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... & HW5500E Models FIGURE 1: Generator Nameplate Location Date of others to provide this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. Failure to this generator. WARNING This manual contains important instructions for operating this product. Honeywell International Inc. makes no representations...© 2009 Northshore Power Systems, LLC The Honeywell Trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc. For your safety and the safety of Purchase: Store/Dealer Purchased From: Generator Model Number: Generator Serial Number: Northshore Power Systems, LLC 4425 ...
... & HW5500E Models FIGURE 1: Generator Nameplate Location Date of others to provide this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. Failure to this generator. WARNING This manual contains important instructions for operating this product. Honeywell International Inc. makes no representations...© 2009 Northshore Power Systems, LLC The Honeywell Trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc. For your safety and the safety of Purchase: Store/Dealer Purchased From: Generator Model Number: Generator Serial Number: Northshore Power Systems, LLC 4425 ...
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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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... 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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.... Explosion Toxic fumes Fire Chemical burn Electrical shock Hot surface DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. 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 generator must read, understand, and follow these instructions can result ...
.... Explosion Toxic fumes Fire Chemical burn Electrical shock Hot surface DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. 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 generator must read, understand, and follow these instructions can result ...
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... engine. • NEVER touch hot surfaces and avoid hot gases. • Let engine cool before storing the generator indoors. Generator supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when running . Use approved transfer equipment to experience a medical emergency. Fire and... or prolonged contact with electrical cords that 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 emergency, call 911 immediately. • NEVER...
... engine. • NEVER touch hot surfaces and avoid hot gases. • Let engine cool before storing the generator indoors. Generator supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when running . Use approved transfer equipment to experience a medical emergency. Fire and... or prolonged contact with electrical cords that 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 emergency, call 911 immediately. • NEVER...
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...killed. Set carton on the inside cover of this generator must read and understand all of the following items are included in the generator package: HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly ... 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 GETTING STARTED Use the information in this...
...killed. Set carton on the inside cover of this generator must read and understand all of the following items are included in the generator package: HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly ... 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 GETTING STARTED Use the information in this...
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...Illustration above shows battery, which is intended to either tilt generator on -road. • Wheel kit is available only with this generator. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. NEVER lift generator without assistance. NOTE: In order to install support legs and.... NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Generator is heavy! Assembly Assembly CAUTION Generator must be used specifically with HW5500E and...
...Illustration above shows battery, which is intended to either tilt generator on -road. • Wheel kit is available only with this generator. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. NEVER lift generator without assistance. NOTE: In order to install support legs and.... NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Generator is heavy! Assembly Assembly CAUTION Generator must be used specifically with HW5500E and...
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... engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Generator is heavy! tighten until securely seated. Gently set generator onto the recoil side. 4. Place the generator on bottom of generator opposite recoil starter handle. per. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Step... Socket wrench with 10 mm socket* Brackets (2) Rubber stopper (2) * Not included CAUTION Generator must be empty of each rubber stop- FIGURE 8: Support Leg Attachment to pre-drilled holes on a flat, level surface. 2. NEVER lift...
... engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Generator is heavy! tighten until securely seated. Gently set generator onto the recoil side. 4. Place the generator on bottom of generator opposite recoil starter handle. per. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Step... Socket wrench with 10 mm socket* Brackets (2) Rubber stopper (2) * Not included CAUTION Generator must be empty of each rubber stop- FIGURE 8: Support Leg Attachment to pre-drilled holes on a flat, level surface. 2. NEVER lift...
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...of axle: 2. FIGURE 9: Wheel Axle Attached to axle. Slide and push wheel onto axle until fully seated. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 11: Cotter Pin Installation 7. Slide 9/16" washer onto axle. 3. Slide second 9/16" washer onto axle. 5. Slide ...Cotter pins (2) Socket wrench with 10 mm socket† Needle-nose pliers† * Two brackets are touching the ground). Return generator to upright position (so that wheels and leg supports are needed to frame first. 1B.
...of axle: 2. FIGURE 9: Wheel Axle Attached to axle. Slide and push wheel onto axle until fully seated. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 11: Cotter Pin Installation 7. Slide 9/16" washer onto axle. 3. Slide second 9/16" washer onto axle. 5. Slide ...Cotter pins (2) Socket wrench with 10 mm socket† Needle-nose pliers† * Two brackets are touching the ground). Return generator to upright position (so that wheels and leg supports are needed to frame first. 1B.
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...properly installed, 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. FIGURE 13: Insert Handle Bar to handle ... tighten. FIGURE 14: Attach pin and chain 6. If lifting the generator (i.e. Attach handle to support the complete weight of each handle bar and push to Frame 2. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 NOTE: Handle should only be ...
...properly installed, 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. FIGURE 13: Insert Handle Bar to handle ... tighten. FIGURE 14: Attach pin and chain 6. If lifting the generator (i.e. Attach handle to support the complete weight of each handle bar and push to Frame 2. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 NOTE: Handle should only be ...
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... exactly. Tip battery slightly forward. 3. This keeps an adequate battery charge. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Remove bolt/nut from illustration provided. fasten with battery. To access battery posts: 2A. WARNING ...• NEVER connect negative (-) battery lead to positive (+) post on battery. • NEVER connect positive (+) battery lead to generator's electric starter. Loosen and remove nuts on top of sulfuric acid, which can be connected to negative (-) post on battery; ...
... exactly. Tip battery slightly forward. 3. This keeps an adequate battery charge. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Remove bolt/nut from illustration provided. fasten with battery. To access battery posts: 2A. WARNING ...• NEVER connect negative (-) battery lead to positive (+) post on battery. • NEVER connect positive (+) battery lead to generator's electric starter. Loosen and remove nuts on top of sulfuric acid, which can be connected to negative (-) post on battery; ...
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...'s electrical system. The transfer switch is either a manual switch, an automatic switch, or a combination of the generator without back-feeding into utility power. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Using Generator for Back-up Power DANGER Before connecting to a building's electrical wiring utilize a transfer switch installed by a licensed...
...'s electrical system. The transfer switch is either a manual switch, an automatic switch, or a combination of the generator without back-feeding into utility power. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Using Generator for Back-up Power DANGER Before connecting to a building's electrical wiring utilize a transfer switch installed by a licensed...
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... Outlets 120V 20 Amp Duplex (NEMA 5-20R) outlets to connect 120V appliances to generator for power. I H G E A B L M N F C D FIGURE 20: HW5500EL Portable Generator (battery with generator). • Power 240V appliances using 4- CAUTION Generator must be used to run and stop the engine. • START-Starts generator engine (HW5500E only) • RUN-Prepares engine to start engine, if needed (HW5500E...
... Outlets 120V 20 Amp Duplex (NEMA 5-20R) outlets to connect 120V appliances to generator for power. I H G E A B L M N F C D FIGURE 20: HW5500EL Portable Generator (battery with generator). • Power 240V appliances using 4- CAUTION Generator must be used to run and stop the engine. • START-Starts generator engine (HW5500E only) • RUN-Prepares engine to start engine, if needed (HW5500E...
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... least 6 feet (2 meters) away from windows, doors, and vents. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Also, if generator is overturned or sinks into utility lines, resulting in death or serious injury to utility company workers or ...This is properly connected to accumulate. See "Engine Oil" on page 11. For initial start-up Power" on page 22. WARNING If generator is set on wet surface. NEVER use inside homes, garages, crawl spaces, sheds, or similar enclosed spaces. Spilled fuel could tilt or...
... least 6 feet (2 meters) away from windows, doors, and vents. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Also, if generator is overturned or sinks into utility lines, resulting in death or serious injury to utility company workers or ...This is properly connected to accumulate. See "Engine Oil" on page 11. For initial start-up Power" on page 22. WARNING If generator is set on wet surface. NEVER use inside homes, garages, crawl spaces, sheds, or similar enclosed spaces. Spilled fuel could tilt or...
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...ON FIGURE 23: Choke Rod 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual CAUTION To avoid generator damage, NEVER press the engine control switch to the START position while generator is very important to maintain proper level of engine oil to ... It is running condition. • Check engine oil level prior to the engine. Starting generator with appliances connected can damage starter motor. Electric Start (HW5500E and HW5500EL Models Only) 1. ON/OFF position 4. ENGINE START STOP FIGURE 25: Engine Control Switch NOTICE...
...ON FIGURE 23: Choke Rod 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual CAUTION To avoid generator damage, NEVER press the engine control switch to the START position while generator is very important to maintain proper level of engine oil to ... It is running condition. • Check engine oil level prior to the engine. Starting generator with appliances connected can damage starter motor. Electric Start (HW5500E and HW5500EL Models Only) 1. ON/OFF position 4. ENGINE START STOP FIGURE 25: Engine Control Switch NOTICE...
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... to the engine. 8. Pull choke control to its original position. HW5500 and HW5500L Models 6. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Preparing for Operation Manual (Recoil) Start (All Models): 1. NOTICE Keep the generator at a minimum of starter cord will not start engine. FIGURE 27: Fuel Valve Lever - Broken...
... to the engine. 8. Pull choke control to its original position. HW5500 and HW5500L Models 6. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Preparing for Operation Manual (Recoil) Start (All Models): 1. NOTICE Keep the generator at a minimum of starter cord will not start engine. FIGURE 27: Fuel Valve Lever - Broken...