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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

LS0709

1KW INVERTER GENERATOR

MODEL NO: IG1000

PART NO: 8877050

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Page 1: ...OPERATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS0709 1KW INVERTER GENERATOR MODEL NO IG1000 PART NO 8877050 ...

Page 2: ...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 does not effect your statutory rights PARTS AND SERVIC...

Page 3: ...TOR 8 Earth point 8 Checking the engine oil level 9 Checking the fuel level 10 Checking the air filter 11 USING YOUR GENERATOR 12 Starting the engine 12 Connecting electrical devices 14 Economy switch 16 Indicator lights 16 Shutting down the generator 17 MAINTENANCE 18 The engine oil every 20 hours of use 18 The air filter every 50 hours of use 19 The spark plugs every 50 hours of use 20 Fuel tank...

Page 4: ...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 Never refuel while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame 4 Never overfill the tank fill to the level spec...

Page 5: ...ator 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 before connecting a load 4 Never allow the generato...

Page 6: ...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: ...nt 2 Fuel Cap 11 Economy Control Switch 3 Fuel Valve Knob 12 AC Socket 4 Starting Handle 13 DC Socket 5 Left Side Maintenance Cover 14 DC Circuit Breaker 6 Top Maintenance Cover 15 Overload Indicator 7 Muffler 16 Output Indicator 8 Choke 17 Oil Alarm Indicator 9 Engine ON OFF Switch ...

Page 8: ... generator check that The generator is in good condition and free from any damage The generator is clean and free from fuel or oil spillage The generator is correctly located for use See page 4 The fuel system and connectors are intact and there is no leakage NOTE Always use a funnel to fill the fuel tank so as to avoid accidental spillage of fuel If fuel is spilled it must be removed from the uni...

Page 9: ...ain Do not screw in the oil filler cap dipstick when doing this 4 Max Level Min Level If the oil is below the Min level on the dipstick add oil to the oil reservoir Oil Capacity See Specifications on page 23 We recommend the use of SAE30 oil in this generator Do not tilt the generator when adding engine oil This could result in overfilling and damage to the engine 5 Replace the oil filler cap WARN...

Page 10: ...ENDED FUEL Your generator has been designed to use regular unleaded gasoline with a octane number of 86 or higher WARNING FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS WARNING SEE GENERAL SAFETY RULES ON PAGE 4 AND READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE REFUELING WARNING DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FUEL FILTER OR IT MAY OVERFLOW WHEN THE FUEL HEATS UP AND EXPANDS WARNING WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL IMMEDIATELY WAR...

Page 11: ...ged contact Clarke spare parts department for a replacement See page 2 If the filter is dirty wash the filter in a solution of warm water and mild detergent and rinse thoroughly Leave the filter to dry completely once it is dry immerse the filter in clean engine oil and sqeeze the filter to remove excess oil 6 Replace the filter back into its original position and replace the air filter cover WARN...

Page 12: ... THE ENGINE 1 Remove all connections from the AC sockets 2 air vent knob Hold the fuel tank cap so that it will not move and turn the air vent knob to the ON position 3 Turn fuel valve to the ON position 4 Set the engine switch to ON ...

Page 13: ...ull 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 7 Once the engine has warmed up push the choke knob all the way in WARNING ONCE THE GENERATOR HAS STARTED RELE...

Page 14: ...nect the appliance to the generator 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 WITCH CONTAINS AN INDUCTIVE LOAD E G DEVICES THAT CONTAIN A MOTOR MAY REQUIRED MORE CURRENT ON S...

Page 15: ...f the battery Do not reverse these positions DC OVER LOAD PROTECTOR If the DC overload protector activates wait for a few minutes and then press the reset button shown on the right CAUTION MAKE CONNECTIONS TO THE BATTERY AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF CREATING A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY CONNECT THE CABLE TO THE GENERATOR FIRST AND THEN TO THE BATTERY DISCONNECT FROM ...

Page 16: ...oad in excess of 1kva 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 within the application range 3 Check air inlet and around the control unit If any blockages are found remove them 4 After checking restart the engine LOW OIL INDICATOR The oil ...

Page 17: ...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 3 air vent knob Turn the air vent knob to the off position 4 Set the engine switch to the 0 OFF position ...

Page 18: ...Max level with fresh oil Oil Capacity See Specifications on page 23 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 dispose of it according t...

Page 19: ...pare parts department for a replacement See page 2 If the filter is dirty wash the filter in a solution of warm water and mild detergent and rinse thoroughly Leave the filter to dry completely once it is dry immerse the filter in clean engine oil and sqeeze the filter to remove excess oil 6 Replace the filter back into its original position and replace the air filter cover WARNING DO NOT USE FLAMM...

Page 20: ... to remove the spark plug 4 Check for discoloration and remove any carbon build up 5 Check the spark plug gap a it should be between 0 6 and 0 7 mm adjust if necessary 6 Check the overall condition of the spark plug and replace if damaged 7 Reinstall the spark plug and replace the spark plug cap CAUTION ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK PLUG ...

Page 21: ...is filter periodically and remove any contaminants which may have accumulated 1 Fuel filler cap Remove the fuel tank cap and filter 2 Fuel filter Clean the filter with solvent If damaged replace 3 Wipe the filter and insert it 4 Make sure the tank cap is tightened securely ...

Page 22: ...Remove the appliance immediately do not connect any appliance that requires more than 1 KVA dc supply only The DC Overload protector has activated Press the reset button See page 15 The generator is difficult to start The air filter is dirty Clean the air filter See page 19 If this does not solve your problem please contact the Clarke service department see below PARTS AND SERVICING For Parts Serv...

Page 23: ...n type TDI Fuel tank capacity L 2 7 Maximum run time h 6 Engine oil capacity L 0 25 Guaranteed sound power LWA dB 92 Generator Rated Frequency Hz 50 Rated AC Voltage V 230 Rated Power kVA 0 9 Max Power kVA 1 Rated DC Voltage V 12 Rated DC Current A 5 Dimensions Length mm 460 Width mm 250 Height mm 420 Unpacked Weight kg 15 ...

Page 24: ...24 EXPLODED DIAGRAM PARTS LIST ...

Page 25: ...RKIG100033 34 Handle holder RKIG100034 35 Rear cover RKIG100035 36 M6 Hex bolt RKIG100036 37 Bakelite pad RKIG100037 38 Carburetor RKIG100038 39 M4 nut RKIG100039 40 Washer RKIG100040 41 Step motor holder RKIG100041 42 M4 hex bolt RKIG100042 43 Choke holder 1 RKIG100043 44 Choke holder 2 RKIG100044 45 M4 hex bolt RKIG100045 46 Step motor RKIG100046 47 M3 hex bolt RKIG100047 48 Step motor top cover...

Page 26: ...er RKIG100077 78 Vacuum pump RKIG100078 79 Fuel inlet hose RKIG100079 80 Vacuum pipe RKIG100080 81 Pump inlet hose RKIG100081 82 M5 Hex bolt RKIG100082 83 CDI box assembly RKIG100083 84 M5 nut RKIG100084 85 Inverter assembly RKIG100085 86 M4 hex bolt RKIG100086 87 Inverter holder RKIG100087 88 M5 Hex bolt RKIG100088 NO DESCRIPTION PART NO ...

Page 27: ...d by 2005 88 EC The Following Standards have been applied to the product BS EN 55012 2002 BS EN 61000 6 1 2001 EN 61000 6 3 2001 A11 BS EN 12601 2001 The technical documentation required to demonstrate that the products meet the requirements of the Low Voltage Equipment directive has been compiled and is available for inspection by the relevant enforcement authorities The CE mark was first applied...

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