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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

LS1111

1100W PORTABLE GENERATOR

MODEL NO: G1200

PART NO: 8010110

Summary of Contents for G1200

Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS1111 1100W PORTABLE GENERATOR MODEL NO G1200 PART NO 8010110 ...

Page 2: ...riod of 12 months from the date of purchase Please keep your receipt which will be required as proof of purchase This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any way or not used for the purpose for which it was intended Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase no product can be returned to us without prior permission This guarantee doe...

Page 3: ... 6 GENERATOR OVERVIEW 7 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 8 BEFORE USING THE GENERATOR 8 Earth Connector 8 Checking the engine oil level 9 Checking the fuel level 10 USING YOUR GENERATOR 11 Starting the engine 11 Shutting down the generator 12 Connecting electrical devices 13 MAINTENANCE 15 Changing the engine oil 15 the spark plugs every 50 hours of use 16 the air filter every 150 hours of use 16 the fuel f...

Page 4: ...t least 1 m 3 ft from walls or other equipment or the engine may overheat 2 Always ensure the generator is on a solid flat surface 3 Always ensure 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 N...

Page 5: ...er use water or any other liquids to clean the generator 4 Make sure you ground earth the generator ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR GENERATORS 1 Always ensure 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 ensure the generator reaches operating speed...

Page 6: ...nal com or Service clarkeinternational com SAFETY SYMBOLS Caution The user should be aware of a general hazard Dangerous Voltage Flammable Hot Surface Do not touch Poisonous fumes Do not use the generator in an enclosed space Read Instruction manual before use ...

Page 7: ...7 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com GENERATOR OVERVIEW ...

Page 8: ...system and connectors are intact and there is no leakage 1 x Generator 1 x 12V Battery Charging Lead 1 x Spark Plug Box Spanner 1 x Petrol Tank Cap 1 x Phillips No 1 Screwdriver 1 x Handle Fixings Pack WARNING DO NOT CONNECT TO A BUILDINGS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM UNLESS AN ISOLATION SWITCH HAS BEEN INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN WARNING CONNECTIONS FOR STANDBY POWER TO A BUILDINGS ELECTRICAL SYSTE...

Page 9: ...i clockwise and remove from the oil reservoir wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth 2 Insert the dipstick back into the oil filler tube and then remove it again Do not screw in the oil filler cap dipstick when doing this 3 If the oil is below the Min level on the dipstick add oil to the oil reservoir Maximum 0 35L Oil Capacity See Specifications on page 19 We recommend the use of SAE30 oil in this ...

Page 10: ...e engine Do not overfill the fuel tank 4 Replace the fuel cap securely RECOMMENDED FUEL Your generator has been designed to use regular unleaded petrol with an octane number of 90 or higher WARNING FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS WARNING SEE GENERAL SAFETY RULES ON PAGE 4 AND READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE REFUELING WARNING WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL IMMEDIATELY WARNING AFTER REFUELING MAKE SURE ...

Page 11: ...generator 2 Turn fuel valve to the ON position 3 Set the choke lever to the Choke position all the way to the right 4 Set the engine switch to the I ON position 5 Hold the generator 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 WARNING ONCE THE GENERATOR HAS STARTED RELE...

Page 12: ... warmed up return the choke lever to the run position all the way to the left SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR To stop the generator in an emergency simply set the engine switch to 0 OFF position 1 Turn off and disconnect any electric devices 2 Set the engine switch to the 0 OFF position 3 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position ...

Page 13: ... appliance Wait for 2 3 minutes 2 Switch the AC circuit breaker reset switch shown on the right to the ON position CAUTION MAKE SURE THAT THE APPLIANCE BEING CONNECTED IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER IF IT BEGINS TO ACT ABNORMALLY OR STOPS SUDDENLY DISCONNECT IT FROM THE GENERATOR CAUTION MAKE SURE THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RATED LOAD FOR THE GENERATOR CAUTION ANY DEVICE WHICH CONTAINS AN...

Page 14: ...Connect the battery charging leads to the generator The battery will begin to charge 4 Monitor the voltage across the battery regularly during charging and disconnect the battery when the voltage reaches 14 4 volts DC OVERLOAD PROTECTOR If the DC overload protector activates 1 Disconnect the appliance Wait for 2 3 minutes 2 Press the DC circuit breaker reset button shown in this picture WARNING FO...

Page 15: ...e dipstick with fresh oil Oil Capacity See Specifications on page 19 We recommend the use of SAE30 oil in this generator 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 trash or down drains and sinks Place it in a leak proof container and take it to your local wa...

Page 16: ...ve any carbon build up 4 Check the spark plug gap a with a feeler gauge it should be between 0 6 and 0 7 mm Adjust if necessary 5 Check the overall condition of the spark plug and replace if damaged NOTE Spark plugs are available from Clarke Spare Parts department 020 8988 7400 6 Reinstall the spark plug and replace the spark plug cap THE AIR FILTER EVERY 150 HOURS OF USE 1 Remove the air filter c...

Page 17: ...pare parts department for a replacement 6 Replace the filter into its original position and replace and secure the maintenance panel THE FUEL FILTER EVERY 150 HOURS OF USE 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 cap from the generator 2 Lift out the fuel filter 3 Clean the filter with solvent...

Page 18: ... the engine switch to on No fuel Add more fuel see page 10 Spark plug is defective Change the spark plug see page 16 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 AC supply only The AC Circuit Breaker has activated Remove the appliance immediately wait for a 2 3 minutes and press the AC Circuit Br...

Page 19: ...ke Displacement cm3 87 Ignition type Recoil Fuel tank capacity L 5 5 Oil tank capacity L 0 35 Maximum run time h 8 hours 75 Load Guaranteed sound power level LWA dB 92 Sound pressure level LpA dB 71 8 Generator Rated Frequency Hz 50 Rated AC Voltage V 230 Rated Power W 1000 Max Power W 1100 Rated DC Voltage V 12 Rated DC Current A 8 3 Dimensions Length mm 443 Width mm 338 Height mm 332 Weight kg 2...

Page 20: ...20 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com EXPLODED DIAGRAM PARTS LIST ...

Page 21: ...120035 36 Fuel meter SUG120036 37 Screw M6 16 SUG120037 38 Nylon washer SUG120038 39 Nut M6 SUG120039 40 Fuel cock filter SUG120040 41 Fuel cock SUG120041 42 Screw M6 25 SUG120042 43 Rubber washer SUG120043 44 Fuel tank rack SUG120044 45 Washer SUG120045 46 Exhaust bolt SUG120046 47 Exhaust gasket SUG120047 48 Spring washer SUG120048 49 Nut M8 SUG120049 50 Muffler SUG120050 51 Engine SUG120051 52 ...

Page 22: ...22 Parts Service 020 8988 7400 E mail Parts clarkeinternational com or Service clarkeinternational com DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...

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

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