Honeywell HW5500E - Manual (Page 16)

Assembly
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Step 3: Install Handle Assembly
1. Hold handle bracket over pre-drilled holes on frame
as shown in Figure 9.
2. Attach bracket to frame using 40 mm washer style
hex bolts and 10 mm flange serrated nuts; tighten
until securely seated.
3. Slide handle bar through center of each bracket and
line up bolt holes.
4. Attach handle to each bracket using 40 mm washer
style hex bolt and 10 mm flange serrated nut; tighten
until securely seated.
NOTE:
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Handle should stick straight out after tightening bolts and
nuts. If handle seems to hang down, tighten bolts and
nuts further.
5. Slide rubber handle grip onto each handle bar and
push to achieve snug fit.
Once properly installed, the handles can be collapsed, if
desired.
•
To collapse handles, push firmly down on handle
until it rests vertically against generator frame.
•
To return handles to horizontal position, pull up on
handle.
To install handle assembly, you will need:
‰ Handle Brackets (2)
‰ Handle Bars (2)
‰ Rubber Handle Grips (2)
‰ 40 mm Washer Style Hex Bolts (6)
‰ 10 mm flange serrated nuts (6)
‰ Socket wrench with 8 mm socket
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* Not included
FIGURE 9: Handle Bracket to Frame
FIGURE 10: Insert Handle Bar to Bracket
Hands and fingers can be pinched from collapsible
handles.
• Keep hands and fingers clear from hinges when col-
lapsing generator handles.