Chicago Electric 38863 user manual

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GENERATOR USER


MANUAL







Model Numbers
38862
38863
39408
39321




38863 Model Shown



















MODEL & SERIAL NUMBERS

Enter the Model and Serial numbers of your generator in
the spaces provided below. Retain these numbers for
future reference. The Model and Serial numbers are
located on the generator data plate on the alternator

case or generator frame, along with other important

information.



Model Number

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LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY STATEMENT Harbor Freight Tools makes every effort to assure that it's Chicago Electric products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the following periods (from the date of purchase): For 1 year: All generator components. Note: If this product is used by a professional contractor, we warrant that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a p

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Contents LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY STATEMENT .................................................................................................2 SECTION 1........................................................................................................................................................4 GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................4 SAFETY RULES............................

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SECTION 1 DANGER: DO NOT OPERATE THIS GENERATOR GENERAL INFORMATION IF THE AMBIENT TEMPATURE EXCEEDS 104ºF/40ºC. This manual is provided for you so that your generator may be properly, safely and effectively applied and operated. Please read and understand SAFETY RULES all aspects of this manual before operating your generator set. Please also read and understand the DANGER: This generator set is designed to be documentation supplied with this generator operated in dry

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with sparks, a pilot light or an open flame. Improper GENERAL SAFETY OPERATIONAL storage of this generator could result in an explosion GUIDELINES or fire.   GROUNDING: The NATIONAL ELECTRICAL   Read and understand all the general safety CODE requires that the generator frame be properly operational guidelines and rules before operating grounded to earth. A ground lug is provided on the this generator. generator frame. As a general guideline, a 10 AWG   Always follow National

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GENERATOR CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORTS, Table 1 GENERAL WATTAGE GUIDE GENERATOR DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY. Item Running Watts Air Conditioner (12000 Btu) (*)....................... 1750   Compressed air (max. 25 psi) may be used to blow Air Compressor (1/2 hp) (*)............................ 1400 loose dirt and dust from your generator. DO NOT Air Compressor (3/4 hp) (*)............................ 1800 DIRECT COMPRESSED AIR DIRECTLY INTO ANY Air Compressor (1 hp) (*)..........

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RECEPTACLE DETAILS The receptacles configurations shown in this section are for reference only. Each receptacle is not available on all generators. NEMA 5-20R NEMA L5-30R NEMA L6-30R NEMA L6-20R 125V - 20A 125V - 30A 250V - 30A 250V - 20A NEMA 14-50R NEMA L14-20R NEMA L14-30R 125/250V - 50A 125/250V - 20A 125/250V - 30A ENGINE LIMITATIONS ON GENERATOR PERFORMANCE Generator ratings assume 60 F (20C) and Sea Level. Operation of your generator at temperatures above 60 F (20C)

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SECTION 2 38862 AND 38863 GENERATOR PARTS AND PART LISTS 8

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A.C. WIRING SCHEMATIC 10

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SECTION 3 39408/39321 GENERATOR PARTS AND PART LISTS Frame and Parts list for SKU # 39408/39321 11

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A.C. WIRING SCHEMATIC 12

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Notes 13