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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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... these instructions can result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 NOTICE Indicates a situation which , if not avoided, may result in the product manual. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT...
... these instructions can result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 1 NOTICE Indicates a situation which , if not avoided, may result in the product manual. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT...
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... your electrical provider immediately if a loss of vapor. 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 WARNING The muffler becomes very hot during operation. • NEVER fill fuel tank while the engine is dry...
... your electrical provider immediately if a loss of vapor. 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 WARNING The muffler becomes very hot during operation. • NEVER fill fuel tank while the engine is dry...
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... ESTÁN ABIERTAS. 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 USAR EL GENERATOR EN INTERIORES LO PUEDE MATAR EN MINUTOS. ALL USERS MUST READ...
... ESTÁN ABIERTAS. 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 USAR EL GENERATOR EN INTERIORES LO PUEDE MATAR EN MINUTOS. ALL USERS MUST READ...
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...every 50 hours (every 10 hours in unusually dusty circumstances) and then immerse in this Owner's Manual. Límpielo segun las instrucciones en el manual del usuario y séquelo una vez cada 50 horas (o cada 10 horas en condiciones cuando ... all information provided in Owner's Manual before operating generator. Thoroughly read and understand all instructions and precautions can cause you and others to be seriously injured or killed. 4 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Squeeze out excessive oil. Failure ...
...every 50 hours (every 10 hours in unusually dusty circumstances) and then immerse in this Owner's Manual. Límpielo segun las instrucciones en el manual del usuario y séquelo una vez cada 50 horas (o cada 10 horas en condiciones cuando ... all information provided in Owner's Manual before operating generator. Thoroughly read and understand all instructions and precautions can cause you and others to be seriously injured or killed. 4 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Squeeze out excessive oil. Failure ...
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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 Failure to death, serious injury, and property damage. CAUTION OIL HAS BEEN DRAINED FOR SHIPPING Failure to your...
... 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 Failure to death, serious injury, and property damage. CAUTION OIL HAS BEEN DRAINED FOR SHIPPING Failure to your...
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...; NEVER use wheel kit on-road. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. • NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Wheel Kit FIGURE 4: Wheel Kit Assembly ... kit is intended to be empty of engine oil and fuel. NOTE: Illustration above shows battery, which is heavy! 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 NEVER lift generator without assistance.
...; NEVER use wheel kit on-road. Drain engine oil and fuel, if necessary. Lifting generator can cause back or other purpose. • NEVER use wheel kit for any other bodily injury. Wheel Kit FIGURE 4: Wheel Kit Assembly ... kit is intended to be empty of engine oil and fuel. NOTE: Illustration above shows battery, which is heavy! 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 NEVER lift generator without assistance.
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...Not included CAUTION Generator must be empty of generator opposite recoil starter handle. NEVER lift generator without assistance. 1. Attach a rubber stopper to Generator FIGURE 5: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side ...3. Grip frame; FIGURE 7: Support Leg Attached to the bottom of each support leg using 16 mm long full-thread hex flange bolts and serrated flange nuts; tighten until securely seated. Place a washer in the center of each rubber stopper. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual...
...Not included CAUTION Generator must be empty of generator opposite recoil starter handle. NEVER lift generator without assistance. 1. Attach a rubber stopper to Generator FIGURE 5: Tip onto Generator Recoil Side ...3. Grip frame; FIGURE 7: Support Leg Attached to the bottom of each support leg using 16 mm long full-thread hex flange bolts and serrated flange nuts; tighten until securely seated. Place a washer in the center of each rubber stopper. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual...
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...† * Two brackets are offset (one side longer than the other), place with the short side up during installation. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Return generator to frame using 16 mm long full-thread hex flange bolts and serrated flange nuts. 1A. Using needle-nose pliers, bend each end...
...† * Two brackets are offset (one side longer than the other), place with the short side up during installation. 8 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Return generator to frame using 16 mm long full-thread hex flange bolts and serrated flange nuts. 1A. Using needle-nose pliers, bend each end...
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... line up on frame as illustrated below. If handle seems to Handle Bracket 6. into a vehicle), never use the handles to a new location. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Attach handle to each handle bar and push to Handle Once properly installed, the handles can be pinched from collapsible handles...
... line up on frame as illustrated below. If handle seems to Handle Bracket 6. into a vehicle), never use the handles to a new location. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 9 Attach handle to each handle bar and push to Handle Once properly installed, the handles can be pinched from collapsible handles...
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... metal comes into contact with battery. FIGURE 16: Electric Start Battery-Lead Connection 4. This keeps an adequate battery charge. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Carefully cut the tie wrap to the positive (+) battery post as it may vary from each battery post. Confirm red positive (+) battery lead...
... metal comes into contact with battery. FIGURE 16: Electric Start Battery-Lead Connection 4. This keeps an adequate battery charge. 10 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Carefully cut the tie wrap to the positive (+) battery post as it may vary from each battery post. Confirm red positive (+) battery lead...
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... current can feedback into utility lines. What is either a manual switch, an automatic switch, or a combination of the generator without back-feeding into utility power. During a power outage, the transfer switch isolates generator-powered circuits from generator can be deadly. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Consult a licensed electrician for Back-up...
... current can feedback into utility lines. What is either a manual switch, an automatic switch, or a combination of the generator without back-feeding into utility power. During a power outage, the transfer switch isolates generator-powered circuits from generator can be deadly. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 11 Consult a licensed electrician for Back-up...
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... 337cc PORTABLE GENERATOR 5500 CONTINUOUS WATTS 6875 MAXIMUM WATTS in fuel tank. D-Engine Oil Plug Allows engine oil to generator for power. J K I - Ground Terminal Connects generator to start engine, if needed (HW5500E & HW5500EL). H-Air Cleaner Assembly Removes dust from faulty appliances. K-Fuel Tank Cap Provides a secure seal on operating the generator. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators...
... 337cc PORTABLE GENERATOR 5500 CONTINUOUS WATTS 6875 MAXIMUM WATTS in fuel tank. D-Engine Oil Plug Allows engine oil to generator for power. J K I - Ground Terminal Connects generator to start engine, if needed (HW5500E & HW5500EL). H-Air Cleaner Assembly Removes dust from faulty appliances. K-Fuel Tank Cap Provides a secure seal on operating the generator. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators...
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... electrical system without using a transfer switch can pull in mind the following preparation tasks: Be sure generator is set on firm, level surface and avoid loose sand or snow. Preparing for outdoor use a battery-powered ...generator is tilted or overturned, fuel spillage may result. If generator is overturned or sinks into a soft surface, sand, dirt, or water may leak into utility lines, resulting in the home. Inhalation of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual...
... electrical system without using a transfer switch can pull in mind the following preparation tasks: Be sure generator is set on firm, level surface and avoid loose sand or snow. Preparing for outdoor use a battery-powered ...generator is tilted or overturned, fuel spillage may result. If generator is overturned or sinks into a soft surface, sand, dirt, or water may leak into utility lines, resulting in the home. Inhalation of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual...
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...will not start, move the choke to the OFF position to reduce fuel to ON position. Electric Start (HW5500E and HW5500EL Models Only) 1. Place generator outside in START position until engine starts. OFF ON FIGURE 21: Choke Control 5. NOTICE • Holding ... small "trickle" charge is applied to starting battery.This keeps an adequate battery charge. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual When the engine starts, release the engine control switch allowing it may be an indication that battery should be recharged....
...will not start, move the choke to the OFF position to reduce fuel to ON position. Electric Start (HW5500E and HW5500EL Models Only) 1. Place generator outside in START position until engine starts. OFF ON FIGURE 21: Choke Control 5. NOTICE • Holding ... small "trickle" charge is applied to starting battery.This keeps an adequate battery charge. 16 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual When the engine starts, release the engine control switch allowing it may be an indication that battery should be recharged....
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...ENGINE START ENGINE RUN RUN STOP STOP FIGURE 26: Engine Control Switch HW5500E & HW5500EL Models (Left); HW5500 & HW5500L Models (Right) HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Return it gently to prevent damage to ON ...position. NOTICE Keep the generator at a minimum of 6 feet (2 meters) from any building, object, or ...
...ENGINE START ENGINE RUN RUN STOP STOP FIGURE 26: Engine Control Switch HW5500E & HW5500EL Models (Left); HW5500 & HW5500L Models (Right) HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual www.honeywellgenerators.com 17 Return it gently to prevent damage to ON ...position. NOTICE Keep the generator at a minimum of 6 feet (2 meters) from any building, object, or ...
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... above the breaker, wait several minutes for power. Typical Appliance Running Wattages 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Press engine control switch to determine how much power you or anyone in your household depends on the back... of electricity from the generator to power life support devices or life support appliances. • NEVER use : 1. ...
... above the breaker, wait several minutes for power. Typical Appliance Running Wattages 18 www.honeywellgenerators.com HW5500/HW5500E/HW5500EL/HW5500L Portable Electrical Generator Owner's Manual Press engine control switch to determine how much power you or anyone in your household depends on the back... of electricity from the generator to power life support devices or life support appliances. • NEVER use : 1. ...