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HIGH ALTITUDES

At higher altitudes, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture 

will be excessively rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel 

consumption will increase.

High altitude performance can be improved by installing a 

smaller diameter main fuel jet in the carburetor. If you always 

operate the generator at altitudes higher than 6000 feet 

(1800 m) above sea level, have your authorized dealer install 

a high altitude main jet.

Even with suitable carburetor jetting, engine horsepower 

will decrease approximately 3.5% for each 1000 feet (305 m) 

increase in altitude. The effect of altitude on the horsepower 

will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made.

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 WARNING: Be sure to have any carburetor modification 

reversed before operating at lower altitudes. Operation of 

the generator at an altitude lower than the carburetor is 

jetted for may result in reduced performance, overheating, 

and serious engine damage caused by an excessively lean 

air/fuel mixture.

OPERATING AT EXTREME TEMPERATURES

High temperature adversely affects generator operation. 

Generator performance will decrease 1% for each 10°F (5.5°C) 

increase in temperature above 85°F (29°C). 

The normal operating range of this generator is 0°C to 45°C 

(Up to 113° F). Although the generator can operate in colder 

climates, it will be necessary to use a lower viscosity engine 

oil. Refer to the chart below for recommendations based on 

temperature ranges. 

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 NOTE: In very cold weather the engine will actually take 

longer than normal to warm up because the oil is thinner 

and there is less internal friction throughout the warm up 

period.

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 CAUTION: Do not operate the generator when the 

ambient temperature is below 0°C. Do not operate the 

generator when the ambient temperature is above 45°C 

(113°F)

Summary of Contents for CTG3000i

Page 1: ...3 0kw Portable Petrol Inverter Generator MODEL CTG3000i PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...avoid any possible injury or even death WARNING The WARNING text indicates a hazardous situation which will lead to severe injury or death if not avoided NOTICE The NOTICE text indicates special precautions to avoid damage to this machine or other property NOTE The NOTE text provides important information to simplify operation WARNING PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE GEN...

Page 3: ...cation of Important Labels 14 Safety Instruction Labels 14 Identification Serial Numbers 15 CTG3000i Diagram 16 Control Panel 17 Pre Operation Check 18 Check the Engine Oil Level 18 Engine Oil Capacity 18 Check the Fuel Level 20 Fuel Tank Capacity 21 Operation Instructions 22 Start the Engine 22 High Altitudes 23 Operating at Extreme Temperatures 23 Generator Usage 24 Digital Display 25 AC Applica...

Page 4: ...estor Maintenance 37 Transport and Storage 38 Transporting the Generator 38 Short Term Storage 38 Long Term Storage 38 Generator Upkeep 39 Troubleshooting 40 Engine will not start 40 Appliance does not operator 40 Generator has no output 41 CTG3000i Specifications 42 Standard Features 43 Applications 43 Industry 43 Pg 4 ...

Page 5: ...of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure CONSUMER ADVICE Any claim under these warranties must be made in the warranty period from the date of purchase of the product To make a claim under the warranty you must return the product with proof of purchase to the place of purchase or the closest warranty agent There are over 185 national authorised service repair agents...

Page 6: ...0mL of oil or to the full mark on the dipstick Use an appropriate grade premium quality 4 stroke engine oil synthetic or conventional Use SAE 10W 30 or 15W 30 viscosity oil unless operating at ambient temperatures below 32 F 0 C ADDING FUEL Carefully add regular unleaded automotive gasoline To avoid spilling fuel use care to not fill too quickly or over fill Avoid getting dirt dust or water in the...

Page 7: ...all appliances to be connected have been switched off and are in good working order Confirm that the combined electrical rating of the appliances does not exceed that of the generator 7 Connect the appliance to the appropriate receptacle on the generator s control panel 8 To minimize fuel consumption and noise push the economy switch to the ON position This setting regulates the engine s speed so ...

Page 8: ...e generator before moving it Do not lift generator with telescoping handle extended You should also unplug all cords connected to the generator to prevent a tripping hazard and or damage to the cords or receptacles Ensure that the telescoping handle is properly stowed and locked when it is not being used to move the generator EXTEND AND LOCK HANDLE 1 Press the unlocking button in the middle of the...

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Page 10: ...or Wipe up spilled gasoline at once This generator is not intended nor designed for use as a standby power supply or to be connected to an automatic transfer switch ATS it should never be used as such Severe property damage and or severe personal injury or death may result Such back feed may electrocute utility company workers or others who contact the lines during a power outage When utility powe...

Page 11: ...t Your safety is important Read the manual before operation Be careful of poisonous exhaust Never operate the machine in a closed area Avoid touching hot surfaces such as engine and muffler NOTICE Do not overload The total load of all electrical appliances must not exceed the supply range of the generator Overloading will damage the generator When supplying precision equipment PCs electronic compu...

Page 12: ...facturer s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge 9 For a charger having an output voltage selector switch refer to the car owner s manual in order to determine the voltage of the battery and to make sure the output voltage is set at the correct voltage If an output voltage selector switch is not provided do not use the batter...

Page 13: ... OUT OF VEHICLE 1 Follow these steps when battery is outside vehicle A spark near the battery may cause a battery explosion To reduce risk of a spark near battery Check polarity of battery posts A positive pos p battery post usually has a larger diameter than a negative neg n post Attach at least a 60 cm 6 gauge awg insulated battery cable to a negative neg n battery post Connect the positive red ...

Page 14: ...Pg 14 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS NOTE Maintain replace safety and instruction labels if worn or illegible when necessary CTG3000i Series Safety and instruction labels ...

Page 15: ...5 IDENTIFICATION The machine identification series number is located on main information label on the side on the Generator SERIAL NUMBER ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Write serial no ...

Page 16: ...Pg 16 CTG3000i DIAGRAM Fuel cap Fuel gauge Starter grip Engine oil fill access door Engine oil drain access door Wheels Telescoping handle Control panel Maintenance door Stabalising rubber feet V Hz Kw ...

Page 17: ...tors Run light Green overload protection red Low oil alarm amber DC 12V Battery charging outlet Single Phase Outlets 2 Ground terminal Smart throttle Digital display Fuel valve ON OFF USB Outlets Choke lever Engine switch ON OFF 12V ...

Page 18: ...pe it with a clean rag and reinsert it into the filler neck screwing it down completely 3 Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level 4 If the oil level is at or below the lower level on the dipstick refill with the recommended oil up to the top of the upper level marking Do not overfill 5 Reinsert the dipstick and be sure to screw it down until it is tight 6 Reinstall the oil fill access do...

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Page 20: ...y flammable and is explosive under certain conditions Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped Keep away from flammable materials when refueling After refueling make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite If any fuel is spilled make sure the area is dry before starting the engine Avoid repe...

Page 21: ...l and if it does confirm the type and percentage of ethanol used If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms while using a gasoline that contains ethanol or one that you think contains ethanol replace it with a gasoline that you know has the proper blend Fuel Tank Capacity 10 5L Pg 21 ...

Page 22: ...engine switch on the control panel to the ON position 3 Pull the choke lever to the RUN position 4 Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt then pull briskly out Repeat until the engine starts 5 Push the choke lever to the OFF position CAUTION Do not allow the starter grip to snap back Return it slowly by hand CAUTION Do not let the starter rope rub against the generator body or the ...

Page 23: ...ion of the generator at an altitude lower than the carburetor is jetted for may result in reduced performance overheating and serious engine damage caused by an excessively lean air fuel mixture OPERATING AT EXTREME TEMPERATURES High temperature adversely affects generator operation Generator performance will decrease 1 for each 10 F 5 5 C increase in temperature above 85 F 29 C The normal operati...

Page 24: ...d circuit This could cause damage to the generator or to electrical appliances in the house Do not modify or use the generator for purposes other than its intended use Do not connect an extension to the exhaust pipe When an extension cord is required be sure to use a insulated flexible cord rated for outdoor use Also be sure to use the proper size and length cord CAUTION Keep the generator away fr...

Page 25: ...OTE It is normal for the run time indicator to have 1 2hours on the meter from the factory for testing and quality assurance inspections The digital display will illuminate when the engine is turned on Within a few seconds of illumination the display will begin to show new data and at that point the generator is ready to supply power The display will show each reading for a few seconds and repeat ...

Page 26: ...gging into the control panel 5 Plug the appliance into the control panel WARNING Be sure that all appliances are in good working order before connecting them to the generator If an appliance begins to operate abnormally becomes sluggish or stops suddenly turn off the generator immediately Disconnect the appliance and examine it for signs of malfunction GENERATOR OVERLOAD CAUTION Repeated substanti...

Page 27: ...ot exceed that of the generator OVERSPEED PROTECTION This generator has been designed to prevent the engine from overspeed revving Overspeed revving occurs when a generator s on board monitoring systems detect a drop in voltage from the inverter and the generator attempts to compensate by revving the engine higher to generate more electricity In the rare event of an inverter failure there will be ...

Page 28: ...s installed in a vehicle disconnect the vehicle s ground battery cable Reconnect the vehicle s ground battery cable after the charging cables are removed This procedure will prevent the possibility of a short circuit and sparks if you make accidental contact between a battery terminal and the vehicle s frame or body Connect the positive charging cord to the positive battery terminal Do not reverse...

Page 29: ... receptacle may be used while the AC power is in use An overloaded or shorted DC circuit will trip the DC circuit breaker If this happens inspect your load for possible causes and then reset the circuit breaker to resume operation LOW OIL ALARM SYSTEM The low oil alarm system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase Before the oil level in the c...

Page 30: ...fectively if the electrical appliance requires rapid on off cycling of power When high electrical loads are connected simultaneously turn the economy switch to the OFF position to reduce voltage fluctuation or shutdown In DC operation turn the economy switch to the OFF position STOPPING THE ENGINE Stop Engine in an Emergency 1 Push the engine switch on the control panel to the OFF position NOTE In...

Page 31: ...t the oil should be changed after the first 4 to 6 hours of operation to remove any manufacturing debris and contamination from the break in process WARNING Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance If the engine must be run make sure the area is well ventilated The exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas CAUTION Use genuine Cromtech Brumby parts or the equivalent The use of rep...

Page 32: ...hs or 50hr Every 6 months or 100hr Once per year or 300hr Engine Oil Check Change Air Cleaner Check Replace if dirty Clean Spark Plug Clean Adjust Spark Arrester Check Replace Fuel Filter Check Replace Valve Clearance Check Adjust Fuel Tank Strainer Clean Fuel Line Check Every 2 years replace as necessary NOTES Log hours of operation to determine proper maintenance Service more frequently when use...

Page 33: ...lean rag and set aside 7 Fill the generator with the recommended oil 8 Reinsert the dipstick into the filler neck screwing it down completely 9 Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level 10 If the oil level is at or below the lower level on the dipstick add sufficient oil to bring the oil up to the upper level mark Do not overfill 11 Reinsert dipstick and be sure to screw down until tight 1...

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Page 35: ...tor without the air cleaner Rapid engine wear may result 1 Loosen the cover screws and remove the right maintenance door 2 Remove the air cleaner case retaining screws Remove the case front and check the element Clean or replace the element if necessary 3 Wash the element in a non flammable or low flash point solvent and dry it thoroughly 4 Soak the element in clean engine oil and squeeze out the ...

Page 36: ...ry by carefully bending side electrode 9 Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross threading 10 After a new spark plug has been seated by hand it should be tightened 1 2 turn with a wrench to compress the gasket If a used plug is being reinstalled it should only require 1 8 to 1 4 turn after being seated 11 Reinstall the spark plug cap securely on the spark plug 12 Replace the left t...

Page 37: ...self tapping screw holding the spark arrester to the muffler 3 Clean the spark arrester with a stiff wire brush 4 Replace the spark arrester if the wire mesh is perforated or torn 5 Reinstall the spark arrester 6 Reinstall the exhaust grill CLEAN THE GENERATOR 1 Clean the exterior part of the generator Use only damp cloth with mild detergent Avoid excess moisture 2 Store the generator in a dry and...

Page 38: ... inside could cause residual fuel to vaporize resulting in possible explosion LONG TERM STORAGE OF THE GENERATOR WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area NOTE During long term storage or infrequent use of your equipment it is important to add a fuel stabilizer such as STA BIL Fuel Stabilizer to help prevent fu...

Page 39: ...nk the engine several revolutions to distribute the oil and then reinstall the spark plug 8 Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt At this point the piston is coming up on its compression stroke and both the intake and exhaust valves are closed Storing the engine in this position will help to protect it from internal corrosion GENERATOR UPKEEP It is essential that the generator be r...

Page 40: ...Pg 40 TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE WILL NOT START APPLIANCE DOES NOT OPERATE authorised dealer authorised dealer authorised service agent ...

Page 41: ...NO OUTPUT AT THE DC RECEPTACLE authorised service agent Pg 41 ...

Page 42: ...uel Type Automotive Unleaded Gasoline Fuel Tank 10 5L Spark Plug LG R6 Starting System Recoil Start Ignition System Electronic Noise Level at 7m 64 76db EXTRA INFORMATION Outlets AC 2x 230V 12 2 Amp Battery Charging DC 12V 6Amp USB x2 5V 2Amp each Run Time Subject to load 8 hours 1 4 load 7 3hours 1 2 load 6 2hours Full load Accessories include Oil jug Spark plug tube spanner Certifications CE EMC...

Page 43: ...ime Rated output 4 Stroke forced air cooled OHV engine 64 76dbs decibels at 7m 10 5L fuel tank Telescoping handle with wheels Recoil start with direct gravity fuel supply Durable high impact plastic outer shell Accessories include oil jug dual purpose screw driver spark plug socket manual book 1 Year Cromtech warranty APPLICATIONS Camping Caravaning RVs Home small office backup power Shop and prod...

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