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Northshore Power Systems, LLC, the exclusive licensee of Honeywell branded portable generators, recently launched two new inverter generator models, the HW1000i and HW2000i. 

These units have continuous outputs of 900 watts and 2,000 watts respectively and are very compact, lightweight, affordably priced for the amount of power they provide and run quieter than standard full-sized portable generators. 

The inverter generators, which will be introduced in early May at the 2009 Hardware Show in Las Vegas, are ideally suited for light-duty use around the home, camping, RV, marine, tailgating, and other uses in the outdoor recreation market. They join a line of durable, efficient, high-quality portable generators designed by Northshore Power Systems.

The advantage of inverter technology
 The HW1000i and HW2000i utilize inverter technology, which electronically regulates the generator to deliver only the power required by the appliances connected to it.  This allows the generator to run at slower speeds when not at full power output.  So, if you are only running a TV and electric lamp, your inverter generator will be running quieter and using less fuel.  These new generators will run for up to five hours on a full tank (1.5 gallons) of gas.  Inverter technology also provides cleaner, very stable power similar to the power delivered by a utility. This consistent power output is best for electronics like computers and HDTVs.

Power in the great outdoors and at home
 The portability, quieter operation, and longer run times of the inverter generators make them well-suited for the camper, RVer, boater, and tailgater. Besides providing power for recreational toys, the HW1000i and HW2000i can run small cooking appliances, laptops, cordless phones, radios, televisions, and lights. For convenient use at home, the HW2000i, with 2,000 watts of power, can individually power a security system, computer, furnace fan, television/DVD or sump pump.

Designed for user-friendly operation
Honeywell inverter generators are designed for ease of operation – helpful to the consumer who has never before operated a generator.

Northshore Power Systems has learned from its customers that their major concerns when purchasing a generator are: how to start and operate it as well as the correct size generator they should buy to power the appliances they will need.  Northshore has addressed these concerns by designing packaging icons that clearly identify which appliances can be powered by each model and step-by-step starting and use instructions on the generator and supported by 24-hour phone instruction.

Honeywell inverter generators’ consumer-friendly features include:
• Smart Start™ – step-by-step starting instructions on the generator, along with 24-hour instructions at 1-888-RECOIL-8 (1-800-732-6458);
• Overload indicator light – illuminates red when the generator is overloaded or if there is a short circuit in a connected appliance;
• Efficiency mode – when switched on, engine speed will automatically adjust based on the connected load, resulting in better fuel consumption and less noise;
• Low oil protection – engine stops automatically before the crankcase oil gets below a safe level. The engine will not restart until the required amount of engine oil is added;
• Built-in handle for easy portability and injection molded case for durability;
• Two-year warranty with service centers throughout North America.

Environmentally compliant
The HW1000i and HW2000i generators are powered by four-stroke, single cylinder, air-cooled OHV engines.  The generators meet CARB, EPA and CSA standards for operation in all 50 states and Canada.