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- Page 1 4000 WATT GENERATOR OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 4 Installation/Initial Set-Up There are a number of important steps required to set up your generator for initial use. These steps are: Steps for Installation / Initial Set-Up 1. Unpacking & delivery inspection. 2. Planning the power load to stay within the generator’s rated capacity.
- Page 6 Installation/Initial Set-Up The generator cannot power your entire home -- you must work with the installing electrician to determine which devices/appliances you wish to power during an outage. The electrician can help you determine which circuits and devices can be powered simultaneously without overloading the generator.
- Page 8 Installation/Initial Set-Up 4. Select a Suitable Site Before using the generator, you must select a suitable OUTDOOR location for installation and operation. This location should meet all of the criteria listed below. WARNING: You must choose a suitable site for operating your generator to avoid equipment damage and/or injury and possible death from carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock, or fire.
- Page 9 Installation/Initial Set-Up Never place the generator immediately adjacent to a building or other structure – allow at least 7 feet clearance. Do not run the generator in close proximity to other heat-generating equipment, such as another generator. The combined heat that is generated may raise air temperature in the immediate area and there will not be adequate cooling ventilation.
- Page 10 Installation/Initial Set-Up 5. Grounding the generator Always ensure the generator is properly grounded to prevent electrical shock. You must always ground the generator by the following method when using the generator as a portable electrical source: 1) Drive a ¾” or 1” copper pipe or rod into the ground close to the generator. The pipe/rod must penetrate moist earth –...
- Page 11 Operation Once you have set up your generator for use, it is time to start your generator. The following are the procedures necessary for safe, successful operation of your generator. Operation Procedures 1. General Safety Rules for Operation 2. Preparing for Operation 3.
- Page 12 Operation Malfunction during operation. Immediately turn off the generator if any of the following conditions arise during operation: o Excessive change in engine speed, slow or fast o Overheating in load connecting devices o Sparking or arcs from generator o Loss of electrical output o Receptacle damage o Engine misfire...
- Page 14 Operation 2. Preparing for Operation Position Position generator in accordance with the instructions given in “Installation & Initial Set-up, Step 4: Select a Suitable Site” generator of this manual. Operate outside only, on dry, level ground with adequate clearance and ventilation.
- Page 17 Operation 3. Starting the Engine After you have completed the pre-start checklist procedures, you are ready to start the engine. To start the engine: 1) Disconnect all loads to the generator. 2) Turn the gasoline line valve to the ON position. 3) For cold engine, move choke lever to full choke position.
- Page 18 Operation 4. Checking Generator Output Although the speed of the engine was carefully adjusted at the factory so that the generator produces the proper voltage and frequency, output voltage should be checked periodically to ensure the generator is working properly before connecting loads to the generator. WARNING: The generator must be run at the correct speed in order to produce the proper electrical voltage and frequency.
- Page 22 45809 DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST...
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what can I run with A 4000watt generator
The Ironton 4000-watt generator (part number 45809) can power motors, lights, and most appliances. However, the power load must be planned to stay within the generator’s rated capacity. It may experience slight voltage variations, but these do not significantly affect the operation of connected devices.
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