Product Manual

Operation (cont’d)

the engine or the generator. Shut off the engine and refer to the Troubleshooting

guide at the end of this manual for assistance with possible problems.

WARNING:

The generator must be run at the correct speed in order to produce the

proper electrical voltage and frequency. Failure to do so could result in

damage to equipment powered by the generator and possible injury to the

individual.

Note: Expect slight variations in voltage/speed with changing electrical loads.

All engines have a tendency to slow down when a load is applied. When

electrical loads are connected to the generator, the engine is more heavily

loaded and as a result the speed drops slightly.

This slight decrease in speed, together with the voltage drop within the

generator itself, results in a slightly lower voltage when the generator is

loaded to its full capacity than when it is running with no load. Additionally,

there may be small brief surges and drops in voltage as motors connected to

the generator cycle on or off.

The slight variation in voltage has no appreciable effect in the operation of

motors, lights, and most appliances, as long as output voltage remains in the

acceptable range of 108-132 volts at the 120V receptacle(s) and 216-264

volts at the 240V receptacle(s).

Using as a

Back-up Power

Source for a Building

Written instructions for how to safely bring the generator online with the building’s

electrical system should be provided by the electrician who installs the transfer

switch, and who should also provide personal instruction to the owner/operator.

Failure to follow the proper procedure as provided by the electrician could expose

persons to the hazards noted above.

Note: After you have brought the generator online with the transfer switch, you

may need to adjust engine speed to maintain correct output voltage under load.

(See more detail about maintaining proper voltage in the instructions given

above for using the generator as a portable power source.)

5. Stopping

Stop the generator using the following steps:

1. Disconnect all loads to generator.

(Never turn off or reduce engine speed with electrical loads connected. Damage to

generator and loads will occur.)

2. Shut OFF the engine

3. Shut OFF fuel supply to the engine if possible.

4. Remove spark plug to prevent accidental starting of engine.