Porter-Cable BSI550 User Manual

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Instruction

manual

Generator

Model

BSI550

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http://www.porter-cable.com

PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS

Shown with optional portability kit

IMPORTANT

Please make certain that the person who is to use this equipment carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting operations.

The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the frame. Record these numbers in the spaces below and retain for future reference.

Model No.

Type

Serial No.

Part No. D23665-0111-1

SPECIFICATION

MODEL	BSI550
HORSE POWER	10.0
RATED/SURGE WATTS	5500/9000
VOLTAGE	120/240
AMPERAGE	45.8/22.9A
PHASE	SINGLE
FREQUENCY	60 Hz
ENGINE SPEED	3600 RPM
MAX. AMBIENT TEMP.	104° F
FUEL CAPACITY	7 GALLONS
RUN TIME @ 50%/100%	13.2/8.1 HRS

•This product is not equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If the product 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 arrestor, as defined in section 4442, and maintained in effective working order. Spark arresters are also required on some U. S. Forest service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances.

•This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This warning is given in compliance with California Proposition 65, as detectable amounts of chemicals subject to proposition 65 may be contained in this product.

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WARRANTY

PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION warrants to the original purchaser that each new electric generator and service part is free from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective product or part as follows from the original date of purchase.

2 YEARS – Limited warranty on electric generator alternators and 1 year limited warranty on all other parts.

90 Days – Service parts

Engine warranties are the responsibility of the engine manufacturer. Warranties of merchandise sold by Porter-Cable which has been manufactured by and identified as the product of another company are the responsibility of the manufacturer of that product.

THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE AND DOES NOT COVER

•Products sold damaged or incomplete, sold “as is,” sold reconditioned, or used as rental equipment.

•Delivery, installation, or normal adjustments explained in the owner’s manual.

•Damage or liability caused by shipping, improper handling, improper installation, improper maintenance, improper modification, or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended by PORTER-CABLE for the product.

•Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, or the failure to install, operate, maintain, and store the product according to the instructions in the owner’s manual.

•Damage caused by cold, heat, rain, excessive humidity, corrosive environments and materials, or other contaminants.

•Expendable items that become worn during normal use such as fuel filters, air cleaners, spark plugs, and engine oil.

•Cosmetic defects that do not interfere with product functionality.

•Freight costs from customer to Porter-Cable.

•Repair and transportation costs of products or parts determined not to be defective.

•ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

•IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

WARRANTY SERVICE is available by delivering or shipping the defective product or part to any Porter-Cable authorized warranty service location. To determine the nearest authorized warranty service location, call the toll free number, 1-888- 559-8550, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Specific instructions regarding servicing arrangements and scheduling may vary depending on the type and size of the product and the availability of repair parts.

•DO NOT return the defective product to the retailer.

•Retain the original cash register sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty work.

•Purchasers should contact Porter-Cable directly if they do not receive satisfactory results from the authorized warranty service center.

Porter-Cable Corporation

4825 Highway 45 North

P.O. Box 2468

Jackson, TN 38302-2468

1-888-559-8550

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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

This manual contains information that
is important for you to know and un-	URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD	Information for preventing damage to
derstand. This information relates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY and PRE-	THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR	equipment.
VENTING EQUIPMENT PROB-	LOSS OF LIFE.
LEMS. To help you recognize this
information, we use symbols to the
right. Please read the manual and pay
attention to these sections.	IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZ-	Information that you should pay special
	ARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY	attention to.
	OR LOSS OF LIFE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •

When using this product basic precautions should always be followed including the following:

	RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE
HAZARD	WHAT COULD HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT

Attempting to connect generator directly to the electrical system of any building structure.

Back feeding electricity through a building’s electrical system to the outside utility feed lines could endanger repair persons attempting to restore service.

Attempting to connect to the incoming utility service could result in electrocution.

Restoration of electrical service while the generator is connected to the incoming utility could result in a fire or serious damage if an isolator switch is not installed.

Failure to use a double throw transfer switch when connecting to a structure's electrical system can damage appliances and WILL VOID the manufacturer's warranty.

Never backfeed electricity through a structure's electrical system.

To connect to a structure's electrical system in a safe manner, always have a Double-Throw Transfer Switch installed by a qualified electrician and in compliance with local ordinances. (When installing a Double-Throw Transfer Switch, a minimum of 10 gauge wiring must be used.)

Improper storage of extension Extension cord can come into contact cord with hot engine parts resulting in

damage. Using a damaged extension cord can result in electrocution or death.

Never fold handle over hot engine with extension cord wrapped on storage bracket.

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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont’d)
HAZARD	WHAT COULD HAPPEN	HOW TO PREVENT IT
Operation of generator in rain,	Water is an excellent conductor of	Operate generator in a clean, dry,
wet, icy, or flooded conditions.	electricity! Water which comes in con-	well ventilated area. Make sure
	tact with electrically charged compo-	hands are dry before touching unit.
	nents can transmit electricity to the
	frame and other surfaces, resulting in
	electrical shock to anyone contacting
	them.

Use of worn, damaged, under-	Contact with worn or damaged ex-	Inspect extension cords before
sized or ungrounded extension	tension cords could result in electro-	use and replace with new cord if
cords.	cution.	required.
	Use of undersize extension cords	Use proper size (wire gauge) cord-
	could result in overheating of the	set for application see chart in the
	wires or attached items, resulting in	Assembly section of this manual.
	fire.
		Always use a cordset having a
	Use of ungrounded cordsets could	grounding wire with an appropri-
	prevent operation of circuit breakers	ate grounding plug. DO NOT use
	and result in electrical shock.	an ungrounded plug.
Placing generator on or against	Accidental leakage of electrical cur-	Place generator on low conductiv-
highly conductive surface, such as	rent could charge conductive sur-	ity surface such as a concrete
a steel walkway or metal roof.	faces in contact with the generator.	slab.
		ALWAYS operate generator a min-
		imum of six feet from any conduc-
		tive surface.
Improper connection of items to	Exceeding the load capacity of the	Read the load rating chart and in-
generator.	generator by attaching too many	structions in the Wattage Calcula-
	items, or items with very high load	tion section. Make sure that the
	ratings to it could result in overheat-	summation of electrical loads for
	ing of some items or their attachment	all attachments does not exceed
	wiring resulting in fire or electrical	the load rating of the generator.
	shock.
Operation of unit when damaged,	Attempting to use the unit when it	Do not operate generator with me-
or with guards or panels removed.	has been damaged, or when it is not	chanical or electrical problem.
	functioning normally could result in	Have unit repaired by an Autho-
	fire or electrocution.	rized Service Center.
	Removal of guarding could expose	Do not operate generator with
	electrically charged components and	protective guarding removed.
	result in electrocution.

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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.

RISK OF FIRE

HAZARD

WHAT COULD HAPPEN

HOW TO PREVENT IT

Gasoline and gasoline vapors can

Attempting to fill the fuel tank while

Turn engine off and allow it to cool

the engine is running.

become ignited by coming in contact

before adding fuel to the tank.

with hot components such as the

Equip area of operation with a fire

muffler, engine exhaust gases, or from

extinguisher certified to handle

an electrical spark.

gasoline or fuel fires.

Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot

Sparks, fire, hot objects

Add fuel to tank in well ventilated

objects can cause gasoline or gaso-

area. Make sure there are no sourc-

line vapors to ignite.

es of ignition near the generator.

Improper storage of fuel

Improperly stored fuel could lead to

Store fuel in a OSHA approved

accidental ignition. Fuel improperly se-

container designed to hold gaso-

cured could get into the hands of chil-

line. Store container in secure loca-

dren or other unqualified persons.

tion to prevent use by others.

Inadequate ventilation for generator

Materials placed against or near the

Operate generator in a clean, dry,

generator or operating the generator in

well ventilated area a minimum of

areas where the temperature exceeds

four feet from any building, object

104° F. ambient (such as storage

or wall. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT

rooms or garages) can interfere with its

INDOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED

proper ventilation features causing

AREA.

overheating and possible ignition of the

materials or buildings.

Engine speed has been factory set to

Tampering with factory set engine

Never attempt to “speed-up” the

speed settings.

provide safe operation. Tampering with

engine to obtain more perfor-

the engine speed adjustment could re-

mance. Both the output voltage

sult in overheating of attachments and

and frequency will be thrown out of

could cause a fire.

standard by this practice, endan-

gering attachments and the user.

Spilled fuel and its vapors can

Use care in filling the tank to avoid

Overfilling the fuel tank –

fuel spillage.

become ignited from hot surfaces or

spilling fuel. Make sure fuel cap is

sparks.

secured tightly and check engine

for fuel leaks before starting

engine. Move generator away

from refueling area or any spillage

before starting engine. Allow for

fuel expansion. Keep maximum

fuel level 1/2 inch below the tip of

the fuel tank. Never refuel with

the engine running.

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