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High altitude area operation
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air/fuel mixture will be too rich. Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase.
High altitude performance can be improved by specific modifications to the carburetor. If you always operate your generator at altitudes
above 5,000 feet (1,500 meters), please ask your Authorized EnergyStorm Service Center to properly jet the carburetor for High Altitude
use. Even with carburetor modifications, the engine horsepower will decrease about 3.5% for each 1,000-feet increase in altitude. The
effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made.
7. Applications
Connections for standby power to a building electrical system must be made by a qualified electrician. The connection must isolate the
generator power from utility power, and must comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes. Improper connections to a building
electrical system can allow electrical current from the generator to back feed into the utility lines. Such back feed can cause injury or
may electrocute utility company workers or others who contact the lines during a power outage, and the generator could explode, burn,
or cause fires when utility power is restored.
8. Using Your Generator
When the generator operates constantly, do not overload its rated power capacity. Consider total power for all the equipment
and appliances being powered.
DO NOT overload its rated current.
DO NOT connect the generator to household panel circuit; it may damage the generator or home electric equipment.
DO NOT use the generator for other than the intended purpose and comply with the following rules:
1.
DO NOT parallel connect this model generator. Generators cannot be combined with other electric wires or extension cords or
multiple socket boxes.
2.
DO NOT lengthen the exhaust pipe or vent it with any extensions.
3.
Please use SJ or SJO type extension cords if you need additional length from the appliance cord.
4.
Extension wire length limit: 16gauge cord 200feett maximum; 10 gauge cord 330 feet maximum.
You can use DC power at the same time that you are using AC power.
Please do not exceed the power or wattage total of DC & AC
Pay attention to the start-up wattage and running wattage requirements in determining the items to be powered by your
generator. Consult the Wattage Use Chart located on the back page of this manual.
When the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation, this modified
Carburetor may cause the engine to overheat and result in serious engine damage.
In order to avoid getting an electric shock, always ground the generator from the
Ground Lug to the Earth for proper grounding
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