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... Cleaning 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
... Cleaning 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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All safety messages are open. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in damage to bystanders. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NEVER use inside a home Only use OUTSIDE and far or garage, EVEN...
All safety messages are open. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may result in damage to bystanders. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NEVER use inside a home Only use OUTSIDE and far or garage, EVEN...
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.... • NEVER smoke or allow to spill fuel when refueling. 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 Fire and Burn Hazards WARNING Fuel and its vapors are worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged...
.... • NEVER smoke or allow to spill fuel when refueling. 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 Fire and Burn Hazards WARNING Fuel and its vapors are worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged...
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... CARBONO. NOTE: Illustration below . ALWAYS CLEAN FUEL SPILLS. 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 SIEMPRE LIMPIE CUALQUIER DERRAME DE COMBUSTIBLE. USAR EL...
... CARBONO. NOTE: Illustration below . ALWAYS CLEAN FUEL SPILLS. 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 SIEMPRE LIMPIE CUALQUIER DERRAME DE COMBUSTIBLE. USAR EL...
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...information provided in clean engine oil until saturated. Squeeze out excessive oil. Límpielo segun las instrucciones en el manual del usuario y séquelo una vez cada 50 horas (o cada 10 horas en condiciones cuando haya mucho polvo)... Manual. Thoroughly read and understand all instructions and precautions can cause you and others to properly follow all information provided in Owner's Manual before operating generator. Failure to be seriously injured or killed. 4 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
...information provided in clean engine oil until saturated. Squeeze out excessive oil. Límpielo segun las instrucciones en el manual del usuario y séquelo una vez cada 50 horas (o cada 10 horas en condiciones cuando haya mucho polvo)... Manual. Thoroughly read and understand all instructions and precautions can cause you and others to properly follow all information provided in Owner's Manual before operating generator. Failure to be seriously injured or killed. 4 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual
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... 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 and discard silica gel packs. 4. If loss or damage is heavy! See "Adding Engine Oil" on a rigid, flat...
... 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 and discard silica gel packs. 4. If loss or damage is heavy! See "Adding Engine Oil" on a rigid, flat...
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... Assembly NOTICE • Wheel kit is intended to be empty of engine oil and fuel. 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 Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. • NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury...
... Assembly NOTICE • Wheel kit is intended to be empty of engine oil and fuel. 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 Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. • NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury...
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... bolt and a serrated flange nut; Attach each support leg to pre-drilled holes on a flat, level surface. 2. Generator is heavy! FIGURE 6: Rubber Stopper Attached to Generator FIGURE 5: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. tighten until securely seated. FIGURE 7: Support Leg Attached to Support Leg 6. Step 1: Install Support Legs...the bottom of each support leg using 16 mm long full-thread hex flange bolts and serrated flange nuts; HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary.
... bolt and a serrated flange nut; Attach each support leg to pre-drilled holes on a flat, level surface. 2. Generator is heavy! FIGURE 6: Rubber Stopper Attached to Generator FIGURE 5: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side 3. tighten until securely seated. FIGURE 7: Support Leg Attached to Support Leg 6. Step 1: Install Support Legs...the bottom of each support leg using 16 mm long full-thread hex flange bolts and serrated flange nuts; HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 7 Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary.
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...(one side longer than the other bracket (included in wheel kit box. † Not included. 1. One bracket comes already attached to Generator On each end of axle: 2. Assembly Step 2: Install Wheel Axle and Wheels To install wheel assembly, you will need: ... 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 FIGURE 10: Cotter Pin Installation 6. Install other ), place with 13 mm socket† Needle-nose pliers† ...
...(one side longer than the other bracket (included in wheel kit box. † Not included. 1. One bracket comes already attached to Generator On each end of axle: 2. Assembly Step 2: Install Wheel Axle and Wheels To install wheel assembly, you will need: ... 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 FIGURE 10: Cotter Pin Installation 6. Install other ), place with 13 mm socket† Needle-nose pliers† ...
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...line up on handle and lock with 8 mm socket* 10 mm open end wrench* * Not included 1. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Slide handle bar through bracket and handle. If handle seems to Frame 2. FIGURE 11: Handle Bracket to...Handle Once properly installed, the handles can be pinched from collapsible handles. • Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when collapsing generator handles. • Handles should be in Figure 11. FIGURE 14: Attach Grips to Bracket 4. into a vehicle), never use ...
...line up on handle and lock with 8 mm socket* 10 mm open end wrench* * Not included 1. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Slide handle bar through bracket and handle. If handle seems to Frame 2. FIGURE 11: Handle Bracket to...Handle Once properly installed, the handles can be pinched from collapsible handles. • Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when collapsing generator handles. • Handles should be in Figure 11. FIGURE 14: Attach Grips to Bracket 4. into a vehicle), never use ...
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...lead to disengage the battery lead and remove the plastic bag. 5. Remove boot/bolt/nut from illustration provided. The generator is comprised of battery. 1. Reinstall retaining plate; If metal comes into contact with battery terminals, electric shock and serious... to positive (+) post on retaining plate; This keeps an adequate battery charge. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual slide retaining plate off support rods and tip battery slightly forward. 2. Connect the black negative (-) battery lead...
...lead to disengage the battery lead and remove the plastic bag. 5. Remove boot/bolt/nut from illustration provided. The generator is comprised of battery. 1. Reinstall retaining plate; If metal comes into contact with battery terminals, electric shock and serious... to positive (+) post on retaining plate; This keeps an adequate battery charge. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual slide retaining plate off support rods and tip battery slightly forward. 2. Connect the black negative (-) battery lead...
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... the ground terminal (see Figure 17) to be registered with local utility companies. • If generator is not connected to a building's electrical system can be deadly. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Before using the generator, connect a copper wire (minimum 10 AWG) from the utility line, allowing for Back-up...
... the ground terminal (see Figure 17) to be registered with local utility companies. • If generator is not connected to a building's electrical system can be deadly. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Before using the generator, connect a copper wire (minimum 10 AWG) from the utility line, allowing for Back-up...
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... from the Set Tripped Set Tripped generator to the appliance. I H G E A B L M N C F D FIGURE 18: HW5500EL Portable Generator (battery with Spark Arrester Provides outlet for instructions on fuel tank. Provides means to spark plug. H-Air Cleaner Assembly Removes dust from fuel tank to carburetor. See page 11. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 tem...
... from the Set Tripped Set Tripped generator to the appliance. I H G E A B L M N C F D FIGURE 18: HW5500EL Portable Generator (battery with Spark Arrester Provides outlet for instructions on fuel tank. Provides means to spark plug. H-Air Cleaner Assembly Removes dust from fuel tank to carburetor. See page 11. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 13 tem...
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... in a well ventilated area. Preparing for Operation DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE Generator exhaust contains high levels of generator outlet. Equipped with plugs that have carbon monoxide poisoning. If you cannot see or smell. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Use generator only outdoors and far away from gas tank. Spilled fuel...
... in a well ventilated area. Preparing for Operation DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE Generator exhaust contains high levels of generator outlet. Equipped with plugs that have carbon monoxide poisoning. If you cannot see or smell. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 15 Use generator only outdoors and far away from gas tank. Spilled fuel...
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... 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 NOTE: While engine is running, a small "trickle" charge is very important to appliances. • NEVER start generator with electrical appliances plugged in good running . 7. When the engine starts, release the engine control...
... 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 NOTE: While engine is running, a small "trickle" charge is very important to appliances. • NEVER start generator with electrical appliances plugged in good running . 7. When the engine starts, release the engine control...
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.... Turn fuel shut-off Valve - HW5500 & HW5500L Models (Right) HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Set Tripped Set Tripped FIGURE 23: Circuit Breaker Position 3. NOTICE If engine will not start the engine and carefully return the recoil starter handle to OFF position. Starting Generator 6. FIGURE 24: Fuel Shut-off valve...
.... Turn fuel shut-off Valve - HW5500 & HW5500L Models (Right) HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Set Tripped Set Tripped FIGURE 23: Circuit Breaker Position 3. NOTICE If engine will not start the engine and carefully return the recoil starter handle to OFF position. Starting Generator 6. FIGURE 24: Fuel Shut-off valve...
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... Radio 10 Coffee Maker 900-1200 TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual In normal use . • NEVER parallel connect generators or lengthen the exhaust pipe. • NEVER connect generator directly to run appliances using an extension cord to connect appliance to OFF position. Press engine...
... Radio 10 Coffee Maker 900-1200 TABLE 1. Typical Appliance Running Wattages 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual In normal use . • NEVER parallel connect generators or lengthen the exhaust pipe. • NEVER connect generator directly to run appliances using an extension cord to connect appliance to OFF position. Press engine...