Honeywell HW2000i - Manual (Page 20)

AC Operation
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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 indica-
tor light. If the overload indicator illuminates longer
than 4 seconds, STOP THE ENGINE IMMEDIATELY.
Do not restart generator until the reason for the over-
load or appliance short circuit is corrected.
4. Set the efficiency mode switch to the ON position.
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).
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.
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 per-
form 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 car-
buretor modification is made.
FIGURE 14: Overload Indicator Light (HW2000i model)
Substantial overloading that continuously lights the overload
indicator light may damage the generator. Marginal overload-
ing that temporarily lights the overload indicator light may
shorten the service life of the generator.
If appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes slug-
gish, 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.
FIGURE 15: Efficiency Mode Switch
CAUTION
FIGURE 16: Oil Alert Indicator Light
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.