Honeywell HW1000i Owners Manual - Page 20

Low Oil Protection Low Oil Protection Low Oil Protection The oil alert system is designed to avoid engine damage from insufficient oil in the crankcase. The oil alert system will stop the engine automatically before the crankcase oil gets below the safety line. The engine will not restart until the required amount of engine oil is added. NOTE: Oil alert indicator light only illuminates while generator is running or while recoil is pulled. FIGURE 16: Oil Alert Indicator Light (HW1000i Model) Powering Appliances NOTE: In this manual, the term "appliance" refers to any electrical device that can be connected to generator for power. NOTICE NEVER start generator with electrical appliances plugged in and turned on. WARNING Faulty appliances and power cords can result in electrical shock. • Before attempting to power an appliance, be sure generator has been properly grounded, and the appliance and power cord are in good working order. • NEVER use generator for any purpose other than its intended use. • NEVER parallel connect generators or lengthen the exhaust pipe. • NEVER connect generator directly to any household receptacle using a power cord with male plugs at both ends. WARNING Medical and Life Support Uses • In case of emergency, call 911 immediately. • NEVER use this product to power life support devices or life support appliances. • NEVER use this product to power medical devices or medical appliances. • Inform your electricity provider immediately if you or anyone in your household depends on electrical equipment to live. • Inform your electrical provider immediately if a loss of power would cause you or anyone in your household to experience a medical emergency. • Plan carefully: Before using the generator to power appliances, take time to add power ratings (wattage) of each appliance and verify that total wattage does not exceed rated output of generator. Power rating information can usually be found on an appliance's product label, stamped inside, or on the back of the appliance. See Table 2 for a listing of average appliance wattage requirements. • NEVER overload: Circuit breakers will stop the flow of electricity between the generator and appliance if the generator is overloaded. Check circuit breaker for "tripped' position. Reduce the load on the receptacle(s) and reset the breaker. • Pay attention to appliance operation: If appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn it OFF immediately. Disconnect the appliance and determine whether the problem is the appliance, or if rated load capacity of the generator has been exceeded. • Use suitable extension cords: If using an extension cord to connect appliances to the generator, use only UL-listed, three-prong extension cords. Be sure the extension cord is the proper size (wiregauge) to handle the electrical load that will be plugged into it. CAUTION NEVER run power cords under carpet, rugs, or other materials where heat might build up or cord damage may go unnoticed. 14 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW1000i / HW2000i Inverter Generator Owner's Manual