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PORTABLE GASOLINE
GENERATORS
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Generator Models: RGH3000, RGH3000PR, RGH5500A, RGH5500AIE,
RGH7500AIE, and RGH11000AIE
IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before operating or servicing
generator. Improper use of generator can cause serious injury. Keep this
manual for future reference.
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® PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS 1. Gasoline presents a hazard of fire or ex- • Do not use generator in highly con- SAFETY plosion. Gasoline is flammable. Its va- ductive areas. These areas include INFORMATION por is explosive. metal decking and steelwork. • Keep fuel out of children’s reach. • Only use grounded extension cords. • Refuel generator in a well-vented • Do not use any worn or damaged WARNINGS area. Do not fill fuel tank in the dark. electric cords. Electric shock or dam- IMPORTANT: R
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FULL POWER 120 VOLTS 120/240 VOLTS RESET 120 120 ONLY 240V RESET RESET TEST ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 OWNER’S MANUAL SAFETY PRODUCT INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION Continued 9. Only a qualified electrical service per- son should service and repair generator. • Generator produces high voltage. Use extreme caution when working Gas Cap/Fuel Gauge on electrical parts. • Always remove spark plug wire from Control spark plug before servicing. This will Panel prevent accidental starting. • When working
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® PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS HIGH AND LOW GENERAL VENTILATION TEMPERATURE INFORMATION DANGER: Use only in well- vented areas. Make sure area has OPERATION Reddy portable generators are rugged and plenty of free-moving, fresh, out- compact. These models provide dependable, side air. Never run generator in Air temperature affects generator output. trouble-free service. The alternators are an enclosed or confined area. Output drops 1% for each 10° temperature brushless with revolving fields. Hon
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OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS RGH5500A MODEL RGH3000 RGH3000PR RGH5500AIE RGH7500AIE RGH11000AIE Electrical Rated Wattage 2500 2500 5000 7000 10,000 Rated Amperage 120 V 20.8 20.8 41.7 57 83.3 240 V –– –– 20.8 28.3 41.7 Receptacle 120-V Duplex –– –– Yes Yes Yes 120-V, 20-A Duplex –– –– –– –– –– 120-V, 15-A GFCI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 120-V Twist-Lock No No 30 Amp 30 Amp 30 Amp 120/240-V Twist-Lock No No 20 Amp 30 Amp 30 Amp 120-V Full-Power Switch No No Yes No No 120/240-V, 50-A No No No
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® PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS FULL POWER SELECTOR ELECTRIC START GENERATOR (Models RGH5500AIE, SWITCH FEATURES RGH7500AIE, and RGH11000AIE) All models except RGH3000, RGH3000PR, RGH7500AIE, and RGH11000AIE have a Models RGH5500AIE, RGH7500AIE, and OIL ALERT SYSTEM full power selector switch on the control RGH11000AIE have electric starters. A bat- The oil alert system protects the engine from panel. The switch has two positions: 120 tery is not supplied with generator. You low oil damage. This
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RESET TEST OWNER’S MANUAL RECEPTACLE CIRCUIT GENERATOR BREAKER FEATURES The circuit breakers protect the receptacles Oil Level Continued and alternator. Overloading generator will At Top Of trip circuit breaker. A short circuit in item Filler Neck 2. If the GFCI receptacle tests okay, re- being powered will also trip breaker. If this store power by pushing the RESET occurs, unplug electrical load from recep- button back in. The test lamp should tacle. Let circuit breaker cool down. Push work at
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® PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS Always shut down engine before removing HANDLES AND BATTERY or attaching battery cables. Always remove (Models RGH5500AIE, TOP COVER the negative (–) cable first. Always attach RGH7500AIE, and RGH11000AIE) negative (–) cable last. (Model RGH11000AIE) INSTALLING BATTERY Follow the steps below to attach the handles WARNING: Battery gives off and top cover to Model RGH11000AIE: explosive gases. Keep sparks, CABLES TO ENGINE 1. Remove the two bolts, lock nuts, and fla
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HOURS 1/10 FULL POWER ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 FULL POWER 120 120 ONLY 240V ENM 00000005 120 120 ONLY 240V OWNER’S MANUAL BATTERY GENERATOR Continued GROUNDING TO ENGINE BLOCK MOUNTING BATTERY TO WARNING: You must prop- GENERATOR erly earth-ground generator be- TO STARTER 1. Secure battery to generator by battery SOLENOID fore starting. This will help guard hold-down system. This system con- against deadly electric shock. sists of the battery mounting bracket, Only use grounded plu
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® PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS 1. Make two lists of items you want pow- ent size motors. For example: an elec- STANDBY ered by generator. List all motors and tric motor nameplate states 5 amps at 120 volts. 5 amps x 120 volts = 600 INSTALLATION TO motor powered appliances in one. List all lights, small appliances, etc. in the watts running. Multiply this figure by HOME OR other. For standby service to home or 3. This will show the starting watts building, only include items you must needed. 600
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240 VOLTS RESET RESET RESET RESET RESET 120 120 ONLY 240V RESET ENM 00000005 HOURS 1/10 120 VOLTS RESET TEST OWNER’S MANUAL Model RGH11000AIE also has a 120/240V, POWER CORD AND PLUG OPERATION 50-amp receptacle (see Figure 17). REQUIREMENTS GENERAL INFORMATION Models RGH3000 and RGH3000PR have 120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle only the 120V, 15-amp GFCI duplex This generator is not large enough to power • NEMA L5-30P plug receptacle. your entire home. Do not connect generator • Three-wire
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® PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS 4. Start the engine. Choke Rod OPERATION A. Recoil Starter Pulled Out Continued (Closed Move engine lever or turn engine Position) PRESTART switch to the ON position (see Figures 22 and 23). Remove slack from starter Operate generator on a firm, dry, and clean rope by lightly pulling starter grip. surface. The surface must be level. Protect Next, pull starter rope briskly. generator from heavy dust, sand, dirt, rain, or IMPORTANT: Do not let starter grip snow. Do n
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ENGINE OFF 240 VOLTS RESET RESET RESET RESET HOURS 1/10 120 VOLTS Auto-Idle ON OFF RESET TEST ENM 00000005 OWNER’S MANUAL Note: The 250 Volt/50 Amp receptacle 9. If the engine speed is too slow, the en- OPERATION is not connected through the Auto-Idle gine will want to "hunt" or speed up Continued circuit. The Auto-Idle switch must be and slow down repeatedly. When this turned off to get full power out of this occurs, increase engine speed by adjust- HONDA receptacle (see Figure 26). ing t
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® PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS Fuel Valve Lever STOPPING ENGINE OPERATION (Off Position) Continued IMPORTANT: The engine speed is preset. The throttle is locked in preset position. Do HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION not adjust throttle. This generator will not perform well at high Follow the steps below to stop engine. altitudes without proper adjustment. See 1. Remove all electrical loads from gen- engine owner’s manual for details. erator (see Disconnecting Electrical Loads). Remove electrical loads o
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OWNER’S MANUAL IMPORTANT: Keep generator level when MAINTENANCE WARNING: The muffler be- servicing. Never turn generator upside down comes very hot during operation. AND REPAIRS or stand it on end to service. The muffler remains hot for a Note: We supply the engine owner’s manual while after shutdown. Let engine WARNING: Only a qualified with generator. Refer to that manual for cool before storing. electrical service person should questions concerning engine maintenance service and repair the
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White LINE Black Red Black Green/Yellow Green White White Red 120V, 15A 120/240V 20A 120V, 15A 120V, 30A Receptacle Circuit Receptacle Receptacle Receptacle White Breaker 20A Circuit T1 T2 GFCI Breaker 25A Circuit Full Pwr Breaker Selector Red Black 20A Switch Circuit Breaker Black White T3 25A LINE T4 Hour Meter Yellow Green White Green Black Black Red Red Black Red Black Green Capacitor Main Auxiliary Windings Phase Stator White White Stator T2 T1 T3 T4 Rotor T1 T2 T3 T4 T1 T4 T3 T2 Green Whi
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Red Black Green/Yellow Green White White Red 120V, 15A 120V, 15A 120V, 30A 120/240V 20A Receptacle Circuit Receptacle Receptacle Receptacle White Breaker 20A Circuit Breaker GFCI T1 T2 20A, 25A Circuit or 30A Full Pwr Breaker Selector Red Black 20A Switch Circuit Breaker Black White 20A, 25A T3 LINE or 30A Black T4 Hour White Yellow Meter Green White Green Black Black Red Red Black Red Black Green Capacitor Main Auxiliary Windings Phase Stator White White T2 T1 T3 T4 Rotor Stator T1 T2 T3 T4 T1
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Green ® PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS WIRING DIAGRAMS Continued White White Green Green Black Black 125V, 30A 125V, 15A GFCI 125V, 15A 250V 30A Receptacle Auto-Idle Receptacle Receptacle Receptacle Control Board Red 250V 50A Circuit Receptacle Breaker Circuit White White White Red 20A Circuit Breaker Breaker 30A White 45A Black White To Black Black Run Auto-Idle Circuit Light Circuit Solenoid Yellow Breaker Circuit Breaker 20A Breaker 30A Hour Meter 45A White Red Green Black Black Black B
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OWNER’S MANUAL TECHNICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS CENTRALS These Parts Centrals are privately owned SERVICE PARTS businesses. They have agreed to support our You may have further questions about in- Note: Use only original replacement parts. customer’s needs by providing original re- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If This will protect your warranty coverage for placement parts and accessories. so, contact DESA International’s Technical parts replaced under warranty. Baltimore Electric Servi
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® PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS 1 7 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST For Models RGH3000 and 2 4 RGH3000PR Alternator Assembly 22 5 6 3 This list contains replaceable parts used in 14 your generator. When ordering parts, fol- 21 20 low the instructions listed under Replace- 15 19 ment Parts on page 19 of this manual. 13 17 16 15 13 7 12 8 18 9 7 10 11 7 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 099722-02 Alternator Assembly* 1 14 27001005S Engine Flange 1 1 100074-01 Top Cove
