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INSTALLATION, USE, AND MAINTENANCE 

This warranty will not apply to parts and/or labour if this generator is deemed to have 
been misused, neglected, involved in an accident, abused, loaded beyond the 
generator’s limits, modified and installed improperly. Normal maintenance such as 
spark plugs, air filters, adjustments, fuel system cleaning and obstruction due to 
build-up is not covered by this warranty. 

OTHER EXCLUSIONS 

This warranty excludes: 

-  Cosmetic defects such as paint, decals, etc. 

-  Accessory parts such as starting batteries, and storage covers. 

-  Failures due to acts of God and other force majeure events beyond the 

manufacturer

’s control. 

-  Problems cause by parts that are not original MAKINEX parts. 

 

Responsibility of the consumer under this Limited Warranty: 

-  Strict adherence to the maintenance checks and schedule with proof of 

scheduled maintenance service required by an authorised agent or qualified 
mechanic. 

-  Maintenance services are not covered under warranty.

 

It is the consumer’s responsibility to deliver the machine in question to our 
service premises or to the premises of our appointed agent at the consumer’s 
expense for replacement or repair as applicable. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for GEN-16P-US-208

Page 1: ...Page 1 of 26 OPERATOR S MANUAL Makinex 16kW 3 Phase Generator Model GEN 16P US 208 GEN 16P US 240 GEN 16P US 480 Rev 1117...

Page 2: ...X50A 2X30A 2X20A OUTLET WITH GFCI PROTECTION 11 FEATURES 11 OVERALL MACHINE DIMENSIONS 12 ALTERNATOR SPECIFICATIONS 12 OPERATION 14 BEFORE USE 14 ADDING FUEL 15 OPERATING GENERATOR 16 CONNECTING ELECT...

Page 3: ...rt of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying without express written permission from MAKINEX Any type of reproduction or distrib...

Page 4: ...ful attention CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potential hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if...

Page 5: ...INFORMATION WARNING Read this manual thoroughly before operating your generator Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death WARNING MAKINEX GEN 16P USA Generator designed fo...

Page 6: ...r explosion can cause severe burns or death ALWAYS switch the engine OFF when refuelling ALWAYS refuel away from any source of heat ALWAYS refuel in a well ventilated area NEVER overfill fill the tank...

Page 7: ...nents could result in serious burns During operation touch only the control surfaces of generator Keep children away from the generator at all times They may not be able to recognise the hazards of th...

Page 8: ...d be bolted securely onto an appropriate ground source Portable generators are inherently more dangerous than fixed generators as they are not permanently earthed Therefore appropriate measures must b...

Page 9: ...cords 2 Use extension cords with a 3 hole receptacle and a 3 prong plug on opposite ends to maintain earth protection from the generator to the appliance We strongly recommend that all applicable fede...

Page 10: ...Page 10 of 26 SAFETY DECAL May vary by model...

Page 11: ...s with GFCI protection OR 1x30A 2x20A outlets with GFCI protection 480V WEIGHT 155 kg 344 lbs NOISE LEVEL 7M NO LOAD 72dB 50 LOAD 76dB 100 LOAD 78dB RATED POWER FACTOR 0 8 ENGINE TYPE TWIN CYLINDER AI...

Page 12: ...Page 12 of 26 OVERALL MACHINE DIMENSIONS ALTERNATOR SPECIFICATIONS 120 208V...

Page 13: ...Page 13 of 26 120 240V 240 480V...

Page 14: ...d let it idle for 1 or 2 minutes Stop the engine and wait for 2 or 3 minutes 2 Remove the oil level dipstick and wipe it clean 3 Fully insert the oil level dipstick then remove it to check the oil lev...

Page 15: ...ADDING FUEL TO GENERATOR OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING STEPS 2 0 Always ensure that fuel tanks are filled outdoors 2 1 Turn generator OFF and let it cool for at least two minutes before removing fuel cap 2 2...

Page 16: ...ngine switch allowing it to return to the ON position 6 Once the engine has warmed up set the choke lever to the OPEN position CONNECTING ELECTRICAL DEVICES The generator can supply 120V AC through 2...

Page 17: ...meter is installed on the machine to help with tracking operation hours Refer to Honda GX690 user manual provided at sale for engine related maintenance Should you have questions about replacing compo...

Page 18: ...flammable and explosive Fire or explosion from misuse of fuel can cause severe burns and even death To protect against rust formation during storage oil the cylinder bore 1 Remove spark plugs and pou...

Page 19: ...intain your MAKINEX product in peak operating condition MAKINEX warrants each new Generator to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal domestic and industrial use and service for...

Page 20: ...etc Accessory parts such as starting batteries and storage covers Failures due to acts of God and other force majeure events beyond the manufacturer s control Problems cause by parts that are not orig...

Page 21: ...territories only e g Australian units will be delivered within Australian territory USA units will be delivered within USA territory and European units will be delivered within its designated country...

Page 22: ...ina Avenue Suite 1310 Redondo Beach CA 90277 USA TEL 855 625 4639 EMAIL service makinex com EUROPE TEL 31 0 6 24881203 or 31 0 6 50841849 EMAIL info mtools eu ADDRESS Rietdijk 4 3994 AJ Houten The Net...

Page 23: ...POSSIBLE MINOR BURNS FROM MAINS ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ON GENERATOR 3 UNLIKELY 1 FATALITY 2 HIGH ENSURE THAT NO PART OF BODY IS IN CONTACT WITH TERMINALS WHEN STARTING USING GENERATOR 3 0 ERGONOMIC IN...

Page 24: ...Page 24 of 26 APPENDIX B WIRING DIAGRAMS 208V WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 25: ...Page 25 of 26 480V WIRING DIAGRAM...

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