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Summary of Contents for PRO-X series

Page 1: ...OWNERS MANUAL ENEDPW C O R P O R A T I O N ...

Page 2: ...dispersed safely Wired by a qualified electrician Operated only for its designed purposes Used only by operators who understand its operation Properly maintained TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRO I GUIDE TO PRODUCT SAFETY A1 BASIC INFORMATION B1 Specifications B1 Intended Uses B1 Restricted Uses B1 Where is Everything Located B2 Unit Capabilities B2 PREPARING THE UNIT C1 Unpacking the unit C1 Oil Requi...

Page 3: ...rated ABC by NFPA are appropriate E Store fuel only in an approved container and on ly in a well ventilated area 3 DEADLY EXHAUST GAS Exhaust fumes from any gasoline engine contain carbon monoxide an odor less and deadly gas that must be mixed with fresh air A Operate only in well ventilated areas B Never operate indoors C Never operate the unit in such a way as to allow exhaust gases to seep back...

Page 4: ...d operate these portable genera tors in small compartment i e generator compart ment of vehicles motor homes or travel trailers These compartments will not allow enough free flow fresh air to reach the engine generator set for cool ing and will allow the unit to overheat damaging both the engine and the generator Small compartments will also develop hot spots where there is very little air flow an...

Page 5: ...40 volt circuit after is is started This can be done in applications where the motor is man ually controlled and is started under no load con ditions A self excited generator responds differently to severe overloading than a transformer connected to a power line To illustrate suppose that a 240 volt 5 H P capacitor start Induction Run motor is con nected to a small transformer that would not be ab...

Page 6: ...nt promptly after receiving it If damage is noted notify the transportation company immediately request proper procedures for filing a concealed damage claim Title to the equipment and responsibilityfor filing claim rests with you when a generator is sent F O B shipping point Only you the customer can legally file a claim 2 Before proceeding with the preparation of your new engine generator set fo...

Page 7: ...is manual for future reference If you intend to use the power plant s electric start system you will need to purchase and install a bat tery to operate it Units equipped with a recoil or rope start will operate satisfactorily without a battery A twelve volt battery group U1 rated at 190 CCA or larger is recommended for this electric start engine generator set Follow the battery manufacturers rec o...

Page 8: ... engine through the com pression stroke before pushing the starter button This permits the starter to gain momentum before the heavy load of the compression stroke occurs minimizing drain on the battery and ensuring start ing under such adverse conditions Keepthe battery fully charged especially during cold weather oper ation A Turn on the fuel supply B Move the choke to the full on position A war...

Page 9: ...er the operating speed slight ly Whenever making any speed adjustments check the unit with a voltmeter or tachometer and be sure the speed is neither too high or low Unless the engine is equipped with the automatic conserver assembly the engine must be run at the specified speed at all times Lower voltage may dam age both the generator and any load connecting to it Running the engine at excessivel...

Page 10: ... level If a low oil level condition should occur during operation the float will ground out the magneto impulse killing the engine In addition there is an indicator light mounted on the engine shroud near the recoil starter This light will blink on and off to indicate a low oil level condition when you are attempting to start the unit To get the engine started you must add the required amount of o...

Page 11: ...provide only 240 volt as there is no neutral connection in the receptacle Split ser vice 1201240volts requires a 4 wire receptacle be in stalled Consult a service center or your dealer for installation To connect one of these units directly an emergency distribution panel select of the following methods 1 Wire the distribution panel directly to the gener ator output brush holders using a fine stra...

Page 12: ...am pre cleaner in engine oil Squeeze to remove excess oil 6 Install foam pre cleanerover paper cartridge Reassemblecover and screw down tight Re placethe cartridge includedwith Dual Element Air Cleaner yearly or every 100 hours Service more often if necessary 4 Spark Plug Clean and reset gap at 030 every 100 hours of operation Do not blast clean spark plug Clean by scraping or wire brushingand was...

Page 13: ...em Possible Causes Won t Start Check and clean spark plug Check fuel level Fuel turned on Oil level Low Dead battery Incorrect fuel pressure for LPlNG Defective start switch Problem Possible Causes Voltage too low Check for proper engine speed Generator overloaded Defective rectifier Defective Armature Defective Field Coil Voltage too high Engine speed is too high Generator Overloaded overheating ...

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Page 15: ...not allow limitations on the durationof an implied warranty and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This war ranty gives you specific legal rights you may have other rights which vary from state to state ENERGX does not warrant engines or certain other component parts of the product si...

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