Desa Mgh3000 - Manual (Page 9)

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IMPORTANT: Do not move the full power selector switch while powering
electrical items. Unplug all items before moving switch. Failure to do so can
damage switch. Model MGH7000 does not have this switch. This model provides
full power to all receptacles.
120/240 VOLT Position 120 VOLT ONLY Position
Figure 3 - Full Power Selector Switch
GENERATOR
FEATURES
OIL ALERT SYSTEM
The oil alert system protects the engine from low oil damage. This system auto-
matically shuts down the engine and prevents engine restarting if the oil level falls
too low.
Note: When this happens, the engine switch remains in the ON position. The oil
alert system is wired into the ON/OFF Switch.
If this system shuts down the engine, the engine will not start until you add oil.
Add oil to engine (see Engine Oil, page 11).
Note: Operate generator on a level surface. If not level, the oil may flow away
from the oil level sensing device. This will cause the oil alert system to shut down
engine.
See engine owner’s manual for more information.
Figure 2 - Engine Switch Location
120V
ONLY
120
240V
FULL POWER
SELECTOR
120V
ONLY
120
240V
FULL POWER
SELECTOR
HONDA
OFF
ON
START
ENGINE SW
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
FULL POWER SELECTOR SWITCH
All models except MGH3000 and MGH7000 have a full power selector switch on
the control panel. The switch has two positions: 120 VOLT ONLY, and 120/240
VOLT.
120 VOLT ONLY: This position sends full power to the 120V receptacles only.
240V power is not available. Use this position when powering 120V items only.
120/240 VOLT: This position sends full power to the 120/240V receptacle. It also
powers the 120V receptacles at reduced wattage capacity.
ELECTRIC START (Model MGH7000 Only)
Model MGH7000 has an electric starter. A battery is not supplied with generator.
You must provide a 12-volt, 32-amp-hour battery. For more battery information,
see Battery, page 12.
ENGINE SW
ON
OFF
All Models
Except
MGH7000
Model
MGH7000
Only