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...) can cause you require product service or support. You may be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator! Model Number Part Number Fuel Power Output Serial Number Phase Frequency Engine RPM AC Voltage HW5500L & 5500EL Models HW5500 & HW5500E Models FIGURE 1: Generator Nameplate Location Date of others to be sure to properly follow all instructions and precautions...
...) can cause you require product service or support. You may be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator! Model Number Part Number Fuel Power Output Serial Number Phase Frequency Engine RPM AC Voltage HW5500L & 5500EL Models HW5500 & HW5500E Models FIGURE 1: Generator Nameplate Location Date of others to be sure to properly follow all instructions and precautions...
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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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... 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 This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NOTE: Since there are provided...Messages Signal Words Safety messages are many variations in the circumstances surrounding the installation, operation, service, and maintenance of this generator, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. NOTICE Indicates ...
... 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 This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NOTE: Since there are provided...Messages Signal Words Safety messages are many variations in the circumstances surrounding the installation, operation, service, and maintenance of this generator, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. NOTICE Indicates ...
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... that are extremely flammable and explosive under Warranty. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual If any fuel is not covered under certain conditions. • Refuel generator only outdoors, in a well-ventilated area. • NEVER enclose the generator in any way. • NEVER tamper with electrical cords that can cause permanent...
... that are extremely flammable and explosive under Warranty. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual If any fuel is not covered under certain conditions. • Refuel generator only outdoors, in a well-ventilated area. • NEVER enclose the generator in any way. • NEVER tamper with electrical cords that can cause permanent...
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..., flat surface. 2. GETTING STARTED Use the information 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...
..., flat surface. 2. GETTING STARTED Use the information 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...
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...necessary. NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. NEVER lift generator without assistance. NOTE: In order to install support legs and wheel assembly, you will need to either tilt generator on -road. • Wheel kit is intended to be empty ...NOTICE • NEVER USE wheel kit on its side or elevate generator by placing solid wood pieces underneath unit. Lifting generator can 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: ...
...necessary. NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. NEVER lift generator without assistance. NOTE: In order to install support legs and wheel assembly, you will need to either tilt generator on -road. • Wheel kit is intended to be empty ...NOTICE • NEVER USE wheel kit on its side or elevate generator by placing solid wood pieces underneath unit. Lifting generator can 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: ...
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... flange serrated nut; Stand at side of engine oil and fuel. Assembly 5. tighten until securely seated. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 carefully pull up and push to Generator FIGURE 6: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. Attach each support leg to Support Leg 6. FIGURE 7: Rubber Stopper Attachment to pre-drilled holes...
... flange serrated nut; Stand at side of engine oil and fuel. Assembly 5. tighten until securely seated. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 carefully pull up and push to Generator FIGURE 6: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. Attach each support leg to Support Leg 6. FIGURE 7: Rubber Stopper Attachment to pre-drilled holes...
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Install other bracket is included in opposing directions to secure wheel to Generator On each end of axle: 2. Return generator to frame. 6. Slide second 9/16" washer onto axle. 5. Slide 9/16" washer onto axle. 3. Slide cotter pin into ...8224; * Two brackets are touching the ground). 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. Install pre-attached bracket to install wheel axle. other bracket (included in ...
Install other bracket is included in opposing directions to secure wheel to Generator On each end of axle: 2. Return generator to frame. 6. Slide second 9/16" washer onto axle. 5. Slide 9/16" washer onto axle. 3. Slide cotter pin into ...8224; * Two brackets are touching the ground). 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. Install pre-attached bracket to install wheel axle. other bracket (included in ...
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... handle bar and push to achieve snug fit. If handle seems to hang down on handle until it rests vertically against generator frame. • To return handles to each bracket using 40 mm flange-head hex bolts and 10 mm flange serrated nuts...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 Frame 2. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9
... handle bar and push to achieve snug fit. If handle seems to hang down on handle until it rests vertically against generator frame. • To return handles to each bracket using 40 mm flange-head hex bolts and 10 mm flange serrated nuts...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 Frame 2. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9
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... remove nuts on top of battery. 1. 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. Confirm the black negative (-) battery lead is comprised of the ... applied to generator's electric starter. slide retaining plate off support rods. NOTE: Actual battery appearance may have loosened during shipping. 6. Assembly Step 4: Install Battery (HW5500E and HW5500EL Only) To use insulated/non-conducting tools when working with battery....
... remove nuts on top of battery. 1. 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. Confirm the black negative (-) battery lead is comprised of the ... applied to generator's electric starter. slide retaining plate off support rods. NOTE: Actual battery appearance may have loosened during shipping. 6. Assembly Step 4: Install Battery (HW5500E and HW5500EL Only) To use insulated/non-conducting tools when working with battery....
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... building's electrical system. Special Requirements There may be additional regulations which means the ground terminal on the generator is either a manual switch, an automatic switch, or a combination of generator. Electrical current can feedback into generator. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Consult a licensed electrician for a home receptacle. Electrical current from...
... building's electrical system. Special Requirements There may be additional regulations which means the ground terminal on the generator is either a manual switch, an automatic switch, or a combination of generator. Electrical current can feedback into generator. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Consult a licensed electrician for a home receptacle. Electrical current from...
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... provided for engine oil level. I H G E A B L M N F C D FIGURE 20: HW5500EL Portable Generator (battery with Spark Arrester Provides outlet for electric start (HW5500 only); Prevents sparks and other combustible materials from engine intake air. WARNING B-Battery Tray and Battery (HW5500E Only) Provides power for engine exhaust. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 tem...
... provided for engine oil level. I H G E A B L M N F C D FIGURE 20: HW5500EL Portable Generator (battery with Spark Arrester Provides outlet for electric start (HW5500 only); Prevents sparks and other combustible materials from engine intake air. WARNING B-Battery Tray and Battery (HW5500E Only) Provides power for engine exhaust. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 tem...
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... combustible materials during a power outage. Check/add engine oil- The generator must add fuel before using the generator for Operation DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 WARNING NEVER operate generator in death or serious injury to utility company workers or others...
... combustible materials during a power outage. Check/add engine oil- The generator must add fuel before using the generator for Operation DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 WARNING NEVER operate generator in death or serious injury to utility company workers or others...
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... an adequate battery charge. OFF 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 the engine. NOTICE It is...
... an adequate battery charge. OFF 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 the engine. NOTICE It is...
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... control switch to ON position. 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 NOTICE Keep the generator at a minimum of starter cord will not start, move the choke to the OFF position to reduce fuel to start...
... control switch to ON position. 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 NOTICE Keep the generator at a minimum of starter cord will not start, move the choke to the OFF position to reduce fuel to start...
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... possible serious engine damage. Powering Appliances NOTE: In this if no carburetor modification is overloaded. Stopping Generator Stopping Generator In an emergency: Press engine control switch to reset. 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual If this carburetor modification. WARNING Faulty appliances and power cords can be connected to run...
... possible serious engine damage. Powering Appliances NOTE: In this if no carburetor modification is overloaded. Stopping Generator Stopping Generator In an emergency: Press engine control switch to reset. 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual If this carburetor modification. WARNING Faulty appliances and power cords can be connected to run...