Generac 5500XL - Manual (Page 8)

Generac Portable Products 5500XL Extended Life Generator
8
COLD WEATHER
OPERATION
Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below
40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your generator may
experience icing of the carburetor and/or the
crankcase breather system.
In an emergency, use the original shipping box as a
temporary shelter:
• Cut off all flaps.
• Cut out one of the long sides of the box to expose
exhaust side of unit. Ensure a minimum of two feet
clearance between open side of box and nearest
object.
• Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles and
clear handles of unit.
• Start unit, then place box over it.
IMPORTANT: Remove shelter when temperature is
above 40°F [4°C].
For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that
will enclose three sides and the top of the generator:
• Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is
exposed as shown in Figure 6. Note that your
generator may appear different from that shown
here.
• Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between
open side of box and nearest object.
• Face exposed end away from wind and elements.
• Enclosure should hold enough heat created by the
generator to prevent problems.
CAUTION! NEVER run unit indoors. Do Not
enclose generator any more than shown.
Remove shelter when temperatures are above
40°F [4°C].
CORD SETS/RECEPTACLES
This generator is equipped with the following
receptacles:
120 Volt AC, 15 Amp Receptacle
This outlet is protected against overload by a 15 Amp
push-to-reset circuit breaker (Figure 7).
Use each socket to operate 120 Volt AC, single phase
60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 1,800 watts
(1.8 kW) at 15 Amps. Use cord sets that are rated for
125 Volts at 15 Amps (or greater).
Wind
Figure 6 — Temporary Cold Weather Shelter
Figure 7 — 120 Volt AC, 15 Amp Receptacles