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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL #200989

4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR

Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA

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This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. Failure to do

so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.
This product meets the requirements of the PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association) standard ANSI/PGMA G300-2015 (Safety and Performance of
Portable Generators).

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Summary of Contents for 200989

Page 1: ...duct Failure to do so could result in serious injury This manual should remain with the product Specifications descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication but are subject to change without notice This product meets the requirements of the PGMA Portable Generator Manufacturers Association standard ANSI PGMA G300 2015 Safety and Performance of Po...

Page 2: ...t all carbon monoxide risks you ll be better prepared to protect your family from this colorless oderless threat CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY THE BIG PICTURE KNOW THE SYMPTOMS Headache Nausea Shortness of breath Dizziness Fatigue STAY ALERT WITH CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS POINT FUMES AWAY FROM NEARBY PEOPLE KEEP IT OUTSIDE AND AWAY FROM DOORS WINDOWS AND GARAGES ALWAYS READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL FIRST MA...

Page 3: ...eration 22 Stopping the Engine 22 Moving the Generator 22 Operation at High Altitude 23 Maintenance 23 Cleaning the Generator 23 Changing the Engine Oil 24 Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug 24 Cleaning the Air Filter 24 Cleaning the Spark Arrestor 25 Adjusting the Governor 25 Maintenance Schedule 25 Storage 26 Short Term Storage up to 30 days 26 Mid Term Storage 30 days 1 year 26 Long Term Sto...

Page 4: ...ry effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information in this manual at the time of publication and we reserve the right to change alter and or improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice CPE highly values how our products are designed manufactured operated and serviced as well as providing safety to the operator and those around the generato...

Page 5: ...tating parts can entangle hands feet hair clothing and or accessories Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts Tie up long hair and remove jewelry DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught DANGER Generator produces powerful voltage DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles DO NOT use electrical co...

Page 6: ...r laceration When starting engine pull the recoil cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback DO NOT start or stop the engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on CAUTION Exceeding the generator s running capacity can damage the generator and or electrical devices connected to it DO NOT overload the generator DO NOT tamper with the governed speed DO NOT...

Page 7: ...ectly into the generator at the gas station Always use an approved container to transfer the fuel to the generator DO NOT overfill the gasoline tank Always keep gasoline away from sparks open flames pilot lights heat and other sources of ignition When starting the generator DO NOT attempt to start a damaged generator Always check that the gasoline cap air filter spark plug fuel lines and exhaust s...

Page 8: ...er Equipment The contents are confidential and privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment Fuel C CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT INC 12039 SMITH AVENUE SANTA FE SPRINGS CA 90670 USA É U 1 877 338 0999 WWW CHAMPIONPOWEREQUIPMENT COM MADE IN CHINA FABRIQUÉ EN CHINE AC AMPS AMPÈRES C A FREQUENCY Hz FRÉQUENCE Hz RPM TR M...

Page 9: ...reating an electrocution hazard A transfer switch must be used when connecting to a building Fire Explosion Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death Keep generator at least 5 feet 1 5m from all objects to prevent combustion Hot Surface To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface Open Flame Alert Fuel a...

Page 10: ...operate the product SYMBOL MEANING On or Run Stop or Off USB Connection Port Neutral Floating Neutral circuit IS NOT electrically connected to the frame ground of the generator Circuit Breaker Reset Push RV Ready Receptacle Ground Terminal 5V Direct Current SYMBOL MEANING Choke Parallel Connection s ECO Economy Mode Button Overload Reset Button Low Oil Gasoline Tank Full Gasoline Tank Empty Power ...

Page 11: ...e confidential and privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment K 376 186 152 CG1 2945 Starting the Engine DANGER Move generator outside and far away from windows doors and intake ventilation covers 1 Check oil level Recommended oil is 10W 30 2 Check gasoline level When adding gasoline use a minimum octane ratin...

Page 12: ... manual for future reference Generator 1 Folding Handle Used to move unit by lifting and rolling on wheels Do not use to lift or carry the unit 2 Fuel Cap Remove to add fuel 3 Fuel Gauge 4 Control Panel See Control Panel section 5 Recoil Starter Used to manually start the engine 6 Never Flat Wheels 5 in 12 7 cm 7 Oil Fill Access Cover 8 Carrying Handle s Used to lift or carry the unit 9 Muffler 10...

Page 13: ...ions 5 Parallel Outlets Used to parallel two inverters together for increased power output parallel kit sold separately RECEPTACLES A A 2 120V AC 20A NEMA 5 20R May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 120 Volt AC 20 Amp single phase 60 Hz electrical loads B t 120V AC 30A RV NEMA TT 30R May be used to supply electrical power for operation of 120 Volt AC 30 Amp single phase 60 Hz ele...

Page 14: ...the generator for the current session Example 6 hours Total Run Time Total run time of the generator since first operation Example 16 hours Power Meter Power Output percentage Example 100 Output Intelligauge with Power Meter The meter is divided into two seperate displays The LCD displays each mode for several seconds and then automatically cycles through The Power Meter LED displays output in per...

Page 15: ...ential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be de...

Page 16: ...ame in or other protective surface so as to not scratch the enclosure 2 Remove the four nuts and mounting plates from the bottom side of the generator using the included 8 10 mm wrench Nuts and spacers can be discarded 3 Tip the generator upright Add Engine Oil CAUTION DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended type and amount of oil Damage ...

Page 17: ...ur initial break in period Using synthetic oil does not decrease the recommended oil change interval Full synthetic 5W 30 oil will aid in starting in cold ambient 41º F 5º C temperatures Add Fuel DANGER Gasoline vapors are highly flammable and extremely explosive DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death Only fill or drain fuel outdoors in a well ventilated...

Page 18: ...the engine and or potential hazards If a fuel stabilizer is used confirm that it is formulated to work with ethanol gasoline blends Any damages or hazards caused by using improper gasoline improperly stored gasoline and or improperly formulated stabilizers are not covered by manufacturer s warranty It is advisable to always shut off the gasoline supply and run the engine to starvation after each u...

Page 19: ...y consider wind and air currents when positioning generator Always allow generators to properly cool before transport or for storage purposes Failure to follow proper safety precautions may result in personal injury damage to the generator and void the manufacturer s warranty WARNING During operation the muffler and exhaust fumes will become hot If adequate cooling and breathing space are not supp...

Page 20: ...park plug fouling and engine flooding This will cause the engine not to start NOTICE For gasoline starting in cold ambient 59 F 15 C The EZ Start dial must be in CHOKE position Do not over choke As soon as engine starts push the dial in the gasoline RUN position NOTICE If the engine starts but does not continue to run make certain that the generator is on a flat level surface The engine is equippe...

Page 21: ...erly install this connection Do Not Overload Generator Capacity Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and starting watts necessary for your purposes 1 Select the electrical devices you plan on running at the same time 2 Total the running watts of these items This is the amount of power you need to keep your items running 3 Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices identifie...

Page 22: ...llation and operation of the connected generators are provided in the parallel kit operator s manual Stopping the Engine 1 Turn off and unplug all electrical loads Never start or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged in or turned on 2 Let the generator run at no load for several minutes to stabilize internal temperatures of the engine and generator 3 Turn the EZ Start dial countercloc...

Page 23: ...Z140310 0000 6000 ft 1829 m WARNING Operation using the alternative main jet at elevations lower than the recommended minimum altitude can damage the engine For operation at lower elevations the originally supplied standard main jet must be used Operating the engine with the wrong engine configuration at a given altitude may increase its emissions and decrease fuel efficiency and performance MAINT...

Page 24: ... check should show oil about 1 2 threads from running out of the fill hole If using the dipstick to check oil level DO NOT screw in the dipstick while checking Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug 1 Remove the non recoil side maintenance cover by removing the two screws with a phillips head screw driver not included 2 Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug 3 Use a spark plug socket tool ...

Page 25: ...UTION Failure to clean the spark arrestor will result in poor engine performance NOTICE Federal and local laws and administrative requirements indicate when and where spark arrestors are required When ordered spark arrestors are required for operation of this generator in National Forest lands In California this generator must not be used on any forest covered land brush covered land or grass cove...

Page 26: ... year Gasoline in the tank has a maximum shelf life of up to 1 year with the addition of a properly formulated fuel stabilizer and stored in a cool dry place 1 Be sure all appliances are disconnected from the generator 2 Add a properly formulated fuel stabilizer to the gasoline tank 3 Start engine by following directions in the Starting the Engine section 4 Run the generator for 10 minutes so the ...

Page 27: ...uild up This process involves technically advanced tasks For assistance please call our Technical Support Team at 1 877 338 0999 If the gasoline tank and carburetor were properly emptied of all ethanol blended gasoline prior to the generator being stored follow the below steps when removing from storage 1 Be sure the EZ Start dial is in the STOP position 2 Add gasoline to the generator according t...

Page 28: ...rature Recommended Engine Oil Type 80 100 120 28 9 F C 17 8 6 7 4 4 15 6 26 7 37 8 48 9 10W 30 5W 30 Full Synthetic 10W 40 5W 30 NOTICE Temperature will affect engine oil and engine performance Change the type of engine oil used based on temperature shown in the Recommended Engine Oil Type table Fuel Specifications Use unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of ...

Page 29: ...annot supply enough power or overheating Generator is overloaded Review load and adjust See Connecting Electrical Loads Dirty air filter Clean or replace air filter Choke in wrong position Turn EZ Start dial to RUN position Engine is running but no AC output Poor cord connection Check all connections Circuit breaker is open Reset circuit breaker AC Overload Button illuminated red Reduce AC load an...

Page 30: ...erly or connected incorrectly to any electrical component Normal maintenance is not covered by this warranty and is not required to be performed at a facility or by a person authorized by CPE Other Exclusions This warranty excludes Cosmetic defects such as paint decals etc Wear items such as filter elements o rings etc Accessory parts such as starting batteries and storage covers Failures due to a...

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