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CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION . .2 SAFETY GUIDELINES/DEFINITIONS . .2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . .2-8 ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-11 OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-14 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16 STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18 WATTAGE CALCULATIONS . . . . . . .17-19 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . .20 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 QUICK FACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
ESPAÑOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-40
FRANÇAIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-68
Part No. D25572 Rev. 0
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CONSUMER GENERAL AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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•Please read and follow these instructions for proper use and maintenance.
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•If you experience any problems and need assistance, please call us at our toll free number 1-800-888-2468, Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. To 6:00 p.m. C.S.T.
•If repair or service part purchase is required, our many Authorized Warranty Service Centers are conveniently located and equipped to handle all inwarranty and out-of-warranty service.
•For the location of the nearest Authorized Warranty Service Center call 1- 800-888-2468, Ext. 2, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or visit our web site @ devap.com.
•Retain sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty service.
•Read and understand all safety warnings.
•Do not operate this unit until you have read and understand this Owners Manual for Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.
•Do not operate this unit until you have read and understand the Engine Owners Manual for Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.
Note: Photographs and line drawings used in this manual are for reference only and do not represent a specific model.
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
Read Operators Manual. Do not operate equipment until you have read operators Manual for Safety, Assembly, Operation, and Maintenance
Instructions.
This product may not be equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If the product is not equipped and will be used around flammable materials,
or on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of California. It is a violation of California statutes section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public Resources Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in effective working order. Spark arrester are also required on some U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances.
Engine exhaust contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS
This manual contains information that is important for you to know and understand. This information relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,may result in minor or moderate injury
used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious injury and property damage. Read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using.
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE
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Attempting to |
Back feeding electricity through |
Never backfeed electricity |
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connect generator |
a building’s electrical system to |
through a structure's electrical |
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directly to the |
the outside utility feed lines |
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Transfer Switch installed by a |
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generator in rain, |
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hands are dry before touching |
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grounding wire with an |
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NOT use an ungrounded plug. |
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Placing generator |
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minimum of six feet from any |
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connection of |
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high load ratings to it could |
the summation of electrical |
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resulting in fire or electrical |
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when damaged, |
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when it has been damaged, or |
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or with guards or |
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when it is not functioning |
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normally could result in fire or |
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an Authorized Service Center. |
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electrocution. |
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Removal of guarding could |
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expose electrically charged |
protective guarding removed. |
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components and result in |
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RISK OF FIRE
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Attempting to |
Gasoline and gasoline vapors |
Turn engine off and allow it to |
fill the fuel tank |
can become ignited by coming |
cool before adding fuel to the |
while the engine |
in contact with hot components |
tank. Equip area of operation |
is running. |
such as the muffler, engine |
with a fire extinguisher certified |
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exhaust gases, or from an |
to handle gasoline or fuel fires. |
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electrical spark. |
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Sparks, fire, hot |
Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or |
Add fuel to tank in well |
objects |
other hot objects can cause |
ventilated area. Make sure there |
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gasoline or gasoline vapors to |
are no sources of ignition near |
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the generator. |
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Improper storage |
Improperly stored fuel could |
Store fuel in a OSHA approved |
of fuel |
lead to accidental ignition. Fuel |
container designed to hold |
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improperly secured could get |
gasoline. Store container in se- |
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into the hands of children or |
cure location to prevent use by |
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other unqualified persons. |
others. |
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Inadequate |
Materials placed against or near |
Operate generator in a clean, dry, |
ventilation for |
the generator or operating the |
well ventilated area a minimum of |
generator |
generator in areas where the |
four feet from any building, object |
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temperature exceeds 104° F. am- |
or wall. DO NOT OPERATE |
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bient (such as storage rooms or |
UNIT INDOORS OR IN ANY |
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garages) can interfere with its |
CONFINED AREA. |
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proper ventilation features caus- |
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Tampering with |
Engine speed has been factory |
Never attempt to “speed-up” |
factory set |
set to provide safe operation. |
the engine to obtain more per- |
engine speed |
Tampering with the engine speed |
formance. Both the output |
settings. |
adjustment could result in |
voltage and frequency will be |
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overheating of attachments and |
thrown out of standard by this |
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could cause a fire. |
practice, endangering |
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attachments and the user. |
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Overfilling the fuel |
Spilled fuel and its vapors can |
Use care in filling the tank to |
tank – fuel |
become ignited from hot |
avoid spilling fuel. Make sure |
spillage. |
surfaces or sparks. |
fuel cap is secured tightly and |
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check engine for fuel leaks |
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before starting engine. Move |
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generator away from refueling |
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area or any spillage before |
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starting engine. Allow for fuel |
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expansion. Keep maximum fuel |
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level ¼ inch below the tip of the |
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fuel tank. Never refuel with the |
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engine running. |
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5- ENG |
D25572 |
RISK OF INJURY AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING
GENERATOR
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Fire, Inhalation, |
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Fuel or oil can leak or spill and |
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fuel shut-off valve, turn the valve |
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hazard, serious injury or death |
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to the off position before |
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can result. Fuel or oil leaks will |
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damage carpet, paint or other |
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surfaces in vehicles or trailers. |
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a fuel shut-off valve, drain the |
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fuel from tank before transport- |
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OSHA approved container. |
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protective mat when transport- |
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ing to protect against damage to |
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vehicle from leaks. Remove |
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generator from vehicle immedi- |
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ately upon arrival at your desti- |
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location occupied by humans or |
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animals. Keep children, pets and |
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careless manner |
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operation or maintenance of your |
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generator could lead to serious |
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injury or death to you or others. |
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generator. Know how to shut it |
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Operation of |
Any gasoline operated |
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household generator will incur |
sensitive surge protector to |
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connect voltage sensitive |
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ances without a |
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reo, etc.). Failure to use a U.L. |
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Notice: A multiple outlet strip is |
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not a surge protector. Make sure |
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you use a U.L. listed voltage |
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surge protector |
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Raising or |
Generator could fall causing |
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suspending |
serious injury or death to you or |
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generator. |
load or more to raise or suspend |
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Operating |
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position. Always operate |
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generate on a flat, level surface. |
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you or others. |
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Contact with hot |
Contact with hot surfaces, such |
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generator. Keep children away |
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They may not be able to recog- |
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nize the hazards of this |
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product. |
7- ENG |
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