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If a cover is used, do not install until unit has cooled.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive which could cause burns, fire or
DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control
to “
START
” position.
Important
: Always ensure that the
is in the “
OFF
” position when the engine
is not in use.
fuel selector
switch
explosion resulting in death, serious injury
and/or property damage.
If the engine will not be used for a period of two
weeks or longer, please see the Storage section
for proper engine and fuel storage.
NOTE
:
Disconnect
the
LPG
cylinder from the
generator during transportation.
This generator is equipped with an electronic
module which consumes battery power. When
the fuel selector switch is turned to the “
GAS
” or
“
LPG
” position, the indicator light will become
RED
up to
4 minutes
(before goes off).
Indicator light - Battery Power Saving Mode
The indicator light will start
FLASHING
for
4
minutes
in the event of any unwanted shutdown
such as low oil, running out of fuel(gasoline or LPG),
or any other unwanted shutdown. This is a reminder
that the generator is switching to
Battery Power
Saving Mode.
The generator should be checked
Starting the engine successfully during these
4
minutes
will turn the indicator light
GREEN
.
Starting the engine unsuccessfully or not attempting
to start the engine at all during these
4 minutes
will
switch generator to
Battery Power Saving Mode
in
order to conserve and increase the life of battery.
MUST HAVE
SOLID RED INDICATOR LIGHT
TO
BE ABLE TO START THE GENERATOR. THE GENERATOR
CANNOT BE STARTED DURING
BATTERY POWER
SAVING MODE
UNLESS THE FUEL SELECTOR SWITCH
IS TURNED TO THE “
OFF
” POSITION AND THEN
TURNED BACK TO THE “
GAS
” OR “
LPG
” POSITION.
Unwanted Shutdown:
The generator cannot be started during or after
the
4 minutes
of
FLASHING
mode unless the fuel
selector switch is turned to the "
OFF
" position and
then turned back to the “
GAS
” or “
LPG
” position.
for any unwanted shutdown.
This generator is equipped with an automatic
battery charging circuit and the battery will
receive a proper charge when the engine is
running to keep the battery charged.
Low Oil Shutdown
If the engine oil drops below a preset level, an
oil switch will stop the engine. Check oil level
with dipstick.
If oil level is between LOW and HIGH mark on
dipstick:
1.DO NOT try to restart the engine.
2.Contact an Authorized FIRMAN Service Dealer.
3.DO NOT operate engine until oil level is
corrected.
If oil level is below LOW mark on dipstick:
1.Add oil to bring level to HIGH mark.
2.Restart engine and if the engine stops again
a low oil condition may still exist. DO NOT try
to restart the engine.
3.Contact an Authorized FIRMAN Service Dealer.
4.DO NOT operate engine until oil level is
corrected.
Do Not Overload Generator
Overloading a generator in excess of its rated
wattage capacity can result in damage to the
generator and to connected electrical devices.
To prolong the life of your generator and
attached devices, follow these steps to add
electrical load:
1. Start the generator with no electrical load
attached.
2. Allow the engine to run for several minutes
to stabilize.
3. Plug in and turn on the first item. It is best to
attach the item with the largest load first.
4. Allow the engine to stabilize.
5. Plug in and turn on the next item.
6. Allow the engine to stabilize.
7. Repeat steps 5-6 for each additional item.
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