Honda Power Equipment EB11000 User Manual

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Congratulations on your selection of certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one generators on the market.

We want to help you get the best results from your new generator and to operate it safely. This manual contains the information on how to do that; please read

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you read this manual, you will find information preceded by

symbol. That information

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separate document that should have been given to you by your

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A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. And using this generator safely

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels and in this manual. This information hurt you or others.

is

an important responsibility.

alerts

you to potential hazards that could

Of course, hazards associated with operating or maintaining must use your own good judgement.

You will find important safety information in including:

Safety Labels - on the generator. Safety Messages - preceded by a safety alert s mbol

of three signal words, DANGER, WARNING, or

These signal words mean:

Safety Headings - such

INFORMATION.

Safety Section - such as

it

is

not practical or possible to warn you about

You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if

you don't follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if

you don't follow instructions.

You

CAN be HURT if you don't follow instruc-

tions.

as

IMPORTANT SAFETY

GENERATOR SAFETY.

a

variety of forms,

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all

the

generator. You

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and one

Instructions - how to use this generator correctly and safely.

This entire book

it

read

carefully.

is

filled with important safety information - please

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SAFETY

LABEL

LOCATIONS

These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully.

If

a

label

comes

off

or becomes hard to read, contact your Honda

generator dealer for a replacement.

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A

WARNING

You risk electric shock

this

generator

with

if

you operate

a

faulty

GFCl

(ground-fault circuit-interrupter).

AND EXPLOSIVE. YOU COULD BE BURNED SERIOUSLY INJURED IF THE GASOLINE

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STOP THE ENGINE AND KEEP SPARKS, AND FUME AWAV.

I

HANDLE FUEL ONLY

I

DO

ABOVETHE

NOT

1111

IS

IGNITED.

OUTDWRS.

THE FUEL TANK

UPPER

LIMIT LINE.

OR

HEAT,

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Test GFCl before each use.

If

GFCl

fails test, do not use your

generator. See your Honda dealer.

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NEVIR RUN THE GENERATOR IN A CLOSED,OR EVEN PARTLY CLOSED, AREA WHERE PEOPLE MAV BE PRESENT.

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IMPROPER CONNECTIONS TO A BUILDING CAN ALLOW ELECTRICAL CURRENT TO BACKFEED INTO UTILITY LINES,

hRA:;G AN ELECTROCUTION

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CONNECTIONS MUST ISOLATE GENERATOR

POWER

COMPLV WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS

THE GENERATOR SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK

IF

I

DO

TO MOISTURE, RAIN

4

IDONOTOPERATETHEGENERATOR

WITH WET HANDS.

TO

A BUILDING

FROM UTlLlTV POWER AND

AND

ELECTRICAL CODES.

IS

NOT KEPT

DRY.

NOT EXPOSE

THE

A

POTENTIAL

GENERATOR

OR

SNOW,

5

A HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS.

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AVOID CONTACT HAS BEEN RUNNING.

IF

THE ENGINE

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Honda generators are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions. Read and understand this owner's

manual before operating your generator. You can help prevent accidents by being familiar with your generator's controls, and by observing safe operating procedures.

Operator Responsibility

Know how to stop the generator quickly in Understand the use of

all

generator controls, output receptacles,

case

of emergency.

and connections.

Be

sure that anyone who operates the generator receives proper

instruction.

Do

not

let

children operate the generator without

parental supervision.

Carbon Monoxide Hazards

Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, odorless gas. Breathing exhaust can cause

loss

a

colorless and

of consciousness

and may lead to death. If you run the generator in an area that is confined, or even partially

enclosed, the air you breathe could contain exhaust gas.

To

keep exhaust gas from accumulating, provide

a

dangerous amount of

adequate ventilation.

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Electric Shock Hazards

The generator produces enough electric power to cause a serious shock or electrocution if misused.

Using a generator or electrical appliance rain or snow, or near are wet, could result in electrocution. Keep the generator

If

the generator is stored outdoors, unprotected from the weather, check the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), and all other electrical components on Moisture or ice can cause a malfunction or short circuit components which could result in electrocution.

Do

not connect to a building electrical system unless

switch has been installed by a qualified electrician.

Do

not connect to swimming

adoption of the

Fire and Burn Hazards

The exhaust system gets hot enough to ignite some materials.

-Keep the generator at least

and other equipment during operation.

-Do

not enclose the generator in any structure.

-Keep flammable materials away from the generator.

The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler while indoors.

it

is hot. Let the engine cool before storing the generator

a

pool or sprinkler system, or when your hands

the

1965

national electric code.

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control panel, before each use.

pool

feet

in

wet conditions, such as

dry.

in

electrical

an

isolation

equipment installed before

(1

meter) away from buildings

Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under. certain conditions. generator is refueled or where gasoline is stored. Refuel ventilated area

Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may ignite after the

engine has started. Make sure that any spilled fuel has been wiped

up

before starting the generator.

Do

not smoke or allow flames or sparks where the

with

the engine stopped.

in

a well-

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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

TOP COVER

OIL FILLER CAP

*FRAME SERIAL NUMBER

L STARTER GRIP

OIL FILTER

OIL DRAIN BOLT

9

SPARK PLUG CAP

OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK

LIFTING

HOOK

FUEL FILTER GROUND TERMINAL

"Record the engine and frame serial numbers for your future

reference. Refer to these serial numbers when ordering parts, and when making technical or warranty inquiries (see page

65

).

Frame serial number: Engine serial number:

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CONTROL

AUTO-THROTTLE SWITCH CHOKE KNOB

PANEL

CIRCUIT

/

!JJ)TECTORS

AC RECEPTACLES

120V 20A

AC RECEPTACLES 120V 30A

AC RECEPTACLE 120V1240A 30A

\

CIRCUIT PROTECTORS

(

12OVl24OV)

30A

GFCl TEST BUTTON

CIRCUIT

\PROTECTOR

,CIRCUIT

(

120V)

30A

BREAKER

CONTROLS

ENGINE

To

Key position:

OFF:

ON:

START:

Return the key to the use the starter for more than start, release the switch and wait starter again.

RECOIL

SWITCH

start and stop the engine.

To

stop the engine. Key can be removed/inserted.

To

run the engine after starting.

To

start the engine by operating the starter motor.

ON

position once the engine has started.

STARTER

5

ENGINE SWITCH

Do

not

seconds at a time. If the engine fails to

10

seconds before operating the

To

start the engine, pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt,

then pull briskly.

Do

not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return

it

gently to prevent damage to the starter.

12

FUEL

VALVE

The fuel valve is located between the fuel tank and carburetor. When the valve lever is in the fuel tank to the carburetor. Be sure to return the fuel valve lever to the

OFF

position after stopping the engine.

CHOKE KNOB

ON

position, fuel is allowed to flow from the

FUEL VALVE LEVER

The choke knob opens and closes the choke valve

Pulling the choke knob mixture for starting

Pushing the choke knob to the OPEN position provides the correct fuel mixture for operation after starting, and for restarting a warm engine.

a

to

the

cold engine.

CLOSED

position enriches the fuel

in

the carburetor.

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CIRCUIT BREAKER

The circuit breaker circuit or a significant overload of the generator at the receptacle, or if the ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) detects a ground-fault current.

will

automatically switch OFF if there is a short

Check the following

When the GFCl RESET button is extended (page

-Unplug all appliances from the receptacle and check the appliance for any defects as described in TROUBLESHOOTING (page

After making repairs, push the GFCl RESET button then turn the circuit breaker ON.

When the GFCl RESET button is not extended:

-Check that the the rated load capacity of breaker ON again.

The AC circuit breaker may be used to switch the generator AC power ON or OFF.

if

the circuit breaker switches OFF automatically:

18):

appliance

GFCl RESET BUTTON CIRCUIT BREAKER

is

working properly and does not exceed

the

circuit before switching the circuit

62).

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CIRCUIT PROTECTOR

The circuit protectors

circuit or 30A locking plug, or 120/240V 30A locking plug receptacle. If a circuit

protector switches working properly and does not exceed the rated load capacity of the circuit before resetting the circuit protector to the

a

significant overload of the generator at the 120V 20A, 120V

will

automatically switch

OFF

automatically, check that the appliance is

CIRCUIT PROTECTOR for Receptacle

OFF

if there is a short

ON

position.

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CIRCUIT PROTECTOR

/for Receptacle

@

I

@

120V 30A

CIRCUIT PROTECTOR

.

\for Receptacle

@

12QV 20A-

@

120V 20A’

\

8

@

12OVI24OV 30A

/

‘CIRCUIT PROTECTOR

for Receptacle

-

ON

OFF

@

CIRCUIT PROTECTOR

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GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)

Using the generator in rain,

snow

or near water can lead to death

from electric shock. Keep the generator dry.

All receptacles on the generator are protected by a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) for protection against the shock hazard of groundfault current. The GFCl has TEST and RESET buttons and is connected to the circuit breaker.

An example of ground-fault current is the current which would flow

through

at

a

person who is using an appliance with faulty insulation and,

the same

time,

is in contact with an electrical ground such as

plumbing fixture, wet floor, or earth. The ground-fault circuit interrupter will not protect against short

circuits or overloads. The circuit breaker in the control panel which supplies power to the circuit provides that protection (refer to circuit

14

breaker on page

GFCl

TEST

).

BUTTON

GFCl

RESET

BUlTON

CIRCUIT

BREAKER

/

a

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Observe the following precautions to ensure proper GFCl operation and to reduce shock hazards:

Use

grounded 3-conductor extension cords, tools, and appliances,

or double-insulated tools and appliances. Inspect cords and plugs, and replace if damaged.

Do

not use cord lengths greater than not use multiple tools and appliances use may activate the GFCl

and

trip the circuit breaker.

164

feet

(50

meters), and do

with

built-in noise filters. Such

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Inspection:

Always check GFCl operation before using the generator.

You risk electric shock if you operate this generator with a faulty GFCl (ground-fault circuit interrupter).

Test GFCl before use. If GFCl fails test,

1.

Unplug all tools and appliances from

2.

Start the engine.

3.

Turn the circuit breaker to the

4.

Turn the autothrottle switch to the OFF position.

5.

Press the GFCl TEST button. The RESET button should extend, and

the circuit breaker should switch

to

the

OFF position.

If the GFCl and circuit breaker do not function as described, take the generator

GFCl TEST BUlTON CIRCUIT BREAKER

do

not use your generator. See your Honda dealer.

the

generator.

ON

position.

AUTO-THROTTLE SWITCH

to

an authorized Honda generator dealer for repair.

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GFCl

RESET,BUlTON

/

OFF

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6.

Press the GFCl RESET button. The RESET button should stay in,

flush with its base plate. With the RESET button in and engine running, turn the circuit

breaker to the

ON

position. The circuit breaker will not remain in the

the RESET button

ON

position. The circuit breaker should remain in the

ON

position if

is

extended.

If the GFCl and circuit breaker do not function as described,

take

the

generator to an authorized Honda generator dealer for repair.

GFCl

RESET BUlTON CIRCUIT BREAKER

During generator use, if the GFCl RESET button extends and the circuit breaker trips, this usually indicates

a

faulty power tool, appliance,

or

load. If that occurs, perform test steps

1

through 6 to verify that the GFCl

and circuit breaker are in proper working order. If the GFCl and circuit

breaker test correctly, then you will know that the fault is in the power tool, appliance, or cord. Repair or replace the faulty power tool, appliance, or cord before further use.

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HOUR METER

The hour meter indicates the hours the generator has been operated.

it

Use performed (see page41

to determine when scheduled maintenance should be

).

-

G

/HOUR METER

AUTO-THROTTLE SYSTEM

The auto-throttle system automatically reduces engine speed when all

loads are turned

or reconnected, the engine returns to the rated speed.

off

or disconnected. When appliances are turned on

ON:

OFF:

Recommended to minimize fuel consumption and further reduce noise levels when no load

The auto-throttle system does not operate. Recommended to minimize warm-up time when the generator

is

started. Leave the switch in the require only momentary power, that have a power demand less than 1 ampere, or that have large startup power demands (see page26).

AUTO-THROlTLE SWITCH

\

OFF

is

applied to the generator.

position when using appliances that

of

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Honda Power Equipment EB11000 User Manual

CONTENTS

SAFETY

SAFETY INFORMATION

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

CONTROLS

ENGINE SWITCH

CHOKE KNOB

CIRCUIT BREAKER

CIRCUIT PROTECTOR

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)

HOUR METER

AUTO-THROTTLE SYSTEM