Honeywell HW2000i User Manual

Inverter Generator

Owner’s Manual

Guide D’Utilisation

Manual del Propietario

HW1000i HW2000i

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Congratulations on owning a Honeywell inverter generator!

Model Number:

HW2000i Phase: 1

Part Number:

101440A Frequency: 60Hz

AC/DC Voltage:

120V/12V Engine RPM: 5000

Power Output:

2.0kW Fuel: Gasoline

Max. Ambient Temp.:

Insulation Class: F

Serial Number:

p/n 101627A

245453

Northshore Power Systems, LLC

Milwaukee, WI 53212 USA

WARNING

This manual contains important instructions for operating this generator. For your safety, and the safety of others, be sure to read this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. Failure to properly follow all instructions and precautions can cause you and others to be seriously hurt or killed.

Please use the spaces provided below to record important information about your generator. You may be asked to provide this information should you require product service or support.

Identification information specific to your generator (model number and serial number) can be found on the generator nameplate.

Northshore Power Systems, LLC

4425 N. Port Washington Rd., Suite 105 Milwaukee, WI 53212-1082 USA TEL 1-888-HWHELP1 (494-3571) www.honeywellgenerators.com

Date of Purchase:

Store/Dealer Purchased From:

Generator Model Number:

Generator Serial Number:

The Honeywell Trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc.

Honeywell International Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to this product.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

1 - PERSONAL INFORMATION

2 - PRODUCT INFORMATION

FIRST NAME

LAST NAME

CHECK HERE TO RECEIVE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE REMINDERS AND SPECIAL OFFERS FROM HONEYWELL GENERATORS

CHECK HERE TO RECEIVE INFORMATION FROM OTHER COMPANIES VIA EMAIL, UNDERSTANDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS MAY BE SHARED OR COMBINED WITH INFORMATION FROM OTHER SOURCES

DATE OF PURCHASE:

MM DD YYYY

*MODEL NUMBER:

*SERIAL NUMBER (18-digits):

PURCHASE LOCATION:

IN-STORE

ONLINE

STORE NAME:

PURCHASE PRICE: $___________.00

FEATURES INFLUENCING PRODUCT PURCHASE:

BRAND REPUTATION EASE OF USE

PORTABILITY SIZE / WEIGHT

POWER RATING STYLE/APPEARANCE

PRICE WARRANTY

HOW DID YOU BECOME AWARE OF THIS PRODUCT?

IN-STORE RADIO/TV

INTERNET STORE CIRCULAR

PRINT WORD OF MOUTH

OTHER BRANDS CONSIDERED WHEN SHOPPING FOR THIS PRODUCT:

PRIMARY USE FOR PRODUCT:

TOOL POWER

RECREATION POWER

EMERGENCY POWER

PRIMARY LOCATION FOR PRODUCT USE:

HOME

WORK

TYPE OF WORK, IF PRODUCT BEING USED FOR PROFESSION:

WHAT OTHER TYPE OF POWER EQUIPMENT ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PURCHASING IN THE FUTURE?

WHO DECIDED TO PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT?

STREET ADDRESS

CITY, STATE, ZIP

COUNTRY

PHONE

*Found on nameplate of generator

To register your product, please complete the information below and mail to the address at the end of the form or register online at www.honeywellgenerators.com. 18-digit serial number must be completed in order for warranty to be acti- vated.

3 - DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

GENDER:

MALE

FEMALE

MARITAL STATUS:

MARRIED

SINGLE

DATE OF BIRTH:

MM DD YYYY

INCLUDING YOURSELF, HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD:

NUMBER OF CHILDREN UNDER 18 LIVING IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD:

PRIMARY RESIDENCE:

OWN

RENT

EDUCATION:

SOME HIGH SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

COLLEGE DEGREE

GRADUATE DEGREE

THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING YOUR PRODUCT. THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDED MAY BE USED FOR MARKETING PURPOSES IN ORDER TO OFFER YOU VARIOUS PRODUCT INFORMATION AND OFFERS.

CHECK HERE IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE CONTACTED ABOUT SPECIAL OFFERS.

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Northshore Power Systems, LLC 4425 N Port Washington Road Suite 105 Milwaukee, WI 53212-1082

PLEASE MAIL THIS FORM IN A SEALED ENVELOPE. DO NOT STAPLE.

HOUSEHOLD INCOME:

LESS THAN $15,000 $100,000 - $124,999

$15,000 - $29,999 $125,000 - $149,999

$30,000 - $49,999 $150,000 - $174,999

$50,000 - $79,999 $175,000 - $199,999

$80,000 - $99,999 $200,000 OR OVER

PRIMARY METHOD OF PURCHASING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS:

IN-STORE

ONLINE

MAIL ORDER

TYPES OF CREDIT CARDS HELD BY HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS:

VISA / MASTERCARD

DISCOVER

AMERICAN EXPRESS

GAS / RETAIL

OTHER

NONE

HOUSEHOLD INTERESTS:

HOME IMPROVEMENT

AUTOMOTIVE WORK

CAMPING

OTHER

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES ............................................................................................ 1

Safety Messages .........................................................................................................................................1

Location of Important Labels .......................................................................................................................3

GETTING STARTED ......................................................................................................... 5

Package Checklist .......................................................................................................................................5

Record Generator Information .....................................................................................................................5

Grounding the Generator .............................................................................................................................6

Using Generator for Back-up Power ............................................................................................................6

COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................. 7

Accessories .................................................................................................................................................7

Front and Back View ...................................................................................................................................8

OPERATION ................................................................................................................... 11

Generator Location ....................................................................................................................................11

Preparing for Operation .............................................................................................................................11

Starting Generator ..................................................................................................................................... 12

AC Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 14

Stopping Generator ...................................................................................................................................14

Low Oil Protection .....................................................................................................................................14

High-Altitude Operation .............................................................................................................................14

Powering Appliances .................................................................................................................................15

Appliance Wattage Information ................................................................................................................. 15

MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................. 17

Maintenance Schedule .............................................................................................................................. 17

Engine Oil ..................................................................................................................................................18

Engine Fuel ...............................................................................................................................................21

Cleaning Fuel Strainer ...............................................................................................................................22

Air Filter Maintenance ................................................................................................................................23

Cleaning Spark Arrestor Screen ................................................................................................................ 24

Spark Plug Service ....................................................................................................................................25

Transporting Generator ............................................................................................................................. 26

Storing Generator ...................................................................................................................................... 26

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................... 27

SPECIFICATIONS AND WIRING DIAGRAMS ............................................................... 29

WARRANTIES ................................................................................................................ 33

NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................. 33

NORTHSHORE POWER SYSTEMS EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY ...........................................34

INDEX .............................................................................................................................. 37

MAINTENANCE PARTS ................................................................................................. 39

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NOTE:

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

WARNING

DANGER

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES

ANYONE using or servicing this generator must read, understand, and follow all safety and operation instructions provided in the product manual. Failure to closely follow these instructions can result in circumstances leading to death, serious injury, and property damage.

Since there are many variations in the circumstances surrounding the installation, operation, service, and maintenance of this generator, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to cover every situation.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

In addition to the signal words, the following symbols may be used to draw your attention to specific types of haz-

ards.

Safety Messages

Signal Words

Safety messages are provided throughout this manual to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. All safety messages are introduced by a signal word indicating the hazard level.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury to the operator or to bystanders.

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the generator components.

Explosion

Chemical burn

Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell.

NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open.

Tox i c f u m e s

Electrical shock

Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents.

Fire

Hot surface

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Safety Messages

WARNING

Safety Messages

Electric Shock Hazards

Generators produce powerful voltage that can cause death or great physical harm.

• NEVER touch bare wires or receptacles.

• NEVER use generator with electrical cords that are

worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged.

• NEVER operate generator in rain or snow, or when

the generator is set on wet surface.

• Keep the generator out of reach of children, pets,

and untrained people.

Fire and Burn Hazards

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions.

• Refuel generator only outdoors, in a well-ventilated

area.

• NEVER enclose the generator in any structure.

• Keep generator at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from

buildings, other equipment, and combustible materials during operation.

• NEVER fill fuel tank while the engine is running.

Turn generator OFF and allow to cool before filling with fuel.

• NEVER smoke or allow flames or sparks near the

generator or where gasoline is stored.

• NEVER overfill the fuel tank (there should be no

fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely.

• Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled

fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, be sure the area is dry before starting the engine.

• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or

breathing of vapor.

Medical and Life Support Uses

• In case of emergency, call 911 immediately.

• NEVER use this product to power life support

devices or life support appliances.

• NEVER use this product to power medical devices

or medical appliances.

• Inform your electricity provider immediately if you

or anyone in your household depends on electrical equipment to live.

• Inform your electrical provider immediately if a loss

of power would cause you or anyone in your household to experience a medical emergency.

Generator Damage Hazards

NOTICE

Improper treatment or misuse of generator can cause permanent damage.

• NEVER modify generator in any way.

•

NEVER tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed speed.

• Damage to generator caused by misuse or modifi-

cation is not covered under Warranty.

The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the engine.

• NEVER touch hot surfaces and avoid hot gases.

• Let engine cool before storing the generator

indoors.

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Location of Important Labels

DANGER

Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.

Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide.

This is a poison you cannot see or smell.

NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open.

Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents.

DANGER

L'utilisation d’une génératrice à l’intérieur peut

CAUSER LA MORT EN QUELQUES MINUTES.

L’échappement de la génératrice dégage

du monoxyde de carbone.

Ce produit ne doit JAMAIS être utilisé à l’intérieur d’une maison ou d’un garage, MÊME SI les portes et les fenêtres sont ouvertes.

Utilisez SEULEMENT à l’extérieur et tenez éloigné des fenêtres, portes et prises d’air ouvertes.

Location of Important Labels

Your generator has several labels which provide important safety and maintenance information. Samples of these labels are provided below. Should any of these labels become illegible or damaged, call 1-888-HWHELP1 (494-3571) for replacements.

FIGURE 1: HW1000i Model Label Locations

FIGURE 2: HW2000i Model Label Locations

A 101589A

B 101591A

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PELIGRO

Utilizar un generador en el interior

PUEDE MATARLO EN CUESTION DE MINUTOS.

Los gases de escape del generador contienen monóxido

de carbono. Este es un veneno que no se ve, ni huele.

NUNCA lo utilice dentro del hogar ni del garaje AUNQUE estén abiertas las puertas y las ventanas.

Utilícelo siempre AFUERA y lejos de ventanas, puertas y ventilas.

PRODUCT LABEL PART NUMBER

Location of Important Labels

Entrée d’air sur le bas de l’inverseur.

MAINTENEZ LA ZONE CLAIRE.

Air intake located on bottom of

inverter. DO NOT BLOCK.

CAUTION

ATTENTION

El aire entra en el fondo de la

unidad. NO BLOQUEE.

CUIDADO

p/n: 101588A

OFF ON

CHOKE

p/n 101605A

ON OFF

CHOKE

p/n 101610A

TO START

PRIME ENGINE 3 TO 5X

INITIAL OR DRY START

PRIME ENGINE 30 TO 50X

p/n 101726A

12 3

MOVE INVERTER OUTSIDE. DÉPLACEZ L'ONDULATEUR À L’EXTÉRIEUR. MUEVA EL INVERSOR HACIA AFUERA.

CHECK OIL & FUEL LEVEL. VÉRIFIEZ LE NIVEAU D'HUILE ET DE CARBURANT. REVISE LOS NIVELES DE ACEITE Y COMBUSTIBLE.

TURN FUEL VALVE ON. OUVREZ LE ROBINET DE CARBURANT. MUEVA LA VÁLVULA DE COMBUSTIBLE A ENCENDIDO.

MOVE CHOKE TO ON. METTEZ L’ÉTRANGLEUR EN POSITION ON. MUEVA EL CONTROL DE AHOGO A ENCENDIDO.

MOVE ENGINE SWITCH TO RUN AND EFFICIENCY MODE TO OFF. METTEZ LE COMMUTATEUR DU MOTEUR EN POSITION RUN ET LE MODE D'EFFICACITÉ EN POSITION OFF. MUEVA EL CONTROL DE MOTOR A EJECUTAR Y EL MODO DE EFICACIA A APAGADO.

PULL RECOIL TO START. TIREZ LE LANCEUR À RAPPEL POUR DÉMARRER. JALE LA CUERDA DE REBOBINADO PARA ARRANCAR.

MOVE CHOKE TO OFF. METTEZ L’ÉTRANGLEUR EN POSITION OFF. MUEVA EL CONTROL DE AHOGO A APAGADO.

CHECK READY LIGHT ON. ASSUREZ-VOUS QUE LE VOYANT LUMINEUX EST ALLUMÉ. ESPÉRESE HASTA QUE SE ENCIENDA LA LUZ LISTA.

PLUG IN POWER CORDS. BRANCHEZ LES CORDONS D’ALIMENTATION. CONECTE LOS CABLES.

ALL USERS MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND OWNER’S MANUAL! TOUS LES UTILISATEURS DOIVENT LIRE ET COMPRENDRE LE GUIDE D'UTILISATION! TODOS LOS USUARIOS DEBEN LEER Y COMPRENDER EL MANUAL OPERACIÓN!

FOR 24-HOUR STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

1-888-RECOIL-8 (732-6458)

p/n 101596A

UNPLUG POWER CORDS. DÉBRANCHEZ LES CORDONS D’ALIMENTATION. DESENCHUFE LOS CABLES.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS D’ARRÊT INSTRUCTIONS PARA DETENER

MOVE ENGINE SWITCH TO STOP. METTEZ LE COMMUTATEUR DU MOTEUR EN POSITION D’ARRÊT. MUEVA EL CONTROL DE MOTOR A DETENER.

TURN FUEL VALVE OFF. FERMEZ LE ROBINET DE CARBURANT. MUEVA EL RESPIRADERO DE COMBUSTIBLE A EJECUTAR.

SMART START INSTRUCTIONS

HW1000i

TURN FUEL VENT ON. OUVREZ LA MISE À L’AIR LIBRE CARBURANT. MUEVA EL RESPIRADERO DE COMBUSTIBLE A ENCENDIDO.

TURN FUEL VENT OFF. FERMEZ LA MISE À L’AIR LIBRE CARBURANT. MUEVA LA VÁLVULA DE COMBUSTIBLE A APAGADO.