IMPORTANT:PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONALREQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USETHE PRODUCT CORRECTLYAND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/ORPERSONAL INJURYAND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEPTHESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
generator 5500w 13hp
model no: g5501
thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these instructions,
and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
refer to instruction
manual
Hot parts.
Keep your distance
switch off the engine
Before refuelling
never operate in
non-ventilated rooms
1. Safety
warnIng! ensure any health & Safety, government, or local authority regulations are adhered to when using this equipment. 9 familiarise yourself with the application and limitations, as well as the potential hazards, of the generator.9 maintain the generator in good condition (use an authorised service agent). replace or repair damaged parts. use genuine parts only.
unauthorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.
9 this generator is designed and manufactured for specific applications. do not attempt to modify the unit or use it for any application for
which it is not designed. if you have any questions regarding the application of the unit please contact your local sealey dealer.
warnIng! Do not exceed the Wattage/Amperage capacity of the generator. Add rated wattage of all devices intended for
connection at any one time, the total must not exceed rated wattage of generator (see specifications).
warnIng! Generator exhaust gases contain deadly carbon monoxide which must not be inhaled. Always allow sufficient ventilation.
warnIng! if you decide to use an earth leakage circuit Breaker (also referred to as an rcd or Ground fault circuit interrupter),
it is imperative that the neutral end of the power winding is connected to the frame of the generator set and that the earth lug on the
frame is connected with a low impedance connector to the local earth via an earth spike or local protective earth conductor. this
connection should only be attempted by a qualified electrician, after first having consulted your local dealer.
▲Danger! this generator is designed for outdoor use only. to use the generator inside any building or enclosure, including the
generator compartment of a caravan, may result in fire or an explosion. no user performed modifications, including venting of the
exhaust and/or cooling ventilation, will eliminate the danger.
▲Danger! if this unit is used for back-up power in the event of a commercial power failure, the following steps must be taken.
Before connecting the generator to the electrical system, open the main circuit breaker to isolate the generator and system from the
commercial electric supply. failure to do this may result in damage to the generator and may result in serious injury or fatality, due to a
back-feed of electrical energy.
▲Danger! the generator produces a very powerful voltage that can cause a severe electrical shock. Avoid contact with bare wires,
terminals etc. never allow any unqualified person to operate or service the generator.
warnIng! Petrol is highly flammable and petrol vapour is explosive. do not permit smoking, naked flames, sparks or heat in the vicinity
while handling petrol. Avoid spilling petrol onto a hot engine. comply with all laws regulating storage and handling of fuels.
warnIng! risk of burns. Do not touch the exhaust system or the drive unit.warnIng! neVer refuel when the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow cool down time.
9operate the generator only on level surfaces (maximum allowable tilt is 10º) and where it will not be exposed to excessive moisture, dirt
or corrosive vapours or be in the proximity of combustible material (flammable liquids, solids or gases).
8 Do not tip or change the generator’s position whilst it is operating.
9remove ill fitting clothing, ties, watches, rings and other loose jewellery and contain long hair. Wear appropriate protective clothing.9Keep non-essential persons and children away from the working area.
warnIng! never start or stop the generator while electrical loads are connected. start the engine, let it stabilise, then connect the
electrical load. to stop engine, disconnect the electrical load and let engine stabilise before switching off.
warnIng! do not use worn, bare, frayed or otherwise damaged electrical cables with the generator. to do so may result in electric
shock.
8Do not use the generator for any purpose other than that for which it is designed. 8Do not operate the generator if any parts are missing or damaged, as this may cause failure and/or personal injury.
8Do not over-fill fuel tank. Always leave room for fuel to expand.8Do not operate in the rain.
▲Danger! do not tamper with the engine governed speed setting. Higher operating speeds are dangerous and increase
the risk of personal injury and/or equipment damage. the generator supplies the correct rated frequencies and voltage only
when running at the correct governed speed. incorrect frequency and/or voltage can damage some connected electrical
loads. operating at excessively low speeds may result in shortened engine life. over-speeding will invalidate the warranty.
8Do not operate the generator when you are tired, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or intoxicating medication.8Do not store generator with fuel in tank where petrol vapours might reach an open flame or spark.
2. IntroDuctIon
Heavy duty frame design provides full protection and portability. suitable for running power tools and lighting units. long running with
up to 12 hours on a full tank. fitted with two 230V 16A and two 110V 16A sockets. Powerful and reliable generator. smooth running
unit tted with anti-vibration engine mounts. Features low oil warning light, overload protection and fuel gauge.
3. SpecIfIcatIon
model no: .................................................................... G5501
motor power: ..................................................................13hp
motor type: ......................................................4-stroke petrol
4.1. Assemble all parts before lling with fuel and oil.
4.2. Wheels see gs 4-7
4.3. To mount the wheels, rst slide the axle through the mountings on the bottom of the generator and t the wheels as shown in g.7.
make sure that the sides of the wheels with the more protruding wheel hubs are facing towards the generator, as the wheels will
otherwise drag against the frame.
4.4. Foot see g.6
4.4.1. Bolt feet, one each side, to frame at the opposite end from the axle (16).
4.5. handle see gs 8 & 9
4.5.1. Bolt brackets (17) to frame. Bolt handle (18) to brackets, see g.9.
5. Set up
5.1. electrical safety
5.1.1. electric supply cables and connected equipment must be in perfect condition.
5.1.2. The generator is to be operated only with equipment whose voltage specications conform with the generator’s output voltage.
5.1.3. never connect the generator to mains power supply.
5.1.4. Keep the cable length to the connected equipment as short as possible.
5.2. earth connection
5.2.1. the housing is required to be connected to earth in order to discharge static electricity. to do this, connect one end of a cable to the
earth connection on the generator, see g.3.4 and the other end to an external earth (for example an earthing rod).
6. operatIon
▲ Important: You must ll up with engine oil (approx.1.1ltr) and fuel before you can start the engine. See 7.4 and g.10.
Oil shortage light will illuminate if engine oil is low, see g.3.9A
6.1. Make sure that the generator has sufcient ventilation.
6.2. make sure that the ignition cable is secured to the spark plug.
6.3. inspect the immediate vicinity of the generator.
6.4. disconnect any electrical equipment which may already be connected to the generator.
6.5. Starting the engine
6.5.1. Open the petrol tap, see g.2.13 by turning it down.
6.5.2. Move the ON/OFF switch, see g.1.10 to the ON position.
6.5.3. Move the choke lever, g.2.11 to position IØI.
6.5.4. Start the engine with the recoil starter, see g.2.12 by pulling the handle forcefully. If the engine does not start, pull the handle again.
6.5.5. Push the choke lever, see g.2.11 back again after the engine has started.
warnIng! When starting with the recoil starter, the motor may recoil suddenly as it starts up, resulting in hand injuries. Wear
the generator is suitable for 230V~ and 110V~ appliances.
6.6.1. Set the selector switch g.3.27 to the left to use the 110V~ sockets.
6.6.2. Important: even though the continuous power of 5000W is shared in this position between the 2 sockets, it is also possible to load
only one socket with 3500W. the total load of two sockets may temporarily reach a maximum of 3500W for 2 min.
6.6.3. the 110V socket has a rated current of 16A. the load on one socket is 1750W, maximum of 1850W for 2 minutes. in 110V mode,
3500W is not attainable in one socket. the total load on 2 sockets is 3500W continuously. temporarily it is 3700W for 2 minutes
6.6.4. Set the selector switch, g.3.27 to the right to activate the 230V~ sockets.
6.6.5. Important: this socket may be loaded continuously (s1) with 3600W and temporarily (s2) for a maximum of 2 minutes with 5500W.
8Do not connect the generator to the household mains system as this may result in damage to the generator itself or to other
electrical appliances in your home.
6.6.6. note: Some electrical appliances (power jigsaws, drills, etc.) may have a higher level of power consumption when used in difcult
conditions. some electrical appliances (for example televisions, computers, etc.) should not be powered by a generator. if in doubt,
consult the manufacturer of your appliance.
6.7. Overload cut-out
The generator is tted with an overload cut-out. This isolates the relevant sockets if an overload occurs.
Important! If this happens, reduce the electric power you are taking from the generator or remove any defective connected
appliances.
6.7.1. 230V~ sockets
6.7.1.1. If an overload occurs, the 230V~ sockets g.3.3 will be isolated from the supply. You can restart the 230V~ sockets by pressing the
overload switch g.3.5.
6.7.2. 110V~ sockets
6.7.2.1. If an overload occurs, the 110V sockets g. 3.30 will be isolated from the supply. You can restart the 110V sockets by pressing
the overload switch g. 3.5.
6.7.3. Switching off the generator
6.7.4. Before you switch off the generator, allow it to run briey with no consumers so that it can “cool down”.
6.7.5. Move the ON/OFF switch, see g.1.10 to position “OFF” with the key.
6.7.6. close the petrol tap.
7. MaIntenance
note: switch off the motor and pull the spark plug boot from the spark plug before doing any cleaning and maintenance work on the
equipment.
Important: switch off the machine immediately and contact your sealey dealer:
in the event of unusual vibrations or noise
If the engine appears to be overloaded or misres
7.1. cleaning
7.1.1. Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible.
7.1.2. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.
7.1.3. We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have nished using it. Clean the equipment regularly with a moist
cloth and some soft soap. do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. ensure that
no water can seep into the device.
7.2. Air lter see gs 11 & 12.
7.2.1. Clean the air lter at regular intervals, and replace it if necessary.
7.2.2. Open both clips, see g.11.A and remove the air lter cover, see g.11.B.
7.2.3. Remove the lter elements, see g.12.C. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or petrol to clean the elements. Clean the elements by
tapping them on a at surface. In cases of stubborn dirt rst clean with soapy water, then rinse with clear water and air dry.
7.2.4. Assemble in reverse order.
7.3. Spark plug see gs.13 & 14
7.4. check the spark plug for dirt and grime after 20 hours of operation and if necessary clean with a copper wire brush. thereafter service
the spark plug after every 50 hours of operation.
7.4.1. Open the maintenance ap, see g.13.E.
7.4.2. Pull off the spark plug boot with a twist.
7.4.3. Remove the spark plug with the supplied spark plug wrench, see g.14.D.
7.4.4. Assemble in reverse order
7.5. Changing the oil and checking the oil level (before using the machine) see g.10.
7.5.1. the motor oil is best changed when the motor is at working temperature.
7.5.2. only use motor oil (15W40).
7.5.3. Place the generator on a slightly inclined surface so that the oil drain plug is at the lower end. Open the oil ller plug. Open the oil
drain plug and let the hot engine oil drain out into a drip tray.
7.5.4. After the old oil has drained out, close the oil drain plug and place the generator on a level surface again.
7.5.5. fill in engine oil up to the top mark on the oil dip stick (approx. 1.1 ltr).
Important: do not screw the dipstick in to check the oil level, simply insert it up to the thread.
7.5.6. dispose of the waste oil properly.
7.6. Automatic oil cut-outlight/switch see g.3.9 & 3.9A
7.6.1. the automatic oil cut-out responds if there is too little oil in the engine. in this case it will not be possible to start the engine or it will cut
out automatically after a short period of time. it cannot be started again until the engine oil has been topped up, see 7.5.
recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. all tools, accessories and packaging should be
sorted, taken to a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment.
When the product becomes completely unserviceable and requires disposal, drain off any fluids (if applicable)
into approved containers and dispose of the product and the fluids according to local regulations.
NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specications and component parts without prior notice.
IMportant: no liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
warranty: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.
sole uK distributor, sealey Group.
Kempson Way, suffolk Business Park,
Bury st. edmunds, suffolk.
iP32 7Ar