Master HWI3000, MGH3000, MGH4000D, MGH4000DI, MGH5000D, MGH5000DI, MGH5000DIE, MGH6000D, MGH6000DI, MGH7000D, MGH7000DI, MGH10000A - Manual

Page 2 - PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS; DANGER: Carbon monoxide; WARNINGS

2 105202 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R 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 105202 OWNER’S MANUAL FUEL F FUEL F 120 ONLY 120 240V RESET TEST 120 VOLTS 120/240 VOLTS RESET RESET ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 FULL POWER 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 105202 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R 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 ratings 3

5 105202 OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS MGH5000D MGH4000D MGH5000DI MGH6000D MGH7000D MODEL HWI3000 MGH3000 MGH4000DI MGH5000DIE MGH6000DI MGH7000DI MGH10000A Electrical Rated Wattage 2500 2500 4000 5000 6000 7000 10,000 Rated Amperage 120 V 20.8 20.8 33.3 41.7 50 57 83.3 240 V –– –– 16.7 20.8 25 28....

Page 6 - Test Procedure; WARNING: If RESET button; Figure 4 - GFCI Receptacle; 20 VOLT ONLY Position; Figure 3 - Full Power Selector Switch; OIL ALERT SYSTEM; Figure 2 - Engine Switch Location; ELECTRIC START

6 105202 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R GROUND FAULT CIRCUITINTERRUPTER RECEPTACLE All models (Except HWI3000) have a 120-volt ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)receptacle. The GFCI receptacle is on thecontrol panel or top cover of alternator(model MGH3000 only). The GFCI pro-tects you against ...

Page 7 - Figure 5 - Engine Circuit Breaker; Tripped; ENGINE OIL; If oil level is too low, oil alert system; WARNING: Gasoline presents; Dipstick

7 105202 OWNER’S MANUAL GENERATORFEATURES Continued ENGINE CIRCUIT BREAKER (Models MGH5000DIE,MGH7000D, MGH7000DI, andMGH10000A) 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...

Page 8 - Battery; BATTERY; WARNING: Battery gives off; Make sure battery connec-; CAUTION: Do not over tighten

8 105202 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R Figure 10 - Battery Hold-Down System(Model MGH7000D Shown) 120 ONLY 120240V ENM 00000005 HO UR S 1 /10 FULL POWER BatteryMountingBracket Battery HookBolt Nut BATTERY (Models MGH5000DIE,MGH7000D, MGH7000DI, andMGH10000A) WARNING: Battery gives off explosive gas...

Page 9 - Ampere; WARNING: For a grounding; Ground Lug

9 105202 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 FUEL F FUEL F TO STARTER SOLENOID TO ENGINEBLOCK 120 ONLY 120 240V ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 FUL...

Page 10 - Chart 2; This generator will not; WARNING: The electrician; The

10 105202 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R 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 15 - Receptacle Locations; Figure 16 - Cord and Plug Configurations

11 105202 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 - Note; WARNING: Only responsible; STARTING

12 105202 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R Choke Lever (Open Position) Figure 21 - Choke Lever Opened (ModelMGH7000D Shown) HONDA OFF ON START ENGINE SW CIRCUIT BREAKER ON/push OFF Figure 19 - Engine Switch In ON Position( A l l M o d e l s E x c e p t M G H 5 0 0 0 D I E ,MGH7000D, and MGH10000A) Fig...

Page 13 - Do not overload generator.; STOPPING ENGINE; The engine speed is preset.; Figure 22 - Engine Switch In OFF Position

13 105202 OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATION Continued 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 electricalloads does...

Page 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING; POSSIBLE CAUSE; WARNING: Only a qualified; STORAGE; WARNING: Remove all fuel

14 105202 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R TROUBLESHOOTING Note: See engine owner’s manual for en- gine 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 ...

Page 15 - WIRING DIAGRAMS; Resistance between brown and white leads.

15 105202 OWNER’S MANUAL WIRING DIAGRAMS Figure 24 - Wiring Diagram, Models HWI3000 and MGH3000 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 110/120V 220/240V ...

Page 16 - Figure 26 - Wiring Diagram, Model MGH7000D; at

16 105202 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R 120/240V 30A Receptacle T4 120V, 15A Receptacle Circuit Breaker 20A Green Black Black Black Red Black T3 White Green Red T1 T2 White White Circuit Breaker 30A Circuit Breaker 30A Black Red Yellow Green/Yellow Stator 110/120V T1 T2 T3 T4 L2 L1 110/120V 220/240...

Page 17 - ACCESSORIES; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY; PARTS CENTRALS

17 105202 OWNER’S MANUAL TECHNICALSERVICE You may have further questions about in-stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Techni-cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. SERVICING THEENGINE Honda parts and services should be handledby your nearest authorized e...

Page 19 - PART NUMBER FOR MODEL

19 105202 OWNER’S MANUAL PART NUMBER FOR MODEL MGH5000D KEY MGH4000D MGH5000DI MGH6000D MGH7000D NO. MGH4000DI MGH5000DIE MGH6000DI MGH7000DI DESCRIPTION QTY. 099723-01 099723-02 099723-03 099723-04 Alternator Assembly 1 1 099844-01 099844-01 099844-01 099844-01 End Cover 1 2 099701-01 099701-01 099...

Page 20 - KEY

20 105202 PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS R 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 MGH10000AAlternator Assembly This list contains replaceable parts used inyour generator. When ordering parts, followthe instructions listed under ReplacementP...

Page 21 - Roll Cage

21 105202 OWNER’S MANUAL ILLUSTRATEDPARTS LIST For Models HWI3000 andMGH3000 Roll Cage This list contains replaceable parts used inyour generator. When ordering parts, followthe instructions listed under ReplacementParts on page 17 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 8 ...

Page 28 - KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; 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 defectsin material and workmanship for two years from the date of first purchase from an auth...

Master HWI3000, MGH3000, MGH4000D, MGH4000DI, MGH5000D, MGH5000DI, MGH5000DIE, MGH6000D, MGH6000DI, MGH7000D, MGH7000DI, MGH10000A - Manual

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