Northern Industrial Tools 10000 BDG - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents
3
Hazard Signal Word Definitions .................................................................................................2
About Your Generator .................................................................................................................4
Specifications .................................................................................................................................6
Safety Label Locations..................................................................................................................7
Machine Component Identification .............................................................................................8
Power Load Planning & Management ........................................................................................10
Installation / Initial Set-Up:
1. Unpacking & Delivery Inspection..........................................................................................12
2. Planning the Power Load........................................................................................................12
3. Set-up as a PORTABLE or BUILDING BACK-UP Power Source ......................................13
4. Selecting a Suitable Site .........................................................................................................16
5. Mounting & Connecting Generator and Engine.....................................................................18
6. Grounding the Generator ........................................................................................................23
Operation:
1. General Safety Rules for Operation .......................................................................................24
2. Preparing for Operation (Pre-start checklist) .........................................................................26
3. Starting the Generator.............................................................................................................29
4. Connecting Loads ...................................................................................................................30
5. Stopping..................................................................................................................................31
6. Storage & Exercise .................................................................................................................32
Maintenance & Repair..................................................................................................................34
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................36
Summary of Important Safety Information ...............................................................................37
Generator Exploded View ............................................................................................................41
Wiring Diagram.............................................................................................................................43
Limited Warranty .........................................................................................................................45