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About Your Generator
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Thank you for purchasing your NorthStar belt-driven generator!
About Your Generator
This belt-driven, portable generator is designed to provide up to 2600 Watts of electrical power
(2600 watts continuous, 2900 watts Surge). Powered by an external engine, this generator can supply
power:
1. As a portable power source. You can plug appliances directly into the generator’s electrical
outlets.
2. As a back-up, standby power source for a building. A licensed electrician can connect the
generator to your building’s electrical system via the installation of an UL-approved transfer
switch. (See the “Installation & Initial Set-up” section of this manual to learn more about
specific requirements and precautions relating to wiring the generator to your building’s
electrical system.)
* The engine you supply must be rated at 5 HP minimum.
You must select a generator adequately sized for your power needs. You need to determine the
power needs of all the appliances/tools you wish to power at the same time and choose a generator
rated to provide at least that power level. See the “Power Load Planning & Management” section of
this manual to determine your specific power load requirements and then compare them to this
generator’s rated capacity. You must not overload the generator. Overloading will cause damage to
the generator and attached electrical devices, and may also result in fire.
This generator and the engine must be mounted to a common base such as a heavy-duty metal
plate. Secure mounting will ensure that the generator will not lift or flip during use, and will also help
prevent belt slippage. The mounting base must be of adequate size and strength to withstand operating
torque and vibration without either flipping or experiencing stress failure. More detailed information
about mounting can be found in the “Installation / Initial Set-Up” section of this manual.
Be sure to read about site selection and grounding requirements for running this generator.
More detailed information can be found in the “Installation & Initial Set-up, Steps 5 & 6” of this
manual.
Optional accessories available from NorthStar include UL-approved transfer switches and extension
cords. Contact NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-0810 with questions about optional
accessories or to order.
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