Product Manual

Installation / Initial Set-Up

There are a number of important steps required to set up your generator for initial use. These

steps are:

Steps for Installation / Initial Set-Up

1. Unpacking & delivery inspection.

2. Planning the power load to stay within the generator’s rated

capacity.

3. Setting up for the type of power generation you need:

a. portable power source, or

b. connected to a building as a back-up power source.

4. Selecting a site for using the generator.

5. Mounting & connecting generator and engine.

6. Grounding.

Each of these steps is discussed in detail below:

1. Unpacking & Delivery Inspection

1. You should inspect the generator immediately after you receive delivery.

See the “Machine Component Identification” section of this manual for a

diagram of the generator and its components.

 If you have missing or damaged components, contact Product Support at 1-800-270-0810.

2. Planning the Power Load

Plan your power load so that you do not exceed the generator’s rated capacity.

See the “Power Load Planning & Management” section of this manual to review how to plan and

manage power loads for the generator.

3. Set-up either as a BUILDING BACK-UP or PORTABLE Power Source

This generator is designed to provide up to 9600W of continuous electrical power. It can supply

electricity in two ways:

1. As a back up, standby power source for a building. For this application, you must arrange

for a licensed electrician to connect the generator to your building’s electrical system via the

installation of an UL-approved transfer switch. The transfer switch must be installed in

accordance with building electrical code and guidelines supplied by your power company.