Porter-Cable BSV750 User manual

Instruction
manual
Model
BSV750 Generator
Shown with optional po/tab#/ty kit
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PORTEII*CABLE
IMPORTANT
Please make certain that the person who is
to use this equipment carefully reads and
understands these instructions before
starting operations
The Model and SenaJ NO plate ts located on the [tame
Record these numbers _nthe spaces below and retain for
future reference
Model NO
Type
Senal No
Copyright ,_ 2003 Porter Cable Cotporahon Part No 029525-038-0

• Please read and follow these instructions for proper use and maintenance.
• If you experience any problems and need assistance, please call us at our toll
free number 1-888-559-8550, Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. To 6:00
p.m.C.S.T.
• If repair or service part purchase is required, our many Authorized Warranty
Service Centers are conveniently located and equipped to handle all in-
warranty and out*of-warranty service.
• For the location of the nearest Authorized Warranty Service Center call
1-888-559-8550, Ext. 2, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Retain sales receipt as proof of purchase for warranty service.
•Read and understand all safety warnings.
• DO not operate this unit until you have read and understand this Owners
Manual for Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.
• Do not operate this unit until you have read and understand the Engine
Owners Manual for Safety, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions.
Note: Photographs and line drawings used inthis manual are for reference only and
do not represent a specific model.
Read Operators ManuaJ, Do not operate equipmer_t until you have _ead
operators Manual for Safety, Assembly, Operafion_ and Maintenance
Instruotions_
This product may not be equipped with a spark arresting muffler. If the
product is not equipped and will be used around flammable materials, or
on land covered with materials such as agricultural crops, forest, brush, grass, or other similar
items, then an approved spark arrester must be installed and is legally required in the state of
California, it is a violation of California statutes section 130050 and/or sections 4442 and 4443
of the California Public Resources Code, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as
defined in section 4442, and maintained in effective working order, Spark arrester are also
required on some U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other
statutes and ordinances,
Engine exhaust contains chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause
cancer_ birth defects or other reproductive harm.
D29525 2-ENG

Thismanualcontainsinformationthatisimportantforyoutoknowandunderstand,Thisinform
mationrelatestoprotectingYOURSAFETYandPREVENTINGEQUIPMENTPROBLEMS, To
help you recognize this information, we use the symbols below, Please read the manual and
pay attention to these sections,
indicates an imminently I_tzardous situation which, if not avoided_ will result in
death or serious inju£4
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury,
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,may result in
minor or moderate injury
used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided_ may result in property damage,
Improper operation or maintenance of this product could result in serious
injury and property damage. Read and understand all warnings and
operating instructions before using.
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE
HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
Attempting to
connect generator
directly to the
electrical system
of any building
structure.
Back feeding electricity through
a building's electrical system to
the outside utility feed lines
could endanger repair persons
attempting to restore service.
Never backfeed electricity
through a structure's electrical
system.
3-ENG D29525

HAZARD
Operation of
generator in rain_
wet, iGy_or
flooded
conditions,
Use of worn,
damaged, undet-
si_.edor un-
grounded exten-
sion cords.
Placing generator
on or against
highly conductive
surPaGel 8uGb a8 8
steel walkway or
metal roof.
Improper
conne_"tionof
i_ms to
generator.
OpePstion of unit
when damaged,
or wi_ guards or
panels removed.
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION AND FIRE
(Continued)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Wa[er i8 an excellent conductor
t_felectricity!WaLer which comes
in conLac[ with ele_£rically
charged components ca_
transmit elsoLriciLy 1o the Frame
and o£her surfaces, resa;Iting in
electrical shock Lo anyone co;t-
lacting them.
Use t_f undersize extension
cords could resul£ iR overhe_tkrg
t_f Live wire8 or stLaohe_ i[ert_8,
resulLing in fie.
Acciden[al leakage of elec£rical
cL;rrent coL;Id charge conductive
surfaces in con[ao£ with £he
generator.
HOW TO PREVENT iT
Opera[e genera[or in a clean, dry,
well ver%il_[ed area. Make r_re
handsare dry before touching
uni£.
Use proper size (wire gauge}
cordsst for appli_[ion see char£
in the Assertlbly section of £his
f_lanlJ_l.
Place generaLor on low conduc _
tiviLy surface such 88 a concre[e
slab.
ALWAYS operate generator a
minin=urn of six feel Fromany
co_dL_ctive sur[ace.
Shock_ .
A[te_npting to use the uni[ Do nt_topera[e generator with
when it has been dar_'_aged,or r_'_sohanicalor elecLrical
when it is not functioning problert=. Have uni[ repeire_ by
norrt_ally co_;Id resul[ in fire or an AL;[horize_ Servico Cen£er.
electrooution.
D29525 _ENG

RISK OF FIRE
HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
Attempting to
fill the fuel tank
while the engine
is running,
Sparks__m, hot
obi_ta
Improper _oPage
of fuel
InadeClUata
ventilation for
generator
G_soline _ed gasoline vapor@
can become ignited by coming
in conl_ct wiLhhoLcornpo_vents
such as £hef_tuffler, engine
exhaust ge.see, or from an
ele_£rical spark.
Improperly stored fuel could
lead [o accidental ignition. Fuel
inlp_pedy secur_ could ge£
into the hands oFchildren or
t_£herunqualified persons.
Turn engine off and allow if [o
cool before adding fuel to the
tank. EqL_iparea of operation
with a fire extingL_isher certified
[o handle gasoline or &_elfires.
Store fuel in aOSHA approved
container designed [o hold
gasoline. Store conl_iner in se-
cure location to pre,.'en[ use by
t_thers.
W_!lver=tilatsda_a _ ini_i_m _f
{_ ;f65r feet from _i_ bLiilair,__5 #ci
#ONF!NED A@_
ing _v_i!i_ii_g _5_ _ib!_ i_
Tampering with
fac'tary set
engine speed
settings,
Engine speed h_s been fac[ory
set to provide 8_fe operation.
Tampering with Liveengine speed
adjus£mer_t could resul£in
overheating of at_achnler_L'_and
could cause arite.
Never _Eer_lpL LO"speed-up"
Live engine 1o obtain more per-
forr_lanoe. Both the outpL_£
voltage and FreqL_ency will be
thrown oL_£of 8_andard by this
practice, endangering
_£tach_nenLs and Live user.
Overfilling the fuel
tank - fuel
@pillage.
_n_o _ _=
5ENG D2£525

RISK OF INJURY AND PROPERLY
DAMAGE WHEN TRANSPORTING
GENERATOR
HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
Fire, Inhala_onj
Damage to
Vehicle Surfaces
Fuel or oil c_n le,_kor spilland
could r_sL_ltin fire or breaLhing
hazard, _erioL_sinjury or de,_th
can resulL Fuelor oil leaks will
damage carpet, paint oroLher
8L_rrace_in vehicles or Lrailers.
I_generaLor is equipped wiLh a
fuel 81_ut-oT_valve, tl._rnthe valve
Lo¸Liveoff position he,re
LransporLing[o avoid _el leaks.
I_gerler_Lor is noL equipp_ with
_L¸fuelshl._orl "vaive, dr;:ti_the
fuel from ¸Lankbefore transport-
ing. Tn_sporL fuel orllyin arl
OSHA approved conLaine_
AIw_L_ place generator o_ a
proLecLive rn_Ltwhen trades,fL-
ing to p_tect against darTlageto
vehicle frorTi le-_ks.Remove
gener_Lor from vehicle irTimedi-
_[ely L_ponarrival aLyoL_rdesti-
riatiori.
RISK OF BREATHING -INHALATION
HAZARD
HAZARD
Gasoline
engines I_Odu_e
toxic carbon
monoxide
exhaust fumes,
WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION I
HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
I_'_!1_ ;]; II_[_
Operation of
generator in
€endless manner
All so_rces o7energy include the
potential _or inj_ry. Un_re
operatiori or rnairltenance of _l._f
genera[or could lead [o _eriou_
injuryor de_th Loyou or others.
,, Review =_d _nderstand all o_
the o_rati_g i_trL_tio_s a_d
warnings in¸tHisn_a_L_al.
,, Become _miliar with the oper_
aLiona_d _trols o7the
gen_rato_ I_ow How Loshut iL
o77qL_ickl_
*Equip area of operationwith a
fi_eextinguisher _rtified to
handle gasoline orfuel fi_es.
* Keep childre_or others array
¸from the generator at all times.
D29525 6ENG

HAZARD
Operationof
voltage
sensitiveappli-
anoeswithouta
voltagesurge
prote_or
Raising or
suspending
generator8
equipped with
lift rings
improperly
RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION
(Continued)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
GeneraLorcould _all causing
serious ir=jup!or de4_Lhto you or
o[l_ers.
HOW TO PREVENT IT
AIw_ t_8_proper conn_chg
procedures as desodpsd in this
rr=anualwhen conneoLing cables,
chains, or straps for r_ising or
suspsnding genera[ors equipped
with Ii_tdngs.
Operating Genera[or will not operate Never opere[e ge_erator while
generator while properlyan_ will c_use _arnage suspsn_ed or inan unlevel
suspended [o LivegenereLor an_ could positio_. Always opereLe
cause serious i_jury or de4t£hto gener_[e on a riM[,level surface.
you or others.
RISK OF HOT SURFACES
HAZARD WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO PREVENT IT
co.ta_ _ _of
engine and _ _rl_iii_ exha_i _o_pbii_r=_
components.generat°r i _Oe_
/ENG D2£525

Conta_twi_
movingparts
canresultin
seriousiniulry,
RISK OF MOVING PARTS
injury, WHAT CAN HAPPEN
1he gsnerdtor conl_ins p_trts
which roLaLe _L high speed d_ring
oper_tLion. Thee p_zrl_ _tre
covered by g_arding Lo prevent
HOW TO PREVENT IT
Never operate gener_tLor wiLh
gL_arding or cover plates
remov_,d. Avoid wearing loo,se
filling cloLhing or jewelry which
could be c_ught by rrovil_g parLs.
HAZARD
Lifting a very
heavy object.
RISK FROM LIFTING
MODEL
HORSE POWER
RATED/SURGE WAll'S
VOLTAGE
AMPERAGE
PHASE
FREQUENCY
ENGINE SPEED
MAX, AMBIENT TEMP
FUEL CAPACITY
RUN TIME @ 50%/100%
BSV750
13.D
7500/10,750
120/240
62.5/31,25A
SINGLE
60 Hz
3600 RPM
104_F
7GALLONS
9.4/5.4 HRS
D29525 8ENG

Read this manual. Do not attempt to operate equipment
until you have read this Manual for Safety, Operation, and
Maintenance Ins_'uctions.
NOTE: This manual is a general manual. Information in this manual may or
may not pertain to your model. Please read carefully.
NOTE: Left and right describes the location of a part with the operator
facing the outlet panel,
REMOVE GENERATOR FROM CARTON
.Open cartonfromtop.
. Cut carton along dotted lines.
.Remove all cartoninserts.
.Remove generatorthrough openingin
carton.
.Remove shipping block(s)from under the
gen head. Unscrew boltls} and remove the
shippingblock(s). It is very important that
this is removed before starting your
generator.
.!If equipped}See portability Kit instructions
to assemblethe portability k_t.
OTHER LOOSE PARTS
1. Oil issupplied, see engineoperators manual for correct procedure to add oil
and fuel to engine.
2. The Iook_ngplugs maybe used when needed or required.
The locking plugs are to be installed and/or used in
iaccordance with appropriate local electrical code
regulations. Refer to instruc_ons enclosed with each plug for proper
ins_ll_ion.
3. 12V DO cables to be used with the 12V DC outlets. See Operation section.
IMPORTANT: B_ore any attempt to _art your generator be sure to check engine
oil (See Engine Operator's manual)
GROUNDING THE GENERATOR
A grounding lug issuppliedwith the generatorfor
use when requiredby local electricalordinances.
Referto article250 of the National Electrical Code
to olari_/any needed grounding information. Your
local eleatno company or a certified electrician
shouldbe able to help you with this information.
9ENG D2_525

TYPICAL INSTALLATION OF BATTERY
.Recommended Batteryfor Electnc Start: 12V - 45 A H. or 210 CCA (Cold
Cranking Amps)
Purchase battery and battery hardware separately, not included with unit.
_. Place battery in Packwith terminals facing to-
wards generator head.
2. Place battery bracket (A)over battery as
shown in Figure (opposite battery terminals),
3. Place 'L' bolt (B)through top and bottom
brackets and securewith wing nut (C).
4,
5.
Locate the solenoidon the left side
of the unit.
Remove the nut from the solenoid
poet and place one end of the posi-
tive (red) battery cable onto the
poet. Reassemble nut and tighten
securely.
Lawn & Garden batteries can
come in two terminal _ -- _ -_- []
configurations. The Positive (+) and NegaBve (-)
terminals can be oriented so that _ey are +/-
or -/+, See Figure. In the unlikely event th_ the
battery terminals are unmarked, we
recommend that you return the battery to the
retailer for exchange for a properly marked
battery or let an authorized service center inet_ll the b_'_teryfor you. Failure
to connect the battery properly can possibly cause bodily injury. In addition,
extensive engine electrical damage not covered under warranty can result.
6. Attach the other end of the positive
Ired) battery cable to the positive 0)
terminal on the battery.
TO Prevent sparks
connect the red
_osiBve) cable to the positive (+)
terminal before connecting the black
negative cable,
7. Attach one end of the negative
Iblack) cable to the negative (-)
terminal on the battery.
8. Attach the other end of the negative
(black) cableto the frame as shown,
Install the star washer between the
cableand the frame.
IMPORTANT: See caution before
connecting cable to battery.
_-t e _ Cable
D'29525 10 ENG