Steele SP-GG300 Owner’s Manual

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3250W Generator

Table of Contents

Topic Page

Limited Warrant 3

Safety Guidelines 5

General Precautions 6

Battery 15

Assembly 16

Operation 17

Spark Plug Service 22

Inspection, Cleaning, Maintenance and Storage 23

Installation 29

Compliance 31

Specifications 32

General Parts Listing 33

WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND/OR VOIDING OF YOUR

WARRANTY. STEELE® WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE

BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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Limited Warranty

Steele@ warrants to the original purchaser who uses the product in a consumer application (personal, residential or household usage) that all products covered under this

warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. All products covered by this limited warranty which are used in commercial applications

(i.e. income producing) are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 90 days from the date of original purchase. Products covered under this warranty include air

compressors, air tools, service parts, pressure washers and generators.

Steele@ will repair or replace, at Steele@ sole option, products or components which have failed within the warranty period. Service will be scheduled according to the normal work

flow and business hours at the service center location, and the availability of replacement parts. All decisions of Steele@ with regard to this limited warranty shall be final.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

RESPONSIBILITY OF ORIGINAL PURCHASER (initial User):

To process a warranty claim on this product, DO NOT return item to the retailer. The product must be evaluated by an Authorized Warranty Service Center. For the location of the nearest Authorized

Warranty Service Center call 888.896.6881.

Retain original cash register sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty to work.

Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the product as described in the Owner's Manual(s).

Deliver or ship the product to the Authorized Warranty Service Center. Freight costs, if any must be paid by the purchaser.

If the purchaser does not receive satisfactory results form the Authorized Warranty Service Center, the purchaser should contact Steele@.

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Limited Warranty (cont'd)

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

,, Merchandise sold as reconditioned, used as rental equipment, or floor or display models.

,, Merchandise that has become damaged or inoperative because of ordinary wear, misuse,

cold, heat, rain, excessive humidity, freeze damage, use of improper chemicals, negligence, accident, failure to operate the product in accordance with the instructions provided in the Owner's Manual(s) supplied with the product, improper maintenance, the use of accessories or

attachments not recommended by Steele®, or unauthorized repair or alterations.

• Repair and transportation costs of merchandise determine not to be defective.

,, Costs associated with assembly, required oil, adjustments or other installation and start=up

costs.

,, Expendable parts or accessories supplied with the product which are expected to become

inoperative or unusable after a reasonable period of use.

,, Merchandise sold by Steele® which has been manufactured by and identified as the

product of another company, such as gasoline engines. The product manufacturer's warranty, if any, will apply.

,, ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT

MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECTS, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion, so it may not

apply to you.

,, IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR

A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, 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.

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Safety Guidelines - Definitions

This manual contains important information that you need to know and

understand in order to protect YOUR SAFETY and to PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS. The following symbols help you recognize this

information. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.

Save These Important Safety Instructions!

Read and understand all of these safety instructions. Be

sure to retain them for future use.

WARNING! WARNINGS INDICATE A CERTAINTY OR STRONG

POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.

CAUTION: CAUTIONS INDICATE A POSSiBILiTY OF

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE IF iNSTRUCTiONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.

NOTE: NOTES GIVE HELPFUL INFORMATION

WARNING! IMPROPER OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE

OF THIS PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL

WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THiS EQUIPMENT. WHEN USING AIR TOOLS, BASIC SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE

THE RiSK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

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General Precautions

WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.

CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE iNSTRUCTiONS CAN ALSO

RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE TOOL AND/OR THE ITEM YOU ARE WORKING ON.

DANGER

CARBON MONOXIDE

Using a generator indoors WILL KILL YOU IN MINUTES.

Generator exhaust contains high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. If you can smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing CO. But even If you

cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.

• NEVER use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, or other partly enclosed areas. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using a fan or opening windows

and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air.

• ONLY use a generator outdoors and far away from open windows, doors, and vents. These openings can pull in generator exhaust.

Even when you use a generator correctly, CO may leak into the home. ALWAYS use a battery- powered or battery-backup CO alarm in the home.

If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has been running, move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You could have carbon monoxide poisoning.

WARNING! THE EXHAUST CONTAINS POISONOUS CARBON MONOXIDE

GAS THAT CAN CAUSE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND MAY LEAD TO

DEATH.

Gasoline and Oil

This product requires oil and fuel. Attempting to start the engine without oil will ruin

the engine and void the warranty. Work in well ventilated area. Keep cigarettes, flames or sparks away from the work area or where gasoline is stored.

WARNING! GASOLINE IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND IS EXPLOSIVE

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

,, Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable and potentially explosive. Use proper fuel storage and

handling procedures. Always have multiple ABC class fire extinguishers nearby.

,, Keep the generator and surrounding area clean at all times.

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,, Fuel or oil spills must be cleaned up immediately. Dispose of fluids and cleaning materials as per

any local, state, or federal codes and regulations. Store oily rags in a covered metal container.

,, Never store fuel or other flammable materials near the generator.

General Precautions (cont'd)

Gasoline and Oil (cont'd)

,, Do not smoke, or allow sparks, flames or other sources of ignition around the engine and fuel

tank. Fuel vapors are explosive.

,, Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away from exposed, live electrical parts and

connections to avoid sparking or arcing. These events could ignite fumes or vapors.

• Do not refill the fuel tank while the engine is running or while the engine is still hot. Do not operate the generator with known leaks in the fuel system

,, Excessive buildup of unburned fuel gases in the exhaust system can create a potentially

explosive condition. This buildup can occur after repeated failed start attempts, valve testing, or hot engine shutdown. If this occurs, open exhaust system drain plugs, if equipped, and allow the

gases to dissipate before attempting to restart the generator.

,, Use only engine manufacturer recommended fuel and oil.

Fuel:

Fuel capacity is 4 US gallons(15 L). Use regular

unleaded gasoline with a minium octane rating of 85.

Hot Components

WARNING! ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM PARTS BECOME VERY HOT AND REMAIN HOT FOR SOME TIME AFTER THE ENGINE IS RUN. WEAR

INSULATED GLOVES OR WAIT UNTIL THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM

HAVE COOLED BEFORE HANDLING THESE PARTS.

Oil:

Oil capacity is 0.63 qt(0.6 L)

I I I I I I I I

-20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 Degrees Fahrenheit

Power Output

This generator is not designed to power sensitive electronic equipment (including computers and medical devices) without the addition of an approved line conditioner, which is sold separately.

CAUTION: ATTEMPTING TO POWER SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THE USE OF AN APPROVED LINE CONDITIONER MAY CAUSE

DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. STEELE@ IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGE CAUSED BY FAILURE TO USE AN APPROVED LINE CONDITIONER.

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General Precautions (cont'd)

Work Area

,, Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

,, Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable

liquids, gases, or dust. Generators create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

,, Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a generator. Provide barriers or

shields as needed.

Electrical Safety

,, Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and

grounded in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter

plugs.

,, Grounding provides a low-resistance path to carry electricity away from the

user in the event of an electrical malfunction.

,, Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug where one blade is wider than the

other. This plug fits in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,

reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three-wire

grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.

,, Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

,, Do not expose generator to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a generator will increase the

risk of electric shock.

,, Do not abuse the power cord. Keep power cords away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving

parts. Replace damaged power cords immediately. Damaged power cords increase the risk of

electric shock.

,, When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A" or "W".

These extension cords are rated for outdoor use, and reduce the risk of electric shock.

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General Precautions (cont'd)

Electrical Safety (cont'd)

,, All connections and conduits from the generator to the load must only be installed by trained and

licensed electricians, and in compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal electrical

codes and standards, and other regulations where applicable.

,, The generator must be earth-grounded for fixed installations in accordance with all relevant

electrical codes and standards before operation.

• Do not attempt to connect or disconnect load connections while standing in water, or on wet or soggy ground.

• Do not touch electrically energized parts of the generator and interconnecting cables or conductors with any part of the body, or with any non-insulated conductive object.

,, Connect the generator only to a load or electrical system (120 volt) that is compatible with the

electrical characteristics and rated capacities of the generator.

,, Before servicing equipment powered by the generator, disconnect the equipment from its power

input.

,, Keep all electrical equipment clean and dry. Replace any wiring where the insulation is cracked,

cut abraded or otherwise degraded. Replace terminals that are worn, discolored, or corroded.

Keep terminals clean and tight.

,, Insulate all connections and disconnected wires.

,, Guard against electric shock. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,

radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures.

Personal Safety

,, Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a generator. Do

not use generator while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating generators may result in serious personal injury.

,, Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing,

and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in

moving parts.

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General Precautions (cont'd)

Personal Safety (cont'd)

,, Avoid accidental starting. Make sure the power switch is in its "OFF" position, and disconnect

the spark plug wire when not in use.

,, Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the generator on. A wrench or a key that is

left attached to a rotating part of the generator may result in personal injury.

,, Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

,, Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Wear ANSI approved safety impact eye

goggles. Dust mask, non=skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

,, Do not force the generator. Use the correct generator for your application. The correct generator

will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

• Do not use the generator if the power switch does not turn it on or off. Any generator that cannot

be controlled with the power switch is dangerous and must be replaced.

Generator Use and Care

Make sure the power switch is in its "OFF" position and disconnect the spark plug wire before making any adjustment, changing accessories, or storing the generator. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the generator accidentally.

Store idle generators out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Generators are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain generators with care. Do not use damaged generator. Tag damaged generators "Do not use" until repaired.

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the generator's operation. If damaged, have the generator serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained generators.

Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one generator may become hazardous when used on another generator.

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General Precautions (cont'd)

Servicing

Maintain labels and name plates on the generator and engine. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact our service center toll free at 888=896=6881 immediately for a replacement.

Generator service must be performed only qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.

When servicing a generator, use only identical replacement parts. Follow all appropriate instructions in this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions

may create a risk of electric shock or injury.

Heart Pacemakers

WARNING! PEOPLE WITH PACEMAKERS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR PHYSICIAN(S) BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. ELECTROMAGNETIC

FIELDS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO A HEART PACEMAKER COULD CAUSE

INTERFERENCE TO OR FAILURE OF THE PACEMAKER.

installation

,, Ensure installation meets all applicable safety, and local and national electrical codes. Have

installation performed by a qualified, licensed electrician and building contractor.

,, All electrical work, including the earth=ground connection, should be completed by a licensed

electrician.

,, Any separate fuel storage or generator supply facility must be built or installed in full compliance

with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations.

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General Precautions (cont'd)

Installation (cont'd)

,, if the generator is installed outdoors, it must be weatherproofed and should be soundproofed, it

should not be run outdoors without protection to the generator and wiring conduit.

,, The generator weighs 1001bs (approx). Two or more people should assist when moving or lifting

this product. Never lift the generator using the engine or alternator lifting lugs. Connect lifting equipment to the frame of the generator

,, Before lifting the generator, ensure the lift rigging and supporting structure are in good

condition, and are rated to lift such a load.

,, Keep all personnel away from the suspended generator during relocating.

,, The supporting floor/ground surface should be level and strong enough to safely hold the weight

of the generator. If the floor/grounded surface is not level, strong cross members should be

placed under the full length of the generator frame at its low side.

,, For trailer installation, the generator should be mounted on the center point of the trailer, over

the wheels. The trailer must be capable of supporting the weight of the generator and all contents (tools, etc.)

,, Install sound-and weather-proofing only when it is not raining or snowing to avoid trapping

moisture within the generator's area.

Mechanical

,, Always make sure the power switch is in its "OFF" position. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and

allow the engine to completely cool before carrying out maintenance.

,, Check for damaged parts. Before using the generator, any part that appears damaged should

be carefully checked to determine that it wilt operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment and binding of moving parts, any broken parts or mounting fixtures, and any

other condition that may affect proper operation technician.

,, The generator is designed with guards for protection from moving parts. In any case, care must

still be taken to protect personnel and equipment from other mechanical hazards when working around the generator.

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General Precautions (cont'd)

Mechanical (cont'd)

,, Do not operate the generator with safety guards removed. While the generator is running, do not

attempt to reach around the safety guard for maintenance or any other reason.

,, Keep hands, arms, long hair, loose clothing, and jewelry away from moving parts. Be aware that

when engine parts are moving fast they cannot be seen clearly.

,, Keep access doors on enclosures closed and locked when access is not required.

,, When working on or around the generator always wear protective clothing including ANSI

approved safety gloves, safety eye goggles, and safety hat.

,, Do not alter or adjust any part of the generator that is assembled and supplied by the

manufacturer.

,, Always follow and complete scheduled engine and generator maintenance.

Chemicals

,, Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes, and hot solid surfaces.

,, Avoid body contact with fuels, oils, and lubricants used in the generator. If swallowed, seek

medical treatment immediately. Do not induce vomiting if fuel is swallowed. For skin contact,

immediately wash with soap and water. For eye contact, immediately flush eyes with clean water

and seek medical attention.

Noise

,, Prolonged exposure to noise levels above 68 DBA is hazardous to hearing. Always wear ANSI

approved ear protection when operating or working around the generator when it is running.

Genera[ Precautions (cont'd)

Extension Cord

If an extension cord (not included) is used, make sure to use only UL approved cords having the correct gauge and length according to the following table:

Nameplate Amps (@ Cord Lengths

full Uoad)

0 ft.- 50 ft. 50 ft.-1 O0 ft. 1O0ft.-150 ft. 150 ft.-200 ft.

0 - 5 16 AWG 16 AWG 12 AWG 12 AW_

5.1 - 8 16AWG 14 AWG 10 AWG -

8.1 - 12 14 AWG 12 AWG -

12.1 - 15 12AWG 10 AWG - 15 - 20 10 AWG 10 AWG -

Battery

This product does not need a battery.

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