Porter-Cable H450IS - Manuals

8- ENG D28512 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL H450IS HORSE POWER 9 RATED/SURGE WATTS 4500/5500 VOLTAGE 120/240V AMPERAGE 37.5A/18.8 A PHASE SINGLE HERTZ 60 Hz ENGINE SPEED 3600 RPM MAX. AMBIENT TEMP. 104° F FUEL CAPACITY 7 GALLON RUN TIME @ 50%/100% 13.4/8.7 HOURS CONSUMER GENERAL AND SERVICE INFORMATION • Ple...

9- ENG D28512 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 carto...

10- ENG D28512 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 ...

11- ENG D28512 ASSEMBLE SKYHOOK Tools needed: 1 - 1/2” socket or open end wrench1 - Torque wrench Parts bag contains: 1 - Skyhook 2 - Upper brackets4 - Bolts, 5/16-18 x 7/8”4 - Lockwashers, 5/16”4 - Nuts, Whizlock 5/16” 1. Place skyhook under frame asshown. 2. With skyhook resting on fueltank instal...

12- ENG D28512 7. Torque four bolts to 11-12 ft.-lbs.(132-144 in.-lbs.) IMPORTANT: DO NOT substitute hardware when assembling the skyhook. OPERATION KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this General Manual and Safety Rules before operation of your Generator. Compare the illustration in your parts manual with yo...

13- ENG D28512 IDLE CONTROL Choose the correct application. 1. For normal application such as power tools, small electric appliances, lightbulbs, and radios: Place the idle control switch in the ON position. The generatorwill idle down when there is no load. This lowers the enginenoise, saves on fue...

14- ENG D28512 TO START THE ENGINE Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poor ventilatedareas, engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 1. Open the fuel shut-off valve on tank and engine. 2. Move the choke control located on the engine to "CHOKE" position. NOTE...

15- ENG D28512 D28512 D28512 CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS 1. Let engine run and warm up for five minutes after starting with no electricalload. Connect loads in the following manner to prevent damage to equipment:2. Connect inductive load equipment first, inductive loads consist ofrefrigerators, free...

16- ENG D28512 CONNECTING PROCEDURE FOR RAISING OR SUSPENDINGGENERATOR Failure to properly connect lifting cables, chains, or straps cancause properly damage, serious injury or death, and void the manufacturer’s warranty. Always use cables, chains, or straps rated at 2000 lbs. working loador more to...

17- ENG D28512 Note 1: Change oil after first two (2) operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter, more often if operated in extreme dusty or dirty conditions. Note 2: Check oil after 5 hours of operation. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE MAINTENANCE TASK Before each use Every 25 Hours of...

18- ENG D28512 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...

19- ENG D28512 WATTAGE CALCULATIONS Never exceed the rated capacity of your generator. Serious damage to thegenerator or appliance could result from an overload.1. Starting and running wattage requirements should always be calculated when matching a generators wattage capacity to the appliance or to...

20- ENG D28512 STARTING WATTAGE REQUIREMENTS 1. Some appliances and tools will list on the motor nameplate the startingand running voltage and amperage requirements. Use the followingformula to convert voltage and amperage to wattage: Volts X Amp = Watts Example: 120 volts x 10 amps = 1200 watts 2. ...

21- ENG D28512 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...

22- ENG D28512 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...

23- ENG D28512 LIMITED WARRANTY PORTER-CABLE CORPORATION warrants to the original purchaser that all products covered under this warranty are free from defects in material and workmanship. Products covered under this warranty include aircompressors, air tools, service parts, pressure washers, and ge...

24- ENG D28512 D28512 D28512 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 gasoline with a minimum 87 octane rating. Donot add gasoline during or immediately after use. Refer to engine ...