North Star 5500 BDG User Manual
Proven Performance
OWNER’S MANUAL
MO DEL 5500 BDG, I TEM #165913
Belt Driven Gen erator
M165913B
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THANK YOU
Thank you for purchasing a North Star Belt Driven Generator. Your machine is desi gned for
long life, dependability, and the top performance you demand. Please take time now to read
through this manual so you can better understand the machine’s operation, maintenance and
safety precautions. Everyone who operates this generator must read and understand this manual.
T he time you t ake now will p rolong you r ge ne rat or’s lif e and p repare you for its safe operation.
Enj oy the exceptional perform ance of your North Star Bel t Driven Generator.
IMPORTANT
If this machine is used by anyone who i s not the owner or is loaned or rented, make certain the
operator:
- Is instructed in the safe and proper operation of this machine.
- Reads and understands the manuals pertai ning to this machine.
NOTICE
K-BAR Industries Incorporated reserves the right to make improvements in design and/or
changes in specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to install them on units
previousl y sold.
TABLE OF CONT ENTS
Thank you 1
Specifications 2
Machine com ponent ident ification 3
Gener ator f eature s 3-4
Introduction 4
A NSI safety definitions 4
Rules for saf e operat ion 4-5
Installation 5-6
Load applic ation 6-7
Pre- star t up prepar ation 7-8
Gener ator car e 8
Troubleshooting 9
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SPECIFICATIONS
Item Numb er #165913
Maximum Outp ut 5500 Watts (W )
Continuous Output 5000 Watts (W )
Voltage 120 / 240 Volt (V)
Phase Single pha s e ( 4- wire)
Frequency 59.0- 62.0 H er tz ( Hz )
Power Fact or 100 %
Engine 11 hp max., 9 hp r ec om me nded
Engine Speed 3540-372 0 RP M
120 V Recept ac le 20 Amp (A) duplex
(NEM A 5- 20R)
240 V Recept ac le 20 Amp (A) Loc k ing Device
(NEM A L6- 20R)
Circuit Breaker 20 Amp (A) thermal, push t o r eset style
Dimensions
Length 16.25” ( 413 cm)
Width 7.25” ( 184 cm)
Height 7.75” ( 197 cm)
Gr os s Weight 53 lb. ( 24.1 kg)
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