Connecting Electrical Loads; Stopping The Engine - Briggs & Stratton GENERAC PowerBOSS Storm-Plus 5500 El Manual Del Propietario

3. Set the rocker switch to "On" position (Figure 6).
Figure 6 — Rocker Switch
4. Grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until slight
resistance is felt.Then pull rapidly to start engine.
5. Move choke lever to "Run" position a short distance at
a time over several seconds in warm weather or
minutes in cold weather. Let engine run smoothly before
each change. Operate with choke in "Run" position.
NOTE: If engine still fails to start after 3 pulls, check for
proper oil level in crankcase.This unit is equipped with a
low oil device which prevents the engine from being
started. See engine manual.
Refer to the engine owner's manual for more
detailed starting instructions.

Connecting Electrical Loads

• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
• DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex
receptacles.
• DO NOT connect 3–phase loads to the generator.
• DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See
"Don't Overload the Generator" on page 10.

Stopping the Engine

• Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel
receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned ON.
• Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize
the internal temperatures of engine and generator.
• Move rocker switch to "Off" position.
• Move the fuel valve to the "Off" position.
PowerBoss 5,500 Watt Storm-Plus Generator
RECEPTACLES
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking
Receptacle
Use a NEMA L14–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a
4–wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps (or
greater) (Figure 7).You can use the same 4–wire cord if you
plan to run a 120 Volt load.
Figure 7 — 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle
NEMA L14-30
This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single
phase loads requiring up to 5,500 watts of power (5.5 kW)
at 30 Amps for 120 Volts or 240 Volts.The outlet is
protected by a push–to–reset circuit breaker.
8
4-Wire Cord Set
120V
Y (Hot)
CAUTION!
Although this outlet states it has a
120/240 Volt 22.9 Amp rating (up to 7,200 watts),
the generator is only rated for 5,500 watts.
Powering loads that exceed the wattage/amperage
capacity of the generator can damage it or cause
serious injuries.
240V
120V
W (Neutral)
X (Hot)
Ground (Green)