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REV 725
3
1i-20110425
ENGLISH
725
3
1i
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
identified in step 1 . Add this number to the number
calculated in step 2 . Surge wattage is the extra
burst of power needed to start some electric driven
equipment . Following the steps listed under “Power
Management” will guarantee that only one device will
be starting at a time .
Power Management
Use the following formula to convert voltage and
amperage to watts:
Volts x Amps = Watts
To prolong the life of your generator and attached
devices, follow these steps to add electrical load:
1 . Start the generator with no electrical load attached
2 . Allow the engine to run for several minutes to stabilize .
3 . Plug in and turn on the first item . It is best to attach
the item with the largest load first .
4 . Allow the engine to stabilize .
5 . Plug in and turn on the next item .
6 . Allow the engine to stabilize .
7 . Repeat steps 5-6 for each additional item .
Never exceed the specified capacity when adding
loads to the generator .
NOTE
Overload Operation
The overload indicator light will turn on when the load
exceeds 950W . If the load exceeds 1000W, the light will
blink and cut power to the receptacles in 3 minutes . To
recover the power, you must shut off the engine, wait 5
seconds, and restart the generator .
Parallel Operation
Two Champion model 725
3
1i generators can be
operated in parallel to increase the total available
electrical power to 1600 watts . A Champion model
72500i parallel kit (optional equipment) is required
for parallel operation . For kit availability, call Customer
Service at 1 (877) 338-0999 or visit:
www .championpowerequipment .com .
Detailed instructions for parallel kit installation and
operation of the connected generators are provided
in the parallel kit Owner’s Manual and Operating
Instructions . Please note the following important
requirements:
1 . The two generators may be stacked one on top of the
other by aligning the lower pads and upper pockets
at each corner of the generators .
2 . Disconnect or turn off all electrical loads from both
generators .
3 . The ECON switch must be in the same position on
both generators .
4 . Before starting the engines, connect the AC power
outlet cables, the control cables and the ground
cables to both generators . Follow the instructions
supplied with the parallel kit .
5 . Do not disconnect any cables after the engines have
been started .
6 . Start both engines and observe the green output
indicator light on both generator panels .
7 . Connect and turn on the electrical devices .
8 . Follow the instructions in the previous section for
turning off the generators .
The total electrical load must not exceed 1800 watts .
NOTE
OPERATION
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 engine switch/fuel valve to the “Off” position .
4 . Allow the generator to cool down completely to room
temperature
5 . Turn the fuel cap lever vent to the “Off” position after
the generator has cooled down completely .
