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PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR

OWNER'S MANUAL & OPERATION INSTRUCTION

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SUA8000iE

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Page 1: ...manual contains important information regarding safety operation maintenance and storage of this product Before use read carefully and understand all cautions warnings instructions and product labels Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury and or property damage SUA8000iE ...

Page 2: ...cheduled maintenance keep in mind that your servicing dealer is specially trained in servicing generators and is supported by the parts and service divisions Your servicing dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer your questions and concerns Model Starting Watts Running Watts Ac Voltage Amperage Frequency Phase Fuel Capacity Engine Engine Oil SUA8000iE 8000W 7000W 120...

Page 3: ...hat could hurt you or others Of course it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining a generator A FEW WORDS ABOUT SAFETY Record the model and serial numbers as well as date and place of purchase for future reference Have this information available when ordering parts and when making technical or warranty inquiries INTRODUCTION 3 A iPowe...

Page 4: ...EATURES 17 ASSEMBLY 21 OPERATION 22 MAINTENANCE 29 TROUBLESHOOTING 35 WARRANTY 39 PARTS ASSEMBLY 36 PARTS LIST 37 WIRING DIAGRAM 38 CONTENTS 4 A iPower Corp 10887 Commerce Way Unit A Fontana CA 92337 USA www a ipower com 1 855 888 3598 or support a ipower com ...

Page 5: ...less odorless and extremely dangerous gas can cause unconsciousness or death Keep all bystanders children and pets at least 10 feet away ONLY use a generator outdoors and far away from open windows doors and vents These openings can pull in generator exhaust Even when you use a generator correctly CO may leak into the home ALWAYS use a battery powered or battery backup CO alarm in the home If you ...

Page 6: ...d to keep fuel from escaping around the cap Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling Wipe spilled fuel from the unit Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circumstances Generators vibrate in normal use During and after the use of the generator inspect the generator as well as extension cords and power supply cords connected to it for damage resulting from vibration Have damaged ite...

Page 7: ...IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 A iPower Corp 10887 Commerce Way Unit A Fontana CA 92337 USA www a ipower com 1 855 888 3598 or support a ipower com ...

Page 8: ...IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 8 A iPower Corp 10887 Commerce Way Unit A Fontana CA 92337 USA www a ipower com 1 855 888 3598 or support a ipower com ...

Page 9: ...IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9 A iPower Corp 10887 Commerce Way Unit A Fontana CA 92337 USA www a ipower com 1 855 888 3598 or support a ipower com ...

Page 10: ...IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 A iPower Corp 10887 Commerce Way Unit A Fontana CA 92337 USA www a ipower com 1 855 888 3598 or support a ipower com ...

Page 11: ...IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11 A iPower Corp 10887 Commerce Way Unit A Fontana CA 92337 USA www a ipower com 1 855 888 3598 or support a ipower com ...

Page 12: ...a slope of no more than 4 Do not use this generator to provide power for emergency medical equipment or life support devices Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide a colorless odorless gas Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and can lead to death If running in a confined or partially enclosed area the air may contain a dangerous amount of carbon monoxide To keep exhaust fumes fro...

Page 13: ...from the generator name plate ratings For outdoor use only Save these instructions Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this product If you loan someone this product loan them these instructions also The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently haz...

Page 14: ...ĂŶŽƐ Ž ƉŝĞƐ ŚƷŵĞĚŽƐ Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations EŽ ĞǆƉŽŶŐĂ a la lluvia ni use en lugares húmedos Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas that can cause unconsciousness or DEATH Operate in well ventilated outdoor areas away from open windows or doors ů ĞƐĐĂƉĞ ĐŽŶƟĞŶĞ ŐĂƐ ǀĞŶĞŶŽƐŽ ĚĞ ŵŽŶſǆŝĚŽ ĚĞ ĐĂƌďŽŶŽ ƋƵĞ ƉƵĞĚĞ ĐĂƵƐĂƌ ƉĠƌĚŝĚĂ ĚĞů ĐŽŶŽĐŝŵŝĞŶƚŽ Ž Dh Zd KƉĞƌĞ ĞŶ ĄƌĞĂƐ ĞǆƚĞƌŝ...

Page 15: ...ELECTRICAL 15 GENERATOR CAPACITY A iPower Corp 10887 Commerce Way Unit A Fontana CA 92337 USA www a ipower com 1 855 888 3598 or support a ipower com ...

Page 16: ...care to consider surge loads in generator capacity as previously described Do not overload the generator s capacity Exceeding the generator s wattage amperage capacity may damage the generator and or electrical devices connected to it GENERATOR CAPACITY To prolong the life of the generator and attached devices it is important to take care when adding electrical loads to the generator There should ...

Page 17: ...NDLE PANEL MULTI SWITCH MUFFLER WHEEL LOCK RIGHT MAINTENANCE COVER RECOIL HANDLE LEFT MAINTENANCE COVER For Air filter Spark plug Battery OFF RUN START WHEEL A iPower Corp 10887 Commerce Way Unit A Fontana CA 92337 USA www a ipower com 1 855 888 3598 or support a ipower com ...

Page 18: ...wer com 1 855 888 3598 or support a ipower com 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 12 11 10 9 8 1 Output Indicator 2 Overload Alarm 3 Low Oil Alert 4 Engine Switch 5 Low Idle 6 5V DC USB 7 Circuit Breaker 8 120 240V AC 9 120V AC 10 Parallel Operation Outlets 11 Reset 12 Ground Terminal 13 Multi Switch ...

Page 19: ...se overloaded or in need of lubricant OIL CAP DIPSTICK Remove the oil fill cap to check and add lubricant to the generator when necessary PARALLEL KIT Optional The non polarized parallel kit terminals are used with a parallel kit sold separately that will allow generators to be linked together to increase output NOTE Read and understand the parallel kit s instructions prior to use Kit is for usage...

Page 20: ...ce 120V ONLY or 120 V 240 V If a 240 V appliance is connected to the 4 prong receptacle the switch must be in the 120 V 240 V position If only the 120 V 3 prong receptacles are being used select the 120 V ONLY position Switch Position 120 V 240 V The 120 V and 120 240 V receptacles can be used simultaneously 120 VONLY ONLY the 120 V receptacles can be used Do not use the 120V 240 V receptacle in t...

Page 21: ...lt in serious personal injury WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury WARNING Do not attempt to operate the generator until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in possible serious personal injury WARNING Do not attempt to modify this...

Page 22: ...grounding requirements GROUNDING THE GENERATOR To reduce the risk of shock or electrocution generator must be properly grounded The nut and ground terminal on the frame must always be used to connect the generator to a suitable ground source Connect the terminal of the ground wire between the lock washer and the nut and tighten the nut fully Connect the other end of the wire securely to a suitable...

Page 23: ...burns or a fire OPERATION 23 To connect battery cables Loosen the screws at the side of the right maintenance cover Remove cover and set aside Right maintenance cover Cover the terminals with the rubber covers Connect the red wires to the positive terminal first then connect the black wire to the negative terminal Make sure all connections are tight NOTE Be careful not to short across the terminal...

Page 24: ...ngine oil Replace and secure the cap dipstick NOTICE Attempting to start the engine before it has been properly filled with engine oil will result in equipment failure CHECKING ADDING ENGINE OIL The generator is equipped with two handles for easy transport Both handles should be used to move the generator USING FUEL STABILIZER Fuel gets old oxidizes and breaks down over time Adding a fuel stabiliz...

Page 25: ... fuel or fuel containing greater than 10 ethanol in this product It is a violation of federal law and will damage the unit and void your warranty OXYGENATED FUELS Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentage of oxygenates stated below are not covered under warranty Ethanol Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol by volume ...

Page 26: ... unplugged from the generator during ignition 2WKHUZLVH LW ZLOO EH GLI FXOW IRU WKH HQJLQH WR VWDUW Fig 1 Fig 4 Fig 2 Fig 3 To start the generator perform the following steps 1 Turn the LOW IDLE switch Fig 1 to OFF 2 Turn the Multi Switch Fig 2 to the START position 3a Electric Start Turn the ENGINE switch to the START position and hold on for 5 seconds Fig 3 NOTE If the engine does not start rele...

Page 27: ... generator has been exceeded OPERATION A iPower Corp 10887 Commerce Way Unit A Fontana CA 92337 USA www a ipower com 1 855 888 3598 or support a ipower com SHUTTING OFF THE GENERATOR WARNING Allow the generator to cool down before touching areas that become hot during use CAUTION Unplugging running devices can cause damage to the generator Never stop the engine with electrical devices connected an...

Page 28: ...n the low idle mode should be in the same position on both generators Connect the parallel box between two generators following the instructions Connections for standby power to a building s electrical system must be made by a qualified electrician The connection must isolate the generator power from utility power and must comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes In some areas generato...

Page 29: ...nd off the unit remove air filter cover and set aside Remove the air filter Wash the air filters with warm soapy water Rinse and squeeze to dry Reinstall the air filters NOTE Make sure the filters are seated properly inside the generator Installing the filters incorrectly will allow dirt to enter the engine causing rapid engine wear WARNING When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use o...

Page 30: ...ro remove the oil drain plug and allow the oil to drain completely Reinstall the oil drain plug Tighten the plug securely Reinstall the two black rubber seal the front one and the bottom one With the generator in a level position and refill with engine oil following the instructions in the Checking Adding engine oil section previously in this manual For amount of engine oil needed to refill see Pr...

Page 31: ...s to keep it functioning as designed If the engine has been running the muffler will be very hot Allow the muffler to cool before servicing spark arrester Remove the two screws and remove the tail pipe and spark arrester Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen Be careful to avoid damaging the screen The spark arrester must be free of breaks and tears Replace the spark ...

Page 32: ...ETOR To help prevent gum deposits in the fuel system drain the fuel from the tank and carburetor before storing TRANSPORTING Draining the fuel tank Remove the fuel tank cap remove the fuel strainer and empty the fuel tank into an approved gasoline container We recommend using a commercially available gasoline hand pump to empty the tank Do not use an electric pump Siphon the gasoline by inserting ...

Page 33: ... a suitable container according to state and local ordinances Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local ordinances Remove spark plug Drain gasoline from tank and dispose of in a suitable container according to state and local ordinances Put a tablespoon of engine oil into the spark plug cylinder Turn the engine slowly with the pull rope to distrib...

Page 34: ...the intervals of time or hours stated herein MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Engine oil Before each use Inspect Replace Change Engine oil Check Air Filter Clean Air Filter Change Air Filter Check Adjust Spark Plug Replace Spark Plug Check Adjust Idle Speed Clean Fuel Tank Filter Check Fuel Hose Clean Spark Arrester Check Adjust Valve Clearance Fuel Filter After 1st month or 20 hours Every 3 months or 5...

Page 35: ...ne or refueled with bad gasoline Stale gasoline or water in gasoline Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel Engine oil level is low Engine is equipped with Low Oil Shutoff If engine oil level is low it must be filled before unit will start Check engine oil level and fill if necessary Battery not charged Charge battery ENGINE LACKS POWER Possible Cause Solution Dirty air filter Check air fi...

Page 36: ...PARTS ASSEMBLY 36 A iPower Corp 10887 Commerce Way Unit A Fontana CA 92337 USA www a ipower com 1 855 888 3598 or support a ipower com ...

Page 37: ...1 4 1 1 4 1 10 1 2 2 2 2 1 14 ITEM 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 ITEM NAME BATTERY SUPPORT BATTERY BODY MULTI SWITCH MULTI SWITCH MOUNTING PLATE BOLT M6 1 SCREW M5 PANEL REAR COVER PANEL SCREW M5 MULTI SWITCH BOLT M6 1 BACK COVER INVERTER LEFT SUPPORT INVERTER RIGHT SUPPORT INVERTER INVERTER ASSEMBLY NUT M6 1 FUEL TANK SEALING...

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Page 42: ...om Registering your product is important it provides protection 1 You have record of product purchased 2 Customer Service can Better serve you for Warranty related issues 3 We can contact you in the unlikely event should notification is necessary 4 Alway keep copy of your orginal receipt City State Zip code Date of purchase generator Where ...

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