LIFAN Power USA
2205 Industrial Park Road
Van Buren, AR 72956
866-‐471-‐7464
www.lifanpowerusa.com
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Operation of Generator
HOW TO USE YOUR GENERATOR
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REMOTE START MODELS:
7.
Place the remote start switch on the control panel in the “ON” position.
CAUTION: Leaving the remote start switch in the “ON” position for more than six
hours without operation will result in a dead battery and the inability to start the
unit with the key switch or the remote start.
8.
Double-‐click and hold the “ON” button (marked with a lightening bolt) on the
remote start until the engine starts.
NOTE (all models):
If generator does not start, check the crankcase oil level. The
engine’s “Low Oil Shutdown Protection” circuit may be activated and preventing the
engine from starting.
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS:
1.
Ensure engine is started and Green Indicator Light illuminates before plugging in
any electrical appliance.
2.
Plug in desired 120 Volt load to the 120 Volt U-‐Ground receptacles. Always plug
appliances into the generator with appliance in its “OFF” position.
3.
Plug in 12V DC load to the DC receptacle. DC and AC power may be used
simultaneously. Circuit Breaker may need to be re-‐set before using 12V
receptacle. When charging 12V batteries, insert the charging plug into the DC
socket and then connect the terminals to the battery. After charging is
complete, remove battery terminal first, then un-‐plug charging plug from
generator. Remove the ground wire of Car Batteries prior to charging and re-‐
connect after charging is complete to avoid short circuit or spark.
4.
Do NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt receptacles.
5.
Only connects single-‐phase 60 Hertz loads.
6.
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. FOLLOW THE PROVIDED “GENERATOR
WATTAGE REFERENCE WORKSHEET” TO DETERMINE THE RUNNING AND
STARTING WATTAGE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT, REFER TO THE PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS TO ENSURE YOUR GENERATOR WILL OPERATE THE DESIRED
EQUIPMENT.
NOTE:
Use the running and starting wattage provided by the equipment manufacturer
if available. If not available, use provided “Generator Wattage Reference Worksheet.”
