Page 2 - CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION; DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE RETAILER! FOR SERVICE; • Please take the time now to register your generator online at; Read and understand all safety warnings.; do not represent a specific model.
2- ENG D26563 Read Operators Manual. Do not operate equipment until you have read operators Manual for Safety, Assembly, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions. This product may not be equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If theproduct is not equipped and will be used around flammable materials...
Page 3 - SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS; Read and understand all; RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE; HAZARD; WILL VOID
3- ENG D26563 i ndicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, couldresult in death or serious injury. indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,may r...
Page 5 - RISK OF FIRE; DO NOT OPERATE; Never attempt to
5- ENG D26563 RISK OF FIRE HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Improper storageof fuel Improperly stored fuel couldlead to accidental ignition. Fuelimproperly secured could getinto the hands of children orother unqualified persons. Store fuel in a OSHA approvedcontainer designed to holdgasoline...
Page 6 - RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION; • Review and understand all of
6- ENG D26563 RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Operation ofgenerator incareless manner All sources of energy include thepotential for injury. Unsafeoperation or maintenance of yourgenerator could lead to seriousinjury or death to you or others. • Review and understan...
Page 7 - A multiple outlet strip is; RISK OF HOT SURFACES
7- ENG D26563 RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION(Continued) HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT Improper raising or suspendingcan cause damage to thegenerator. Always use cables, chains, orstraps rated at 2000 lbs workingload or more to raise or suspendgenerator. Operation ofvoltagesensitive appli-ances ...
Page 8 - REMOVE GENERATOR FROM CARTON; Open carton from top.; ASSEMBLY; Maintenance Instructions.; RISK OF MOVING PARTS
NOTE: This manual is a general manual. Information in this manual may ormay not pertain to your model. Please read carefully. NOTE: Left and right describes the location of a part with the operatorfacing the outlet panel. REMOVE GENERATOR FROM CARTON • Open carton from top. • Cut carton along dotted...
Page 9 - Before any attempt to start your generator be sure to check; GROUNDING THE GENERATOR; TYPICAL INSTALLATION OF BATTERY; Figure 2
• (if equipped) Remove shipping shims. See Figure 1a. a. Locate shipping shims (a) under generator frame. b. Loosen but do not remove limiter bolts (b). c. Pull label (c) and remove shims. d. Retighten limiter bolts. Torque to 120-144 in-lbs. It is very important that these are removed before starti...
Page 10 - Figure 4; See Figure 6 caution
10- ENG D26563 FOR GBE4010 AND GBFE6010 5. Remove the nut from the solenoidpost with the panel assembly wireharness. Place one end of the posi-tive (red) battery cable onto thispost with the panel assembly wire.Reassemble nut and tightensecurely. See Figure 4. FOR GBV7000, GBV7010, GBVE8000, GBVE750...
Page 11 - EXTENSION CORDS; be used in order to reduce the risk of; DOUBLE THROW TRANSFER SWITCH; section in this manual.; OBTAINING ELECTRICITY FROM THE GENERATOR; There are basically 2 ways to obtain electricity from a generator:
11- ENG D26563 EXTENSION CORDS When using an appliance or tool at a considerable distance from the generator, a3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptaclethat accepts the tool's plug MUST be used in order to reduce the risk of electrical shock. A cord of adequate ...
Page 12 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR GENERATOR; Wattage Calculation; CIRCUIT BREAKERS; spillage from engine and equipment before starting engine.
12- ENG D26563 OPERATION KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this General Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator. Compare the illustration in your parts manual with your generator to familiarize yourself withthe location of various controls and adjustments. Save all manuals for future refer...
Page 13 - TO START THE ENGINE; odorless and deadly gas.; OR
13- ENG D26563 Engine speed has been factory set to provide safe operation.Tampering with the engine speed adjustment could result in over- heating of attachments and could cause a fire. Never attempt to “speed-up” the en-gine to obtain more performance. Both the output voltage and frequency will be...
Page 14 - lation; Section in this manual.
14- ENG D26563 STOPPING ENGINE 1. Disconnect all electrical loads. 2. (if equipped) Turn ON/OFF switch to "OFF" position. 3. Close fuel shut-off valve. CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS 1. Let engine run and warm up for five minutes after starting with no electricalload. Connect loads in the follo...
Page 15 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE; MAINTENANCE TASK; MAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
15- ENG D26563 CONNECTING PROCEDURE FOR RAISING OR SUSPENDINGGENERATORS EQUIPPED WITH LIFT RINGS Failure to properly connect lifting cables, chains, or strapscan cause property damage, serious injury or death, and void the manufacturer's warranty. Always use cables, chains, or straps rated at 2000 l...
Page 16 - Maintenance; STORAGE; GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
16- ENG D26563 If you are going to store your generator for more than 30 days, use thefollowing information as a guide to prepare the generator for storage. Never store generator with fuel in the tank indoors or inenclosed, poorly ventilated areas, where fumes can reach an open flame, spark or pilot...
Page 17 - WATTAGE CALCULATIONS; IMPORTANT; TOTAL
17- ENG D26563 BATTERY (ELECTRIC START UNITS ONLY) • Store battery as described by the battery manufacturer. NOTE : After storing battery for a long period of time it may lose its charge. If the battery loses its charge, manually start the engine with the battery connect-ed. The engine will recharge...
Page 18 - STARTING WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS; a 100 watt light bulb requires only 100 watts to start.); will; be listed in wattage.; Application Guide
18- ENG D26563 3. The running wattage of examples 1 & 2 totals 1150 watts. The startingwattage of the small refrigerator is 2000 watts which is 1500 watts morethan the running watts. Take this difference of 1500 starting watts from therefrigerator and add to the total running watts of 1150. Exam...
Page 19 - HOUSEHOLD WATTAGE CALCULATOR
19- ENG D26563 APPLIANCE OR LOAD DEVICE* REFRIGERATOR/ FREEZER 800 SMALL REFRIGERATOR AIR COND.(ROOM) SUMP PUMP 1/2 HP 600 TELEVISION CAUTION !! HOT PLATE MICROWAVE SPACE HEATER 2400 1000 3 2 LIGHTING 60 WATT BULBS 75 WATT BULBS 100 WATT BULBS 300 WATT BULBS ELECTRIC LOAD GRAND TOTAL THIS TOTAL MUST...
Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; PROBLEM
20- ENG D26563 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will notstart 1. Low on fuel or oil. 2. Ignition switch in "Off"position. 3. Faulty spark plug. 4. Choke in wrong position. 5. Fuel shut-off valve inclosed position 6. Unit loaded during start-up. 1. Add fuel or oil. 2. Tur...
Page 21 - LIMITED WARRANTY
21- ENG D26563 LIMITED WARRANTY DeVilbiss Air Power Company warrants to the original purchaser who uses the product in a consumer application (personal, residential or household usage) that all products covered under thiswarranty are free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from th...
Page 22 - QUICK FACTS; ALWAYS REFER TO THE MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT
22- ENG D26563 CALL 1-800-888-2468 EXT 2 TO FIND A LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER NEAR YOU FOR REPAIRS AND SERVICE PART PURCHACES . QUICK FACTS ALWAYS REFER TO THE MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT ENGINE GAS ENGINE OIL WATTAGE WIRING BATTERY VOLT REG. ENGINE STORAGE OPERATION Use clean, fresh gasoli...