A-iPower SUA4000i, Owner'S Manual

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GENERATOR PREPARATION
Fig. 8
To add gasoline, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the generator is shut OFF and on a level
surface. Unscrew the fuel cap (Fig. 8) and set it aside. The
fuel cap may be tight and hard to unscrew.
2. Slowly add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank. Be care-
ful not to overfill.
NOTE: Do not fill the fuel tank to the very top. If you do so,
gasoline will expand and spill during use, even with the
fuel cap in place.
3. Reinstall fuel cap and wipe clean any spilled gasoline
with a dry cloth.
To check fuel level:
During operation, the fuel level will be displayed on the DATA CENTER of the panel, or check the fuel gauge.
If the fuel level is low, refill the fuel tank before starting your generator for the next time.
Fuel Cap
STEP 3 - GROUND THE GENERATOR
To reduce the risk of electric shock and to maximize safety, the
generator should be properly grounded.
Ground the generator by tightening the grounding nut on the front
control panel (Fig. 9) against a grounding wire. A generally
acceptable grounding wire is a
No. 12 AWG (American Wire
Gauge) stranded copper wire.
This grounding wire should be connected at the other end to a
copper, brass, or steel grounding rod that is driven into the earth.
Wire and grounding rods are not included with the generator.
Grounding Nut
WARNING:
Failure to properly ground the generator increases your risk of electric shock.
Fig. 9
NOTE: Grounding codes can vary by location. Contact a local electrician to check the area codes.
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION ABOVE 3000 FEET
The fuel system on this generator may be affected by operation at high altitudes. Proper operation can be
ensured by installing an altitude kit at altitudes higher than 3000 feet above sea level. At elevations above
8000 feet, the engine may experience a decrease in performance, even with the proper altitude kit. Operat-
ing this generator without said kit may increase the engine’s emissions and decrease both fuel economy
and performance. Please contact your authorized service center for important information regarding these
modifications.
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