Northern Industrial Tools 10000 BDG - Manual (Page 4)

About Your Generator
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Thank you for purchasing your NorthStar belt-driven generator!
About Your Generator
This belt-driven, portable generator is designed to provide up to 9,600 Watts of electrical
power (9,600 watts continuous, 10,000 watts surge).
Powered by an external engine, this
generator can supply power:
1. As a portable power source. You can plug appliances directly into the generator’s
electrical outlets.
2. As a back up, standby power source for a building. A licensed electrician can connect
the generator to your building’s electrical system via the installation of an UL-approved
transfer switch. (See the “Installation & Initial Set-up” section of this manual to learn
more about specific requirements and precautions relating to wiring the generator to your
building’s electrical system.)
* The engine you supply must be rated at 18 HP minimum
You must select a generator adequately sized for your power needs. You need to
determine the power needs of all the appliances/tools you wish to power at the same time and
choose a generator rated to provide at least that power level. See the “Power Load Planning &
Management” section of this manual to determine your specific power load requirements and
then compare them to this generator’s rated capacity. You must not overload the generator.
Overloading will cause damage to the generator and attached electrical devices, and may also
result in fire.
This generator and the engine must be mounted to a common base such as a heavy-duty
metal plate. Secure mounting will ensure that the generator will not lift or flip during use, and
will also help prevent belt slippage. The mounting base must be of adequate size and strength
to withstand operating torque and vibration without either flipping or experiencing stress
failure. You may mount the engine and generator to a common concrete slab base, rather than
a metal plate, using an optional mounting kit available from NorthStar --Item #165935.
More
detailed information about mounting can be found in the “Installation / Initial Set-Up” section
of this manual.
Be sure to read about site selection and grounding requirements for running this
generator. More detailed information can be found in the “Installation & Initial Set-up, Steps
5 & 6” of this manual.
CAUTION: This generator is too heavy for one person to lift without assistance.
Optional accessories available from NorthStar include UL-approved transfer switches and
extension cords. Contact NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-0810 with questions
about optional accessories or to order.
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WARNING
Improper use or maintenance of the generator can result in serious injury or death from
carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock, entanglement, fire, or burns. In addition,
an improperly secured generator can lift or flip and cause severe injury.
Read this manual completely before using the generator and follow all instructions and
safety rules.