Magnum MPG 5600 Generator Owners Manual

PORTABLE GENERATOR MPG 5600 OPERATING/PARTS MANUAL INTRODUCTION This manual provides information and procedures to safely operate and maintain the portable generator. For your own safety and protection from physical injury, carefully read, understand, and observe the safety instructions described in this manual. The information contained in this manual was based on machines in production at the time of publication. Magnum Products LLC reserves the right to change any portion of this information without notice.

DO NOT MODIFY or use this equipment for any application other than which it was designed for. Magnum Products LLC recommends that a trained and licensed professional perform all electrical wiring and testing functions. Any wiring should be in compliance with the United States National Electric Code (NEC), state and local codes and Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) guidelines. Keep a copy of this manual with the unit at all times. Additional copies are available from Magnum Products LLC or can be found at www.m-p-llc.com. An engine operator’s manual was also supplied with the unit at the time of shipment from the factory. The manual provides detailed operation and maintenance procedures for the engine. Additional copies of this manual are available from the engine manufacturer. MAGNUM PRODUCTS LLC 215 Power Drive · Berlin, WI 54923 U.S.A. Phone: 920-361-4442 Fax: 920-361-4416 Toll Free: 1-800-926-9768 www.m-p-llc.com For technical or parts QUESTIONS, please contact Magnum Products’ Customer Support or Technical Support team at 920-361-4442. Please have your serial number available. To ORDER SERVICE PARTS, please contact the dealer from which you purchased the unit, or call Magnum Products to locate a dealer in your area. Unit Model Number: Unit Serial Number: WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS . 3 SAFETY NOTES . 4 OPERATING SAFETY . 4 ENGINE SAFETY . 5 ELECTRICAL SAFETY 5 UNIT SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION 6 SAFETY SYMBOL SUMMARY . 6 SPECIFICATIONS . 7 COMPONENT LOCATIONS . 8 CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS . 9 GROUNDING THE GENERATOR 10 CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS 10 GFCI TEST INSTRUCTIONS . 10 PREVENTION OF OVERLOAD . 10 WATTAGE CONSUMPTION OF EQUIPMENT . 11 USE OF EXTENSION CORDS 11 EXTENSION CORD SELECTION CHART 12 ADDING ENGINE OIL . 12 ADDING GASOLINE . 12 STARTING THE ENGINE . 13 POWERING THE LOADS . 13 STOPPING THE ENGINE . 14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 15 DAILY MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND TIPS . 15 LIFTING THE GENERATOR 15 UNIT DECALS . 16 CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY . 17 FRAME AND FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY 18-19 ENGINE AND GENERATOR ASSEMBLY . 20-21 AC WIRING DIAGRAM 22 DC WIRING DIAGRAM 23 3 SAFETY NOTES This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. This manual contains DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES which must be followed to prevent the possibility of personal injury or death, damage to equipment, or improper service. The following formatting options will apply when calling the readers attention to the DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES. DANGER INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property or equipment damage. Note: Notes contain additional information important to a procedure and will be found within the regular text body of this manual. OPERATING SAFETY Before using the generator be sure you read and understand all of the instructions! This equipment was designed for specific applications; DO NOT modify or use this equipment for any application other than which it was designed for. Equipment operated improperly or by untrained personnel can be dangerous! Read the operating instructions and familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all instruments and controls. Inexperienced operators should receive instruction from someone familiar with the equipment before being allowed to operate or set up the generator. The following points should be practiced at all times: · The area immediately surrounding the generator should be dry, clean, and free of debris. NEVER start a unit in need of repair.