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041-037-B000-001, Rev. A (06/2013)

7.0   Warranty And Consumer Information

ALPHA GENERATOR WARRANTY
Generators are covered by this warranty from the date of original retail purchase for a period of 1 year for 

residential use and 6 months for commercial applications. Units used in rental fleets, reconditioned or as 

demonstration models will be considered commercial usage. The warranty coverage is continual from the original 

date of purchase, and does not restart upon the replacement of any part or complete unit. Individual parts 

replaced at any point during the warranty period are only eligible for warranty coverage for the balance of the 

original warranty period.
Eligibility
To be eligible for warranty replacement, the product must be purchased in the United States or Canada from an 

authorized ALPHA dealer. This warranty applies to the original retail purchaser only, and is not transferable. Proof 

of purchase and the serial number is required.
Coverage
Pre-approved parts and labor costs will be covered by ALPHA for any failure that is proven to be a failure in 

material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time period. This coverage is limited 

to parts, labor and ground shipping of repair parts. It is the responsibility of the end user to return the product 

to the nearest authorized repair center as directed by the warranty administration center. If in the event that the 

generator is deemed to be not repairable or the necessary repair would be economically unfeasible, the warranty 

department will authorize its prepaid return to the nearest Coast Distribution location and Coast will prepay the 

returned shipping to the dealer, repair center or consumer. Alpha reserves the right to repair or replace any part 

or unit at its option. Alpha may request defective parts to be returned. Anything replaced under warranty becomes 

the property of Alpha.
To Obtain Warranty Service
Do not return this generator to the store where you purchased it. Contact any authorized dealer or contact our 

national customer service center at: 

Phone: 1-800-863-3364

 

(8am to 6pm PST)

Fax: 1-360-671-4936
If contacting us by fax be sure to include a description of the problem as well as all return contact info such as 

address, phone number, fax number, e-mail, etc. Engine serial number, barcode number and proof of purchase 

are required.
Exclusions

This warranty does not extend to parts affected or damaged by accident and/or collision, normal wear, fuel 

contamination or degradation, use in an application for which the product was not designed or any other misuse, 

neglect, incorporation or use of unsuitable attachments or parts, unauthorized alteration, or any causes other than 

defects in material or workmanship of the product. This warranty does not extend to normal maintenance items 

such as belts, hoses, spark plugs, wheels and filters past the first scheduled replacement or service interval for 

these items whichever comes first.

Disclaimer of Consequential Damage and Limitation of Implied Warranties
ALPHA DENIES ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS OF TIME OR USE OF THE PRODUCT, 

TRANSPORTATION, COMMERCIAL LOSS, OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE. 

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or 

limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, the above exclusions and limitations may not apply 

to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to 

state.
Replacement Parts Availability
To purchase replacement parts please contact ALPHA Technical Support.

Summary of Contents for ACX3100i

Page 1: ...ACX3100i Generator Operation Manual Effective July 2013...

Page 2: ...s fumes safety information to PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH to the technician or user WARNING FUMES HAZARD FIRE HAZARD WARNING provides flammability safety information to PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH to the tech...

Page 3: ...erference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circu...

Page 4: ...2 11 Output and Overload LEDs 17 2 12 DC Applications 18 2 13 Jump starting the generator 20 2 14 Low Oil Alarm System 20 2 15 Economy Switch 21 2 16 Stopping the Engine 21 2 17 Air Conditioning Oper...

Page 5: ...ng 19 Figure 2 11 Low Oil Alarm LED Location 20 Figure 2 12 Economy Switch Location 21 Figure 2 13 Engine Switch Location 21 Figure 3 1 Example of Emission Control Tag 24 Figure 3 2 Temperature Range...

Page 6: ...UMES FIRE HAZARD Do not operate the generator in rain or snow and do not let it get wet Generators are a potential source of electrical shocks when misused do not operate with wet hands WARNING ELECTR...

Page 7: ...nerator Keep all accessories in a convenient location for future use or reference Battery Charge Kit Oil Jug Oil Drain Pipe Quick Start Guide Screwdriver Spare Spark Plug Spark Plug Wrench Figure 1 1...

Page 8: ...ntenance panel is removed The bar code number label is found on the side of the generator near the fuel valve The bar code number is on the foil label on the shipping carton Please record this informa...

Page 9: ...fill the oil well of the generator and use it for subsequent oil changes Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage The Low Oil Alarm System will automatically stop the e...

Page 10: ...ethanol used If any undesirable operating symptoms appear while using a gasoline that contains ethanol replace it with a gasoline that has the proper blend CAUTION Use automotive unleaded regular gaso...

Page 11: ...carburetor into the engine CAUTION 1 Loosen the maintenance cover screws and remove the maintenance cover 2 Remove the three air cleaner retaining screws Remove the cover and check the element Clean...

Page 12: ...er grip lightly until resistance is felt then pull briskly out see Figure 2 3 Do not allow the starter grip to snap back Return it slowly by hand Do not let the starter rope rub against the generator...

Page 13: ...rter for more than 10 seconds Repeat if necessary The maximum operating range is 75 based on a clear line of site Always place the remote switch on the control panel in the OFF position when not in us...

Page 14: ...ous engine damage caused by an excessively lean air fuel mixture CAUTION 2 8 Operating at Extreme Temperatures High temperature adversely affects generator operation Generator performance will decreas...

Page 15: ...ernal ground source Connections for standby power to Alpha equipment should only be made by authorized and qualified personnel Do not connect the generator to an automatic transfer device or severe da...

Page 16: ...re in good working order before connecting them to the generator If the equipment begins to operate abnormally becomes sluggish or stops suddenly turn off the generator engine switch immediately Disco...

Page 17: ...ove all electrical loads from the generator and investigate the cause of the overload 2 To reset the overload condition Red light stop and restart the generator The Green indicator light should be ill...

Page 18: ...disconnect the vehicle s ground battery cable Reconnect the vehicle s ground battery cable after the charging cables are removed This procedure will prevent the possibility of a short circuit and spa...

Page 19: ...The voltage regulator recharging the internal battery is designed for a maximum charge amperage of 12 13A so as long as the generator is running the internal battery should not be drained The generat...

Page 20: ...ceptacle on the control panel 2 14 Low Oil Alarm System The low oil alarm system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase Before the oil level in t...

Page 21: ...ch on the control panel to the OFF position In an emergency pushing the engine switch on the control panel to the OFF position will automatically stop the engine with or without a load However repeate...

Page 22: ...tarted and is performing normally It is also important to follow the air conditioner manufacturer s instructions for starting and restarting for proper operation Some air conditioner manufacturers off...

Page 23: ...tion Your engine has been designed to meet current Environmental Protection Agency EPA and the California Air Resources Board CARB clean air standards The regulations dictate that the manufacturer pro...

Page 24: ...D THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON UNEADED GASOLINE THIS ENGINE MEETS U S EPA CALIFORNIAAND EVP EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SMALL OFF ROAD ENGINES FOR 2012 MODEL YEAR ENGINE FAMILY CYKXS 1251XG DIS...

Page 25: ...nance cover and tighten the screws securely Recommended oil is SAE 15W 40 when ambient temperature is above 32 F 0 C SAE 0W 40 is recommended if operating temperatures are below 32 F 0 C Synthetic oil...

Page 26: ...TION 1 Loosen the panel screws and remove the side maintenance panel 2 Remove three air cleaner retaining screws Remove the air cleaner cover and check the air cleaner element Clean or replace the ele...

Page 27: ...Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to be reused 7 Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge 8 The gap should be 0 024 0 028in 0 6 0 7mm Correct by carefully bending the side electrode 9 In...

Page 28: ...the generator Never use a spark plug with an improper heat range Always use an A7RTC resistor type spark plug Using a non resistor spark plug will interfere with AC output and the electronics and may...

Page 29: ...issue unless you drop the arrester or the clamp or screws behind the grill Taking the grill off or leaving it on is a matter of your convenience but the procedure below will include removing the gril...

Page 30: ...oxidation breakdown and the formation of gum and varnish and to inhibit corrosion in the fuel system and carburetor CAUTION 1 Be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust 2 It is be...

Page 31: ...s will prevent the accumulation of varnish or sludge in the fuel system remove moisture from the generator windings Additionally the engine seals and moving components will be lubricated Exercise the...

Page 32: ...take it to an authorized POWERHOUSE dealer NO YES Still no Spark YES YES NO NO Take the generator to an authorized POWERHOUSE dealer Is there enough oil in the engine Is the fuel valve open and the ig...

Page 33: ...ess the overload reset button NO YES YES Is the circuit breaker ON Reset the circuit breaker NO Did pressing the overload reset button cause the appliance to operate NO NO Are there any defects in the...

Page 34: ...5 4 No Output at the DC Receptacle 5 0 Troubleshooting 36 PH3100Ri OM Take the generator to an authorized POWERHOUSE service center Is the DC circuit breaker tripped Reset the circuit breaker YES NO 7...

Page 35: ...witch off Ignition system T D I Spark plug A7RTC Starting system Remote Electric Recoil Fuel Automotive unleaded gasoline Lube oil synthetic or conventional SAE 15W 40 0W 40 below 32 Oil Capacity 33 8...

Page 36: ...art or unit at its option Alpha may request defective parts to be returned Anything replaced under warranty becomes the property of Alpha To Obtain Warranty Service Do not return this generator to the...

Page 37: ...ranted for two years If any emissions related part on your engine is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by The Coast Distribution System Inc Owner s Warranty Responsibilities As the SORE...

Page 38: ...ystem and replaceable high altitude main jets Engine speed control system Economy Throttle Intake manifold Engine control module Evaporative Control System Fuel tank Fuel cap Fuel strainer Fuel valve...

Page 39: ...on the battery d Never smoke or allow an open spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine e Use charger for charging a lead acid battery only It is not intended to supply power to an extr...

Page 40: ...he frame or engine block vii Connect charger ac supply cord to electric outlet and viii When disconnecting charger turn switches to off disconnect ac cord remove clip from vehicle chassis and then rem...

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