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Operating   Instructions   and   

Owner’s   Manual   

ES1500   

   

   

PLEASE   READ   THIS   MANUAL   CAREFULLY   BEFORE   OPERATING   YOUR   NEW   

PORTABLE   GENERATOR   

   

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   

   

   

Summary of Contents for ES1500

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions and Owner s Manual ES1500 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW PORTABLE GENERATOR...

Page 2: ...arranty DO NOT return this product to the Store where purchased Follow the procedures as outlined in the WARRANTY POLICY and WARRANTY REGISTRATION in the Owner s Manual For any questions visit www lif...

Page 3: ...ce 4 Product Specifications 5 Safety Instructions 6 Controls and Features 10 PRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11 Assembly 11 Generator Setup 12 Operation of Generator 14 Storing the Unit 16 Maintenance 17 T...

Page 4: ...or to operation Keep this Owner s Manual for assistance in the future such as proper maintenance schedules and tips to prolong the life and effective use of your unit If you require assistance please...

Page 5: ...decibels Circuit5Protection Master Circuit Breaker Engine5Type 4 Stroke OHV Statistics5Display Voltmeter Fuel5Type Automotive Grade Unleaded Gasoline Fuel5Compliance 15 Ethanol Mix Length5 inch 18in...

Page 6: ...xide can cause nausea or death ONLY operate generator outdoors Exhaust gas must be prevented from entering confined areas Direct exhaust gas away from windows doors ventilation and other openings Do n...

Page 7: ...is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on Doing so is hazardous and will damage generator WARNING Generator produces p...

Page 8: ...f position Disconnect spark plug wire before transport or service WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT CONTAINING FUEL Store away from furnaces stoves water heaters clothes dryers or other appliances that h...

Page 9: ...er is required under section 4442 of the California Public resources code WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electrical shock WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK Do NOT check for spark wit...

Page 10: ...to an Earth Grounding Source Consult Local Energy Jurisdiction for Code Requirements in your area 7 Fuel Tank External Gasoline Tank Refer to Product Specifications for capacity 8 Muffler Exhaust muff...

Page 11: ...THE GENERATOR 1 Set the Carton on a Flat Rigid Surface 2 Open the top flaps of the box and carefully lift the generator from the box and remove all packaging materials 3 Locate all items listed above...

Page 12: ...l crankcase with appropriate type and amount of oil Refer to Product Specifications section for oil type and amount 4 Replace Oil Hole Dipstick Plug and tighten securely WARNING Fuel and its vapors ar...

Page 13: ...ed fuels gasohol ethanol or methanol will attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid...

Page 14: ...Section for Diagram and Definitions CAUTION Never start or shutoff the generator with electrical loads connected and in the operational mode on switch activated Starting or shutting off the generator...

Page 15: ...e provided by the equipment manufacturer if available If not available use provided Generator Wattage Reference Worksheet STOPPING THE GENERATOR Refer to the Controls and Features Section for diagram...

Page 16: ...until ready to use again 5 Remove the Spark Plug in accordance with the Spark Plug Maintenance in the Owner s Manual s Maintenance section Spray a lubricant such as WD40 into the Spark Plug hole to l...

Page 17: ...engine oil level prior to each use 1 Start your engine and let it warm up to get the oil warm and thinner Remove the oil cap dipstick by turning counter clockwise Remove the oil drain plug located bel...

Page 18: ...HIS PRODUCT AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE 1 Remove the clip item 9 in Air Cleaner A below or the wing nut item 7 in Air Cleaner B below to remove and check the air filter element 2 For Sponge Type Air Filte...

Page 19: ...ENANCE NOTE Periodically you can get sediment or trash in your Carburetor Bowl Use the following procedures to clean 1 Turn the fuel cock valve to the OFF Position 2 Remove the carburetor bowl by remo...

Page 20: ...npowerusa com 20 Maintenance continued FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE continued diagram below and either clean or replace the fuel filter element Re assemble the fuel filter element refer to Fuel Filter Elem...

Page 21: ...ial start up or after the unit has been stored for a long period of time the float for the Low Oil Shutdown system will stick to the bottom of your oil pan Locate the two 2 wires to the Low Oil Sensor...

Page 22: ...rician and without the proper power transfer devices 3 Do NOT operate your power equipment in inclement weather such as rain snow and or sleet 4 Do NOT operate your power equipment within five 5 feet...

Page 23: ...LIFAN Power USA 2205 Industrial Park Road Van Buren AR 72956 866 471 7464 www lifanpowerusa com 23 Wire Diagram ES1500 Wiring Diagram...

Page 24: ...Opener 900 2400 Clothes Dryer Electrical 5400 1350 Curling Iron 1500 0 Iron 1100 0 Hair Dryer 1200 Watt 1200 0 Washing Machine 1000 3000 Security System 550 0 Air Compressor 1 3 HP 300 780 Quartz Hal...

Page 25: ...ting Watts Required 250 For this Example a Generator with a minimum of ___2175___ Total Running Watts and ___2425___ Total Starting Watts is required I Require a Generator with a minimum of __________...

Page 26: ...C will repair or replace at its option any part that is proven to be defective in material or workmanship under normal usage Repairs and or replacement will be made without charge for parts or labor A...

Page 27: ...t product information available at the time of approval for printing We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation The copyright of this manual b...

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