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... or killed. You may be sure to provide this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. Please use the spaces provided below to your generator. Honeywell International Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator! Port Washington Rd., Suite 105 Milwaukee, WI 53212-1082 USA TEL 1-888-HWHELP1 (494...
... or killed. You may be sure to provide this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. Please use the spaces provided below to your generator. Honeywell International Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator! Port Washington Rd., Suite 105 Milwaukee, WI 53212-1082 USA TEL 1-888-HWHELP1 (494...
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...NAME 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 ...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 FUTURE...
...NAME 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 ...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 FUTURE...
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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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.... WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in damage to the generator components. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 Hazard Symbols and Meanings In addition to the signal words, the ... installation, operation, service, and maintenance of hazards. + Safety Messages Signal Words Safety messages are provided throughout this generator must read, understand, and follow these instructions can result in circumstances leading to closely follow all safety and operation...
.... WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in damage to the generator components. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 Hazard Symbols and Meanings In addition to the signal words, the ... installation, operation, service, and maintenance of hazards. + Safety Messages Signal Words Safety messages are provided throughout this generator must read, understand, and follow these instructions can result in circumstances leading to closely follow all safety and operation...
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... correct rated frequency and voltage when running . 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 Generator Damage Hazards NOTICE Improper treatment or misuse of power would cause you or anyone in the filler...
... correct rated frequency and voltage when running . 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 Generator Damage Hazards NOTICE Improper treatment or misuse of power would cause you or anyone in the filler...
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... 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 Set carton on the generator nameplate (see illustration below). If loss or damage is NOT intended to replace information provided...
... 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 Set carton on the generator nameplate (see illustration below). If loss or damage is NOT intended to replace information provided...
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...cause back or other purpose. 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual NEVER lift generator without assistance. NOTICE • NEVER USE wheel kit on its side or elevate generator by placing solid wood pieces underneath unit. NOTE: In order to.... • Wheel kit is intended to be empty of engine oil and fuel. Assembly Assembly CAUTION Generator must be used specifically with HW5500E and HW5500EL models. NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Wheel Kit FIGURE 5: Wheel Assembly Components NOTE...
...cause back or other purpose. 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual NEVER lift generator without assistance. NOTICE • NEVER USE wheel kit on its side or elevate generator by placing solid wood pieces underneath unit. NOTE: In order to.... • Wheel kit is intended to be empty of engine oil and fuel. Assembly Assembly CAUTION Generator must be used specifically with HW5500E and HW5500EL models. NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Wheel Kit FIGURE 5: Wheel Assembly Components NOTE...
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..., using a 25 mm full-thread hex bolt and a 13 mm flange serrated nut; Place 5/16" washer in the center of generator opposite recoil starter handle. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Attach each rubber stop- tighten until securely seated. carefully pull up and push to pre-drilled holes...
..., using a 25 mm full-thread hex bolt and a 13 mm flange serrated nut; Place 5/16" washer in the center of generator opposite recoil starter handle. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Attach each rubber stop- tighten until securely seated. carefully pull up and push to pre-drilled holes...
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...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. Using needle-nose pliers, bend each end of cotter pin ...in opposing directions to secure wheel to Generator On each end of axle: 2. FIGURE 9: Wheel Axle Attached to axle. other bracket (included in wheel ...
...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. Using needle-nose pliers, bend each end of cotter pin ...in opposing directions to secure wheel to Generator On each end of axle: 2. FIGURE 9: Wheel Axle Attached to axle. other bracket (included in wheel ...
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...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 a new location. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L 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...
...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 a new location. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L 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...
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... appearance may have loosened during shipping. 6. This keeps an adequate battery charge. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual WARNING Exposed terminals, even on battery; Tip battery slightly forward. 3. Remove bolt/nut from illustration ...; NEVER connect positive (+) battery lead to the negative (-) battery post as it may vary from each battery post. 4. The generator is comprised of battery. 1. When connecting or disconnecting battery leads: • ALWAYS connect positive (+) battery lead first. •...
... appearance may have loosened during shipping. 6. This keeps an adequate battery charge. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual WARNING Exposed terminals, even on battery; Tip battery slightly forward. 3. Remove bolt/nut from illustration ...; NEVER connect positive (+) battery lead to the negative (-) battery post as it may vary from each battery post. 4. The generator is comprised of battery. 1. When connecting or disconnecting battery leads: • ALWAYS connect positive (+) battery lead first. •...
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... system. The transfer switch is a device that apply to emergency generator power. The NEC requires any generator connected to a building's electrical system, consult your local utility company or a qualified electrician. A transfer switch is either a manual switch, an automatic switch, or a combination of generator. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11
... system. The transfer switch is a device that apply to emergency generator power. The NEC requires any generator connected to a building's electrical system, consult your local utility company or a qualified electrician. A transfer switch is either a manual switch, an automatic switch, or a combination of generator. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11
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.... K-Fuel Tank Cap Provides a secure seal on operating the generator. NEVER touch hot surfaces. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 G-Fuel Valve Controls flow of fuel currently in fuel tank. E-Engine Control Switch Control used to: 5500 337cc PORTABLE GENERATOR 5500 CONTINUOUS WATTS • 9375MAXIMUM WATTS • Power 120V...
.... K-Fuel Tank Cap Provides a secure seal on operating the generator. NEVER touch hot surfaces. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 G-Fuel Valve Controls flow of fuel currently in fuel tank. E-Engine Control Switch Control used to: 5500 337cc PORTABLE GENERATOR 5500 CONTINUOUS WATTS • 9375MAXIMUM WATTS • Power 120V...
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... utility lines during operation. WARNING NEVER operate generator in rain or snow, or when the generator is set on page 22. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 WARNING If generator is placed on an uneven or flexible surface, generator could ignite. • Place generator on firm, level surface and avoid loose...
... utility lines during operation. WARNING NEVER operate generator in rain or snow, or when the generator is set on page 22. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 WARNING If generator is placed on an uneven or flexible surface, generator could ignite. • Place generator on firm, level surface and avoid loose...
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... Warranty and Service Dept. 4425 N Port Washington Road Suite 105 Milwaukee WI 53212-1082 HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 35 DISCLAIMER OF OTHER WARRANTIES. LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES. The application of Warranty...medical devices, or medical appliances. or (viii) acts of the customer. WARRANTIES NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY Honeywell Portable Generator Effective August 1, 2008 LIMITED WARRANTY Northshore Power Systems, LLC, (NSP) will be determined at www.honeywellgenerators.com...
... Warranty and Service Dept. 4425 N Port Washington Road Suite 105 Milwaukee WI 53212-1082 HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 35 DISCLAIMER OF OTHER WARRANTIES. LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES. The application of Warranty...medical devices, or medical appliances. or (viii) acts of the customer. WARRANTIES NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY Honeywell Portable Generator Effective August 1, 2008 LIMITED WARRANTY Northshore Power Systems, LLC, (NSP) will be determined at www.honeywellgenerators.com...
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NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY Honeywell Portable Generator WARRANTY STATEMENT The U.S. Northshore Power Systems, LLC (NSP), CARB, and EPA offer the following..., and assemblies B. Consequential Coverage. The 36 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual In the United States and California, new small off -road engine. Do not return your generator to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. Spark plug 4. Switches...
NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY Honeywell Portable Generator WARRANTY STATEMENT The U.S. Northshore Power Systems, LLC (NSP), CARB, and EPA offer the following..., and assemblies B. Consequential Coverage. The 36 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual In the United States and California, new small off -road engine. Do not return your generator to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. Spark plug 4. Switches...