Powermate 62929 Operator's Manual
Pramac America
4970 Airport Road
Kearney, NE 68848
Operator Manual
Manuel de l’opérateur
Manual del operador
ELECTRIC GENERATOR - GROUPE ELECTROGENE - GENERADOR ELECTRICO
IMPORTANT - Please make certain that persons who are to use this equipment thoroughly read and
understand these instructions and any additional instructions provided prior to operation.
IMPORTANT - Prière de vous assurer que les personnes destinées à utiliser cet appareil ont pris soin d'en lire et d'en
comprendre le mode d'emploi ou les directives avant de le mettre en marche.
IMPORTANTE - Asegúrese que las personas que utilizarán este equipo lean y entiendan completamente estas
instrucciones y cualquier instrucción adicional proporcionada antes del funcionamiento.
Record the model and serial numbers as indicated on your Generator’s nameplate:
Model No._________________ Serial No.__________________
Enregistrer le code du modèle et le numéro de série figurant sur la plaque signalétique du groupe électrogène:
Nº de modèle_________________ Nº de série __________________
Registre los números de modelo y de serie como se indica en la placa del nombre de su generador:
No. de modelo ________________No. de serie ________________
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CUSTOMER HOTLINE
1-800-445-1805
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety and operation rules . . . . . . 3 Applying load. . . . 7
Spark arresting muffler . . . . . . 4 Shutting the generator off . . . . . . 7
Determining total wattage. . . . 4 Break-in procedure . . . . . 7
Operating voltage . . . . 4 Maintenance . . . . . 7
Installation. . . . 5 Brushes . . . . . 7
Before operation. . . . . 5 Inspecting the brushes . . . . . 7
Grounding the generator . . . . 5 Exciting the generator . . . . . . 7
Lubrication. . . . . . 6 Heat shield . . . . . 7
Low oil sensor . . . . . . 6 Engine carburetor icing . . . . . 7
Fuel . . . . . 6 Quick starting tips . . . . . . 7
Cord-set wiring . . . . . . 6 Service and storage . . . . . 8
Starting the unit . . 6 Infrequent service . . . . . . 8
Pre-start preparation . . . . 6 Long term storage . . . . . . 8
Starting the engine . . . . . 6 Service information. . . . . . 8
TABLE DES MATIERES
Régles d’opération et de sécurité. . . . 9 Branchement des appareils . . . . 13
Silencieux pare-étincelles. . . . . . 10 Arrêt de l'appareil . . . . . . 13
Determination de la puissance totale nécessaire. . . . . . 10 Rodage . . . . . 13
Vérifier la tension . . . . . . 10 Entretien . . . . 13
Installation. . . . . . 11 Les balais . . . . . . 13
Avant de mettre en marche . . . . 11 Inspection des balais . . . . . . 13
Mise en place de l'appareil . . . . . 11 Excitation de l'appareil . . . . . 13
Lubrification. . . . . 12 Écrans de chaleur. . . . . . 14
Le détecteur de bas niveau d'huile . 12 Givrage du carburateur. . . . . 14
Carburant . . . . . . 12 Trucs de démarrage rapide . . . . 14
Câble d'installation de l'appareil. . . . 12 Usage et entreposage . . . . . 14
Démarrage de l'appareil . . . . 12 Usage peu fréquent . . . . 14
Préparatifs au démarrage. . . . . . 12 Entreposage à long terme . . . . . 14
Démarrage du moteur. . . . . . 12 Service clientèle . . . . 14
INDICE
Reglas de seguridad y de funcionamiento. . . . . 15 Como aplicar una carga . . . 19
Silenciador apagachispas. . . . . . 16 Apagado del generador . . . . 19
Como determinar el vataje total . . . . 16 Procedimiento de arranque inicial . . . . . 19
Requerimiento de voltaje . . . . . . 16 Mantenimiento . . . . . 19
Instalacion. . . . . . 17 Escobillas . . . . . . 19
Antes de la operacion. . . . . . 17 Revisión de las escobillas . . . . . 19
Puesta a tierra del generador. . . . . . 17 Excitacion del generador . . . . . . 19
Lubricacion . . . . . 18 Escudo contra el calor . . . . . 20
El sensor del nivel bajo de aceite. . . . . . 18 Congelamiento del carburador del motor . . . . . . 20
Combustible . . . . 18 Instrucciones rápidas para el arranque . . . . 20
Alambrado del juego de cordones . . . . . 18 Servicio y almacenamiento . . . . 20
Arranque de la unidad . . . . . 18 Servicio poco frecuente . . . . 20
Preparacion antes de arrancar. . . . . 18 Almacenamiento a largo plazo . . . . . 20
Arranque del motor. . . . . 18 Informacion de servicio al cliente . . . . . . 20
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© 2005 Pramac America. Reservados todos los derechos.
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DANGER indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in death or
serious injury.
SAFETY AND OPERATION RULES
WARNING indicates a
potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate personal injury, or
property damage.
WARNING - Failure to follow these instructions
and warnings may result in death, personal
injury, or property damage.
1. Read carefully and understand operator manual prior to
operation of this product. Read and understand engine
manual prior to operation. Follow all warnings and
instructions.
2. Know your equipment. Consider the applications,
limitations, and the potential hazards specific to your
unit.
3. Equipment must be placed on a firm, supporting
surface.
4. Load must be kept within rating stated on generator
nameplate. Overloading will damage the unit or
shorten its life.
5. Engine must not be run at excessive speeds. Operating
an engine at excessive speeds increases the hazard of
personal injury.
Do not tamper with parts which may increase or
decrease the governed speed.
6. To prevent accidental starting, always remove the spark
plug or cable from the spark plug before maintaining
the generator or engine.
7. Units with broken or missing parts, or without
protective housing or covers, should never be operated.
Contact your service center for replacement parts.
8. Units should not be operated or stored in wet or damp
conditions or on highly conductive locations such as
metal decking and steel work.
9. Keep the generator clean and free of oil, mud and other
foreign matter.
10. Extension cords, power cords, and all electrical
equipment must be in good condition. Never operate
electrical equipment with damaged or defective cords.
11. Store the generator in a well ventilated area with the
fuel tank empty. Fuel should not be stored near the
generator.
12. Your generator should never be operated under these
conditions:
a. Uncontrolled change in engine speed. (Note: The
optional idle control feature will reduce the engine
speed in a “No Load” condition.)
b. Electrical output loss.
c. Overheating in connected equipment.
d. Sparking.
e. Damaged receptacles.
f. Engine misfire.
g. Excessive vibration.
h. Flame or smoke.
i. Enclosed compartment.
j. Rain or inclement weather. Do not let the unit get
wet when operating.
13. Check the fuel system periodically for leaks or signs of
deterioration such as chafed or spongy hose, loose or
missing clamps, or damaged tank or cap. All defects
should be corrected before operation.
14. The generator should be operated, serviced, and
refueled only under the following conditions:
a. Start and run the generator outdoors. Do not run
the generator in an enclosed area, even if doors or
windows are open; avoid areas where vapors may
be trapped, such as pits, garages, cellars,
excavations and boat bilges.
DANGER - CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD:
The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
poisonous, odorless, invisible gas which, if
breathed, may cause death or serious personal
injury. If you start to feel sick, dizzy or weak
while using the generator, shut it off and get to
fresh air right away; you may have carbon
monoxide poisoning.
b. Good ventilation for cooling. Air flow and
temperatures are important for air cooled units.
Temperatures should not exceed 104º F ambient
(40º C).
c. Refuel the generator in a well lighted area. Avoid
fuel spills and never refuel while the generator is
running. Allow engine to cool for two minutes prior
to refueling.
d. Do not refuel near open flames, pilot lights, or
sparking electrical equipment such as power tools,
welders, and grinders.
e. The muffler and air cleaner must be installed and in
good condition at all times as they function as flame
arresters if backfiring occurs.
f. Do not smoke near the generator.
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15. Ensure that generator is properly grounded. (See
“Grounding the generator” section in this manual.)
DETERMINING TOTAL WATTAGE
16. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or anything that
may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
17. Unit must reach operating speed before electrical loads
are connected. Disconnect loads before turning off
engine.
18. To prevent surging that may possibly damage
equipment, do not allow engine to run out of fuel when
electrical loads are applied.
19. When powering solid state equipment, a Power Line
Conditioner should be used to avoid possible damage to
equipment.
20. Do not stick anything through ventilating slots, even
when the generator is not operating. This can damage
the generator or cause personal injury.
21. Before transporting the generator in a vehicle, drain all
fuel to prevent leakage that may occur.
22. Use proper lifting techniques when transporting the
generator from site to site. Improper lifting techniques
may result in personal injury.
In order to prevent overloading and possible damage to your
generator it is necessary to know the total wattage of the connected load.
To determine which tools and/or appliances your generator will run follow
these steps:
1. Determine if you want to run one item or multiple items
simultaneously.
2. Check wattage requirements for the items you will be
running by referring to the load’s nameplate or by
calculating it (multiply amps x volts = watts).
3. Total the watts for each item. If the nameplate only gives
volts and amps, multiply volts x amps = watts.
1 KW = 1,000 watts.
4. Motorized appliances or tools require more than their rated
wattage for start up.
NOTE: Allow 2 1/2 to 4 times the listed wattage for
starting equipment powered by electric motors.
5. The generator’s rated watts should match or exceed the
total number of watts required for the equipment you want
to run.
6. Always connect the heaviest load to the generator first,
then add other items one at a time.
NOTE: Additional information on determining wattage
requirements can be found on our website:
www.powermate.com.
23. To avoid burns, do not touch engine muffler or other
engine or generator surfaces which became hot during
operation.
24. Do not alter or modify the heat shield.
SPARK ARRESTER
YOUR PRODUCT MAY NOT BE EQUIPPED WITH A
SPARK ARRESTING MUFFLER.
around flammable materials, such as agricultural crops, forests,
brush, grass, or other similar items, then an approved spark arrester should
be installed and is legally required in the State of California. The
California statutes requiring a spark arrester are Sections
13005(b), 4442 and 4443. Spark Arresters are also required on some
U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other
statutes and ordinances. An approved spark arrester is available from
our product dealers, or may be ordered from Pramac America,
P.O. Box 6001, Kearney, Nebraska 68848. 1-800-445-1805. Spark
arresters can also be ordered from our website, www.powermate.com.
If the product will be used
OPERATING VOLTAGE
CAUTION: Operating voltage and frequency requirement of
all electronic equipment should be checked prior to plugging
them into this generator. Damage may result if the equipment
is not designed to operate within a +/- 10% voltage variation,
and +/- 3 hz frequency variation from the generator name
plate ratings. To avoid damage, always have an additional
load plugged into the generator if solid state equipment (such as a
television set) is used. Apower line conditioner is recommended
for some solid state applications.
A power line conditioner should be used when running one or
more of the following solid state items:
Garage door openers
Kitchen appliances with digital displays
Televisions
Stereos
Personal computers
Quartz clocks
Copy machines
Telephone equipment
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Other solid state equipment may require a power line
conditioner. For more information, contact our Customer Service
Department at 1-800-445-1805 or www.powermate.com.
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INSTALLATION
To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage, a
registered electrician or an authorized service representative
should perform installation and all service. Under no
circumstances should an unqualified person attempt to wire into a
utility circuit.
To avoid backfeeding into utility systems, isolation of the
residence electrical system is required.
Before temporary connection of the generator to the residence
electrical system, turn off the main service/disconnect.
If your generator is to be used as a stand-by power source in
case of utility power failure, it should be installed by a registered
electrician and in compliance with all applicable local electrical
codes.
BEFORE OPERATION
GROUNDING THE GENERATOR
The National Electric Code requires that this product be
properly connected to an appropriate earth ground to help prevent electric
shock. A ground terminal connected to the frame of the generator has been
provided for this purpose. Connecting a length of heavy gauge (12 AWG
min.) copper wire between the generator Ground Terminal and a copper
rod driven into the ground should provide a suitable ground connection.
However, consult with a local electrician to insure that local codes are
being adhered to.
GROUND TERMINAL LOCATION:
Ground Lug
Proper use requires that a double throw transfer switch be
installed by a licensed qualified electrician so that the building's electrical
circuits may be safely switched between utility power and the generator's
output, thereby preventing backfeed into the power utility's electrical
system.
To avoid backfeeding into utility systems, isolation of the
residence electrical system is required. Before temporary
connection of a generator to the residence electrical system
turn off the main switch. Before making permanent
connections a double throw transfer switch must be installed.
To avoid electrocution or property damage, only a trained
electrician should connect generator to residence electrical
system. California law requires isolation of the residence
electrical system before connecting a generator to residence
electrical systems. Temporary connection not recommended
due to backfeeding.
Always follow local codes and regulations that apply to the
installation of any item that concerns this product.
Ground
Screw
Ground Lug
1. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code.
2. NFPA 37 - Standard for Installation and Use of
Stationary Combustible Engines.
3. Agricultural Wiring handbook of Farm Standby
Electric Power.
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Do not use a pipe carrying combustible material as the
ground source.
LUBRICATION
DO NOT
case with the proper amount and type of oil. (See the accompanying
engine manual for this information.) Your generator has been shipped
from the factory
without oil can damage the engine.
Fill the engine with oil according to the engine manual. For
units with a dipstick, fill oil to the proper level. Units without a
dipstick should be filled to the top of the opening of the oil fill.
LOW OIL SENSOR
Some units are equipped with a low oil sensor. If the oil level becomes
lower than required, the sensor will activate a warning device or stop the
engine. (See the accompanying engine manual for
more information.)
If generator shuts off and the oil level is within specifications,
check to see if generator is sitting at an angle that forces oil to shift.
Place on an even surface to correct this. If engine fails to start, the oil
level may not be sufficient to deactivate low oil level switch. Make
sure the sump is completely full of oil.
FUEL
Fill the tank with clean, fresh unleaded automotive gasoline.
Regular grade gasoline may be used provided a high octane rating is
obtained (at least 85 pump octane). We recommend always using a
fuel stabilizer. A fuel stabilizer will minimize the formulation of fuel
gum deposits during storage. The fuel stabilizer can be added to the
gasoline in the fuel tank, or into the gasoline in a storage container.
attempt to start this engine without filling the crank
without oil in the crankcase. Operating the unit
STARTING THE UNIT
Gasoline is very dangerous. Serious injury or death may
result from fire caused by gasoline contacting hot surfaces. 1.
Do not fill fuel tank with engine running.
2. Do not spill fuel while refilling tank.
3. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
4. Follow all instructions and warnings in the engine manual.
PRE-START PREPARATION
Before starting the generator, check for loose or missing parts and for
any damage which may have occurred during shipment.
This generator must not be operated without all factory
installed heat shields in place. Failure to comply may cause the
fuel tank to overheat and result in personal injury from fire.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Check oil level and fuel.
2. Disconnect all electrical loads from the unit.
3. Open fuel shut off valve.
4. Adjust choke as necessary.
5. Set the engine switch to the “ON" position.
6. Pull on the starter rope with fast steady pull. As the engine
warms up, readjust the choke. On electric start models,
turn the key switch to “START”. Release key switch after
the engine starts.
Do not overfill the tank. Keep maximum fuel level 1/4 inch below the
top of the fuel tank. This will allow expansion in hot weather and
prevent overflow.
CORD-SET WIRING
If your generator is supplied with a 4-wire 120/240V twistlock
receptacle, ground and neutral may be connected together at the load
side.
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• Provide adequate ventilation for toxic exhaust gases and
cooling air flow.
• Do not start or run the generator in an enclosed area,
even if door or windows are open.
• Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
poison gas.
• Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting
or death.
Allow generator to run at no load for five minutes upon each
initial start-up to permit engine and generator to stabilize.
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