Generac 11400 - Manual (Page 2)

Generac Portable Products PP5000T Generator
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The generator is an engine-driven, revolving field,
alternating current (AC) generator. It was designed to
supply electrical power for operating compatible
electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
This manual contains information for a generator that
operates 120 and/or 240 Volt, single phase, 60 Hz
devices that require up to 5000 watts (5.0 kW) of
power that pull up to 41.7 Amps at 120 Volts or
20.8 Amps at 240 Volts
CAUTION ! Do not exceed the generator’s
wattage/amperage capacity. See “Don’t
Overload the Generator” on page 9.
The generator’s revolving field is driven at about
3600 rpm by a single-cylinder engine.
DANGER ! Do not tamper with engine
governed speed. Improper operating speeds
are dangerous and increase risk of personal
injury or damage to equipment.
If you have any problems with the use of your
generator, please call the Generator Helpline at
1-800-270-1408.
Important: Any attempt to run the engine before it
has been serviced with the recommended oil will
result in an engine failure.
CONTENTS
Included with your generator are:
• The main unit.
• Wheel kit.
• Video.
• Engine Owner’s Manual.
• Generator Owner’s Manual.
If unit is operated in cold weather, please review
“Cold Weather Operation” on page 7 before
discarding carton.
SAFETY RULES
This generator set was designed and manufactured
for specific applications. Do not attempt to modify the
unit or use it for any application it was not designed
for. If you have any questions about your generator’s
application, ask your dealer or consult the factory.
The manufacturer could not possibly anticipate every
circumstance that might involve a hazard. For that
reason, warnings in the manual and warnings on tags
or decals affixed to the unit are not all-inclusive. If you
intend to handle, operate or service the unit by a
procedure or method not specifically recommended
by the manufacturer, first make sure that such a
procedure or method will not render this equipment
unsafe or pose a threat to you and others.
Read this manual carefully and become familiar
with your generator set. Know its applications, its
limitations and any hazards involved.
• The generator produces a very powerful voltage
that can cause extremely dangerous electrical
shock. Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals, etc.
Never permit an untrained person to operate or
service the generator.
• Never handle any kind of electrical cord or device
while standing in water, while barefoot, or while
hands or feet are wet.
• The National Electric Code requires the frame and
external electrically conductive parts of the
generator be properly connected to an approved
earth ground. Local electrical codes may also
require proper grounding of the generator. Consult
with a local electrician for grounding requirements
in your area.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter in any damp or
highly conductive area (such as metal decking or
steel work).
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
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