Honeywell HW7500EL Owners Manual

Honeywell HW7500EL - Portable Generator Manual

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    HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Portable Gasoline Generator Electric Start Read and Save These Instructions For product inquiries or support, please visit www.honeywellgenerators.com or call toll-free at 1-888-494-3571.
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    information should you require product service or support. Identification information specific to your generator (model number and serial number) can be found on generator's nameplate. Date of Purchase: Store/Dealer Purchased From: Generator Model Number: Generator Serial Number: Northshore Power
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    NUMBER*: *Found on nameplate of generator PURCHASE LOCATION: … IN-STORE … ONLINE STORE NAME PURCHASE PRICE $__________.00 FEATURES INFLUENCING PRODUCT PURCHASE … BRAND … REPUTATION … PORTABILITY … … POWER RATING … … PRICE … EASE OF USE SIZE/WEIGHT STYLE/APPEARANCE WARRANTY HOW
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    … AMERICAN EXPRESS … GAS/RETAIL … OTHER … NONE HOUSEHOLD INTERESTS: … HOME IMPROVEMENT … AUTOMOTIVE WORK … CAMPING … OTHER: THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING YOUR PRODUCT. THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDED MAY BE USED FOR MARKETING PURPOSES IN ORDER TO OFFER YOU VARIOUS PRODUCT
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    26 Storing Generator ...26 TROUBLESHOOTING ...29 SPECIFICATIONS ...31 WARRANTIES ...33 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 33 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY 35 INDEX ...37 HW7500E MAINTENANCE PARTS 39 HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators
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    IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NEVER use inside a home Only use OUTSIDE and far or garage, EVEN IF doors away from windows, doors, and and windows are open. vents. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators
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    using generator for backup power, notify utility company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from electric utility. • NEVER connect to a building's electrical engine cool before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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    illegible or damaged, contact Customer Hotline at 1-888-4943571 to request replacements. H BA A C D G E F PRODUCT LABEL PART NUMBER A 100884A B C D E F G H HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual 100886A 100887A 100883A 100879A 100882A 100885A 100881A www.honeywellgenerators.com 3
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    : ‰ HW7500E Portable Generator ‰ Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) ‰ Battery ‰ 20' 30 amp 4-in-1 Power Cord ‰ 1 L Engine Oil ‰ Paper Funnel ‰ Smart Start Instruction Card The Smart Start instruction card is NOT intended to replace information provided in this Owner's Manual
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    specific to your generator in the spaces provided on the inside cover of this Owner's Manual. You can find this information on generator's name plate, located on rear side of generator (see illustration below). FIGURE 1: Generator Name Plate Location 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW7500E Portable
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    on its side or elevate generator by placing solid wood pieces underneath unit. • NEVER USE wheel kit on-road. • Wheel kit is intended to be used specifically with this generator. NEVER use wheel kit for any other purpose. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7
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    nuts; tighten until securely seated. FIGURE 5: Support Leg Attachment to Generator FIGURE 3: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. Gently set generator onto recoil side. 4. Place 5/16" washer in center of each rubber stopper. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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    to frame using 16 mm supports are touching ground). FIGURE 6: Wheel Axle Attached to Generator On each end of axle: 2. Slide 9/16" washer onto axle. 3. Slide and push wheel onto axle until it fits snug against washer. FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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    -conducting tools when working with or near battery. • NEVER lay tools or other metal objects on top of battery. 1. Generator is packaged with the negative (-) battery lead attached to top of alternator with a plastic cable 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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    FIGURE 12: Electric Starter Battery iNOTE: Actual battery appearance may vary from illustration provided. iNOTE: While engine is running, a small "trickle" charge is applied to starting battery.This keeps an adequate battery charge. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators
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    automatic switch or a combination of manual and automatic. During a power outage, transfer switch isolates emergency circuits from utility line, allowing for efficient operation of generator without backfeeding onto utility. 12 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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    from escaping generator. Muffler reaches temperatures that can cause serious burns if touched. NEVER touch hot surfaces. M-Spark Plug Cap (Wire) Delivers volts to spark plug. When spark plug needs service, cap must be removed. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators
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    start generator with electrical appliances plugged in and turned on. To start generator: 1. Be sure generator is placed outside, in well-ventilated area. * You must add fuel before using the generator for the first time. See "Adding Fuel" on page 22. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www
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    want to use to start engine (see Electric Start or Manual Start). Electric Start: , it may be an indication that battery should be recharged. FIGURE 19: Recoil generator, do not allow starter grip to snap back against engine. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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    Typical Running Watts Air Conditioner* • Central 3500 • Window 500-1440 Aquarium 50-1210 Clock radio 10 Coffee maker 900-1200 Washing machine 350-500 Electric dryer 1800-5000 Iron 1000-1800 TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www
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    more power. Examples of motorized appliances include refrigerators, water pumps, and furnace blowers. Be sure that power rating of appliance does not exceed that of generator. 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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    . † Clean more often when using generator in dusty areas. ‡ It is recommended that this maintenance task be performed by a service dealer. Every 6 months or 100 hours of use X X X X Every year or 200 hours of use X‡ X‡ HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 19
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    service life. Non-detergent and 2-stroke engine oils will damage engine and are not recommended. • Be sure to use up, follow instructions provided on engine oil bottle provided with generator. 1. Stop generator if engine is running. 2. Be sure generator is set HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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    to avoid having oil spray out too fast. FIGURE 27: Oil Draining from Generator 10. Using clean cloth, wipe around oil fill and drain plug areas to clean any . 13. Check oil level. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 28: Engine Oil Dipstick-Oil Level Indicator www.honeywellgenerators.
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    gasoline with a pump octane rating of 87 or higher. To add fuel to generator: 1. Stop generator if engine is running. Allow to com- pletely cool. 2. Be sure generator is set on flat, level surface. 3. Remove fuel tank cap. 22 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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    (page 27) and refill with fresh gasoline. If noise persists, see an authorized generator dealer. FIGURE 30: Air Cleaner Cover 2A. Turn thumbscrew Using a clean, absorbent cloth, squeeze air cleaner element dry, being careful not to twist or tear the filter. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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    any areas of skin exposed to used oil with soap and water. iNOTE check for leaks. Spark Plug Service To ensure proper engine operation, generator is set on flat, level surface. 24 www.honeywellgenerators.com * See Maintenance Parts at end of this manual. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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    is set on flat, level surface. 3. Using a socket wrench with 8 mm socket, remove spark arrestor enclosure panel bolts. FIGURE 37: Correct Spark Plug Gap 10. If necessary, adjust gap by carefully bending side electrode. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual FIGURE 38: Remove Spark Arrestor
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    Service Procedures Based on Storage Time * Use gasoline conditioners formulated to extend storage life. Contact authorized generator dealer for conditioner recommendations. To prepare generator from internal corrosion. 26 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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    starter handle. Storing Generator FIGURE 42: Tip Generator to Completely Drain Fuel 8. Allow fuel to completely drain into container. 9. When ready to put generator back into operation, refill with fresh fuel (see page 22). HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com
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    equipment from the generator. Have appliance serviced by qualified repair facility. 1 Recharge battery. * Master circuit breaker controls power to all receptacles. Be sure to check master breaker even if you are trying to power from a duplex outlet. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www
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    Spark Plug Type 100842A Spark Plug Gap 0.028-0.031 inches (0.70-0.80 millimeters) TABLE 7. HW7500E Portable Generator Specifications * Measurements given do not reflect dimensions with wheel kit installed to generator. HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 31
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    established with the authorized dealer network. 2. Exclusions. Warranty coverage shall be denied for failure of an emissions control part caused by abuse, neglect, improper maintenance as described in the Honeywell Generator Owner's Manual, use of add-on parts, modified parts, or parts that are not
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    at NSP. By phone: (414) 332-2375 Via web: www.honeywellgenerators.com By US mail: Northshore Power Systems, LLC Attention: Product Warranty and Service Dept. 4425 N Port Washington Road Suite 105 Milwaukee WI 53212-1082 34 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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    below. For warranty service, customer should locate an authorized Honeywell Generator Dealer from www.honeywellgenerators.com or by calling 1-888-494-3571. LIMITED WARRANTY PERIODS Consumer Use: 3 Years Limited. 1st year, parts and labor. 2nd & 3rd years, parts only. Commercial Use: 1 Year Limited
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    Assembly battery 10 handle 10 wheels 9 C Checklist generator shipment HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual G Generator location 15 nameplate information 6 operation 15 outlets 13 safety labels 3 specifications cup 24 parts listing 39 schedule 19 spark plug 24 Maintenance Parts 39 Manual (Recoil
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    17 Storage recommendations 26 T Transfer Switch for backup power 12 outlet 13 Troubleshooting 29 U Unpacking guidelines 5 W Warranty emissions control 33 limited product 35 Wattage typical appliance 17 Wheels installing 9 38 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual
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    Start Card HW7500E Maintenance Parts List For part numbers of replacement product labels, see page 3. 100832A 100833A 100834A 100835A 100836A 100838A 100839A 100840A 100841A 100842A 100843A 100844A 100845A 100852A 100846A 100847A 100850A PART NUMBER HW7500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www
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    WI 53212-1082 USA TEL 1-888-494-3571 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW7500E - P/N: 100898A April 2008 © 2008 Northshore Power Systems, LLC The Honeywell Trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc. Honeywell International Inc. makes no representation or warranties with respect to
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For product inquiries or support, please visit www.honeywellgenerators.com
or call toll-free at 1-888-494-3571.
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