Porter Cable H1000-1 Owner’s Manual
Instruction
manual
Model
H1000
Generator
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POMER+WBLE,
PROFESSIONAL POWER TOOLS
Copyr_gl_ © 2000 PORTER-CABLE Corporation
IMPORTANT
Please make certain that the person who _s to use thts equtpment
carefully reads and understands these instructions before starting
operations
The ModeJ and Serial No prate is located on the frame Record these
numbecs in the spaces below arid retain for future reference
Model No _
Type __
Serial No
D21734-0011.0
SPECIFICATION
MODEL HIO00
HORSE POWER 20
RATED/SURGE WATTS 10000/12500
VOLTAGE 120/240
AMPERAGE 83.3A/41 .TA
PHASE SINGLE
HERTZ 60 Hz
ENGINE SPEED 3600 RPM
MAX. AMBIENT TEMP. 104 ° F
FUEL CAPACITY 7 GALLON
RUN TIME @ 50%/100% 9.9/4.9 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 Cal-
ifornia 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 par_ is
free from defects in material and workmanship, and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any defective product or
par_ 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, 1-888-
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+(IIBLEo
Porter_Cable Corporation
4825 Highway 45 North
Re. 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-
derstand. This information relates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY and PRE-
VENTING EQUIPMENT PROB-
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 INSTRUCTIONS
When using this product basic pre cautions should always be
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URGENT SAFETY INFORMATION - A HAZARD
THAT WILL CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
LOSS OF LIFE.
Information for preventing damage to
equipment.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - A
HAZARD THAT MIGHT CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
Information that you should pay special
attention to.
" SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS "
followed including the following:
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 out-
side utility feed lines could en-danger
repair persons attempting to restore
service.
Attempting to connect to the incom-
ing utility service could result in elec-
trocution.
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 struc-
ture'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 qual-
ified electrician and in compliance
with local ordinances. (When in-
stalling 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.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Water is an excellent conductor of
electricity! Water which comes in
contact with electrically charged com-
3onents can transmit electricity to the
frame and other surfaces, resulting in
electrical shock to anyone contacting
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 conductiv-
ity surface such as a concrete
slab.
ALWAYS operate generator a min-
imum of six feet from any conduc-
tive 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 overheat-
ing 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 func-
tioning 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 in-
structions 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
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 genera-
tor
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 gaso-
line vapors to ignite.
Improperly stored fuel could lead to ac-
cidental ignition. Fuel improperly se-
cured could get into the hands of chil-
dren or other unqualified persons.
Materials placed against or near the
generator or operating the generator in
areas where the temperature exceeds
104 ° E ambient (such as storage rooms
or garages) can interfere with its prop-
er ventilation features causing over-
heating and possible ignition of the
materials or buildings.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
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 gener-
ator.
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 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
engine to obtain more perfor-
mance. 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.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE GENERATOR.
Risk of Injury and Property Damage When
Transporting Generator
HAZARD
Fire, Inhalation, Damage to Vehicle
Surfaces
RISK OF BREATHING - INHALATION HAZARD
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could
result in fire or breathing hazard, seri-
ous injury or death can result. Fuel or
oil leaks will damage carpet, paint or
other surfaces in vehicles or trailers.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
If generator is equipped with a fuel
shut-off valve, turn the valve to the
off position before transporting to
avoid fuel leaks. If generator is not
equipped with a fuel shut-off valve,
drain the fuel from tank before
transporting. Transport fuel only in
an OSHA approved container.
Always place generator on a
protective mat when transporting
to protect against damage to
vehicle from leaks. Remove
generator from vehicle immediately
upon arrival at your destination.
HAZARD
Gasoline engines produce toxic car-
bon monoxide exhaust fumes.
WHAT COULD HAPPEN
Breathing exhaust fumes will cause
serious injury or death.
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HOW TO PREVENT IT
Operate generator in clean, dry,
well ventilated area. Never operate
unit in enclosed areas such as
garages, basements, storage,
sheds, or in any location occupied
by humans or animals. Keep chil-
dren, pets and others away from
area of operating unit.
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