Honeywell HW5500EL Owners Manual - Page 24
Stopping Generator, High-Altitude Operation, Powering Appliances, Rules for Powering Appliances
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Stopping Generator Stopping Generator In an emergency: Press engine control switch to STOP position. In normal use: 1. Turn OFF any connected appliances and unplug any connected power cords. 2. Allow generator to run for 2-3 minutes. 3. Press engine control switch to STOP position. 4. Turn fuel valve to OFF position. High-Altitude Operation At high altitudes, standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be 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 screw. 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 the engine is jetted for high-altitude and is used at a lower altitude, it will run a lean air-fuel mixture that results in reduced performance, possible over-heating, and possible serious engine damage. Powering Appliances NOTE: In this manual, the term "appliance" refers to any electrical device that can be connected to generator for power. Rules for Powering Appliances 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 that appliance and power cord are in good working order. • Keep the generator away from other electric cables or wires including commercial power supply lines. • Do not use generator for any purpose other than its intended use. • Do not parallel connect generators or lengthen the exhaust pipe. • Do not connect generator to any household circuit, otherwise it may destroy generator or home electric equipment. 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 1 for a listing of average appliance wattage requirements. • NEVER overload: Circuit breakers will stop the flow of electricity from the generator to the appliance if the generator is overloaded. This will be indicated by a "tripped" breaker. If this happens, power off and disconnect appliance(s), wait a few minutes, and then push circuit breaker to reset. 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual