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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC0521

INVERTER GENERATOR

MODEL NO: IG950D

PART NO: 8877106

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Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC0521 INVERTER GENERATOR MODEL NO IG950D PART NO 8877106 ...

Page 2: ...returned to their place of purchase no product can be returned to us without prior permission This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste All tools accessories and packaging should be sorted and taken to a recycling centre for disposed in a manner compatible with the environment By purchasing this pr...

Page 3: ...enerator on a solid flat surface 3 Make sure the surrounding area is free from any material that could burn or be damaged by heat 4 NEVER move or tilt the generator whilst it is switched on FIRE PREVENTION 1 ALWAYS switch the engine OFF when refuelling 2 ALWAYS refuel in a well ventilated area 3 NEVER overfill the tank only fill to the level specified 4 NEVER smoke whilst refuelling and avoid smok...

Page 4: ...he generator ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR GENERATORS 1 ALWAYS make sure the applied load does not exceed the generator rating Overloading the generator is dangerous and could cause serious damage 2 ALWAYS disconnect the generator when carrying out any maintenance 3 ALWAYS allow the generator to reach operating speed before connecting a load 4 NEVER allow the generator to run out of fuel when a load...

Page 5: ...fety and operating instructions carefully before using this product Read instruction manual before use Hot surface Do not touch Dangerous Voltage Poisonous fumes Do not use the generator in an enclosed space Flammable Caution The user should be aware of a general hazard Poisonous fumes do not use the generator in an enclosed space This product produces high noise levels during operation Ear protec...

Page 6: ...SCRIPTION 1 Air Vent Knob 10 Earthing Point 2 Fuel Cap 11 Economy Control Switch 3 Fuel Valve Knob 12 AC Socket 230V 4 Starting Handle 13 DC Socket 12V 5 Side Maintenance Cover 14 DC Circuit Breaker 6 Top Maintenance Cover 15 Output Indicator 7 Muffler 16 Overload Indicator 8 Choke 17 Oil Alarm Indicator 9 Engine ON OFF Switch 18 Primer Bulb ...

Page 7: ...uel is spilled it must be removed from the unit before attempting to start the engine EARTHING An earth spike and cable can be purchased at your local camping supplier or alternatively an earth spike can be made and it is suggested you get advice from a qualified electrician To make a spike use a copper tube or copper rod 12mm diameter a minimum length of 200 mm and with an M6 machine screw one en...

Page 8: ... screw on the generator When pushing the spike into the ground the generator must not be running and it is suggested that the spike is pushed into the ground by at least 100 mm Earthing of generators is covered by BS7430 If you have doubt about earthing of generators in accordance with BS EN7430 consult a qualified electrician CHECKING THE AIR FILTER 1 Remove the side maintenance panel 2 Remove th...

Page 9: ...filter into its original position and replace and secure the air filter cover then replace the side maintenance panel CHECK THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL 1 Place the generator on a level surface and check the oil level as follows 2 Remove the side maintenance panel 3 Turn the oil filler cap anti clockwise and remove from the oil reservoir wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth 4 Insert the dipstick back into...

Page 10: ...eck the fuel level open the fuel filler cap 2 Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank maximum 2 1 litres Do not overfill the fuel tank 3 Replace the fuel filler cap securely WARNING MAKE SURE THERE IS FUEL IN THE TANK WHEN USING THE GENERATOR RUNNING OUT OF FUEL OR STOPPING THE ENGINE SUDDENLY WITH A LOAD CONNECTED COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE WARNING FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS WARNING SEE GENE...

Page 11: ...n designed to use regular unleaded petrol with a octane number of 86 or higher USING YOUR GENERATOR STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Remove all connections from the AC sockets 2 Hold the fuel tank cap so that it will not move and turn the air vent knob to the open position 3 Turn fuel valve to the ON position pointing right 4 Set the engine switch to ON ...

Page 12: ... handle firmly and pull the starting handle lightly until you start to feel resistance and then pull up sharply to start the engine NOTE You may have to do this more than once NOTE When you first start the generator the overload indicator may light up for a few seconds this is normal If the overload indicator is still lit after 5 seconds stop the engine and contact your CLARKE dealer 8 Once the en...

Page 13: ...ecting it to the generator 3 Connect the appliance max load 800W to the generator CAUTION THE ECONOMY CONTROL DOES NOT WORK EFFECTIVELY IF THE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE REQUIRES BURSTS OF POWER CAUTION TURN THE ECONOMY CONTROL FEATURE OFF WHEN CONNECTING HIGH LOAD APPLIANCES OR WHEN CONNECTING TO THE DC OUTPUT CAUTION MAKE SURE THAT THE APPLIANCE BEING CONNECTED IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER IF IT BEGINS TO...

Page 14: ...g leads to the battery Make sure you clamp the red wire to the positive terminal and the black wire to the negative terminal of the battery 4 Connect the battery charging leads to the generator The battery will begin to charge 5 Monitor the voltage across the battery regularly during charging and disconnect the battery when the voltage reaches 14 4 volts WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY PERFORM THE FOLLOWI...

Page 15: ...d indicator Red will light up if there is an overload or a short circuit in the connected appliance If this happens proceed as follows 1 Turn off any connected electrical devices and stop the engine 2 Reduce the total wattage of connected electric devices to within the rated output of the generator 3 Check air inlet and around the control unit If any blockages are found remove them 4 After checkin...

Page 16: ...top the generator in an emergency simply set the engine switch to OFF NOTE Turn off any electric devices NOTE Set the economy control switch to the 0 OFF position 1 Disconnect any electric devices 2 Turn the fuel valve knob to OFF pointing left 3 Turn the air vent knob to the Close position 4 Set the engine switch to the 0 OFF position ...

Page 17: ...r is heavy 4 Fill the oil reservoir with fresh oil Do not fill above the max level mark 0 25 litres We recommend the use of SAE10W 30 oil in this generator CLARKE part number 3050845 5 Replace the oil filler cap and maintenance panel ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION One of the most damaging sources of pollution is oil Do not throw away used engine oil in with your domestic waste or down drains and sinks P...

Page 18: ...f the air filter is damaged contact the CLARKE spare parts department for a replacement If the filter is dirty wash it in a solution of warm water and mild detergent and then rinse thoroughly Leave the filter to dry completely once it is dry immerse the filter in clean engine oil and squeeze the filter to remove excess oil 6 Replace the filter into its original position and replace and secure the ...

Page 19: ... the spark plug cap from the spark plug 3 Fit the spark plug box spanner over the spark plug as shown 4 Remove the side panel and use the screwdriver supplied to turn the spark plug box spanner as shown 5 When the spark plug has been removed check for discoloration and use a wire brush to remove any carbon build up CAUTION ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK PLUG ...

Page 20: ...KE Spare Parts department 020 8988 7400 8 Reinstall the spark plug and replace the spark plug cap and top panel FUEL TANK FILTER EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE OR EVERY 6 MONTHS Just inside the fuel tank is a fuel filter check this filter periodically and remove any contaminants which may have accumulated 1 Remove the fuel tank cap 2 Lift out the filter inside 3 Clean the filter with solvent If the filter...

Page 21: ... 9 10 No fuel Add more fuel See page 10 Spark plug not working correctly Change the spark plug See page 19 The generator fails to generate electricity The device you are trying to power is faulty Make sure the device you want to power is working properly The overload indicator is on Remove the appliance immediately do not connect any appliance that requires more than 800W DC supply only The DC Ove...

Page 22: ...d h 5 3 Engine oil capacity L 0 25 Guaranteed sound power LWA dB 93 dB Generator Rated Frequency Hz 50 Rated AC Voltage V 230 Rated Output Power Continuous W 700 Maximum Measured Output Power W 800 Output Type Modified Sine Wave Rated DC Voltage V 12 Rated DC Current A 4 Rated AC Output Current A 3 04 Rated Power Factor 1 Performance Class G1 Quality Class A IP Rating IP23M Dimensions Length mm 39...

Page 23: ...23 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

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