a d j u s t i n g t h e e n g i n e . A t h i g h a l t i t u d e s
i n c r e a s e d e x h a u s t e m i s s i o n s c a n a l s o r e s u l t
d u e t o t h e i n c r e a s e d e n r i c h m e n t o f t h e a i r
f u e l r a t i o .
Other high altitude issues can include hard
starting, increased fuel consumption and
s p a r k p l u g f o u l i n g . T o a l l e v i a t e h i g h
a l t i t u d e i s s u e s o t h e r t h a n t h e n a t u r a l
power loss, FIRMAN can provide a high
altitude carburetor main jet. The alternative
main jet and installation instructions can be
obtained by contacting Customer Support.
Installation instructions are also available in the
Technical Bulletin area of the FIRMAN internet site.
The part number and recommended minimum
altitude for the application of the high
altitude carburetor main jet is listed in the
table below.
Altitude main jet 1
Altitude main jet 2
WARNING
Grounding
The National Electric Code requires your generator
must be properly connected to an appropriate
ground to help prevent electric shock.
WARNING
Failure to properly ground the
generator can result in electric
shock.
English
Altitude
389cc
357717002
3000-6000Feet
357717003
6000-8000Feet
OPEN
THERE IS A PERMANENT CONDUCTOR BETWEEN
THE GENERATOR (STATOR WINDING) AND THE
FRAME.
Connecting to a Building's Electrical System
WARNING
Generator voltage could cause
electrical shock or burn resulting
in death or serious injury.
•
Use approved transfer equipment to prevent
backfeed by isolating generator from electric
utility workers.
•
When using generator for backup power, notify
utility company.
•
Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in
any damp or highly conductive area, such as
metal decking or steel work.
• •
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
DO NOT use generator with electrical cords
which are worn,frayed, bare or otherwise
damaged.
•
DO NOT operate generator in the rain or wet
weather.
•
DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords
while standing in water, while barefoot, or
while hands or feet are wet.
•
DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children
to operate or service generator.
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