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Sears
owners
manual
MODEL NO.
580.326010
CAUTION: READ
INSTRUCTIONS AND
RULES FOR SAFE
OPERATIONS CAR EFULLY
TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS,
4500 WATT
HEAVY DUTY
PORTABLE ALTERNATOR
GENERAL INFORMATION
INSTALLATION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ALTERNATOR
MAINTENANCE
REPAIR PARTS
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of the alternator, Model No, and Serial No. are both located
on the Nameplate, just below Alternator Control Panel.
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FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship in this alternator at no charge° If the alternator is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only thirty days from the date of purchase. Warranty service is available by contacting the nearest Sears Store or Service Center throughout the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from sta
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TABI.E OF CONTENTS WARRANTY ....................... inside Front Cover Section 2 -- Operating Instructions RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION inside Front Cover Do and Don't Chart ...................................... 13 SPECIFICATIONS ............................... 1 Before Starting the Engine ................................ 14 NOMENCLATURE ........................................... 2 Starting the Engine .................................. 15 WIRING DIAGRAM ............................................
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NOMENCLATURE CENTRIFUGAL BLOWER SHROUD ENGINE AIR CLEANER OIL FILLER & DIPSTICK 120 VOLT, 15 AMP OUTLETS HANDLES (SHIPPED WITH WHEEL KIT) INDICATOR CRADLE LIGHT FUSE - 15 AMP 5 GALLON MUFFLER FUEL TANK NAMEPLATE 12 VOLT BATTERY WHEELS (SHIPPED WITH STARTER MOTOR WHEEL KIT) _IIUSTOME R SUPPLI ED RESTING SUPPORT (SHIPPED WITH WHEEL KIT) STARTER SOLENOID 2
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WIRING DIAGRAM Model No. 580.326010 o !ci _ oooooo V) DO 0 0
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INSTALLATION OF STAND-BY POWER SYSTEMS _I_DANGER installation of Stand-By Electrical Power Systems should be done by a QUALIFIED electrtctam ALL APPLICABLE ELEC- TRICAL AND BUILDING CODES MUST BE COMPLIED WITH. improper installation methods or procedures are EX- TREMELY DANGEROUS add may damage equipment and personal property° F! om To Building Utility Circuits To. Bu lid ing Line Auxiliary Dist Circuits Powered Meter _ enter Circuits By Alternator Building Distribution I AuxiliaryBuilding Box _
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SECTION 1 PREPARATION FOR USE Alternator Unpacking and Removal from Shipping Skid ¢ "4 | Alternator Cradle Wood Sh,pping PatIet " !.j ] Cardboard Insert ? Alternator Localed Here Kit Located Here Washer 1 Cut Straps 2. Lift Cardboard Shtpplng Shipping Pallet ! Carton Straight Up and Off Shipping Pallet _b Bolt 1oThe alternator is bolted to a wood shipping 2. Two 1/4 inch bolts and hex nuts retain the pallet, The cardboard is then set into position alternator cradle to the wood shipping palleL an
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Wheel Kit parts areshown below, SeeWHEELKITINSTALLATIONin this section for installation instructions. Make sure the Kit hasthe following parts: _" Item Description [_ltem Description [] 1 Axle Shaft (1 Req'd) [] 11 Nut - 5/16-18 (1 Req'd) [] 2 U-Bolt (2 Req'd) [] 12 Support Leg (1 Req'd) [] 3 Lock Nut - 5/16-18(4 Req'd) [] 13 Bolt - 5/16-18 x 3/4" tong (2 Req'd) [] 4 Axle Spacer (2 Req'd) [] 14 Washer, Flat - 5/16" (2 Req'd) [] 5 Wheel (2 Req'd) C] 15 Nut - 5116-t8 (2 Req'd) [] 6 Flat Washer- a/
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Strap Bracket Fuel Tanl< / ,i, Rubber Strap 120 Volt, 30 Amp, 4-Prong Connector Plug 240 Volt, 20 Amp, 4-Prong Connector Plug ! Check that both the 5 gallon fuel tank and its Check that both the 120 Volt, 3-prong, 30 amp rubber strap have been received. The rubber and the 240 Volt, 4-prong, 20 amp connector strap has an "S" -Hook at each end that in- plug have been received. See OPTIONAL serts into strap brackets on the alternator CONNECTOR PLUGS in this section for more cradle° information on t
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LUBRICATION CAUTION Engines are shipped without oil. Any attempt to start the engine before the recommended oil has been properly added may result in an engine failure. Service the engine crankcase with a high quality detergent oil having a classification which in- cludes"For Service MS, SC, SD or SE", and as recommended in the following CHART. Oil recom- mendations are the result of extensive testing° use no special additives with the recommended oilo Recommended Oil l t !, t oFT20 o 29 49 _ ..
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BATTERY INSTALLATION Battery Locating Bracket ITEM 5 A 12 Volt automotive type storage battery is required, and must be purchased separately. Battery should have a 32 amplhour (or higher) capacity° Install the battery as follows: _ CAUTION install the battery and connect battery cables EXACTLY as outlined in this Manual. Incorrect battery cable connec- tions will damage the engine ignition system andlor the alternator battery charg- h ing circuit, t2 Volt Battery fl ITEM 2 (Customer Supplied ) 1
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FILL FUEL TANK 1_ Pull back on knurled fitting and remove fuel line from tank filler cap. 2. Remove Fuel Tank filler cap° Fill tank with CLEAN, FRESH, NON-LEADED gasoline. (Leaded, REGULAR grade gasoline is an ac- ceptable substitute.) Reinstall cover. _ DANGER Gasoline vapors are highly flammable and explosive. Avoid spillage. Do not permit smoking, open flame, or sparks in the area 2. Remove Filler Cap while filling fuel tank. INSTALL FUEL TANK Strap Bracket Fuel Tank / / Rubber Strap 1 T_NK F
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Optional Wiring Connections - 240 Volt Connector Plug _1_ DANGER All wiring connections should be done by a QUALIFIED electrician. Improper or unauthor- ized wiring connections are not only dangerous, but may damage equipment. Wire gauge sizes must be large enough to handle the maximum amperage load. All applicable elec- trical codes must be complied with. HOT HOT 240 Volts Ground A 240 volt, 4-prong, 20 amp connector plug is One method of connecting a 4-wire cable to included with the alternato
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GROUNDING THE ALTERNATOR An earth grounding lug is provided on the alternator blower shroud. Connect a groun- ding wire to this lug that is no smaller than a No, 8 AWG. When using the alternator, the free end of the grounding wire must be con- nected to earth ground, or to a pipe or struc- ture that is attached to earth ground° Centrifugal BJower Shroud DANGER DO NOT, under any circumstances, attach the grounding wire to any structure, pipe, or container that contains a combustible material. Thi
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Section 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DO AND DON'T CHART DO DON'T 1. DO read all instructions in this Manual 1. DON'T fill the gas tank while the engine is before operating your alternator° running or in the dark. Gasoline spillage on a hot engine can cause fire or an explosion. 2o DO unplug all power cords from alternator outlets before starting or stopping the unit. 2. DON'T run the alternator in any enclosed space° Gasoline engines consume oxygen 3_ DO add up wattages of all equipment to be and gi
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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION Do not operate engine wtth oll levet below "add 1 pint" mark_ 1, Disconnect Fuel Line 2, Remove Filler Cap ADD FULL1 PINT 2. Fill gas tank with clean, fresh, NON- t. Make sure engine crankcase has been pro- LEADED gasoline. (Leaded, REGULAR grade perly filled with the recommended oil. See gasoline is an acceptable substitute_) LUBRICATION on Page 8. k DANGER Gasoline vapors are highly flammable and explosive. Do not permit smoking, open flame, or sparks in the
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5. Unplug, disconnect or turn OFF all elec- trical equipment. _ CAUTION Never start the, alternator with electrical equipment plugged in and turned ON. Cor- rect voltage and frequency can only be ob- tained with engine running at governed speed of 1800 rpm. Some electrical equip- ment can be damaged by incorrect voltage and/or frequency. STARTING THE ENGINE CHOKI OPEN 1, To Crank Engine, Hold StoplStart CH OK E Switch To Start CLOSED Position 2. Release Switch When Engine Starts 1. Move Choke Le
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STOPPING THE ENGINE 1. Unplug, disconnect, or turn OFF all electrical loads. Let the engine run for a few minutes to cool. 2. Set the StartlStop switch to STOP position. Do not leave unit until engine has come to a com- plete stop. WATTAGE AND POWER Watts is a measure of electrical POWER. In most cases, approximate watts can be found by multiplying VOLTS times AMPSo For example, if a certain appliance requires 10 amps of current at 120 volt: WATTS = VOLTS x AMPS WATTS = 120x10 WATTS = 1200 That
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USING THE 240 VOLT, 20 AMP OUTLET A 4-prong, 20 amp connector plug for this outlet is shipped with the alternator (see PARTS SHIP- PED WITH ALTERNATOR, Page 5)° The plug must be connected to a suitable cord set (see Page 11). The outlet has a 20 amp capacity and can han- dle the full 4500 watt capacity of the alter- nator. To plug the connector plug into the outlet, align the 4 prongs and insert plug. Then twist the plug clockwise to lock. 240 VOLT, 20 AMPS 4500 WATTS DON'T OVERLOAD THE ALTERNAT
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CHARGING A BATTERY The alternator battery receives a trickle charge of 0 - 8 amps as long as the engine is running. This battery charging circuit can be used to recharge an external 12 volt battery, as well. CAUTION The battery charging circuit is designed for 12 volt, automotive type storage batteries only. Do not attempt to recharge any 6 volt battery, or any other type of battery. DANGER A charging battery gives off EXPLOSIVE hydrogen gas. Do not permit smoking, open flame, or sparks in the v
