North Star 5000 PG - Manual (Page 8)

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Oil Fired Space Htr (30,000 Btu) 150
Oven 4500
Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP) 600 (a)
Paint Sprayer, Airless (handheld) 150
Radio 200
Refrigerator 600 (b)
Slow Cooker 200
Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP) 2800 (a)
Submersible Pump (1 HP) 2000 (a)
Submersible Pump (1/2 HP) 1500 (a)
Sump Pump 600 (a)
Table Saw (10”) 2000 (a)
Television 500
Toaster 1000
Vacuum Cleaner 250
VCR 70
Water Heater 3000
Weed Trimmer 500
(a) Hard-starting motors require 3 to 5 times the
rated running watts.
(b) These loads may require up to 15 minutes to
restart due to its normal build up of compressor head
pressure.
NOTE: For extremely hard to start loads such as
air conditioners and air compressors, consult the
equipment dealer to determine the maximum wattage.
PRE-START PREPARATIONS
Your generator has been thoroughly tested prior to
shipment from the factory. A factory test report has
been included with this manual. However, damage
can occur during shipping, so be sure to check for
damaged parts or loose or missing nuts and bolts. If
the aforementioned problems occur, call Customer
Service at 1-800-270-0810.
GROUNDING - All units must be grounded. Drive
a 3/4” or 1” copper pipe or rod into the ground close to
the generator. The pipe/rod must penetrate moist
earth. Connect an approved ground clamp to the pipe.
Run a no. 12 Ga. wire from the clamp to the generator
grounding post located on the control panel. Do not
connect to a water pipe or a ground used by a radio
sy stem.
CAUTION: The engine has been shipped without
oil. Fill the crankcase with oil before trying to start.
Low oil shut down prevents your generator from
starting without sufficient oil.
OPERATING SPEED
The generator must be run at the correct speed in
order to produce the proper electrical voltage and
frequency. The speed of the engine was carefully
adjusted at the factory so that the generator produces
the proper voltage and frequency.
The output voltage should be checked to ensure
the generator is working properly before connecting a
load to the generator. Failure to do so could result in
damage to equipment plugged into the unit and
possible injury to the individual.
All engines have a tendency to slow down when a
load is applied. When the electrical load is connected
to the generator, the engine is more heavily loaded,
and as a result the speed drops slightly. This slight
decrease in speed, together with the voltage drop
within the generator itself, results in a slightly lower
voltage when the generator is loaded to its full capacity
than when it is running with no load. The slight
variation has no appreciable effect in the operation of
motors, lights and most appliances. Electronic
equipment and clocks will be affected if correct RPM is
not maintained. See Load vs. Output chart.
Load Output
Percent of
Generator
Output
Speed
(RPM) Frequency
(Hz)
Generator
Voltage at 120V
Receptacle
0 % 3780 63.0 129V
50 % 3600 60.0 120V
100 % 3510 58.5 112V
Output voltage should be checked periodically to
ensure continued proper operation of the generating
plant and appliances. It can be checked with a
portable meter. Frequency can be checked by using
an electric clock with a sweep second hand. Timed
against a wrist watch or a stop watch the clock should
be correct within +/- 2 seconds per minute. All speed
setting adjustments should be done by a qualified
technician.
BEFORE STARTING
1. Make sure the generator is positioned on firm
level surface.
2. Check the crankcase for oil and maintain at a
proper level.
3. Check fuel level and fill tank with fresh unleaded
gasoline if necessary. Allow for gasoline expansion by
never filling fuel tank completely to the top. Always
wipe up and remove any spilled gasoline.
4. Make sure that the exhaust fumes are directed
away from people.
STARTING
1. Disconnect all loads to generator.
2. Move engine on-off lever located on engine to
the I position.
3. For cold engine, move choke lever to full choke
position. For a warm engine, move choke lever to to
half choke or run position.
4. Grasp recoil handle and pull.
5. When engine starts, move choke lever to run
position.
6. Loads may now be connected to generator.