... its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive under Warranty. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Medical and Life Support Uses WARNING • In case of generator can cause death or great physical harm. • When using generator for a while after stopping the engine. • NEVER touch hot surfaces and avoid...
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... provided in the spaces provided on the inside cover of the following items are included in the generator package: HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) Battery (HW5500E Only) 20' 30 amp 4-in-1 Power Cord 1 L Engine Oil Funnel Owner's Manual ...
... provided in the spaces provided on the inside cover of the following items are included in the generator package: HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) Battery (HW5500E Only) 20' 30 amp 4-in-1 Power Cord 1 L Engine Oil Funnel Owner's Manual ...
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... cause back or other purpose. 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Wheel Kit FIGURE 5: Wheel Assembly Components NOTE: Illustration above shows battery, which is intended to either tilt generator on -road. • Wheel kit is available only with this generator. NOTICE • NEVER USE wheel kit on its side or...
... cause back or other purpose. 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Wheel Kit FIGURE 5: Wheel Assembly Components NOTE: Illustration above shows battery, which is intended to either tilt generator on -road. • Wheel kit is available only with this generator. NOTICE • NEVER USE wheel kit on its side or...
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HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Place the generator on bottom of generator frame, using a 25 mm full-thread hex bolt and a 13 mm flange serrated nut; FIGURE 8: Support Leg Attachment to Support Leg 6. Gently set generator onto ...137; Socket wrench with 10 mm socket* Brackets (2) Rubber stopper (2) * Not included CAUTION Generator must be empty of generator opposite recoil starter handle. Assembly 5. carefully pull up and push to the bottom of each support leg to pre-drilled...
HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Place the generator on bottom of generator frame, using a 25 mm full-thread hex bolt and a 13 mm flange serrated nut; FIGURE 8: Support Leg Attachment to Support Leg 6. Gently set generator onto ...137; Socket wrench with 10 mm socket* Brackets (2) Rubber stopper (2) * Not included CAUTION Generator must be empty of generator opposite recoil starter handle. Assembly 5. carefully pull up and push to the bottom of each support leg to pre-drilled...
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... frame first. 1B. Slide and push wheel onto axle until fully seated. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Install other bracket is included in hardware bag) to axle. FIGURE 10: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle 4. Slide 9/16" washer onto axle. 3. Install ... axle brackets to install wheel axle. Slide second 9/16" washer onto axle. 5. FIGURE 9: Wheel Axle Attached to wheel axle; One bracket comes already attached to Generator On each end of axle: 2.
... frame first. 1B. Slide and push wheel onto axle until fully seated. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Install other bracket is included in hardware bag) to axle. FIGURE 10: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle 4. Slide 9/16" washer onto axle. 3. Install ... axle brackets to install wheel axle. Slide second 9/16" washer onto axle. 5. FIGURE 9: Wheel Axle Attached to wheel axle; One bracket comes already attached to Generator On each end of axle: 2.
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... handle to each handle bar and push to achieve snug fit. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 RUN STOP FIGURE 12: Handle Bracket to Bracket 4. Insert pin through center of the generator. • To collapse handles, remove pins and push firmly down , tighten bolts and nuts further. CAUTION Hands...
... handle to each handle bar and push to achieve snug fit. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 RUN STOP FIGURE 12: Handle Bracket to Bracket 4. Insert pin through center of the generator. • To collapse handles, remove pins and push firmly down , tighten bolts and nuts further. CAUTION Hands...
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.... Tip battery slightly forward. 3. fasten with water. This keeps an adequate battery charge. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual When connecting or disconnecting battery leads: • ALWAYS connect positive (+) battery lead first. • ALWAYS... FIGURE 16: Positive Battery Lead Attached to the battery. tighten bolts and nuts. Assembly Step 4: Install Battery (HW5500E and HW5500EL Only) To use insulated/non-conducting tools when working with a plastic tie wrap. If contact or spillage occurs...
.... Tip battery slightly forward. 3. fasten with water. This keeps an adequate battery charge. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual When connecting or disconnecting battery leads: • ALWAYS connect positive (+) battery lead first. • ALWAYS... FIGURE 16: Positive Battery Lead Attached to the battery. tighten bolts and nuts. Assembly Step 4: Install Battery (HW5500E and HW5500EL Only) To use insulated/non-conducting tools when working with a plastic tie wrap. If contact or spillage occurs...
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... used at a construction site, there may be connected to the intended use of the generator without back-feeding into utility power. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 The National Electric Code (NEC) requires the generator to be Federal or State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, local codes...
... used at a construction site, there may be connected to the intended use of the generator without back-feeding into utility power. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 The National Electric Code (NEC) requires the generator to be Federal or State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, local codes...
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... & EL models only) Reduces hydrocarbon emissions. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 If there is currently running (HW5500E only) • STOP-Stops generator engine F-Recoil Starter Grip Handle Starts engine (HW5500.... • START-Starts generator engine (HW5500E only) • RUN-Prepares engine to start feature. G-Fuel Valve Controls flow of electricity from fuel tank to carburetor. I H G E A B L M N F C D FIGURE 20: HW5500EL Portable Generator (battery with generator). • Power 240V appliances...
... & EL models only) Reduces hydrocarbon emissions. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 If there is currently running (HW5500E only) • STOP-Stops generator engine F-Recoil Starter Grip Handle Starts engine (HW5500.... • START-Starts generator engine (HW5500E only) • RUN-Prepares engine to start feature. G-Fuel Valve Controls flow of electricity from fuel tank to carburetor. I H G E A B L M N F C D FIGURE 20: HW5500EL Portable Generator (battery with generator). • Power 240V appliances...
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... current from buildings, other equipment, and combustible materials during a power outage. Check/add engine oil- HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 WARNING Keep generator at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from generator to feed back into a soft surface, sand, dirt, or water may result. NEVER use inside homes, garages...
... current from buildings, other equipment, and combustible materials during a power outage. Check/add engine oil- HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 WARNING Keep generator at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from generator to feed back into a soft surface, sand, dirt, or water may result. NEVER use inside homes, garages...
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... 2. OFF ON FIGURE 23: Choke Rod 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Set Tripped FIGURE 21: Circuit Breaker Position 3. FIGURE 22: Fuel Valve Lever - NOTICE Keep the generator at a minimum of engine oil to keep engine in good running condition.... engine start switch and wait 10 seconds before attempting to start , move the choke to the OFF position to reduce fuel to starting generator, be recharged. 6. NOTE: While engine is running . 7. If engine fails to start after a period of time, it to settle...
... 2. OFF ON FIGURE 23: Choke Rod 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Set Tripped FIGURE 21: Circuit Breaker Position 3. FIGURE 22: Fuel Valve Lever - NOTICE Keep the generator at a minimum of engine oil to keep engine in good running condition.... engine start switch and wait 10 seconds before attempting to start , move the choke to the OFF position to reduce fuel to starting generator, be recharged. 6. NOTE: While engine is running . 7. If engine fails to start after a period of time, it to settle...
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...will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you feel slight resistance. OFF ON FIGURE 28: Choke Rod FIGURE 32: Recoil Starter Handle 7. HW5500E and HW5500EL Models RUN Set Tripped FIGURE 26: Circuit Breaker Position 3. Apply a swift, single pull to start , move the choke to the OFF position to... the circuit breakers are set. 5. HW5500 and HW5500L Models 6. CAUTION Kickback (rapid retraction) of 6 feet (2 meters) from any building, object, or wall. 2. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17
...will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you feel slight resistance. OFF ON FIGURE 28: Choke Rod FIGURE 32: Recoil Starter Handle 7. HW5500E and HW5500EL Models RUN Set Tripped FIGURE 26: Circuit Breaker Position 3. Apply a swift, single pull to start , move the choke to the OFF position to... the circuit breakers are set. 5. HW5500 and HW5500L Models 6. CAUTION Kickback (rapid retraction) of 6 feet (2 meters) from any building, object, or wall. 2. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17
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..., take time to live. • Inform your electrical provider immediately if a loss of generator. If you or anyone in good working order. • Keep the generator away from the generator to reset. 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Powering Appliances NOTE: In this happens, power off and disconnect appliance(s), wait...
..., take time to live. • Inform your electrical provider immediately if a loss of generator. If you or anyone in good working order. • Keep the generator away from the generator to reset. 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Powering Appliances NOTE: In this happens, power off and disconnect appliance(s), wait...