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HW5500/HW5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Portable Gasoline Generator Electric Start Read and Save These Instructions For product inquiries or support, please visit www.honeywellgenerators.com or call toll-free at 1-888-494-3571.
HW5500/HW5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Portable Gasoline Generator Electric Start Read and Save These Instructions For product inquiries or support, please visit www.honeywellgenerators.com or call toll-free at 1-888-494-3571.
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... representations or warranties with respect to provide this product. You may be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator This manual contains important instructions for operating this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. Failure to be sure to your generator. Date of others to properly follow all instructions and precautions can be asked to this information...
... representations or warranties with respect to provide this product. You may be found on owning a Honeywell portable generator This manual contains important instructions for operating this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. Failure to be sure to your generator. Date of others to properly follow all instructions and precautions can be asked to this information...
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... complete the information below and mail to the mailing address at the end of generator PURCHASE LOCATION: IN-STORE ONLINE STORE NAME PURCHASE PRICE $__________.00 FEATURES INFLUENCING PRODUCT PURCHASE BRAND REPUTATION PORTABILITY POWER RATING PRICE EASE OF USE SIZE/WEIGHT STYLE...
... complete the information below and mail to the mailing address at the end of generator PURCHASE LOCATION: IN-STORE ONLINE STORE NAME PURCHASE PRICE $__________.00 FEATURES INFLUENCING PRODUCT PURCHASE BRAND REPUTATION PORTABILITY POWER RATING PRICE EASE OF USE SIZE/WEIGHT STYLE...
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... ...23 Cleaning Fuel Sediment Cup ...24 Spark Plug Service ...24 Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen ...25 Transporting Generator ...26 Storing Generator ...26 TROUBLESHOOTING ...29 SPECIFICATIONS ...31 WARRANTIES ...33 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 33 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY 35 INDEX ...37 HW5500/5500E MAINTENANCE PARTS 39 HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com i
... ...23 Cleaning Fuel Sediment Cup ...24 Spark Plug Service ...24 Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen ...25 Transporting Generator ...26 Storing Generator ...26 TROUBLESHOOTING ...29 SPECIFICATIONS ...31 WARRANTIES ...33 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 33 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY 35 INDEX ...37 HW5500/5500E MAINTENANCE PARTS 39 HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com i
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...equipment damage. All safety messages are open. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in damage to generator components. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in the circumstances surrounding the installation, operation, and... a situation which , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 Hazard Symbols and Meanings In addition to the signal words described above, the following ...
...equipment damage. All safety messages are open. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in damage to generator components. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in the circumstances surrounding the installation, operation, and... a situation which , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 Hazard Symbols and Meanings In addition to the signal words described above, the following ...
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... NEVER enclose the generator in any structure. • Keep generator at governed speed. • NEVER modify generator in rain or snow, or when the generator is dry before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Generator sup- Turn generator OFF and allow ...no fuel in the filler neck). If any way. • Damage to generator caused by a qualified electrician. • NEVER touch bare wires or receptacles. • NEVER use generator with electrical cords that can cause permanent damage. • NEVER tamper with...
... NEVER enclose the generator in any structure. • Keep generator at governed speed. • NEVER modify generator in rain or snow, or when the generator is dry before storing the generator indoors. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Generator sup- Turn generator OFF and allow ...no fuel in the filler neck). If any way. • Damage to generator caused by a qualified electrician. • NEVER touch bare wires or receptacles. • NEVER use generator with electrical cords that can cause permanent damage. • NEVER tamper with...
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H BA A C D G E F PRODUCT LABEL PART NUMBER A 100884A B C D E F G H HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual 100886A 100887A 100883A 100879A 100882A 100885A 100881A www.honeywellgenerators.com 3 Samples of these labels become illegible or damaged, contact Customer Hotline at 1-888-... any of these labels are provided below shows battery, which provide important safety and maintenance information. Location of Important Labels Location of Important Labels Your generator is packaged with several labels which is available only with HW5500E models.
H BA A C D G E F PRODUCT LABEL PART NUMBER A 100884A B C D E F G H HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual 100886A 100887A 100883A 100879A 100882A 100885A 100881A www.honeywellgenerators.com 3 Samples of these labels become illegible or damaged, contact Customer Hotline at 1-888-... any of these labels are provided below shows battery, which provide important safety and maintenance information. Location of Important Labels Location of Important Labels Your generator is packaged with several labels which is available only with HW5500E models.
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... to death, serious injury, and property damage. Be sure to thoroughly read , understand, and follow all of the following items are included in the generator package: HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) Battery (HW5500E models only) 20' 30 amp 4-in-1 Power Cord 1 L Engine...
... to death, serious injury, and property damage. Be sure to thoroughly read , understand, and follow all of the following items are included in the generator package: HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Wheel Kit (including handle assembly and assembly hardware) Battery (HW5500E models only) 20' 30 amp 4-in-1 Power Cord 1 L Engine...
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FIGURE 1: Generator Name Plate Location 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Record Generator Information Record Generator Information It is recommended that you take a moment to write down the identification information specific to your generator in the spaces provided on rear side of this information on generator's name plate, located on the inside cover of generator (see illustration below). You can find this Owner's Manual.
FIGURE 1: Generator Name Plate Location 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Record Generator Information Record Generator Information It is recommended that you take a moment to write down the identification information specific to your generator in the spaces provided on rear side of this information on generator's name plate, located on the inside cover of generator (see illustration below). You can find this Owner's Manual.
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... with HW5500E models. NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Generator is available only with this generator. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. iNOTE: In order to install support legs and wheel assembly, you will need...
... with HW5500E models. NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Generator is available only with this generator. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. iNOTE: In order to install support legs and wheel assembly, you will need...
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...tighten until securely seated. tighten until securely seated. Lifting generator can cause back or other bodily injury. Be sure generator is heavy! Stand at side of each rubber stopper. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Attach a rubber stopper to bottom of... each support leg to Generator FIGURE 3: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. Attach each support leg using 16 mm full-thread ...
...tighten until securely seated. tighten until securely seated. Lifting generator can cause back or other bodily injury. Be sure generator is heavy! Stand at side of each rubber stopper. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual Attach a rubber stopper to bottom of... each support leg to Generator FIGURE 3: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. Attach each support leg using 16 mm full-thread ...
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.... 4. Using needlenose pliers, bend each end of cotter pin in wheel kit hardware bag. 1. FIGURE 6: Wheel Axle Attached to Generator On each end of axle: 2. FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 other bracket (included in upright position (so that wheels and leg supports are needed...
.... 4. Using needlenose pliers, bend each end of cotter pin in wheel kit hardware bag. 1. FIGURE 6: Wheel Axle Attached to Generator On each end of axle: 2. FIGURE 7: Slide Wheel onto Wheel Axle HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 other bracket (included in upright position (so that wheels and leg supports are needed...
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...Battery To use insulated/non-conducting tools when working with battery. Slide rubber handle grip onto each handle bar and push to generator's electric starter. Battery electrolyte fluid is packaged with the negative (-) battery lead attached to horizontal position, pull up bolt ...to achieve snug fit. If contact or spillage occurs, immediately flush the area with a plastic cable 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual If metal comes into contact with battery terminals, electric shock and serious burns can cause electric shock. •...
...Battery To use insulated/non-conducting tools when working with battery. Slide rubber handle grip onto each handle bar and push to generator's electric starter. Battery electrolyte fluid is packaged with the negative (-) battery lead attached to horizontal position, pull up bolt ...to achieve snug fit. If contact or spillage occurs, immediately flush the area with a plastic cable 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual If metal comes into contact with battery terminals, electric shock and serious burns can cause electric shock. •...
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...Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, local codes, or ordinances that apply to the intended use of generator. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Before using generator, a ground wire must be regis- When connecting or disconnecting battery leads: • ALWAYS ... which can result in electric shock, follow these instructions exactly. tered with nut and bolt provided. 3. Grounding the Generator Generator must be grounded to Alternator for a home receptacle. FIGURE 11: Negative Battery Lead Attached to prevent electrical shock from...
...Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, local codes, or ordinances that apply to the intended use of generator. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Before using generator, a ground wire must be regis- When connecting or disconnecting battery leads: • ALWAYS ... which can result in electric shock, follow these instructions exactly. tered with nut and bolt provided. 3. Grounding the Generator Generator must be grounded to Alternator for a home receptacle. FIGURE 11: Negative Battery Lead Attached to prevent electrical shock from...
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... is either a manual switch, an automatic switch or a combination of generator without backfeeding onto utility. 12 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual What is a device that allows switching from utility line, allowing for backup power, generator must be connected to feedback into generator. A transfer switch is a transfer switch? Such feedback may explode, burn...
... is either a manual switch, an automatic switch or a combination of generator without backfeeding onto utility. 12 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual What is a device that allows switching from utility line, allowing for backup power, generator must be connected to feedback into generator. A transfer switch is a transfer switch? Such feedback may explode, burn...
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...Master circuit breaker controls power to all outlets. Set Tripped Ground Terminal Connects generator to ground wire for electric start engine, if needed (HW5500E). I H G E A B L M F C D FIGURE 14: HW5500/5500E Portable Generator (Illustration shows battery, which is provided for starting a cold engine. J-... Fill Cap/Dipstick Seals off engine oil fill hole and provides indicator for instructions on fuel tank. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 COMPONENTS Use information provided in this section to become familiar with Spark...
...Master circuit breaker controls power to all outlets. Set Tripped Ground Terminal Connects generator to ground wire for electric start engine, if needed (HW5500E). I H G E A B L M F C D FIGURE 14: HW5500/5500E Portable Generator (Illustration shows battery, which is provided for starting a cold engine. J-... Fill Cap/Dipstick Seals off engine oil fill hole and provides indicator for instructions on fuel tank. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 COMPONENTS Use information provided in this section to become familiar with Spark...
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...away from windows, doors, and vents. NEVER operate generator in minutes. • NEVER use generator inside a home Only use inside homes, garages, crawl spaces, sheds, or similar enclosed spaces. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Inhalation of engine ...oil to keep in this Owner's Manual. If generator is overturned or sinks into utility lines, resulting in a well ...
...away from windows, doors, and vents. NEVER operate generator in minutes. • NEVER use generator inside a home Only use inside homes, garages, crawl spaces, sheds, or similar enclosed spaces. HW5500/5500E Portable Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Inhalation of engine ...oil to keep in this Owner's Manual. If generator is overturned or sinks into utility lines, resulting in a well ...