SURGEMASTER SM11000LHE User manual

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SURGEMASTER PORTABLE GENERATOR
SM11000LHE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AND PARTS MANUAL
12KWG062003 PRINTED IN CANADA

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Warranty
WarrantyWarranty
Warranty
This product is warrant d to b fr of d f cts in mat rials and work-
manship und r normal us and s rvic , for a p riod of on y ar from
th dat of purchas , wh n op rat d and maintain d in accordanc
with th Op rating and Maint nanc Instructions suppli d with this unit.
This warranty do s not cov r misus or n glig nc .
This warranty is xt nd d only to th original purchas r. Warranty is
void if r pairs ar att mpt d by anyon oth r than an Authoriz d S r-
vic C nt r.
If difficulty d v lops with this product, you should contact your n ar st
Authoriz d R pair C nt r or distributor. Only th s locations ar au-
thoriz d to mak r pairs to th product or aff ct r plac m nt of d f c-
tiv parts, which will b don at no charg within a r asonabl tim af-
t r r c ipt of th product. Units or parts should b r turn d at th cus-
tom r’s xp ns to th n ar st r pair location or Authoriz d S rvic
C nt r. Pack unit in a strong carton and pad tightly to avoid damag .
Damag in transit is not cov r d by warranty. Includ original purchas
r c ipt with any claim [k p a copy for your fil s].
Th distributor’s liability und r warranty is limit d to r pair of th prod-
uct and /or r plac m nt of parts and is giv n to th purchas r in li u of
all oth r r m di s including incid ntal and cons qu ntial charg s.
Th r ar no warranti s, xpr ss d or impli d oth r than thos sp ci-
fi d h r in.
For th n ar st Authoriz d S rvic C nt r call:
T l.: 519-699-9283
Fax: [phone]
Manufactur d by:
EMB MFG. Inc
4144 Boom r Lin ,
St. Cl m nts, ON
N0B 2M0
Phon : 519-699-9283 Fax: [phone]

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Setup Information
Wheel kit installation instructions.
1. R mov this bolt on ith r sid .
2. Fold l g down.
3. Install bolt which was r -
mov d from # 1.
4. Install axl through fram .
5. Install plastic cap and ins rt cott r pin.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Th Surg mast r SM11000LHE g n rator has b n d sign d with as
of portability, qui t op ration, d p ndability and v rsatility in mind. This
g n rator is pow r d by Honda's prov n and r liabl ngin , which f a-
tur s Oil Al rt for nhanc d op rational r liability. Th alt rnator f atur s
a brushl ss d sign liminating th n d for costly carbon brush r plac -
m nt and incr as s th s rvic lif of th g n rator.
Id ally suit d for camping, boating, farm, hous hold, workshop and con-
struction usag , this g n rator is id al wh n r mot , or back-up pow r is
r quir d.
In ord r to d t rmin th pow r r quir m nts of th quipm nt you wish
to op rat , pl as consult th chart on th n xt pag . Th ratings indi-
cat d ar approximations only. You should always ch ck th startup and
running wattag r quir m nts of th quipm nt you int nd to us .
You can also ch ck out your wattag r quir m nts at www.wattsize.ca
Model SM11000LHE
Engine
20 HP HONDA OHV
AC Output (watt )
- maximum
11,000
- rated continuou
10,000
Rated Amperage (A) [120V]
84/120V
[240V]
42/240V
Frequency (Hz)
60
Voltage (volt )
120/240
Fuel Tank Capacity (l)
40
Run time (hour )- 1/2 load
10
- full load
7
Weight (lb )
348
Dimen ion (inche )
- length
32
- width
22
- height
29
Oil Alert Sy tem
YES
Overload protection
YES
Sy tem Starting
ELECTRIC

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Generator U age Start Watt Running Watt 20-12000E
Refrigerator, Freezer 2500 700 Y
Toa ter 1050 Y
Microwave 950 Y
Coffee Maker 1500 850 Y
Wa hing Machine 2000 750 Y
Furnace Fan 1400 700 Y
Sump Pump 2500 600 Y
TV 350 Y
Circular Saw 1500 750 Y
Drill 1000 250 Y
Sander 1000 375 Y
Y= WILL OPERATE C= CHECK EQUIPMENT WATTAGES PLEASE NOTE THAT
THIS CHART REPRESENTS A SAMPLE OF APPLICATIONS ONLY.
Safety Precaution
Careful operation i your be t in urance to prevent accident and
mi hap . Read thi ection carefully before operating your genera-
tor. All operator , no matter how much experience they have ac-
quired, hould familiarize them elve with the capabilitie of thi
generator and the precaution outlined in thi manual.
1. To pr v nt l ctrical shocks, do not op rat this g n rator in th
rain or with w t hands.
2. Do not r fu l th ngin whil it is in op ration or is still hot.
3. Do not r fu l th ngin n ar op n flam s, pilot lights, or sparking
l ctrical d vic s ( .g. pow r tools, w ld rs, or grind rs).
4. Th ngin should b r fu l d in a w ll-lit ar a.
5. Avoid fu l spillag .
6. Do not us any oth r fu l xc pt gasolin (or as sp cifi d by th
ngin manufactur r).
7. Do not op rat th g n rator n ar flammabl products.
8. Do not op rat th g n rator in ar as with poor v ntilation. Th
xhaust fum s contain carbon monoxid , a poisonous, odorl ss,
invisibl gas. Prolong d xposur can l ad to unconsciousn ss and
d ath.
9. Do not conn ct th g n rator to a comm rcial pow r lin .
10. Do not op rat any g n rator with missing or brok n parts. Con-
tact your d al r for r plac m nt parts.
11. Th g n rator should b ground d in damp or highly conductiv
conditions.
12. Do not op rat with damag d or d f ctiv xt nsion cords, or
pow r cords. N v r op rat any l ctrical quipm nt with damag d
or d f ctiv cords.
13. Always ch ck th ngin oil l v l b for starting. Fill as n c ssary

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r f rring to th Honda Engin Own rs Manual for th sp cifi d n-
gin oil.
14. Do not cov r th g n rator whil it is in op ration. Ov rh ating can
r sult in damag d quipm nt.
15. For storag , do not cov r th g n rator until it has compl t ly
cool d down.
16. Th ambi nt t mp ratur should not xc d 100°F/40°C.
B for starting, r ad and und rstand all saf ty instructions includ d in
this manual.
Starting Operation
1. Locat th g n rator on flat t rrain, away from wat r hazards and/or
flammabl liquids. Ch ck all l ctrical cords for crack d or xpos d
wir s. R plac if n c ssary.
2. Follow th ngin starting proc dur s contain d in th Honda Engin
Own rs Manual. Onc start d, allow th ngin to r ach op rational
t mp ratur for a f w minut s without applying load on th alt rnator.
3. Mak sur that th applianc is switch d off b for conn cting it to
th g n rator. Do not mov th g n rator whil it is running.
4. B sur to ground th g n rator if th conn ct d applianc is
ground d. Failure to ground the generator may lead to electrical
hock.
5. If th g n rator is ov rload d, or short-circuit d, a br ak r switch is
automatically tripp d, pr v nting l ctrical curr nt from b ing suppli d
to th applianc . Ch ck th applianc to nsur that th start-up watt-
ag r quir m nts do s not xc d th capacity of th g n rator. Pr ss
th r s t button.
Shutdown Procedure
1. Turn off th pow r switch of th l ctrical applianc and disconn ct
from th g n rator.
2. Allow th ngin to cool down for approximat ly 3 minut s at no
load.
3. R f r to th Honda Engin Own r's Manual for ngin shutdown pro-
c dur s.
4. R mov any mud, dirt or cond nsation from th g n rator. Stor in a
dry plac .

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Maintenance and Storage
(Pl as r f r to th Honda Engin Own r's Manual)
P riodic insp ction and maint nanc of th Honda ngin ar ss ntial
if a high l v l of p rformanc is to b maintain d. R gular maint nanc
will also nsur a long s rvic lif . Th r quir d s rvic int rvals and
kind of maint nanc to b p rform d ar d scrib d and outlin d in th
Honda Engin Own r's Manual.
Tran portation and Storage
(Pl as r f r to th Honda Engin Own r's Manual)
Wh n transporting th g n rator, turn th fu l valv OFF and k p th
ngin l v l to pr v nt fu l spillag .
Wh n th g n rator will b stor d ov r long p riods, carry out th fol-
lowing maint nanc . (Pl as r f r to th Honda Engin Own r's Man-
ual)
a) Stor th g n rator in a w ll-v ntilat d, low humidity ar a.
b) Cl an ach part with an oil-soak d rag.
c) Chang th ngin oil.
d) Cl an th air cl an r.
) Empty th gasolin from th fu l tank and carbur tor.
f) Pull th r coil start r until r sistanc is f lt, l aving th handl in that
position.
Caution: Never u e water to clean the generator.
Setup Information

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Po ition De cription Quantity Part #
1 Batt ry Hold Down Kit 1 G20010
2 50 amp, 250 volt Straight Blad R c ptacl 1 G20011
3 30 amp, 125/250 volt Twist Lock R c. 1 G20012
4 50 amp, 125/250 volt Twist Lock R c. 1 G20013
5 50 amp Main Switch Br ak r 1 G20014
6 30 amp Br ak r 1 G20015
7 30 amp, 125 volt Twist Lock R c. 1 G20016
8 125 volt Dupl x R c. 2 G20017
9 15 amp Pop-out Br ak r 2 G20018
10 Charging Coil 1 G20019
11 Gas Cap 1 G20020
12 Ignition Switch 1 G20021
13 Chok Cabl 1 G20022
14 Gas Tank Scr n 1 G20023
15 Fram 1 C50150
16 Muffl r 1 G20025
17 Gas Tank 1 G20026
18 Muffl r Cov r 1 G20027
19 El ctrical Box 1 G20028
20 R c ptacl Fac Plat 1 C50151
21 Batt ry Cabl s 2 G20039
22 Rubb r Mounts 4 G20041
Compl t Engin 1 GX620
12V batt ry (lawn & gard n typ ) 1 BATT3
Engin Oil filt r 1 G20055
Hourm t r 1 G25305

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Po ition De cription Quantity Part #
1 GRID 1 G20042
2 TERMINAL BOX LID 1 G20043
5 TERMINAL BOARD 1 G20044
8 FRAME AND STATOR N/A
14 ROTATING INDUCTOR 1 N/A
15 FAN 1 G20045
19 NON-DRIVE END BEARING (6306-2RS) 1 G20046
26 DIODE 1 G20047
27 VANSTOR 1 G20048
29 SECURING STUD ***
39 PROTECTION SCREEN 1 G20049
40 FIXING RING 1 G20050
65 CAPACITOR 1 G20051
75 RUBBER CUP 1 G20052
107 RUBBER CAP 1 G20053
COMPLETE ALTERNATOR 1 G20054
ALTERNATOR PARTS LIST

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SM11000LHE WIRING DIAGRAM

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Troubleshooting
The majority of problem with generator unit are with the engine. Plea e
refer to the Honda Engine Owner' Manual if engine problem ari e. If the
problem per i t , contact your local Honda Equipment Dealer.
Troubl Caus R m dy
Alt rnator xcitation Low sp d. Ch ck rpm and s t at nominal valu
failur Faulty cond ns r Ch ck and r plac
Faulty windings Ch ck windings r sistanc
High no-load voltag Sp d too high Ch ck and adjust rpm
Cond ns r with Ch ck and r plac
high capacity
Low no-load voltag Sp d too low Ch ck and adjust rpm
Faulty rotary diod s Ch ck and r plac
Br akdown in Ch ck winding r sistanc , as p r
windings tabl s
Cond ns r with Ch ck and r plac
low capacity
Prop r no-load but Low load d sp d Ch ck and r gulat rpm
low load d voltag Load too big Ch ck and chang
Rotary diod s Ch ck and r plac
short-circuit d
Prop r no-load but High sp d in Ch ck and r gulat rpm
high load d voltag load condition
Unstabl voltag Loos contacts Ch ck conn ctions
Un v n rotation Ch ck for uniform rotation sp d
Noisy g n rator Brok n b arings R plac
Poor coupling Ch ck and r pair
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