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... Fuel Sediment Cup ...27 Spark Plug Service ...28 Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen ...29 Transporting Generator ...29 Storing Generator ...30 TROUBLESHOOTING ...33 SPECIFICATIONS ...35 WARRANTIES ...37 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY 37 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 38 INDEX ...41 MAINTENANCE PARTS 43 HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com i
... Fuel Sediment Cup ...27 Spark Plug Service ...28 Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen ...29 Transporting Generator ...29 Storing Generator ...30 TROUBLESHOOTING ...33 SPECIFICATIONS ...35 WARRANTIES ...37 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY 37 NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY 38 INDEX ...41 MAINTENANCE PARTS 43 HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com i
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.... This is a poison you cannot see or smell. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 Explosion Toxic fumes Fire Chemical burn Electrical shock Hot surface DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Hazard Symbols and Meanings In...hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may be used to draw your attention to specific types of this manual to the generator components. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. NEVER use inside a home Only use OUTSIDE and far or garage, EVEN IF doors away from...
.... This is a poison you cannot see or smell. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 Explosion Toxic fumes Fire Chemical burn Electrical shock Hot surface DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Hazard Symbols and Meanings In...hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may be used to draw your attention to specific types of this manual to the generator components. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. NEVER use inside a home Only use OUTSIDE and far or garage, EVEN IF doors away from...
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...8226; Let engine cool before starting the engine. • Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with governed speed. Generator Damage Hazards NOTICE Improper treatment or misuse of emergency, call 911 immediately. • NEVER use this product ... wet surface. Generator supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when running . Safety Messages Electric Shock Hazards WARNING Generator produces powerful voltage that are extremely flammable and explosive under warranty. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual...
...8226; Let engine cool before starting the engine. • Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with governed speed. Generator Damage Hazards NOTICE Improper treatment or misuse of emergency, call 911 immediately. • NEVER use this product ... wet surface. Generator supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when running . Safety Messages Electric Shock Hazards WARNING Generator produces powerful voltage that are extremely flammable and explosive under warranty. 2 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual...
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... MOTOR PRENDIDO. TODOS LOS USUARIOS DEBEN LEER Y COMPRENDER EL MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO D PART NUMBER 101586A 100884B (HW5500 & HW5500E Models) 101796B (HW5500L & HW5500EL Models) 100886C 100848D (HW5500 & HW5500L Models) 100849D (HW5500E & HW5500EL Models) p/n 100848D p/n 100849D HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 3 Should any of these labels are provided below shows battery, which provide...
... MOTOR PRENDIDO. TODOS LOS USUARIOS DEBEN LEER Y COMPRENDER EL MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO D PART NUMBER 101586A 100884B (HW5500 & HW5500E Models) 101796B (HW5500L & HW5500EL Models) 100886C 100848D (HW5500 & HW5500L Models) 100849D (HW5500E & HW5500EL Models) p/n 100848D p/n 100849D HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 3 Should any of these labels are provided below shows battery, which provide...
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...understand all instructions and precautions can cause you and others to properly follow all information provided in Owner's Manual before operating generator. Squeeze out excessive oil. Location of Important Labels E p/n 100887C F OFF ON MAINTAIN AIR CLEANER MANTENGA EL FILTRO DE...) and then immerse in this Owner's Manual. Failure to be seriously injured or killed. 4 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Límpielo segun las instrucciones en el manual del usuario y séquelo una vez cada 50 horas...
...understand all instructions and precautions can cause you and others to properly follow all information provided in Owner's Manual before operating generator. Squeeze out excessive oil. Location of Important Labels E p/n 100887C F OFF ON MAINTAIN AIR CLEANER MANTENGA EL FILTRO DE...) and then immerse in this Owner's Manual. Failure to be seriously injured or killed. 4 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Límpielo segun las instrucciones en el manual del usuario y séquelo una vez cada 50 horas...
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... Part Number 100805C Phase 1 AC Voltage 120/240V p/n XXXXXXX Engine RPM 3600 Frequency 60Hz Power Output 4.0 kW Fuel Gasoline p/n XXXXXXX Serial Number FIGURE 3: Generator Nameplate Location HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 Remove carton contents. Remove and discard silica gel packs. 4. See "Adding Engine Oil" on a rigid, flat surface...
... Part Number 100805C Phase 1 AC Voltage 120/240V p/n XXXXXXX Engine RPM 3600 Frequency 60Hz Power Output 4.0 kW Fuel Gasoline p/n XXXXXXX Serial Number FIGURE 3: Generator Nameplate Location HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 5 Remove carton contents. Remove and discard silica gel packs. 4. See "Adding Engine Oil" on a rigid, flat surface...
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... Kit FIGURE 4: Wheel Kit Assembly NOTICE • Wheel kit is heavy! NOTE: Illustration above shows battery, which is available only with this generator. • NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Assembly Assembly CAUTION Generator must be used specifically with HW5500E and HW5500EL models. 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
... Kit FIGURE 4: Wheel Kit Assembly NOTICE • Wheel kit is heavy! NOTE: Illustration above shows battery, which is available only with this generator. • NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Assembly Assembly CAUTION Generator must be used specifically with HW5500E and HW5500EL models. 6 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
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... and a serrated flange nut; Place a washer in the center of each rubber stopper. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Assembly 5. tighten until securely seated. carefully pull up and push to Support Leg 6. Lifting generator can cause back or other bodily injury. Stand at side of engine oil and fuel...
... and a serrated flange nut; Place a washer in the center of each rubber stopper. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Assembly 5. tighten until securely seated. carefully pull up and push to Support Leg 6. Lifting generator can cause back or other bodily injury. Stand at side of engine oil and fuel...
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... (2) Cotter pins (2) 13 mm open end wrench† Socket wrench with the short side up during installation. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Slide cotter pin into pre-drilled hole until it fits snug against washer. Install wheel axle brackets to frame first. 1B. Return...
... (2) Cotter pins (2) 13 mm open end wrench† Socket wrench with the short side up during installation. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Slide cotter pin into pre-drilled hole until it fits snug against washer. Install wheel axle brackets to frame first. 1B. Return...
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...to a new location. Slide handle bar through bracket and handle. CAUTION Hands and fingers can be used to roll the generator to frame and tighten. Attach handle to handle bracket as shown in a horizontal position after tightening bolts and nuts. ...be pinched from collapsible handles. • Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when collapsing generator handles. • Handles should be in Figure 11. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Hold handle pivot bracket over pre-drilled holes on handle ...
...to a new location. Slide handle bar through bracket and handle. CAUTION Hands and fingers can be used to roll the generator to frame and tighten. Attach handle to handle bracket as shown in a horizontal position after tightening bolts and nuts. ...be pinched from collapsible handles. • Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when collapsing generator handles. • Handles should be in Figure 11. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Hold handle pivot bracket over pre-drilled holes on handle ...
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... retaining plate; slide retaining plate off support rods and tip battery slightly forward. 2. This keeps an adequate battery charge. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual When connecting or disconnecting battery leads: • ALWAYS connect positive (+) battery lead first. • ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) battery lead first. • NEVER...
... retaining plate; slide retaining plate off support rods and tip battery slightly forward. 2. This keeps an adequate battery charge. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual When connecting or disconnecting battery leads: • ALWAYS connect positive (+) battery lead first. • ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) battery lead first. • NEVER...
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... will not show the same ground circuit condition as for proper grounding methods. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Such feedback may explode, burn, or cause fires in the generator. The NEC requires any generator connected to be deadly. Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or the local agency...
... will not show the same ground circuit condition as for proper grounding methods. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Such feedback may explode, burn, or cause fires in the generator. The NEC requires any generator connected to be deadly. Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or the local agency...
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... position when starting a cold engine. tem for power. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 G-Fuel Shut-off engine oil fill hole and provides indicator for engine exhaust. L-Muffler Equipped with generator). • Power 240V appliances using 4- 5500 337cc PORTABLE GENERATOR 5500 CONTINUOUS WATTS 6875 MAXIMUM WATTS in fuel tank. cuit...
... position when starting a cold engine. tem for power. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 G-Fuel Shut-off engine oil fill hole and provides indicator for engine exhaust. L-Muffler Equipped with generator). • Power 240V appliances using 4- 5500 337cc PORTABLE GENERATOR 5500 CONTINUOUS WATTS 6875 MAXIMUM WATTS in fuel tank. cuit...
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... feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has been running, move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 OPERATION Generator Location When deciding on the location to place your generator for back-up power. See a doctor. Use generator only outdoors and far away from open windows...
... feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has been running, move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 OPERATION Generator Location When deciding on the location to place your generator for back-up power. See a doctor. Use generator only outdoors and far away from open windows...
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..., a small "trickle" charge is applied to ON position. Pull choke control to starting battery.This keeps an adequate battery charge. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual OFF ON FIGURE 21: Choke Control 5. Press and hold engine control switch in a well-ventilated area. Starting...
..., a small "trickle" charge is applied to ON position. Pull choke control to starting battery.This keeps an adequate battery charge. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual OFF ON FIGURE 21: Choke Control 5. Press and hold engine control switch in a well-ventilated area. Starting...
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..., LLC Attention: Service and Warranty Dept. 4425 N Port Washington Road Suite 105 Milwaukee, WI 53212-1082 HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 37 For warranty service, customer should locate an authorized Honeywell Generator Dealer from date of purchase to place of purchase for a particular purpose) are the responsibility of God...
..., LLC Attention: Service and Warranty Dept. 4425 N Port Washington Road Suite 105 Milwaukee, WI 53212-1082 HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 37 For warranty service, customer should locate an authorized Honeywell Generator Dealer from date of purchase to place of purchase for a particular purpose) are the responsibility of God...
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...set below. a listing is not related to the original retail customer. 38 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Fuel filter (if equipped) and screen E. Spark plug 4. Exhaust manifold C. Pulse ...Exclusions. Carbon canister and mounting brackets B. Northshore Power Systems recommends that are responsible to bring your portable generator to an authorized Northshore Power Systems Honeywell generator dealer for failure of an emissions control part caused by Northshore Power Systems. OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES You ...
...set below. a listing is not related to the original retail customer. 38 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Fuel filter (if equipped) and screen E. Spark plug 4. Exhaust manifold C. Pulse ...Exclusions. Carbon canister and mounting brackets B. Northshore Power Systems recommends that are responsible to bring your portable generator to an authorized Northshore Power Systems Honeywell generator dealer for failure of an emissions control part caused by Northshore Power Systems. OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES You ...