Master Lock MGH8500IE User Manual

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OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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Generator Model: MGH8500IE

IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before operating or servicing
generator. Improper use of generator can cause serious injury. Keep this
manual for future reference.

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SAFETY
INFORMATION

WARNINGS

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual and the engine owner’s
manual carefully. Become famil­iar with this generator before try­ing to operate or service it. Know
its uses, limitations, and any haz­ards involved. Improper use of
generator can cause severe in­jury or death from explosion, fire,
burns, electrical shock, or car­bon monoxide poisoning.

DANGER: Carbon monoxide

poisoning may lead to death!

Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas. Overexposure will cause loss
of consciousness and will lead to death. Use
only in well-vented areas. Make sure area
has plenty of free-moving, fresh, outside
air. Never run generator in an enclosed or
confined area. Never run generator inside
occupied building.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early
signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re­semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness,
and nausea. If you have these signs, get
fresh air at once! Some people are more
affected by carbon monoxide than others.
These include pregnant women, persons
with heart or lung disease or anemia, those
under the influence of alcohol, and those at
high altitudes. Make certain you read and
understand all warnings. Keep this manual
for reference. It is your guide to safe and
proper operation of this generator.

Safety information appears throughout these
instructions. Pay close attention to them.
Below are definitions for the safety infor­mation listed throughout this manual.

DANGER: indicates a hazard which will
cause severe personal injury, death, or substan­tial property damage if you ignore warning

WARNING: indicates a hazard which can
cause severe personal injury, death, or substan­tial property damage if you ignore warning.

CAUTION: indicates a hazard which will
or can cause minor personal injury or prop­erty damage if you ignore warning.

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1. Gasoline presents a hazard of fire or ex­plosion. Gasoline is flammable. Its va­por is explosive.

•Keep fuel out of children’s reach.

• Refuel generator in a well-vented

area. Do not fill fuel tank in the dark.
Do not refuel while engine is run­ning. Unhook all electrical loads and
shut off engine before refueling.

• Do not overfill fuel tank. Always al-

low room for fuel to expand. If you
overfill tank, fuel can overflow onto
hot generator. This can cause fire or
explosion. After refueling, tightly
close fuel tank cap.

• Do not spill fuel. Fuel or fuel vapor

may ignite. If fuel spills, make sure
area is dry before starting engine.

•Never smoke in refueling area. Never

allow open flames or sparks in area.

• Store fuel in approved container.

Store fuel in a well-vented area free
of open flames or sparks.

2. Guard against fire hazard. Keep opera­tion area well-vented. Keep generator
at least three feet away from any ob­ject. Do not place flammable objects
near generator.

• Do not use generator where flam-

mable vapors are present. Some va­pors are heavier than air. These va­pors settle in low-lying places.

• Do not use generator in enclosed

spaces. This includes motor home or
RV generator compartments.

3.

Guard against electric shock. Generator
produces high voltage. This high voltage
can cause severe electric shock. Only re­sponsible adults should use generator.

•Properly ground generator before

starting.

•Never let anyone operate or service

generator without proper instructions.

•Avoid contact with live terminals or

bare wires.

• Do not use generator outdoors in rain

or snow.

• Do not use generator near standing

water or snow.

• Do not use if generator is wet or

damp.

• Do not use generator in highly con-

ductive areas. These areas include
metal decking and steelwork.

• Only use grounded extension cords.

• Do not use any worn or damaged
electric cords. Electric shock or dam­age to generator may result.

• Do not wear damp clothing or wet
shoes when using generator.

4. Guard against burns. Hot engine parts
can cause severe injury. Use caution
and remain alert when using generator.

•Keep children and animals away from

generator while it is running or hot.

•Keep all covers and shields in place.

Keep them tightly secured.

•The muffler becomes very hot dur-

ing operation. The muffler remains
hot for a while after shutdown. Do
not touch muffler while it is hot. Do
not let muffler touch anything flam­mable. Let engine cool before trans­porting or storing.

5. Have standby installation to home or
building performed by a licensed elec­trician. Do not let anyone else wire into
a utility circuit. Personal injury, equip­ment damage, or damage to home could
occur.

6. Never connect generator to any existing
electrical circuits. The generator output
will back-feed into the utility power line.
This may electrocute a power company
line repair person. Also, if generator is
powering electrical circuits, the chance
of an electrical fire exists.

7. Battery gives off explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flames, and cigarettes away. Do
not remove or install battery cables
when engine is cranking or running.
Only service or use battery in a well­vented area.

8. Battery contains sulfuric acid. Battery
acid is poisonous if swallowed. Con­tact with skin or eyes may cause severe
burns. Do not tilt generator with bat­tery installed. Tilting could cause bat­tery acid to spill. Wear protective cloth­ing and face shield when servicing.
Keep out of children’s reach.

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9.

Only a qualified electrical service per­son should service and repair generator.

• Generator produces high voltage.
Use extreme caution when working
on electrical parts.

•Always remove spark plug wire from
spark plug before servicing. This will
prevent accidental starting.

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When working on generator, avoid hot
muffler, exhaust manifold, and engine
parts. Severe burns may occur.

• Do not work on generator when tired.

• Use only factory approved replace­ment parts.

10. Store generator in a well-vented area.
Make sure fuel tank is empty. Never
store with fuel in tank. Vapors may
reach an open flame or spark. Fire or
explosion may result.

11. Never operate generator

• if engine speed changes greatly

• if engine misfires often

• if powered items overheat

• if electrical output drops

• if it is sparking

• if it produces smoke or flames

• if it vibrates at high levels

• if it has a damaged receptacle

12. Keep generator and nearby areas clean.

•Keep generator free of oil, mud, and

other foreign matter.

• Remove anything that creates slip-

pery areas around generator.

• Remove oily rags and other items

that create fire hazards.

•Keep a fire extinguisher nearby.

Make sure it is rated ABC by the
NFPA. They are good for all uses.
Consult your local fire department.

•Keep fire extinguisher well main-

tained. Be familiar with its use.

13. Know how to stop engine quickly.
Know how to use all controls.

14. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can
cause hearing loss.

•When working around generator,

wear approved hearing protection.

• Remember neighbors when using

generator.

PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION

Gas Tank

Gas Cap/Fuel Gauge

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Alternator

120 Volt
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Hour Meter

Auto-Idle Switch

Control Panel

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Circuit Breaker

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GENERAL
INFORMATION

Master portable generators are rugged and
compact. These generators use brushless al­ternators for dependable, trouble-free service.
Honda gasoline engines provide long life un­der heavy use. Honda engines have overhead
valves (OHV). This provides high perfor­mance with lower fuel consumption. These
engines are governed to maintain engine speed
of 3600 RPM under load. 3600 RPM engine
speed provides 120/240V, 60 Hz power.

Additional Features

• Circuit breaker protection

• Large fuel tank

• Oil alert system

• 15-Amp ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) receptacle

• Electric starter

UNPACKING

1. Remove generator from carton.

2. Remove any protective packaging ap-

plied to generator for shipment.

3. Check for loose or missing parts. Check

for shipping damage. If any parts are
missing or damaged, please contact our
Technical Service Department at 1-800­858-8501 (English Only).

4. Battery cables are supplied and in-

stalled on engine.

VENTILATION

DANGER: Use only in well­vented areas. Make sure area has
plenty of free-moving, fresh, out­side air. Never run generator in
an enclosed or confined area.
Never run generator inside occu­pied building. Engine exhaust
contains poisonous carbon mon­oxide gas. Overexposure will
cause loss of consciousness and
will lead to death.

This generator needs cooling air to run prop­erly. Never block free-flowing, cooling air
to generator. Overheating will occur with­out cooling air. This will damage the gen­erator. Keep generator at least three feet
away from any object.

DUST, DIRT, RAIN,
AND SNOW

WARNING: Do not use gen­erator outdoors in rain or snow.
Do not use generator near stand­ing water or snow. Do not use if
generator is wet or damp. Oper­ating generator in these condi­tions increases the risk of elec­trocution. Severe injury or death
can occur.

Do not use generator in extremely dusty or
dirty conditions. This will severely affect its
life. Keep generator clean. Do not allow
dust, dirt, rain, or snow to collect on it.
Protect generator from outdoor elements.

HIGH AND LOW
TEMPERATURE
OPERATION

Air temperature affects generator output.
Output drops 1% for each 10° temperature
rise above 60° F. Very low temperatures may
make the engine hard to start. See engine
owner’s manual for more information.

SPECIFICATIONS

Note:

Ratings apply to SAE standard
conditions. Reduce ratings 3 1/2% for
each 1000 feet above sea level and 1%
for each 10° Fahrenheit rise above 60°F.

MGH8500IE

Electrical

Rated Wattage ................................. 8500

Rated Amperage

120 V ........................................... 70.8

240 V ........................................... 35.4

Receptacle

120-V, 20-A Duplex ........................... Yes

120-V, 15-A GFCI .............................. Yes

120-V Twist-Lock, 30 Amp ................ Yes

120/240-V Twist-Lock, 20 Amp ......... Yes

120/240-V Twist-Lock, 30 Amp ......... Yes

General

Honda Engine H.P. ...............................18

Honda Model ............................... EX-610

Fuel Type ................................... Gasoline

Fuel Tank Capacity .......................... 8 gal.

Oil Alert System ................................. Yes

Start Method ................................. Electric

Weight (pounds) ................................. 325

* Single-phase, 1.0 power factor

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GENERATOR
FEATURES

OIL ALERT SYSTEM

The oil alert system protects the engine from
low oil damage. This system automatically
shuts down the engine and prevents engine
restarting if the oil level falls too low.

Note:

When this happens, the engine switch
remains in the ON position. The oil alert
system is wired into the ON/OFF Switch.

If this system shuts down the engine, the
engine will not start until you add oil. Add
oil to engine (see Engine Oil, page 6).

Note:

Operate generator on a level surface.
If not level, the oil may flow away from the
oil level sensing device. This will cause the
oil alert system to shut down engine.

See engine owner’s manual for more
information.

HONDA

AUTO-IDLE SYSTEM

The Auto-Idle System allows the engine to
idle down or run at a slower speed when the
generator is not being used to supply power.
The Auto-idle system can be turned ON or
OFF by a rocker switch on the control panel.
When the switch is in the OFF position, the
engine runs at full speed all of the time. When
the switch is in the ON position, the engine
slows down to idle speed until an electrical
load is applied. When a load is applied to the
generator (an electrical item is plugged in and
turned on) the engine speeds up to the preset
speed required to produce the correct voltage.

IMPORTANT:

A minimum current load of
1 Amp is required to disengage the auto idle
solenoid and cause the engine to come up to
speed for correct voltage. Powering items at
reduced engine speed will damage genera­tor and powered items.

ELECTRIC START

A battery is not supplied with generator.
You must provide a 12-volt, 32-amp-hour
battery. For more battery information, see
Battery, page 7.

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER RECEPTACLE

The GFCI receptacle is on the control panel.
The GFCI protects you against hazardous
electrical shock caused when your body
becomes a path through which electricity
travels to reach ground. This could happen
when you touch an appliance or cord that is
‘live’ through faulty mechanism, damp or
worn insulation, etc.

When protected by the GFCI, you may still
feel a shock, but the GFCI should cut it off
quickly. A person in normal health should
not receive serious injury.
very small children may still be affected.

Test Procedure

Check the GFCI receptacle every month.
This insures it is working right.

1. Push TEST button. RESET button
should pop out. This should trip GFCI,
resulting in no electrical power at re­ceptacle. Verify this by plugging test
lamp with good bulb into receptacle. If
lamp does not work, GFCI receptacle
is good.

Note:

Infants and

OFFONSTART

Engine Switch

Figure 2 - Engine Switch Location

ENGINE SW

CIRCUIT
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ON/push OFF

WARNING: If RESET button
does not pop out, do not use the
GFCI receptacle. Contact a quali­fied electrician for repairs.

2. If the GFCI receptacle tests okay, re­store power by pushing the RESET
button back in. The test lamp should
work at this time

. IMPORTANT:

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must press the RESET button firmly
and fully. It should lock into place. If
the GFCI does not lock into place, do
not use receptacle. Contact a qualified
electrician for repairs.

RESET

TEST

Figure 3 - GFCI Receptacle

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RECEPTACLE CIRCUIT
BREAKER

The circuit breakers protect the receptacles
and alternator. Overloading generator will
trip circuit breaker. A short circuit in item
being powered will also trip breaker. If this
occurs, unplug electrical load from recep­tacle. Let circuit breaker cool down. Push
circuit breaker button to reset.

Electric motors need higher starting current.
They require up to three-times their rated
wattage to start. The starting current needed
may be too high. This can cause nuisance
circuit breaker tripping. To help prevent
this, start electric motors first. Connect ad­ditional items to generator after starting
motors. If this continues to happen, reduce
the total generator load.

Note:

High ambient temperature will cause

nuisance tripping.

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Figure 4 - Receptacle Circuit Breaker
Button

ENGINE CIRCUIT BREAKER

This circuit breaker, or fuse, protects the
battery charging circuit. A short circuit will
trip the circuit breaker. The circuit breaker
will also trip if you install the battery wrong.
Push circuit breaker button to reset. The
fuse is located inside of the Keyswitch box.

TrippedNormal

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OIL ALERT

ENGINE OIL

We ship the generator without oil in the
engine crankcase. You must add oil before
starting engine. See engine owner’s manual
for specific oil type.

CHECKING OIL LEVEL AND
ADDING OIL

Follow steps below to check oil level. Make
sure engine is level and stopped.

1. Remove dipstick (see Figure 6). Wipe
dipstick clean.

2. Insert dipstick into oil filler neck. Oil
level should be at top of filler neck the
upper limit mark on dipstick.

3. If level is low, fill to top of oil filler neck
(see Figure 6). Only use oil recom­mended in engine owner’s manual.

Note:

If oil level is too low, oil alert system
will shutdown engine and prevent engine
from restarting.

Oil Fill Cap

Upper
Limit

Lower
Limit

Dip Stick

Figure 6 - Checking Oil Level

FUEL

WARNING: Gasoline presents
a hazard of fire or explosion.
Gasoline is flammable. Its vapor
is explosive.

• Keep fuel out of children’s

reach.

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Refuel generator in a well­vented area. Do not fill fuel tank
in the dark. Do not refuel while
engine is running. Unhook all
electrical loads and shut off
engine before refueling.

• Do not overfill fuel tank. Al-

ways allow room for fuel to
expand. If you overfill tank, fuel
can overflow onto hot engine.
This can cause fire or explo­sion. After refueling, tightly
close fuel tank cap.

• Do not spill fuel. Fuel or fuel

vapor may ignite. If fuel spills,
make sure area is dry before
starting engine.

• Never smoke in refueling area.

Never allow open flames or
sparks in area.

•Store fuel in approved con-

tainer. Store fuel in a well­vented area free of open flames
or sparks.

Use clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. Use
gasoline with octane rating of 86 or higher.
Service station gasoline pumps should dis­play the octane rating. Using gasoline with
lower octane level could damage engine.
Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in fuel
tank. Do not mix oil with gasoline.

See engine owner’s manual for more
information.

OFFONSTART

Engine Circuit
Breaker Button

Figure 5 - Engine Circuit Breaker

ENGINE SW

CIRCUIT
BREAKER

ON/push OFF

BATTERY

WARNING: Battery gives off
explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flames, and cigarettes away. Do
not remove or install battery
cables when engine is cranking
or running. Only service or use
battery in a well-vented area.

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WARNING: Battery contains
sulfuric acid. Contact with skin
or eyes may cause severe burns.
Do not tilt generator with battery
installed. Tilting could cause bat­tery acid to spill. Wear protective
clothing and face shield when
servicing. Keep out of children’s
reach.

• If battery acid gets on your

skin, wash with water.

• If battery acid gets in your eyes,

flush with water at least 15 min­utes. Call a doctor at once.
Battery acid is poisonous.

• If swallowed, drink large

amounts of water or milk. Fol­low with milk of magnesia or
vegetable oil. Call a doctor at
once.

CAUTION: If you remove bat­tery, insulate the red, positive (+)
battery cable terminal. Insulate with
electrical tape. Exposed terminal
may spark when generator runs.

IMPORTANT:

tions are the correct polarity. Electric start
generators use negative ground, 12-volt DC
starting system.

A battery is not supplied with generator. You
must provide a 12-volt, 32-amp-hour battery.
The positive and negative battery cables are
supplied with generator. You must install
these cables before mounting battery.

Always wear safety glasses when working
with battery. Make sure battery terminals are
clean. Make sure cable connections are tight.

Always shut down engine before removing
or attaching battery cables. Always remove
the negative (–) cable first. Always attach
negative (–) cable last.

INSTALLING BATTERY
CABLES TO ENGINE

1. Attach the red, positive (+) battery
cable to the starter solenoid on engine
(see Figure 7). The starter solenoid is
located directly above the starter.

Make sure battery connec-

CAUTION: Do not over tighten
positive terminal on starter sole­noid. Positive terminal could ro­tate and cut into negative termi­nal, causing a short.

2. Attach the black, negative (–) battery cable
to the engine block. Use the bolt, nut, and
two washers provided with the battery
cables. Use long mounting hole on oppo­site side of engine from starter solenoid.
Attach cable as shown in Figure 8.

Starter
Solenoid

Red, Positive (+)
Battery Cable

Figure 7 - Connecting Red, Positive (+)
Battery Cable to Engine Starter Solenoid

Black,
Negative (–)
Battery Cable

Figure 8 - Connecting Black, Negative (-)
Battery Cable to Engine Block

MOUNTING BATTERY TO
GENERATOR

1. Secure battery to generator by battery
hold-down system. This system con­sists of the battery mounting bracket,
hook bolts, and nut (see Figure 9).

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Figure 9 - Battery Hold-Down System
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2. Locate the red, positive (+) battery
cable from starter solenoid. Connect it
to the positive (+) battery terminal (see
Figure 10).

3. Locate the black, negative (–) battery
cable attached to engine block. Connect
it to the negative (–) battery terminal
(see Figure 10).

4. Check battery before starting engine.
Make sure fluid levels are full. Make
sure battery is charged.

See engine owner’s manual for more
information.

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Figure 10 - Connecting Positive and
Negative Cables to Battery (Alternator
Removed for Clarity)

EXTENSION
CORDS

Only use grounded extension cords. Be sure
to use extension cord with proper wire gauge
size. See chart below.

Recommended Minimum Wire
Gauges (AWG) for Extension
Cords

Ampere AWG for Length of

Load Cord in Feet

50' 100' 150'

2181818
3181818
4161616
5161616
6161614

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GROUNDING

WARNING: You must prop­erly earth-ground generator be­fore starting. This will help guard
against deadly electric shock.
Only use grounded plugs with
generator. Only use grounded ex­tension cords. Only use three-wire
or double-insulated power tools.

Grounding generator helps prevent electric
shock from a ground fault condition. Follow
these steps to ground your generator:

1. Locate ground bolt on generator hous­ing (see Figure 11).

2. Loosen SEM nut on ground bolt.
Do not remove SEM nut from bolt.

3. Attach a spade connector to the end of
a #10-8 stranded-copper ground wire.

4. Attach spade connector to ground bolt
between flat washer and SEM nut (see
Detail A in Figure 11).

5. Drive grounding point into ground.

Note:

Grounding point can be a stake,
grounding rod, or pipe. Grounding
point should be copper or brass.

6. Attach ground wire to grounding point.

Note:

You must supply the ground wire and ground­ing point. These do not come with generator.
Follow the National Electrical Code and all
state and local codes. Consult your power
company or a licensed electrician.

WARNING: For a grounding
point, do not use metal pipe be­ing used to carry combustible
materials or gases.

Flat Washer

SEMS Nut

Ground Bolt

Spade
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STANDBY
INSTALLATION TO
HOME OR
BUILDING

WARNING: Have standby in­stallation performed by a skilled,
licensed electrician. Do not let
anyone else wire into a utility
circuit. Personal injury, equip­ment damage, or damage to home
could occur.

IMPORTANT:

power your entire home. Most home utility
electric service is more than 60 amps. This
will exceed generator output. Only power
needed items during a power outage. Make
sure total wattage of electrical load does not
exceed rated wattage of generator.

You may need to use this generator as a
standby power source. During a power out­age, the generator will power selected items
in a building. Have generator and additional
wiring installed by a skilled, licensed elec­trician. This is not a do-it-yourself job. Fol­low all local codes.

WARNING: The electrician

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power line. If not isolated, gen­erator output will back-feed into

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repair person.

This generator will not

Figure 11 - Grounding Generator

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DETERMINING
ELECTRICAL LOAD
FOR GENERATOR

You must decide what electrical load your
generator can power. Do this before using
generator. Use the following four-step
method. It will help you select a load that is
not too large. Make sure total wattage of all
electrical loads does not exceed rated watt­age of generator. For rated wattage of your
generator, see Specifications, page 4. Elec­tric motors present a special problem when
figuring load. Read Step 3 carefully.

1. Make two lists of items you want pow­ered by generator. List all motors and
motor powered appliances in one. List all
lights, small appliances, etc. in the other.
For standby service to home or building,
only include items you must power.

2. Enter running watts of each item ex­cept motors. The light bulb or appliance
nameplate lists its wattage. Remember,
1KW = 1000 watts.
plate may not list wattage. It may only
list volts and amps. The formula for
finding wattage is: Volts x Amps =
Watts. For example: An appliance
nameplate states 3 amps at 120 volts. 3
amps x 120 volts = 360 watts.

Note:

The name-

3. Electric motors present a special prob­lem. They require up to three-times
their rated wattage to start. Chart 2,
below, shows starting watts for differ­ent size motors. For example: an elec­tric motor nameplate states 5 amps at
120 volts. 5 amps x 120 volts = 600
watts running. Multiply this figure by

3. This will show the starting watts
needed. 600 watts x 3 = 1800 watts to
start. When figuring the generator load
for motors, you must use the starting

watts figure.
quire nearly the same wattage to run as
to start. These items include saws,
drills, hair dryers, and food mixers. See
Chart 1 for typical appliance wattage
examples.

4. Add watts and starting watts of all
items. This total must not be larger than
the rated wattage of your generator. It
is a good idea to have up to 25% extra
capacity for future needs or extra
equipment.

Note:

Some motors re-

watts figure. Do not use the running

Chart 1 - Typical Electric Appliance Wattages

Running Starting

Equipment Watts Watts

Light bulb (100W) 100 100
Radio 150 150
Fan 200 600
Television 400 400
Furnace fan

with blower 600 1800
Vacuum cleaner 600 750
Sump pump
Refrigerator/freezer 800 2400
6" Circular saw 800 1000
Floodlight 1000 1000

(1/3 hp)

(1/3 hp)

700 2100

Equipment Watts Watts

1/2" Drill 1000 1250
Toaster 1200 1200
Coffee maker 1200 1200
Skillet 1200 1200
14" Chain saw 1200 1500
Water well pump

(1/2 hp) 1000 3000

Hot plate/range

(per burner) 1500 1500
10" Table saw 2000 6000
Water heater

(storage-type)

Running Starting

5000 5000

Chart 2

Approximate Starting Watts*

Motor Approximate Universal Repulsion Split

HP Running Motors Induction Capacitor Phase

Rating Watts (small appliance) Motors Motors Motors

1/8 500 625 1100 1500 2250
1/4 700 875 1550 2100 3150
1/3 800 1000 1750 2400 3600
1/2 1100 1375 2400 3300 4950
3/4 1400 1750 3100 4200 x

1 1700 2125 3750 5100 x

1

/

1

2

2 2450 3075 5400 7350 x
3 3600 x 7900 10800 x

2100 2625 4620 6300 x

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* – Always use starting watts, not running watts, when figuring correct electrical load.
x – Motors of higher horsepower are not generally used.

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OPERATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

This generator is not large enough to power
your entire home. Do not connect generator
to any existing electrical circuits. Plug items
directly into generator receptacles. Do not
exceed amperage rating of receptacles. Only
use grounded cords.

DANGER: Use only in well­vented areas. Make sure area has
plenty of free-moving, fresh, out­side air. Never run generator in
an enclosed or confined area.
Never run generator inside occu­pied building. Engine exhaust
contains poisonous carbon mon­oxide gas. Overexposure will
cause loss of consciousness and
will lead to death.

DANGER: Never connect gen­erator to any existing electrical
circuits. The generator output will
back-feed into the utility power
line. This may electrocute a power
company line repair person. Also,
if generator is powering electri­cal circuits, the chance of an elec­trical fire exists.

USING RECEPTACLE

Note:

Do not exceed amperage rating of
receptacles. Exceeding rating will trip re­ceptacle circuit breaker.

Use receptacles properly. Improper use could
damage generator. Use only grounded exten­sion cords. Power only grounded or double­insulated items. Do not overload receptacles.
All generators have the following receptacles
(see Figure 12):

• 120V, 15-amp GFCI duplex receptacle

• 120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle

• 120/240V, 20 and 30-amp twist-lock

receptacle

• 120V, 20-amp duplex receptacle

120V, 15-Amp GFCI Duplex

120V, 20-Amp Duplex

120V, 30-Amp Twist-Lock

120V
G

F

C

I

120V

RESET

TEST

120V

TW

ISTLO

C

K

POWER CORD AND PLUG
REQUIREMENTS

120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle

• NEMA L5-30P plug

• Three-wire, 30-amp cord
120/240V, 20 or 30-amp twist-lock

receptacle

• NEMA L14-20P (20-amp) or L14-30P
(30-amp) plug

•Four-wire, 20-amp and 30-amp cord

Note:

We supply the engine owner’s manual
with generator. Refer to that manual for
questions concerning engine operation.

HOU

R

M

E

TER

E

N

M

00000005

HOU

RS

1/1

0

12

0/24

TW

IS

0V

AU

TO

-ID

OFF

R

ESET

TLO

C

LE

ON

K

120/240V

TW

IS

TLO

C

K

R

E

SET

R

E

S

ET

R

E

SET

120/240V, 30 Amp
Twist-Lock

120/240V, 20 Amp Twist-Lock

Figure 12 - Receptacle Locations

10

Figure 13 - Cord and Plug Configurations

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OPERATION

Continued

PRESTART

Operate generator on a firm, dry, and clean
surface. The surface must be level. Protect
generator from heavy dust, sand, dirt, rain, or
snow. Do not locate generator near standing
water and snow. Make sure area is well-vented.

WARNING: Only responsible
adults should use generator.
Never let anyone operate genera­tor without proper instructions.

Note:

If oil level is too low, oil alert system

will keep engine from starting (see Oil Alert
System, page 5). Make sure oil level is full
before starting. See Engine Oil, page 6.

Before starting the engine, disconnect all
electric loads from generator.

STARTING

IMPORTANT:

The throttle is locked in preset position. Do
not adjust throttle. Preset position lets en­gine run at 3600 RPM under load. The
engine must maintain 3600 RPM for gen­erator to create correct voltage. Running
engine at lower speeds will damage genera­tor and powered items.

IMPORTANT:

electrical loads connected. Start engine be­fore adding electrical loads.

1. Make sure gasoline tank is full. See
Fuel, page 6 for fuel information.

2. Pull choke button out (see Figure 14).
This closes the choke.

Note:

if engine is warm or air temperature is
high.

The engine speed is preset.

Never start generator with

You may not need to close choke

3. Start the engine.
Turn the engine switch to the START

position (see Figure 15). Hold it there
until engine starts. When engine starts,
let switch return to the ON position.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use electric
starter more than five seconds. Starter
motor damage may occur. If engine
fails to start, release the switch and wait
ten seconds. After ten seconds, try start­ing again.

Note:

If engine does not start, check
the oil in the crankcase. Add oil as nec­essary. Be sure engine is on a level sur­face. See Oil Alert System, page 5.

4. As engine warms up, the choke will au­tomatically open.

HONDA

OFFONSTART

ENGINE SW

Engine
Switch

Figure 15 - Engine Switch

CIRCUIT
BREAKER

ON/push OFF

AUTO-IDLE OPERATION

IMPORTANT:

trical loads connected. Start engine before
adding electrical loads.

1. If engine is cold, turn the Auto-Idle
switch OFF (see Figure 16).

2. Start engine. Allow engine to warm up
with no load for five minutes.

3. Turn Auto-Idle switch ON. Engine will
slow to idle speed. Engine idle speed
is preset. Idle speed adjustment should
not be necessary.

4. Operate generator according to speci­fications outlined in owner’s manual.

5. Engine will automatically increase to
normal operating speed when you plug
load into any generator outlet.

6. The Auto-Idle system should be turned
OFF when generator is shut down.

Auto-Idle Switch (Shown in ON Position)

Figure 16 - Control Panel

Never start engine with elec-

120V
GFCI

120V

RESET

TEST

HOUR METER

E

NM

00000005

HO

U

RS

1/1

0

AU

TO-ID

OFF ON

120/240V

TWISTLOCK

LE

TW

120/240V

TW

120V

ISTLOCK

ISTLO

CK

Choke Button
Pulled Out
(Closed
Position)

Figure 14 - Choke Button Closed

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OPERATION

Continued

Adjusting the Idle Speed

IMPORTANT:

• If the idle speed becomes too high.

• If the engine idle speed will not regulate (en­gine wants to “hunt” or speeds up and
slows down repeatedly).

1. Turn Auto-Idle switch OFF. Start en-

gine. Allow engine to warm up with no
load for five minutes.

WARNING: Always set the idle
speed before turning on the Auto­Idle. If idle speed is not set, the
larger resistor on the control board
may become hot. Heat from the
resistor may damage the protec­tive coating on the control board.

2. Connect a volt meter to the 120-volt
duplex receptacle.

3. Fully push plunger into the solenoid
body (to manually engage solenoid)
and slowly bend solenoid bracket back
until the engine is running at the proper
idle speed. At proper idle speed (2680
minimum RPM), the meter should read
50-60 Volts. Lower settings will cause
the Auto-Idle to not operate properly.

Adjust the idle speed only:

4. Turn Auto-Idle switch ON. Make sure
solenoid is engaged. When engaged, the
punger is pulled back into the solenoid.

5. If the engine speed is too slow, the en­gine will want to “hunt” or speed up
and slow down repeatedly. When this
occurs, increase engine speed by adjust­ing the throttle (refer to engines opera­tion in Engine Manual).

Solenoid
Mounting
Bracket

Bolt

Figure 17 - Solenoid Bracket Location

HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION

This generator will not perform well at high
altitudes without proper adjustment. See
engine owner’s manual for details.

ADDING ELECTRICAL
LOADS

IMPORTANT:

Make sure total wattage of all electrical loads
does not exceed rated wattage of generator.
Overloading may shorten generator life. It
could also cause internal damage to genera­tor. Overloading will trip circuit breaker.

1. Check items to be powered. Their
nameplate lists their wattage ratings.

Note:

electrical motors are misleading. They
may require up to three-times their
rated wattage to start. You must figure
total electrical load wattage. Make sure
total wattage of all electrical loads does
not exceed rated wattage of generator.
See Determining Electrical Load For
Generator, page 9.

2. Start engine. Let engine reach full
speed.

3. Connect electrical loads one at a time.
If the load consists of electric motors,
start them first. Always start the larg­est first. Start each motor individually.

Do not overload generator.

The wattage ratings for some

DISCONNECTING ELECTRIC
LOADS

12

Remove electrical loads one at a time. Re­move voltage sensitive items first. Voltage
sensitive items include TVs, VCRs, and
other home electronic items.

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OPERATION

Continued

STOPPING ENGINE

IMPORTANT:

The throttle is locked in preset position. Do
not adjust throttle.

Follow the steps below to stop engine.

1. Remove all electrical loads from gen­erator (see Disconnecting Electrical
Loads, page 12). Remove electrical
loads one at a time.

2. Let engine run for two or three min­utes after removing electrical loads.
This lets engine cool slightly.

3. Turn engine switch to the OFF posi­tion (see Figure 18).

Engine
Switch

Figure 18 - Engine Switch

The engine speed is preset.

HONDA

OFFONSTART

ENGINE SW

CIRCUIT
BREAKER

ON/push OFF

MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIRS

WARNING: Only a qualified
electrical service person should
service and repair the alternator
on this generator. Use only fac­tory approved replacement parts.

CAUTION: The engine speed
is preset. The throttle is locked in
preset position. Do not adjust
throttle. Preset position lets en­gine run at 3600 RPM under load.
The engine must maintain 3600
RPM for generator to create cor­rect voltage. Running engine at
lower speeds will damage gen­erator and powered items.

CAUTION: Shut off generator
before performing maintenance.

IMPORTANT:

servicing. Never turn generator upside down
or stand it on end to service.

Note:

We supply the engine owner’s manual

with generator. Refer to that manual for
questions concerning engine maintenance
and repairs.

Non-engine parts require little maintenance.
Keep generator clean. Use a damp cloth to
clean outside surfaces. Never use water to
clean generator. Water can cause damage to
internal parts. Use vacuum to clean air inlet
and outlet louvers of alternator.

Keep generator level when

STORAGE

WARNING: Remove all fuel
from fuel tank before storing gen­erator. Store fuel in approved con­tainer. Store fuel in a well-vented
area free of open flames or sparks.

WARNING: The muffler be­comes very hot during operation.
The muffler remains hot for a
while after shutdown. Let engine
cool before storing.

IMPORTANT:

in storage. Never store generator upside
down or standing on end.

Note:

We supply the engine owner’s manual

with generator. Refer to that manual for
questions concerning engine storage.

Use a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL® or an
equivalent, when storing generator with fuel
in fuel tank. This will minimize fuel gum
deposits from forming in engine.

Cover and store generator in a clean, dry
place. Do not expose generator to extreme
high or low temperatures during storage.

Keep generator level while

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SERVICING THE
ENGINE

Honda parts and services should be handled
by your nearest authorized engine service
firm. Check the yellow pages of your tele­phone directory under the listing:

Engines Gasoline, Honda

or visit:

www.honda-engines.com

or call Honda direct:

1-800-426-7701

TROUBLESHOOTING

Note:

For additional help, visit DESA
Specialty Products’™ technical service
web site at www.desatech.com.

OBSERVED PROBLEM

No voltage when starting generator with no
electrical load

TECHNICAL
SERVICE

You may have further questions about as­sembling, operating, or maintaining this
product. If so, you can visit our Technical
Service web site at
contact our Technical Service Department
at 1-800-858-8501 (English Only). You may
also write to:

DESA Specialty Products™
ATTN: Technical Service Specialty Products
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004

WARNING: Only a qualified electrical service person should service

and repair generator. Use only factory approved replacement parts.

Note:

See engine owner’s manual for engine troubleshooting.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Loss of residual magnetism

2. Winding short circuit or loose
connections

3. Defective rotor diode

4. Defective capacitor

www.desatech.com or

When contacting DESA Specialty Prod­ucts™, have ready

•Your Name

•Your Address

•Your Phone Number

• Model Number of Product

• Serial Number

•Date of Purchase (Include copy of receipt
for written requests).

REMEDY

1. Apply 12-volt battery to capacitor ter-

minals for 2-3 seconds

2. Check resistance of coils (see Electri-

cal Component Specifications, page 15)

3. Replace both diodes on rotor

4. Replace capacitor

Voltage is less than normal voltage with no
electrical load

Voltmeter reading more than 10% high with
no electrical load

Voltmeter reading correct with no electrical
load, but more than 10% low when electri­cal load is added

1. Engine speed too low

2. Defective rotor diode

3. Partial short circuit in winding

4. Defective capacitor

1. Engine speed too high

1. Defective rotor diode

2. Electrical load too high

3. Engine not running properly

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14

1. Set engine speed to 3720 RPM (62 Hz)

with no load

2. Replace both diodes on rotor

3. Check resistance of coils (see Electri-

cal Component Specifications, page 15)

4. Replace capacitor

1. Set engine speed to 3720 RPM (62 Hz)

with no load

1. Replace both diodes on rotor

2. Do not overload generator

3. Contact an authorized engine service

center

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OWNER’S MANUAL

ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT
SPECIFICATIONS

Resistance in Ohms

Stator Stator Rotor Capacitor,

Main Auxiliary Primary MFD Diodes (2)

Model Winding * Winding ‡ Winding † 450 Volt 1000 Volt

MGH8500IE 0.431 .0962 7.782 45 8 Amp

*

Connect T2 (green) and T3 (black). Measure resistance between T1 (red) and T4 (blue).

‡

Resistance between brown and white leads.

†

Remove diodes to check resistance.

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WIRING DIAGRAM

Stator

T1

T2

T3

Stator

L1

110/120V

220/240V

110/120V

T4

L2

120V, 30A

Receptacle

White

120V, 20A

Receptacle

Black

120V, 15A

Receptacle

Red

White

T1

T4

Brown

B

lue

T3

Auxiliary

Diode

Black

Phase

Rotor

Red

Green

T2

Blue

Diode

Red

White

White

Green

Capacitor

T4

T3

T1

T2

Main

W

indings

Red

Green/
Yellow

Green/
Yellow

Red

Grn/
Ylw

120/240V

20A/30A

R

e

Circuit

Breaker

Red

ceptacle

45A

W

Blk

ht

W

ht

Green/
Yellow

Circuit

Breaker

45A

Duplex

120/240V

20A/30A

R

e

ceptacle

Blk

Wht

Grn/
Ylw

Grn/
Ylw

Blk

Circuit

Breaker

20A

Green/Yellow

White

Green

Auto-Idle

Red

Circuit

Breaker

Red

GFCI

HOT

L

I

NE

Hour
M

eter

20A

Black

WHITE

White

Red

Wht

W

Wht

ht

Yellow

2

s

1

s

White

White

To Solenoid

White

Red

Yellow

Green/Yellow

To Alternator

Ground

16

Green/
Yellow

To Roll Cage

White

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ILLUSTRATED
PARTS LIST

Alternator Assembly

This list contains replaceable parts used
in your generator. When ordering parts,
follow the instructions listed under Re-
placement Parts on page 23 of this
manual.

1

7

12

11

9

13

15

16

17

14

10

2

3

6

8

4

5

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KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.

114285-03 Alternator Assembly 1
1 115243-01 Top Cover, Alternator 1
2 M10908-27 Screw, 10-32 x 1/2" 4
3 115244-01 End Cover, Alternator 1
4 115247-01 End Cap, Shaft 1
5 115246-01 Flange Nut, 8mm 1
6 115245-02 Draw Bolt, Alternator 1
7 * Stator, Alternator 1
8 115225-02 Capacitor 1
9 115308-01 Hex Head Taptite, 8mm Screw 4
10 WLE-5 Lock Washer, 5/16" 4
11 115315-01 Bearing 1
12 115316-01 Diode 2
13 * Rotor, Alternator 1
14 115317-01 Fan 1
15 ** Bolt, 3/8"-16 x 5/8" 4
16 ** Lock Washer, 3/8" 4
17 115242-01 Flange, Alternator 1

* Part not available by itself. Must purchase Alternator Assembly.
** Available at any hardware store.

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ILLUSTRATED
PARTS LIST

Fuel Tank and Roll Cage

11

13

FU

EL

E

F

3

4

1

S

A

F

E

TY

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FO

RM

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ly

2

17

7

6

5

9

120V
GFCI

HOUR METER

00000005

O
H

TO

AU

FF

O

RE

120V

TWISTLOCK

120V

T
E

S

E

R

T

S

E

T

NM

E

1/1
S

R

U

E

L

-ID

N

O

T

SE

120/240V

TWISTLOCK

120/240V

TWISTLOCK

0

ET

S

RE

T

SE

RE

ET

RES

14

15

16

14

15

14

8

16

10

12

15

14

11

12

18

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ILLUSTRATED
PARTS LIST

Fuel Tank and Roll Cage

This list contains replaceable parts used in
your generator. When ordering parts, fol­low the instructions listed under Replace-
ment Parts on page 23 of this manual.

KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 25954002 Gas Cap/Fuel Gage 1
2 114720-01 Gas Tank (with 90° fitting) 1
3 114787-01 Screw, 1/4"-28 x 3/4" 4
4 WP-4C Washer, 1/4" 4
5 19508001 Gas Line Clamp 2
6 25985005 Fuel Line 1
7 099743-01 Fuel Filter 1
8 115398-01 Roll Cage 1
9 M10908-27 Screw #10-32 x 1/2" 6
10 114685-02 Spacer 1
11 * Bolt, 5/16"-18 x 1/2" 2

12 WLE-5 Lock Washer, 5/16" 2
13 099853-02 Shock Mount 1
14 NEC-5C Lock Nut, 5/16"-18 4
15 WP-5C Flat Washer, 5/16" 3
16 099853-03 Shock Mounts 2
17 114721-03 Control Panel Assembly 1

OWNER’S MANUAL

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PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN

100003-06 Operation Decal 1
* 5/16"-18 x 1/2" Grounding

Bolt 1
* 5/16" Flat Washer 1
* 5/16" SEMS Nut 1

* Available at any hardware store.

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ILLUSTRATED
PARTS LIST

Solenoid and Control Board
Assemblies and Mounting

2

5

3

4

6

7

Solenoid Assembly and Mounting

1

DESA

T1

Control Board Assembly and Mounting

20

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ILLUSTRATED
PARTS LIST

Solenoid and Control Board
Assemblies and Mounting

This list contains replaceable parts used in
your generator. When ordering parts, fol­low the instructions listed under Replace-
ment Parts on page 23 of this manual.

KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 115812-01 Control Board Assembly (Includes

2 100324-03 Solenoid Assembly (Includes

3 102939-01 Solenoid Mounting Bracket 1
4 103811-01 Nylon Washer 1
5 103812-01 Retaining Ring 1
6 100755-02 Linkage Rod 1
7 22822000 Roll Pin 1

100320-01 Yellow Wire 1
100322-01 White Wire (with 2 Flags) 1
100322-02 White Wire (with 1 Flag and 1 Spade) 1
100366-01 Rocker Switch 1

OWNER’S MANUAL

Circuit Board Locking Supports) 1

Plunger, Nut, and Lock Washer) 1

PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN

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ILLUSTRATED
PARTS LIST

Control Panel

This list contains replaceable parts used in
your generator. When ordering parts, fol­low the instructions listed under Replace-
ment Parts on page 23 of this manual.

9

13

5

4

RESE

T

T

EST

3

10

14

1

120V
G

F

C

I

120V

120V

TW

ISTLOCK

H

OU

R

M

E

O

AUTO-IDLE

FF

RESET

TER

120/240V

TW

IS

TL

OCK

120/240V

TW

ISTLO

ON

R

ESET

CK

RES

ET

R

E

SET

ENM

000000

H

O

05

U

R

S

1/10

2

7

6

DESA

T1

2

7

11

8

12

KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 114738-03 Control Panel 1
2 22616009 Circuit Breaker, 20 Amp * 2
3 099833-01 120V, 30A Twist-Lock Receptacle * 1
4 104202-01 120V, 20A Duplex Receptacle * 1
5 100445-01 120V, 15A Duplex (GFCI) Receptacle * 1
6 099835-01

120/240V, 30A Twist-Lock Receptacle *
7 103184-01 Circuit Breaker, 45 Amp * 2
8 099834-01

120/240V, 20A Twist-Lock Receptacle *
9 101350-01 Hour Meter 1
10 099760-02 Bushing 1
11 114722-01 Enclosure 1
12 107708-02 Screw, 8-18 x 1/2" 6
13 100366-01 Rocker Switch 1
14 115812-01 Auto-Idle Control Board Kit 1
† 114721-03 Control Panel Assembly 1

‡ 114963-02 Panel Schematic Decal 1
‡ 103258-02 Solenoid Assembly Kit (with Bracket) 1

* Includes fastening hardware
‡ Not shown
† Includes reference numbers 1 through 14

1

1

22

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REPLACEMENT
PARTS AND
ACCESSORIES

For original replacement parts and accesso­ries, contact your nearest Authorized Dealer
or Authorized Service Center for this prod­uct. If they can not supply the part or acces­sory, contact your nearest Parts Central listed
below. Each Authorized Dealer, Authorized
Service Center, and Parts Central is inde­pendently owned and operated.

See pages 17 through 22 for an Illustrated
Parts List.

If you need additional referral information,
contact our Technical Service Department
(see Technical Service, page 14).

In Canada call 1-800-561-3372 for parts
information.

Heavy-Duty Wheel Kit – PA2020

Wheelbarrow-style wheel kit. Makes gen­erator easy for one person to move.

This kit includes:

• Large 12-inch wheels for easy rolling

•Powder coated tubing and plated hard­ware for long life

• Long handles with thick grips for greater
comfort and control

Complete installation instructions included.

REPAIR SERVICE

Note:

Only use original replacement parts.
This will protect your warranty coverage for
parts replaced under warranty.

Each Authorized Service Center is indepen­dently owned and operated.

For additional Service Center or warranty
information, call 1-800-858-8501 or visit
our Technical Service web site at

www.desatech.com.

WARRANTY SERVICE

If product requires warranty service, return it
to nearest Authorized Service Center. You
must show proof of purchase. If faulty materi­als or workmanship caused damage, we will
repair or replace product without charge.

Note:

Normal wear, misuse, abuse, neglect, or acci­dental damage is not covered under warranty.

NON-WARRANTY SERVICE

If product requires service, return it to near­est Authorized Service Center. Repairs will
be billed to you at regular repair list prices.

PARTS CENTRALS

These Parts Centrals are privately owned
businesses. They have agreed to support our
customer’s needs by providing original re­placement parts and accessories.

Tool & Equipment

5 Manila Drive
Hamden, CT 06514-0322
203-248-7553
1-800-397-7553

Grainger Parts Operations

1657 Shermer Road
Northbrook, IL 60062-5362
708-498-5900
1-800-323-0620
www.grainger.com

Portable Heater Parts

342 North County Road 400 East
Valparaiso, IN 46383-9704
219-462-7441
1-800-362-6951
www.portableheaterparts.com
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

FBD

1349 Adams Street
Bowling Green, KY 42103-3414
270-846-1199
1-800-654-8534
[e-mail]

Master Part Distributors

1251 Mound Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-2672
616-791-0505
1-800-446-1446
www.masterparts.net

Bowden Electric Motor Service

1681 S. Wesleyan Blvd.
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
252-446-4203

East Coast Energy

10 East Route 36
West Long Branch, NJ 07764-1501
1-800-755-8809

Laporte’s

2444 N 5th Street
Hartsville, SC 29550-7704
843-332-0191

MTA Distributors

555 Hickory Hills Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37189-9244
615-299-8777
1-800-264-0225

Industrial Hardware

4109 Bainbridge Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23324-1403
757-543-2232
1-800-788-0008
[e-mail]

Mills Lawn and Garden

4750-B Baxter Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
757-490-7001
www.mills-parts.com

Tuco Industrial Products

5223 180th Street SW
Suite 4A-1
Lynnwood, WA 98037-4506
425-743-9533
1-800-735-1268
www.tucoheat.com

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

KEEP THIS WARRANTY

Model

Serial No.

Date Purchased

Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.

We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard
written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.

FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

GASOLINE PORTABLE GENERATORS

DESA Specialty Products™ makes no warranty with respect to the engine and engine components not of its manufac­ture. They are subject to warranties of their manufacturers. Honda warrants the engine. See engine owner’s manual
for engine warranty information.

DESA Specialty Products™ warrants each generator, excluding engine, of its manufacture, to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for five years from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer, provided that the
product has been properly installed, maintained, and operated in accordance with all applicable instructions. The bill
of sale or proof of purchase must be presented at the time a claim is made under this warranty.

This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers only the parts and labor required
to restore this unit to its proper operating condition. Warranty parts must be obtained through factory authorized
dealers and service centers for this product. These dealers and service centers will provide original factory replace­ment parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty.

This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear, or parts that
fail or become damaged as a result of misuse, abuse, negligence, accident, lack of proper maintenance, alteration,
modification, tampering, contaminated fuels, repair using improper parts, or repair by anyone other than an authorized
dealer or service center. Routine maintenance is the responsibility of the owner. Travel, handling, transportation, and
incidental costs associated with warranty repairs are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of
the owner.

To the full extent allowed by the law of the jurisdiction that governs the sale of the product, this express warranty
excludes any and all other expressed warranties and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties, including
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to five years from the date of first purchase, and DESA
Specialty Products’™ liability is hereby limited to the purchase price of the product and DESA Specialty Products™
shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation of damages may not apply to you.

This warranty provides the original purchaser with specific rights. For information regarding those rights, please
consult the applicable state laws.

Bowling Green, KY 42101

www.desatech.com

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