Honeywell HW2000i Owners Manual - Page 20

AC Operation AC Operation AC Operation NOTE: DC power and AC power can be used at the same time. 1. Turn off and unplug all equipment to be plugged into the generator. 2. Start the generator (see "Starting Generator" on page 12). 3. Plug in the appliance and monitor the overload indicator light. If the overload indicator illuminates longer than 4 seconds, STOP THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY. Do not restart generator until the reason for the overload or appliance short circuit is corrected. Low Oil Protection The oil alert system is designed to avoid engine damage from not enough 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 14: Overload Indicator Light (HW2000i model) CAUTION Substantial overloading that continuously lights the overload indicator light may damage the generator. Marginal overloading that temporarily lights the overload indicator light may shorten the service life of the generator. If appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn it OFF immediately. Disconnect appliance and determine whether problem is appliance, or if rated load capacity of generator has been exceeded. 4. Set the efficiency mode switch to the ON position. FIGURE 15: Efficiency Mode Switch Stopping Generator In an emergency: Press the engine control switch to the STOP position. In normal use: 1. Turn OFF any connected appliances and unplug any connected power cords. 2. Allow the generator to run for 2-3 minutes. 3. Press the engine control switch to the STOP position. 4. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. 5. Turn the fuel cap vent to the OFF position (HW1000i model only). 14 www.honeywellgenerators.com FIGURE 16: Oil Alert Indicator Light High-Altitude Operation At high altitudes, standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be excessively rich. Performance will decrease and fuel consumption will increase. High-altitude performance can be improved by installing a smaller diameter main fuel jet in the carburetor and then readjusting the pilot screws. If you always operate the engine at altitudes higher than 5000 feet (1500 meters) above sea level, have an authorized generator dealer perform this carburetor modification. Even with suitable carburetor jetting, engine horsepower will decrease approximately 3.5% for each 1000 foot (300 meters) increase in altitude above sea level. The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made. NOTICE If engine jetted for high altitude is used at lower altitude, lean air fuel mixture will reduce performance and may over-heat and seriously damage the engine. HW1000i / HW2000i Inverter Generator Owner's Manual