PENTAGON HURRICANE PT10000E, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...case of public utility outage and in areas where electrical power is not available IMPORTANT All persons that will operate this equipment must read and become thoroughly competent with all operating procedures and safety precautions ELECTRIC GENERATOR IMPORTANT Read Unpacking Instructions First Separate Sheet Copyright 2012 DTX International TM INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR USA 1 ...

Page 2: ...hipping damages must be claimed with the designated shipper Check the shipping carton for damage before signing the bill of lading If an item is opened and deemed to be defective within 30 days from the date of delivery please contact us at www pentagontool com for return instructions A Pentagon Tool RMA is required when returning defective merchandise Pentagon Our return policy allows 30 days fro...

Page 3: ...ury 8 Do not refuel near open flames pilot lights welders grinders or sparking electric tools Allow engine to cool before refueling Avoid spills clean up if NEVER ONLY Do not operate generator in wet conditions Do not use a generator while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication Never refuel while generator is running SAFETY PRECAUTIONS necessary 9 Do not attempt to force a sma...

Page 4: ...cated on your generator Failure to heed these warnings may result in serious injury or death NEVER operate your generator indoors operate only in well ventilated outdoor LEVEL locations ALWAYS ensure generator is properly grounded before use DO NOT run generator in rainy or wet conditions Keep out of reach of children or unqualified individuals touch bare wires receptacles or outlets DO NOT WARNIN...

Page 5: ...HV single cylinder with forced air cooling system 8 hrs 71dB 37 fl oz 1 1 liters 419 cc non contact transistor PT10000E Electric 8 3 gal 31 42 liters Based on 50 load Model Rated Wattage Surge Wattage Voltage Frequency Phase DC Voltage DC Amps PT 10000E 8000W 10000W 120 240V 60 Hz Single 12V 18 Pentagon Tool PT10000E meets Federal EPA emission standards ...

Page 6: ...ce with all relevant electrical codes 2 6 8 MUST BE LEVEL IMPORTANT All persons that will operate this equipment must read and become thoroughly competent with all operating procedures and safety precautions Misuse of this equipment may result in death personal injury or property damage OPERATING PRECAUTIONS and standards before operation If an extension cord is used to provide power to a tool mak...

Page 7: ... exceed that of the generator and switch the circuit breaker back to run the device Turning the circuit breaker to will automatically stop the generator Grounding wires connection point to ensure proper grounding of generator Controls flow of fuel to engine When this lever allows gas to travel from the fuel tank to the carburetor Turn when generator is off Controls flow of fuel to engine When N th...

Page 8: ...facing out 5 Attach the handles to the cage using the cap screws and lock nuts provided See Figure ff Figure gg 6 Double check that all screws lock nuts and pins are secure Note a wheel over the axle then slide a flat washer over the axle Tighten down the wheel with the retaining pin provided Note Inflate your tires to between 15 30 PSI GENERATOR WHEEL STARTER CABLES ASSEMBLY KIT Copyright 2012 DT...

Page 9: ...city is 8 3 U S gallons 2 Use clean fresh lead free regular gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane 3 Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days Do not use old gas 4 Avoid getting water oil or dirt mixed with the gasoline 5 Do not fill to top of tank Leave room for gasoline to expand Check fuel gauge on top of tank for current fuel level 6 Do not store gasoline in the tank for extended...

Page 10: ...k Leave room for gasoline to expand Check fuel gauge on top of tank for current fuel level 3 Check the oil Check the gas Ground the generator ALWAYS ighten the grounding wing nut onto a grounding wire Attach the other end of the grounding wire to a grounding rod brass or copper that is driven into the earth IMPORTANT STEPS BEFORE USE Copyright 2012 DTX International 10 DANGER Failure to ground you...

Page 11: ...ON Note Do not release cord quickly Allow the engine to run for 1 2 minutes and then move the choke lever half way between OPEN and CLOSED Wait 20 seconds and move the choke lever to the OPEN position 1 Check and double check your electrical devices to ensure that they are 2 Refer to the chart Figure E for average wattage reported from devices you may encounter Most electrical devices will have th...

Page 12: ...ult your appliance s manual POWER CORD INFORMATION WARNING To avoid damage to your machine be sure to switch the circuit breaker OFF before changing the Voltage Selector Switch The voltage selector switch switches the main power of the generator into an 120V only mode or a 120V 240V mode In order to use a 240V appliance you must have the selector set to 120V 240V mode 120V appliances may be operat...

Page 13: ... output terminal black negative DISCONNECTING THE DC CABLES 1 Turn off the generator 2 Remove the DC plug from the generator DC socket 3 Disconnect the positive end of the charging cable from the positive battery terminal 4 Disconnect the negative end of the charging cable from the negative battery terminal 5 Reconnect the ground wire to the battery s negative terminal THE DC CIRCUIT BREAKER TRANS...

Page 14: ...solve the problem before further use Refer to the engine manufacturer s Operation Maintenance and Parts Manual for specific information The amount of preventative upkeep and maintenance for any generator will depend upon the amount of use NO BEFORE EACH USE Task MAINTENANCE RECORD Hours Date Initials Task Hours Date Initials Task Hours Date Initials Task Hours Date Initials Task Hours Date Initial...

Page 15: ... an even level surface Use a 10mm hex head wrench Copyright 2012 DTX International You should check the oil in your generator before every use Follow the maintenance schedule for changing your oil as shown on page 12 The generator is equipped with a low oil automatic shutoff which will not allow the generator to run on insufficient oil levels If your oil level is too low but it is still not time f...

Page 16: ...e plug cap Make sure the plug is secure Loose plugs can overheat and damage your engine Use a F6RTC spark plug such as NGKBPR5ES should be 0 7 0 8 nun 0 028 0 031 in See Figure K MAINTAINING THE SPARK PLUG CLEANING THE FUEL FILTER CUP The fuel filter cup helps to strain out dirt and impurities that are attempting to get into the engine To clean this cup 1 First move the fuel valve to 2 Use a wrenc...

Page 17: ...he meter use the following steps 1 Press the black button on the display shown inside the red circle in the photo right 2 Pressing once will show the Voltage pressing twice will show the Hz and pressing 3 times will show the running hours Press Once Voltage Press Twice Hz Press Third T ime Running Hours READING THE 3 IN ONE METER ...

Page 18: ...CHANGING THE AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR Copyright 2012 DTX International 18 ...

Page 19: ...Copyright 2012 DTX International PT10000E 120V 240V GENERATOR SET WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 20: ...PT10000E DETAIL VIEW AND PARTS LIST Copyright 2012 DTX International 20 Note Your muffler design may vary ...

Page 21: ...34118 A 1 Clip wire 65 190F 13009 A 2 Lifter valve 21 PT10000E 34218 A 1 Idle Control Component 66 188F 13001 A 1 Valve IN 22 GBT5789 B6 25 2 Flange bolt M6 25 67 188F 13002 A 1 Valve EX 23 188FB 18106 A 1 Cord stop switch 68 188F 13011 A 1 Seat valve spring 24 188F 11017 A 1 Grommet cord 69 188F 13005 A 1 Retainer EX Valve spring 25 188F 18100 C 1 Coil assy ignition 70 188F 13006 A 1 Rotator valv...

Page 22: ...10000E 11032 A 1 Fan cover 100 188F 15007 A 1 Spring governor 90 188F 11007 A 1 Cap assy oil filler 101 188F 15008 A 1 Spring throttle return 91 188F 15100 A 1 Governor kit 102 188F 15004 B 1 Arm governor 92 188F 11003 B 1 Packing case cover 103 188F 15006 A 1 Rod governor 93 168F 11002 B 1 Pin dowel 7 12 104 188F 15005 A 1 Bolt governor arm 94 190F 12300 A 1 Ping set assy piston 105 168F 11002 C ...

Page 23: ...Copyright 2012 DTX International 23 PT10000E DETAIL VIEW AND PARTS LIST Note Your muffler design may vary ...

Page 24: ...uel Tank 166 34109 B 1 Boot main wire harness 125 PT10000E 31058 H 2 Hand push 167 34102 A 1 Control panel case 126 GB5789 86 10 Flange bolt M8 20 168 34212 A 1 Wire harness Assy 9 6 1 8 x M t u N 6 8 N 3 8 1 6 T B G 7 2 1 34208 028 1 Fuse 128 PT10000E 31009 B 2 Frame cover 170 34109 1 Boot switch wire 129 GBT5789 86 26 Flange bolt M6x 12 171 34225 1 Charger 130 PT10000E 31105 F 1 Frame comp side ...

Page 25: ...ected devices do not exceeding the rated running wattage of your generator 2 Make sure that one of the t o 3 Make sure that the air cleaner does not need to be cleaned or replaced 4 Make sure that the length of your extension cords is not affecting the reduced draw engine switch is ON fuel valve is set to OPEN enough gas to start the generator make sure the gas is not old Check your oil level clea...