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NorthStar Belt-Driven Generator Head, 2,900 Surge Watts, 2,600 Rated Watts, 5 HP Required

Item# 165915
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NorthStar Belt-Driven Generator Head, 2,900 Surge Watts, 2,600 Rated Watts, 5 HP Required

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NorthStar Belt-Driven Generator Head, 2,900 Surge Watts, 2,600 Rated Watts, 5 HP Required

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  • Two 15 Amp 120V receptacles
  • Two 15 Amp 240V receptacle
  • Uses NEMA 5-15R and NEMA 6-15R plugs
  • 21.7 Amps at 120 Volts, 10.8 Amps at 240 Volts
  • 100% Copper windings

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Product Summary

Add a 5 HP engine to this NorthStar® Belt-Driven Generator Head and produce portable electric power! Brushless design for reliable performance and low maintenance. Delivers 2,600 continuous Watts. 21.7 Amps at 120 Volts, 10.8 Amps at 240 Volts. Has two 15 Amp, 120 Volt outlets and two 15 Amp 240 Volt outlets. Sealed ball bearings. Input shaft turns clockwise and counterclockwise. For horizontal application only. Note: Generator head does not include top mounting points as shown in photo.

What's Included

    (1) Generator

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Features + Benefits

  • Two 15 Amp 120V receptacles
  • Two 15 Amp 240V receptacle
  • Uses NEMA 5-15R and NEMA 6-15R plugs
  • 21.7 Amps at 120 Volts, 10.8 Amps at 240 Volts
  • 100% Copper windings
  • Brushless design, less than 6% Total Harmonic Distortion
  • Bi-directional
  • Thermal overload protection
  • Conveniently located control panel
  • Push button circuit breakers
  • Plugs sold separately
  • Note: Generator head does not include top mounting points as shown in photo.

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

165915

Brand

NorthStar

Manufacturer's Warranty

12 months parts/12months labor

Ship Weight

37.2 LB

Required Horsepower

5

Shaft Diameter

7/8 in
AttributeSpecification

Rated Watts

2,600

Surge Watts

2,900

Continuous Run Time

Yes

Receptacles (qty.)

4

Product Weight

lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

13.75 x 7.25 x 7.75 in

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  1. any direct couplers for this motor?

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    1. This generator head has a 7/8" shaft. A coupling like item 115029 can be used. It would also require the insert, item 115017, and the appropriate half coupling for the engine shaft.

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  2. Is it a wound rotor induction generator? 

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    1. This is a 100% copper wound induction generator head that uses a capacitor to produce reactive excitation current.

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  3. what is the shaft size also what are the distance between the mounting holes

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    1. This generator head has a 7/8" diameter shaft. This has a square bolt pattern that is 5-1/4" from corner to corner.

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  4. Can I put this under the hood of my truck? And also the size of the pulley would determine the rpm at an idle, right?

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    1. This generator head cannot be installed in the engine compartment of a vehicle. It requires a consistent RPM between 3,540 and 3,720 (3,600 recommended) RPM's to operate properly and would also have a higher risk of overheating. The size of the generator pulley would be determined by the engine pulley size and engine RPM's (Engine Pulley = Generator RPM (3,600) x Generator Pulley / Engine RPM.

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  5. Shaft internal thread size

    Does anyone know the bolt\machine screw which will fit into the shaft of this unit?

    1 answer

    1. The shaft on this NorthStar Belt-Driven generator head is not tapped and is not designed to have a bolt installed in the end. This NorthStar Belt-Driven Generator Head is recommended to be connected using pulleys and a v-belt(s). An alternative method is to direct couple the generator to the engine with the use of LoveJoy couplings. This method requires great care to align the shafts of the generator and engine to within the specified tolerances of the chosen coupler.

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  6. Max Ambient Temp?

    What is the maximum ambient temperature that this unit can be run in?

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    1. This generator doesn't have a maximum ambient temperature restriction. Position it so there is adequate clearance around the generator head to allow for cooling airflow so that heat doesn't build up. The closest object should be at least 7 feet away from the vents.

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  7. How can I draw 22 amps from one 120V receptacle to power devices that draw that much current?

    Is it a simple matter of modifying the wiring harness to connect both hot lines together and replacing the receptacle with a NEMA 5-20R?

    1 answer

    1. The NorthStar Belt-Driven Generator Head is only capable of producing 21.7 amps of 120 volt power or 10.8 amps of 240 volt power. Any modifications would void the warranty and would not be recommended.

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  8. Can this head be mounted directly to the shaft of a briggs and stratton engine? A.K.A. direct drive

    1 answer

    1. This NorthStar Belt-Driven Generator Head is recommended to be connected using pulleys and a v-belt(s). An alternative method is to direct couple the generator to the engine with the use of LoveJoy couplings. This method requires great care to align the shafts of the generator and engine to within the specified tolerances of the chosen coupler.

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  9. Hertz?

    I was hoping to send this to Ukraine, where the operating hertz are 50 not 60 like in the US. I know certain generator heads can be switched between 50/60 hertz by lowering the rpm. Is this the case with this generator head or is it rated only at 60 hertz? Thanks

    1 answer

    1. This generator head is only designed to run at a frequency of 58.0-63.0 hertz at 3480 - 3780 RPM.

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  10. can this run on a small wind turbine 24/7

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    1. No, the NorthStar Belt-Driven Generator Head requires a minimum of a 5 horsepower engine running at 3600 RPM in order for this generator head to produce electricity.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

12 months parts/12months labor

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