Porter Cable CH250-1 Owner’s Manual
Instruction
manual
Model
CH250
Generator
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P/ease 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.
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Serial No.
IMPORTANT
SPECIFICATION
MODEL CH250
HORSE POWER 5
RATED/SURGE WAFrS 2500/3125
VOLTAGE 120V
AMPERAGE 20.8A
PHASE SINGLE
HERTZ 60 Hz
ENGINE SPEED 3600 RPM
MAX. AM BLENTTEMP. 104° F
FUEL CAPACITY .45 GALLON
RUN TIME @50%/100% 2.5/1.3
• This product is equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If the pro_luct will be used around
flammable materials, or onland covered with materialssuchasagriculturalcrops, forest, brush, grass,or other
similaritems,then an approved sparkarrestermust beinstalledand islegallyrequiredinthe stateof California. It
is a violationof California statutes section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443 of the California Public
ResourcesCode, unlessthe engineisequippedwith asparkarrestor,as defined insection4442, and maintained
ineffectiveworking order. Spark arrestersare also required on some U. S. Forest service land and mayalso be
legallyrequiredunder otherstatutesand ordinances.
• This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm, This warning isgiven in compliance with California Proposition 65, asdetectable amounts of
chemicals subject to proposition 65 may be contained in this product.
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WARRANTY
LIMITED 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 manufac-
turer 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 intertere 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 PUR-
POSE, 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 de not receive satisfactory results from the authorized
warranty service center.
PORTER+(gBLEo
Po_er-Cabte Corporation
4825 Highway 45 Noah
RO. Box2468
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-
derstand. This information relates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY and PRE-
VENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
TOhelp you recognize this informa-
tion, we use symbols to the right.
Please read the manual and pay at-
tention to these sections.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •
When using this product basic precautions should always be
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URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZ-
ARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
OR LOSS OF LIFE.
_WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
followed including the following:
I _CAUTION I
Information for preventing damage to
equipment.
I NOTE I
Information that you should pay
special attention to.
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE
HAZARD
Attempting to connect generator
directly to the electrical system of
any building structure.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Back feeding electricity through a
building's electrical system to the
outside utility feed lines could en-
danger repair persons attempting to
restore service.
Attempting to connect to the incoming
utility service could result in electrocu-
tion.
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.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Never backfeed electricity through
a structure's electrical system.
To connect to a structure's electri-
cal system in a safe manner,
always have a Double-Throw
Transfer Switch installed by a
qualified electrician and in compli-
ance with local ordinances. (When
installing a Double-Throw Trans-
fer Switch, a minimum of 10
gauge wiring must be used.)
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE (cont'd)
HAZARD
Operation of generator in rain, wet,
icy, or flooded conditions.
Use of worn, damaged, undersized
or ungrounded extension cords.
Placing generator on or against
highly conductive surface, such as
a steel walkway or metal roof.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Water is an excellent conductor of
electricity! Water which comes in
contact with electrically charged
components can transmit electricity to
the frame and other surfaces, resulting
in electrical shock to anyone contactinc
them.
Contact with worn or damaged exten-
sion cords could result in electrocu-
tion.
Use of undersize extension cords
could result in overheating of the wires
or attached items, resulting in fire.
Use of ungrounded cordsets could
prevent operation of circuit breakers
and result in electrical shock.
Accidental leakage of electrical current
could charge conductive surfaces in
contact with the generator.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Operate generator in a clean, dry,
well ventilated area. Make sure
hands are dry before touching unit.
Inspect extension cords before use
and replace with new cord if
required.
Use proper size (wire gauge)
cordset for application see chart in
the Assembly section of this
manual.
Always use a cordset having a
grounding wire with an appropriate
grounding plug. DO NOT use an
ungrounded plug.
Place generator on low conductivity
surface such as a concrete slab.
ALWAYS operate generator a
minimum of six feet from any
conductive surface.
Improper connection of items to
generator.
Operation of unit when damaged,
or with guards or panels removed.
Exceeding the load capacity of the
generator by attaching too many
items, or items with very high load
ratings to it could result in overheating
of some items or their attachment
wiring resulting infire or electrical
shock.
Attempting to use the unit when it has
been damaged, or when it is not
functioning normally could result in fire
or electrocution.
Removal of guarding could expose
electrically charged components and
i result in electrocution.
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Read the load rating chart and
instructions in the Wattage Calcula-
tion section. Make sure that the
summation of electrical loads for all
attachments does not exceed the
load rating of the generator.
Do not operate generator with
mechanical or electrical problem.
Have unit repaired by an Autho-
rized Service Center.
Do not operate generator with
3rotective guarding removed.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
RISK OF FIRE
HAZARD
Attempting to fill the fuel tank while
the engine is running.
Sparks, fire, hot objects
Improper storage of fuel
Inadequate ventilation for generator
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Gasoline and gasoline vapors can
become ignited by coming in contact
with hot components such as the
muffler, engine exhaust gases, or from
an electrical spark.
Cigarettes, sparks, fires, or other hot
objects can cause gasoline or gasoline
vapors to ignite.
Improperly stored fuel could lead to ac-
cidental ignition. Fuel improperly secured
could get into the hands of children or
other unqualified persons.
Materials placed against or near the gen-
erator or operating the generator in ar-
easwhere the temperature exceeds 104°
F.ambient (such as storage rooms or ga-
rages) can interfere with its proper ven-
tilation features causing overheating and
possible ignition of the materials or
buildings.
HOW TO PREVENTIT
Turn engine off and allow it to cool
before adding fuel to the tank. Equip
area of operation with a fire extin-
guisher certified to handle gasoline
or fuel fires.
Add fuel to tank in well ventilated
area. Make sure there are no sources
of ignition near the generator.
Store fuel in a OSHA approved con-
tainer designed to hold gasoline. Store
container in secure location to pre-
vent use by others.
Operate generator in a clean, dry,
well ventilated area a minimum of four
,feet from any building, object or wall.
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT IN-
DOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED
AREA.
Tampering with factory set engine
speed settings.
Overfilling the fuel tank - fuel spill-
age.
Engine speed has been factory set to
provide safe operation. Tampering with
the engine speed adjustment could re-
sult in overheating of attachments and
could cause a fire.
Spilled fuel and its vapors can become
ignited from hot surfaces or sparks.
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Never attempt to "speed-up" the en-
gine to obtain more performance.
Both the output voltage and fre-
quency will be thrown out of stan-
dard by this practice, endangering
attachments and the user.
Use care in filling the tank to avoid
spilling fuel. Make sure fuel cap is
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 1,4inch below the tip of the
fuel tank. Never refuel with the
engine running.
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