Page 2 - PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS; DANGER: Carbon monoxide; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; indicates a hazard which will cause; WARNINGS
2 106815 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ® 1. Gasoline presents a hazard of fire or ex-plosion. Gasoline is flammable. Its va-por is explosive.• Keep fuel out of children’s reach.• Refuel generator in a well-vented area. Do not fill fuel tank in the dark.Do not refuel while engine is run-ning. Unhook a...
Page 3 - OWNER’S MANUAL; Continued
3 106815 OWNER’S MANUAL FUEL F 120/240 VOLTS RESET RESET RESET TEST 120 VOLTS 120 ONLY 120 240V ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 FULL POWER FUEL F 9. Only a qualified electrical service per-son should service and repair generator.• Generator produces high voltage. Use extreme caution when workingon electrica...
Page 4 - VENTILATION; Additional Features; UNPACKING
4 106815 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ® VENTILATION DANGER: Use only in well- vented areas. Make sure area hasplenty of free-moving, fresh, out-side air. Never run generator inan enclosed or confined area.Never run generator inside occu-pied building. Engine exhaustcontains poisonous carbon mon-oxid...
Page 5 - SPECIFICATIONS; MODEL; Ratings apply to SAE standard conditions. Reduce
5 106815 OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS RGH5500A MODEL RGH3000 RGH3000PR RGH5500AIE RGH7500AIE RGH11000AIE ElectricalRated Wattage 2500 2500 5000 7000 10,000 Rated Amperage 120 V 20.8 20.8 41.7 57 83.3 240 V –– –– 20.8 28.3 41.7 Receptacle120-V Duplex –– –– Yes Yes Yes 120-V, 20-A Duplex –– –– –– –– ...
Page 6 - Test Procedure; Position; Figure 3 - Full Power Selector Switch; OIL ALERT SYSTEM; Figure 2 - Engine Switch Location; ELECTRIC START; WARNING: If RESET button
6 106815 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ® GROUND FAULT CIRCUITINTERRUPTER RECEPTACLE All models have a 120-volt ground faultcircuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacle. TheGFCI receptacle is on the control panel or topcover of alternator (models RGH3000 andRGH3000PR only). The GFCI protects youagainst hazar...
Page 7 - ENGINE CIRCUIT BREAKER; Figure 5 - Engine Circuit Breaker; Figure 4 - GFCI Receptacle; Tripped; ENGINE OIL; If oil level is too low, oil alert system; Dipstick; You; WARNING: Gasoline presents
7 106815 OWNER’S MANUAL ENGINE CIRCUIT BREAKER (Models RGH5500AIE,RGH7500AIE, AND RGH11000AIE) This circuit breaker, or fuse, protects thebattery charging circuit. A short circuit willtrip the circuit breaker. The circuit breakerwill also trip if you install battery wrong.Push circuit breaker button...
Page 8 - Make sure battery connec-; Figure 8 – Attaching Handles to Roll Cage; BATTERY; WARNING: Battery gives off
8 106815 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ® IMPORTANT: Make sure battery connec- tions are the correct polarity. Electric startgenerators use negative ground, 12-volt DCstarting system. Models RGH5500AIE, RGH7500AIE, andRGH11000AIE have an electric starter. Abattery is not supplied with generator. Youmu...
Page 9 - Ampere; WARNING: For a grounding
9 106815 OWNER’S MANUAL Ampere AWG for Length of Load Cord in Feet 50' 100' 150' 2 18 18 18 3 18 18 18 4 16 16 16 5 16 16 16 6 16 16 14 8 16 14 12 10 16 14 12 12 14 14 12 14 14 12 10 16 12 12 10 20 10 10 8 F FUEL Figure 12 - Battery Hold-Down System(Model RGH7500AIE Shown) TO STARTER SOLENOID TO ENG...
Page 10 - Chart 2; The; WARNING: The electrician; This generator will not
10 106815 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ® Running Starting Equipment Watts Watts 1/2" Drill 1000 1250 Toaster 1200 1200 Coffee maker 1200 1200 Skillet 1200 1200 14" Chain saw 1200 1500 Water well pump (1/2 hp) 1000 3000 Hot plate/range (per burner) 1500 1500 10" Table saw 2000 6000 Water ...
Page 11 - OPERATION; GENERAL INFORMATION; We supply the engine owner’s manual; USING RECEPTACLE; Do not exceed amperage rating of; Figure 17 - Receptacle Locations
11 106815 OWNER’S MANUAL RESET 240 VOLTS RESET RESET RESET RESET TEST 120 VOLTS RESET RESET ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 120 ONLY 120 240V OPERATION GENERAL INFORMATION This generator is not large enough to poweryour entire home. Do not connect generatorto any existing electrical circuits. Plug itemsdire...
Page 12 - WARNING: Only responsible; STARTING; Note
12 106815 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ® Figure 23 - Engine Switch In ON Position( A l l M o d e l s E x c e p t R G H 3 0 0 0 P R ,R G H 5 5 0 0 A I E , R G H 7 5 0 0 A I E , a n dRGH11000AIE ENGINE SW ON OFF Fuel Valve Lever (ON Position) Choke Lever (Closed Position) Figure 19 - Fuel Valve Lever ...
Page 13 - WARNING: Always set the idle; Adjusting the Idle Speed; Bolt; Figure 26 - Control Panel
13 106815 OWNER’S MANUAL Choke Lever (Open Position) Figure 25 - Choke Lever Opened (ModelRGH7500AIE Shown) OPERATION Continued HONDA OFF ON START ENGINE SW CIRCUIT BREAKER ON/push OFF Figure 24 - Engine Switch (ModelsR G H 5 5 0 0 A I E , R G H 7 5 0 0 A I E , a n dRGH11000AIE Only) EngineSwitch AU...
Page 14 - HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION; Do not overload generator.; STOPPING ENGINE; The engine speed is preset.; Figure 29 - Engine Switch In OFF Position
14 106815 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ® HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION This generator will not perform well at highaltitudes without proper adjustment. Seeengine owner’s manual for details. ADDING ELECTRICALLOADS IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator. Make sure total wattage of all electrical loadsdoes not...
Page 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING; POSSIBLE CAUSE; WARNING: Only a qualified; STORAGE; WARNING: Remove all fuel; See engine owner’s manual for engine troubleshooting.
15 106815 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Only a qualified electrical service person should service and repair generator. Use only factory approved replacement parts. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Defective capacitor2. Wi n d i n g s h o r t c i r c u i t o r l o o s e connections 3. Defective rotor dio...
Page 16 - WIRING DIAGRAMS; Resistance between brown and white leads.; Figure 32 - Wiring Diagram, Models RGH5500A
16 106815 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ® WIRING DIAGRAMS Figure 31 - Wiring Diagram, Models RGH3000 and RGH3000PR Circuit Breaker 25A 120/240V 20A Receptacle T4 120V, 15A Receptacle 120V, 30A Receptacle White White Green Black Red Black Red Black White T3 Red Green Stator 110/120V T1 T2 T3 T4 L2 L1 ...
Page 17 - Figure 33 - Wiring Diagram, Model RGH5500AIE; Figure 34 - Wiring Diagram, Model RGH7500AIE
17 106815 OWNER’S MANUAL Continued WIRING DIAGRAMS Continued Figure 33 - Wiring Diagram, Model RGH5500AIE Circuit Breaker 20A, 25A or 30A 120/240V 20A Receptacle T4 120V, 15A Receptacle 120V, 30A Receptacle White White Green Black Red Black Red Black White T3 Red Green Stator 110/120V T1 T2 T3 T4 L2...
Page 19 - ACCESSORIES; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY; PARTS CENTRALS
19 106815 OWNER’S MANUAL TECHNICALSERVICE You may have further questions about in-stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. Ifso, contact DESA International’s TechnicalService Department at 1-800-323-5190. You can also visit DESA International’st e c h n i c a l s e r v i c e w e b s i t e a t www....
Page 21 - PART NUMBER FOR MODEL
21 106815 OWNER’S MANUAL PART NUMBER FOR MODEL KEY RGH5500A NO. RGH5500AIE RGH7500AIE DESCRIPTION QTY. 099723-02 099723-04 Alternator Assembly 1 1 099844-01 099844-01 End Cover 1 2 099701-01 099701-01 Screw, M5 x 13 6 3 099760-01 099760-01 Bushing 1 4 099863-01 —— Terminal Block (4-block) 1 5 099863...
Page 22 - KEY
22 106815 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ® 1 5 16 14 24 10 26 18 19 6 2 11 12 9 3 7 4 22 23 25 17 21 8 20 15 13 ILLUSTRATEDPARTS LIST For Model RGH11000AIEAlternator Assembly This list contains replaceable parts used inyour generator. When ordering parts, followthe instructions listed under Replacemen...
Page 23 - Roll Cage
23 106815 OWNER’S MANUAL ILLUSTRATEDPARTS LIST For Models RGH3000 andRGH3000PR Roll Cage This list contains replaceable parts used inyour generator. When ordering parts, followthe instructions listed under ReplacementParts on page 19 of this manual. 1 2 3 4 5 34 3 4 5 34 3 6 6 7 9 3 3 3 7 4 4 3 4 5 ...
Page 25 - DESCRIPTION
25 106815 OWNER’S MANUAL ILLUSTRATEDPARTS LIST * Only on RGH5500AIE electric start models This list contains replaceable parts used in your generator. When ordering parts, follow theinstructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual. For Models RGH5500A, RGH5500AIE, and RGH7500AIE...
Page 30 - Control Board Assembly and Mounting
30 106815 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS ® DESA INTERNATIONAL S2 S1 L1 L2 1 2 4 5 3 8 7 14 13 10 12 11 9 8 10 6 Control Board Assembly and Mounting Solenoid Assembly and Mounting ILLUSTRATEDPARTS LIST For Solenoid and Control BoardAssemblies and Mounting
Page 32 - KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; engine owner’s manual for engine warranty information.; Model; INTERNATIONAL
KEEP THIS WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY GASOLINE PORTABLE GENERATORS DESA International warrants each alternator, generator, or electric product of its manufacture, to be free from defects in material andworkmanship for two years from the date of first purchase from an auth...