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BRAVE GENERATOR PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-888-980-4938

Operating Instructions

& Owner’s Manual

CAUTION!

Improper use and care of this inverter generator will cause damage and shorten

its lifespan. Failure to follow these actions will void all warranties.

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Use inverter generator only for appropriate and designated purposes.

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The dealer or customer helpline (1-888-980-4938) can instruct you on intended

uses.

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Inverter generator must be placed on a level surface.

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Do NOT expose inverter generator to extreme conditions. Excessive dust, moisture,

and corrosive vapors will damage unit.

•

Engine cooling slots must be kept clear of debris.

• Shut off inverter generator and take to a qualified service center if the unit fails to

operate properly.

Summary of Contents for BRI7000IER

Page 1: ...odel BRI7000IER ITEM NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER Please read this manual carefully before operating your new inverter generator 50 State and CSA Certified Operating Instructions Owner s Manual USB Port Included ...

Page 2: ...L BRI7000IER PLEASE KEEP AND READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW BRAVE DIGITAL INVERTER GENERATOR RECORD PURCHASE HERE MODEL __________________________ ENGINE ID _______________________ DATE OF PURCHASE _______________ PURCHASE LOCATION _____________ 50 STATE AND CSA CERTIFIED ENGINE ID IS STAMPED ON CRANK CASE ...

Page 3: ... generator and remain available to answer any questions a renter borrower might have Only Trained Adults should set up and operate this equipment DO NOT LET CHILDREN OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT Always wear safety apparel when operating this equipment safety glasses ear protection insulated waterproof gloves and non slip protective shoes are recommended When using any cleaning chemicals refer to the che...

Page 4: ...shock Chemical Exposure Cleaning chemical vapors or contact with skin may be hazardous Fire Explosion Engine sparking can ignite fuel or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity Hot exhaust from engine can ignite combustible materials Burns Inverter Generator pump engine are hot surfaces that can cause burn injuries EQUIPMENT PROTECTION FACTS Inspect Upon Delivery FIRST Inspect for missin...

Page 5: ...odes 43 Safety 24 Wattage Chart 44 Starting Your Generator 26 Limited Warranty Policy 48 Operation of Generator 27 Exploded View Parts List 52 Storing The Unit 30 Wiring Diagram 58 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Unit Shipped without engine oil See Pre operating Instructions for further information 2 For repair under Warranty or questions concerning Warranty DO NOT RETURN this product to ...

Page 6: ...lease keep and read this Owner s Manual completely and carefully prior to operation Keep this Owner s Manual for assistance in the future such as proper maintenance schedules and tips to prolong the life and effective use of your unit If you require assistance call toll free 1 888 980 4938 Option 2 Warranty and Service This Owner s Manual contains information with respect to the newest products at...

Page 7: ...erload Yes Exhaust Spark Arrestor Yes USB Port Yes 1 Parallel Duo Power Ready N A ENGINE Manufacturer FME Model 188 Engine Displacement 389cc Starting System Remote Electric Remote Start Yes Fuel Tank Capacity 4 5 gallons Fuel Gauge Yes Run Time 50 load 4 hours Sound Level 7m 23ft 59db Engine Type 4 Stroke OHV Fuel Type Automotive Grade Unleaded Gasoline Fuel Compliance 10 Ethanol Mix or less Oil ...

Page 8: ...BRAVE GENERATOR PRODUCT SUPPORT 1 888 980 4938 8 Operating Instructions Owner s Manual BRAVE ...

Page 9: ...lling fuel tank Do NOT overfill tank Allow space for fuel expansion WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT Transport inverter generator with the fuel valve in the off position Repair inverter generator with the fuel tank empty or the fuel valve in the off position Disconnect spark plug wire before transport or service WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT CONTAINING FUEL Store away from furnaces stoves...

Page 10: ...generator only for appropriate and designated purposes The dealer or customer helpline 1 888 980 4938 can instruct you on intended uses Inverter generator must be placed on a level surface Do NOT expose inverter generator to extreme conditions Excessive dust moisture and corrosive vapors will damage unit Engine cooling slots must be kept clear of debris Shut off inverter generator and take to a qu...

Page 11: ...n EFI system which provides increased efficiency over carbureted fuel systems In a carbureted fuel system the fuel and air are mixed in a carburetor that relies on a mechanical choke system controlling the rate of air intake to maintain the vacuum necessary to mix the fuel with air for combustion In a fuel injection system the ECU calculates and adjusts the fuel mixture directly based on real time...

Page 12: ...BRAVE GENERATOR PRODUCT SUPPORT 1 888 980 4938 12 Operating Instructions Owner s Manual CONTROLS AND FEATURES FUEL CAP FOLDING HANDLE LOCKING CASTER WHEELS CONTROL PANEL USB Port Included ...

Page 13: ...ERATOR PRODUCT SUPPORT 1 888 980 4938 13 Operating Instructions Owner s Manual LOCKING CASTER WHEELS EXHAUST PORT CONTROLS AND FEATURES FUEL LEVEL METER FUEL CAP CONTROL PANEL LOCKING CASTER WHEELS ACCESS PANEL ...

Page 14: ... GENERATOR PRODUCT SUPPORT 1 888 980 4938 14 Operating Instructions Owner s Manual CONTROLS AND FEATURES LOCKING CASTER WHEELS FOLDING HANDLE ACCESS PANEL remove for oil fill drain access starter access etc ...

Page 15: ...ODUCT SUPPORT 1 888 980 4938 15 Operating Instructions Owner s Manual CONTROLS AND FEATURES LOCKING CASTER WHEELS FOLDING HANDLE ACCESS PANEL remove for maintenance of air cleaner element spark plug valve adjustment etc ...

Page 16: ... Owner s Manual CONTROLS AND FEATURES BOX CONTENTS Generator Accessory Kit 1 Spark Plug Removal Tool 1 Oil Drain Tube 1 12 Volt Power Cord with Plug Alligator Clips 1 NEMA14 30 Male Twist Lock Plug 1 RV Adapter Plug for 120 Volt 30 amp Service 1 Owner s Manual Warranty Card ...

Page 17: ...ur BRAVE Generator is packaged without fuel and oil Some assembly is required before operating your BRAVE Generator For further assistance in assembling your generator please call 1 888 980 4938 between the hours of 9am 5pm Monday Friday UNPACKING THE GENERATOR 1 Set the Carton on a Flat Rigid Surface 2 Remove All Contents from Carton EXCEPT Inverter Generator 3 Open Box Completely by lifting box ...

Page 18: ...level surface 2 Remove the Right Access Panel Refer to Controls and Features section 3 Clean area around Oil Hole Dipstick Plug Unscrew Oil Hole Dipstick Plug 4 Use Supplied Funnel to Fill with appropriate type and amount of oil using Oil Fill Bottle Refer to Chart below for recommended oil type based on Environmental temperature NOTE Refer to Product Specifications section for universal recommend...

Page 19: ...uel with a minimum octane rating of 85 into fuel tank Do NOT mix fuel with oil Fuel must have ethanol blend of 10 or less Pay close attention to the storage requirements of these fuels Do NOT overfill fuel tank 3 Install the fuel cap Rotate the fuel cap clockwise until it is in its locked position Wipe away any spilled fuel CAUTION Alcohol blended fuels gasohol ethanol or methanol will attract moi...

Page 20: ...elow 1 Remove the Left Access Cover Refer to Controls and Features section 2 Remove the Air Cleaner Case 3 Pull out the Air Cleaner Cartridge following the direction of the arrow 4 Check the cleanliness of the Air Cleaner Element 5 Clean Replace if needed 6 Reinstall the Air Cleaner Element 7 Reinstall the Air Cleaner Case 8 Reinstall the Left Access Cover AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE AIR CLEANER ELEMENT...

Page 21: ...table source of electrical ground such as a copper grounding stake using copper electrical wire with a minimum diameter of 16 gauge GROUND TERMINAL BATTERY ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE 1 Remove Left Access Panel 2 Insert battery into battery tray 3 Install battery cover and tighten clamping nuts 4 Disassemble the setscrew then connect the wires The red terminal is anode and the black terminal is catho...

Page 22: ...art the generator During normal use the generator engine will be shut off with either the remote fob the ignition key or by pressing the red STOP button on the control panel This manual provides instructions notes and warnings dealing with each of those methods of stopping the generator But the engine may shut off for any of the following reasons The generator may run out of gas The generator may ...

Page 23: ...n access the battery through the left maintenance door or you can simply check the voltage through the battery charge receptacle on the control panel This receptacle is connected directly to the battery so it can be used without the generator running or the key in the ON position or the remote switch on If the battery voltage is below 10 5V you must charge the battery by connecting the included ba...

Page 24: ...or can kill quickly Generators should be used outdoors only The total wattage of all appliances connected must be considered Do not exceed the current limit specified for any one receptacle Do not connect the generator to a household circuit This could cause damage to the generator or to electrical appliances in the house Do not modify or use the generator for purposes other than its intended use ...

Page 25: ...appliance motors require more than their rated wattage for start up It is normal for the run time indicator to have 1 2 hours on the meter from the factory for testing and quality assurance inspections This generator uses a system ground which connects the ground terminals in the AC receptacles on the control panel to the unit frame The AC neutral wire is not connected to the system ground If you ...

Page 26: ...MOTE START MODELS 1 Place the remote start switch on the control panel in the ON position CAUTION Leaving the remote start switch in the ON position for more than six hours without operation will result in a dead battery and the inability to start the unit with the key switch or the remote start 2 Double click and hold the ON button marked with a lightning bolt on the remote start until the engine...

Page 27: ...k 4 Do NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt receptacles 5 Only connects single phase 60 Hertz loads 6 DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR FOLLOW THE PROVIDED GENERATOR WATTAGE REFERENCE WORKSHEET TO DETERMINE THE RUNNING AND STARTING WATTAGE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT REFER TO THE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TO ENSURE YOUR GENERATOR WILL OPERATE THE DESIRED EQUIPMENT Repeated substantial overloading that report...

Page 28: ...eed revving for a prolonged period can damage internal components due to increased heat from the engine With an inverter failure each of the following three symptoms will be present The ECU will draw the engine down to idling speed The digital display will indicate zero 0 Volts The 120 V receptacles will not supply voltage regardless of breaker settings If your generator exhibits this behavior it ...

Page 29: ...kcase The Low Oil Alarm System will stop the engine automatically before the oil level in the crankcase drops below safe operating levels This will cause the RED Output Indicator Light to illuminate Though the engine will stop running the ignition switch will remain in the START position Turn to the STOP position STOPPING THE GENERATOR Refer to Controls and Features section for diagram EMERGENCY S...

Page 30: ...he ignition switch to the STOP position 4 Drain the engine oil in accordance with the Oil Change Procedures in this Owner s Manual s Maintenance section Do NOT re fill with oil until ready to use again 5 Remove the Spark Plug in accordance with the Spark Plug Maintenance in the Owner s Manual s Maintenance section Spray a lubricant such as WD40 into the Spark Plug hole to lubricate the top of the ...

Page 31: ...BRAVE GENERATOR PRODUCT SUPPORT 1 888 980 4938 31 Operating Instructions Owner s Manual MAINTENANCE NOTE Refer to Following Procedures for Proper Method to Perform Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...

Page 32: ...s Never dump the used engine oil on the ground or into drains only discard in an approved manner Check with your local authorities to determine the regulations in your area WARNING AVOID SPLASHING OF HOT OIL IT CAN BURN YOU AND CAUSE SEVERE INJURY 5 After oil is completely drained replace dipstick plug and tighten with appropriate tools Replace oil with the proper oil for your product Refer to the...

Page 33: ...TENANCE Refer to Controls and Features section for diagram 1 Remove Left Access Cover 2 Remove the Air Cover Case 3 Pull out the Air Cleaner cartridge following the direction of the arrow 4 Check the Air Cleaner Element for cleanliness If needed clean replace Air Cleaner Element 5 Reinstall Air Cleaner Element and Cartridge 6 Reinstall Air Cover Case 7 Reinstall the Left Access Cover ...

Page 34: ...the side electrode FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Refer to Controls and Features section for diagram NOTE Periodically you can get sediment or trash in your Carburetor Bowl Use the following procedures to clean 1 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF Position 2 Remove the Left Access Panel 3 Remove the carburetor bowl by removing the mounting bolt located at the bottom of the bowl 4 Dump out the old fuel and se...

Page 35: ...size of the spark arrester opening in the exhaust grille you may decide that you do not want to take off the grille This will not cause an issue unless you drop the arrester or the clamp or screws behind the grille Taking the grille off or leaving it on is a matter of your convenience but the procedure below will include removing the grille 1 Remove the exhaust grille to access the spark arrestor ...

Page 36: ... the generator is left in an enclosed area or vehicle high temperatures inside could cause residual fuel to vaporize resulting in possible explosion WARNING LONG TERM STORAGE OF THE GENERATOR During long term storage the generator should be secured upright in its normal operating position with the switch turned OFF Avoid placing the generator in direct sunlight when storing If the generator is lef...

Page 37: ...poon of clean engine oil into the cylinder 7 Crank the engine several revolutions to distribute the oil and then reinstall the spark plug 8 Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt At this point the piston is coming up on its compression stroke and both the intake and exhaust valves are closed Storing the engine in this position will help to protect it from internal corrosion 9 Turn t...

Page 38: ...ype and amounts 3 Add fuel stabilizer Turn fuel shut off valve to off position run unit until fuel in fuel lines and carburetor has burned out of system 4 Check the fuel level to insure adequate fuel Add fuel if necessary 5 Remove and inspect the spark plug for cleanliness and proper electrode gap If needed clean or replace the spark plug Refer to Spark Plug Maintenance in the Maintenance section ...

Page 39: ...play is illuminated and returning data 3 Confirm that the appliance to be used is switched off before plugging into the control panel 4 Plug the appliance into the control panel 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 the crankcase falls below a safe limit the low oil alarm s...

Page 40: ...attery will be drained and you may have to recharge the battery before you can start the generator again Back charging the generator battery This generator battery can be back charged through the DC receptacle by the included battery trickle charger The generator does not have to be running to back charge the battery and there are no special considerations for switches to be on or off for the batt...

Page 41: ...rnal battery to the DC receptacle before the generator is started and attempt to start the generator with the key fob or the ignition switch a jump start may occur but it will likely trip the DC breaker It is recommended to connect external batteries to the DC receptacle using the procedure given in Charging External Batteries If however you do trip the DC breaker press the breaker reset button lo...

Page 42: ...t voltage supplied I Amperage for the generator output P Wattage power output for the generator T Run time Total generator run time since first start in hours FUEL Fuel level bar reading It is normal for the run time indicator to have 1 2 hours on the meter from the factory for testing and quality assurance inspections Within a few seconds of illumination the display will begin to show new data an...

Page 43: ...ISSUE Injector P0261 No voltage to injector Replace fuel injector or wiring harness P0262 Check connection to injector Replace fuel injector or wiring harness to injector Manifold Air Pressure Sensor P0107 Short circuit Replace MAP sensor P0108 Signal line break Replace MAP sensor Oxygen Sensor P0130 Signal line break Replace oxygen sensor P0131 Short circuit Replace oxygen sensor P0132 Short circ...

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Page 47: ...sidered when estimating your power needs Some small universal motors which do not draw a heavy starting load drills small saws blenders etc require very little extra current for starting When listing items that use motors take them in the order of highest to lowest starting requirements as shown in the example below Motor A for instance has a starting requirement of 2 600 watts so it s listed firs...

Page 48: ...l usage Repairs and or replacement will be made without charge for parts or labor All parts found to be defective must be returned to BRAVE or American Warranty Service at our direction Upon reception of the parts a judgment as to the validity of the warranty claim will be determined All parts replaced under warranty or any replacement of the complete unit will be considered part of the original p...

Page 49: ...you call BRAVE s automated phone at 1 888 980 4938 Option 2 Should you require assistance or have questions concerning BRAVE Warranty Statement you can contact us through the web at www braveproducts com or call toll free 1 888 980 4938 EXCLUSIONS BRAVE Equipment that utilize non BRAVE replacement parts Failure to perform Periodic Maintenance as required and specified in the supplied Owner s Manua...

Page 50: ...s any right it may have to assert the doctrine of forum non conveniens or similar doctrine or to object to venue with respect to any proceeding brought in accordance with this paragraph and stipulates that the State and Federal courts located in the County of Crawford State of Arkansas shall have in person jurisdiction and venue over each of them for the purpose of litigating any dispute controver...

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Page 60: ...20195 South Diamond Lake Rd STE 100 Rogers MN 55374 www braveproducts com Customer Service Support 800 350 8739 Generator Product Technical Support 888 980 4938 ...

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