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OPERATION
B-6 B-6
POWERARC® 5500
GENERATOR OPERATION
Be sure that any electrical equipment plugged
into the generator’s AC power receptacles can
withstand a ±10% voltage and a ±4% frequency
variation. Some electronic devices cannot be
powered by the POWERARC® 5500. Refer to
Table A.2, ELECTRICAL DEVICE USE WITH THE
POWERARC® 5500, in the INSTALLATION section
of this manual.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The POWERARC® 5500 generator is rated at 4000
continuous watts (5500 surge watts). It provides both
120 volt and 240 volt power. You can draw up to 20
amps from either side of the 120 volt duplex recepta-
cle, but no more than 33.3 amps from both sides at
once. Up to 16.7 amps can be drawn from the single
240 volt receptacle.
Electrical loads in watts are calculated by multiplying
the voltage rating of the load by the number of amps
it draws. (This information is given on the load device
nameplate.) For example, a device rated 120 volts, 2
amps will need 240 watts of power (120 x 2 = 240).
You can use Table B.3, GENERATOR POWER APPLI-
CATIONS, to determine the wattage requirements of
the most common types of loads you can power with
the POWERARC® 5500. Be sure to read the notes at
the bottom of the table.
TO USE THE POWERARC® 5500 AS AN AUXIL-
IARY POWER SUPPLY:
1. Start the gasoline engine. See ENGINE OPERA -
TION in this section of the manual and the engine
owner’s manual.
2. Set the current control dial on the output control
panel to “GENERATOR.” See Figure B.1.
3. Plug the load(s) into the appropriate 120 volt or
240 volt power receptacle.
NOTE: During welding, the maximum generator out-
put for auxiliary loads is 100 watts.
NOTE: You can supply multiple loads as long as the
total load does not exceed 5,500 surge watts
or 4,000 Continuous watts. Be sure to start
the largest loads first.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all welding and generator power loads
and let the engine cool by running it for several
minutes.
2. Stop the engine by placing the “ON/OFF” switch
in the “OFF”(O) position.
3. Close the fuel shutoff valve.
Close the fuel valve when the machine is trans-
ported to prevent fuel leakage from the carburetor.
Drain the tank before transporting the machine in
a vehicle.
For long periods of storage, turn off the fuel shut-
off valve and let the engine run until there is no
more fuel in the line. Use a fuel additive such as
Sta-Bil to minimize fuel gum deposits.
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RUNNING THE ENGINE
The engine is set at the factory to run at high idle
speed when not under load. You should not adjust
this setting yourself.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
The engine will use a greater amount of oil during its
“break-in” period. Check the oil frequently during
break-in. For more details, see the MAINTENANCE
section in the engine owner’s manual.
During break-in, subject the POWERARC® 5500 to
only moderate loads. Avoid long periods running
at idle. Before stopping the engine, remove all
loads and allow the engine to cool several minutes.
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WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
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