Porter-Cable D21679-008-0 User Manual
Instruction
manual
Model
BS500
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 21
FRANÇAISE: PAGE 41
Generator
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Copyright © 2000 PORTER-CABLE Corporation
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. D21679-008-0
SPECIFICATION
MODEL BS500
HORSE POWER 10.0
RATED/SURGE WATTS 5000/6250
VOLTAGE 120/240
AMPERAGE 41.6/20.8A
PHASE SINGLE
HERTZ 60 Hz
ENGINE SPEED 3600 RPM
MAX. AMBIENT TEMP. 104° F
FUEL CAPACITY 7 GALLON
RUN TIME @ 50%/100% 10.8/7.2 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 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, 1-888559-8550, 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 understand. This information relates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY and PRE-
VENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.
To help you recognize this information, we use symbols to the right.
Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS •
When using this product basic precautions should always be followed
URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY
OR LOSS OF LIFE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
including the following:
Information for preventing damage to
equipment.
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 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.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
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.)
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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.
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 contacting
them.
Contact with worn or damaged extension cords could result in electrocution.
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 ITWHAT COULD HAPPEN
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 in fire 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
result in electrocution.
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Read the load rating chart and
instructions in the Wattage Calculation 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 Authorized Service Center.
Do not operate generator with
protective 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
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 accidental ignition. Fuel improperly secured
could get into the hands of children or
other unqualified persons.
Materials placed against or near the generator or operating the generator in areas where the temperature exceeds 104°
F. ambient (such as storage rooms or garages) can interfere with its proper ventilation features causing overheating and
possible ignition of the materials or
buildings.
HOW TO PREVENT ITWHAT COULD HAPPEN
Turn engine off and allow it to cool
before adding fuel to the tank. Equip
area of operation with a fire extinguisher 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 container designed to hold gasoline. Store
container in secure location to prevent 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 INDOORS OR IN ANY CONFINED
AREA.
Tampering with factory set engine
speed settings.
Overfilling the fuel tank – fuel spillage.
Engine speed has been factory set to
provide safe operation. Tampering with
the engine speed adjustment could result 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 frequency will be thrown out of standard 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 1/2 inch below the tip of the
fuel tank. Never refuel with the
engine running.
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