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WARRANTY 

RAINIER OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY

Rainier Outdoor Power Equipment warrants to the original purchaser that its Rainier line of generators will be free from defects in material 

and workmanship. Under normal use and maintenance from the date of purchase, Rainier Outdoor Power Equipment agrees to repair or 

replace at Rainier Outdoor Power Equipment’s discretion, any defective product free of charge at any authorized Rainier Outdoor Power 

Equipment Authorized Service Dealer within the below listed applications, time periods, limitations, and exclusions. 

THIS LIMITED 

WARRANTY IS EXTENDED TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER ONLY AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS 

EXCEPT FOR EMISSION RELATED PARTS

. This warranty is separate from the Emission Control Warranty Statement supplied with your 

new product. Please consult the Emission Control Warranty Statement for details regarding emission related parts.

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY

To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you register your Rainier generator. You may register on-line at

 

www.rainierpower.com/register

, or by filling out and returning to Rainier Outdoor Power Equipment the warranty registration card 

supplied with your generator. Registering your product confirms your warranty coverage and provides a direct link between you and 

Rainier Outdoor Power Equipment if we find it necessary to contact you. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or 

replacement under this warranty are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

Your receipt for purchase including date, model and serial number must be maintained and presented to an Rainier Outdoor Power 

Equipment Authorized Service Dealer for warranty service. Proof of purchase rests solely with you, the original purchaser.

You must demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventive maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the 

operator’s manual for your Rainier generator. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your Rainier 

generator to an Rainier Outdoor Power Equipment Authorized Service Dealer for warranty repairs (which must occur within the applicable 

warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your generator after the repairs have been made.

PRODUCT WARRANTY APPLICATIONS AND PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIODS

Consumer Application

For the purpose of this limited warranty “Consumer Application” means usage by the original purchaser for the purpose of personal 

residential household or recreational use.

• Replacement parts will be covered for a period of three years from the date of purchase.

• If proof of purchase is not available to establish the purchase date nor is the equipment registered as suggested herein, the date of 

manufacturing as recorded by Rainier Outdoor Power Equipment will start the product warranty period.

Commercial or Rental Applications

For the purpose of this limited warranty “Commercial Application” means usage by the original purchaser for the purpose of income 

producing, business related use. Once a generator has been used for income producing and business related purposes, it shall thereafter 

be considered a ”Commercial Application” and the following warranty will apply.

• Replacement parts will be covered for a period of six months from the date of purchase.   

• If proof of purchase is not available to establish the purchase date nor is the equipment registered as suggested herein, the date of 

manufacturing as recorded by Rainier Outdoor Power Equipment will start the product warranty period.

NON-WARRANTABLE APPLICATIONS

THE RAINIER OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT LINE OF GENERATORS IS EXPRESSLY NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NOR 

WARRANTED FOR THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS:

Medical and Life Support Uses – This product is not recommended for and is NOT warranted for the use to power Medical and Life 

Support equipment or devices.

 

Prime Power – This warranty does not apply to generators used for Prime Power (primary source of power) in place of utility power where 

utility power service is present or where utility power service does not normally exist, regardless of whether a Consumer Application or 

Commercial Application is involved.

20190801KD - Rev 2

Summary of Contents for HYBRID DUAL FUEL R12000DF

Page 1: ...R12000DF Dual Fuel OPEN FRAME Generator GASOLINE 9500 Running Watts 12000 Peak Watts PROPANE 8550 Running Watts 10800 Peak Watts...

Page 2: ...se you and others to be seriously hurt or killed Model Number Running Watts Peak Watts Gasoline Tank Size G Rated Speed RPM Ignition Type Spark plug Engine Disp cc Stroke X Bore Oil Capacity qt Oil Ty...

Page 3: ...register your generator you will need to locate the following information RAINIER PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM PERSONAL INFORMATION GENERATOR INFORMATION First Name _____________________________________...

Page 4: ...cation Selection 13 Grounding the Generator 13 High Altitude Operation Conversion Kits 13 Power Cord 14 Engine Fluids and Fuel 15 Adding Gasoline to the Fuel Tank 15 Connecting LPG Tank 16 Starting th...

Page 5: ...NGER Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CA...

Page 6: ...ap with the engine running Never refuel the generator while the engine is running Always turn engine off and allow the generator to cool before refueling Only fill fuel tank with gasoline Keep sparks...

Page 7: ...sive and flammable Explosions and fire can cause severe burns or death Gasoline and gasoline vapor Gas Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive Gas expands and contracts with different temperatures...

Page 8: ...e wheel kit is designed for use on this generator only INSTALLING FEET TO FRAME 1 Place generator on a flat surface 2 Place a piece of cardboard or other soft material to tip the generator onto to pro...

Page 9: ...when connecting battery cables ALWAYS disconnect the negative battery cable black boot first when disconnecting battery cables NEVER connect the negative battery cable black boot to the positive post...

Page 10: ...t breakers and outlets Battery Included for electric start models Oil Fill Plug Dipstick Must be removed to add and check oil FEATURES Oil Drain Plug Must be removed to drain engine oil Propane Hook U...

Page 11: ...ervicing the engine or the spark plug CARB Canister Required for models sold into and used in California Muffler and Spark Arrester Avoid contact until engine is cooled down Spark arrestor prevents sp...

Page 12: ...tor Switch Select and turn on gas or propane Electric Start Switch Hold in Start position to start generator Switch to STOP to stop the engine Data Center The VFT Meter is an LED display that will rot...

Page 13: ...electrical shock due to faulty appliances High Altitude Operation Engine power is reduced the higher you operate above sea level Output will be reduced approximately 3 5 for every 1000ft of increased...

Page 14: ...the responsibility of the user only This table is intended for reference only The results produced by using this table are not guaranteed to be correct or applicable in all situations as the type and...

Page 15: ...ing the first five hours of operating the generator make sure to not exceed 50 of the rated running watts until the unit is broken in properly Make sure to vary to load occasionally to allow stator wi...

Page 16: ...e propane tank and disconnect LPG hose when not in use OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR REVIEW SAFETY SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 5 Before attempting to start the gen...

Page 17: ...ce for start up FOR GASOLINE a Move the fuel shut off valve to the ON position ON OFF b Turn fuel selector knob to GASOLINE Fuel Shut Off ON Fuel Selector GASOLINE FOR LPG PROPANE a Make sure the LPG...

Page 18: ...the engine is hot can cause extremely hot oil to spray out of the crankcase and can severely burn skin Allow engine oil to cool for several minutes before removing the oil fill plug dipstick Always p...

Page 19: ...Change Cooling Features Check Clean Air Filter Check Clean Replace Spark Plug Check Clean Replace Spark Arrestor Check Clean Service more frequently if operating in dry and dusty conditions TABLE 2 M...

Page 20: ...ize 4 With a damp rag clean around the oil fill plug dipstick 5 Remove oil fill plug dipstick Oil Fill Plug Dipstick 6 Check oil level When checking the engine oil remove the oil fill plug dipstick an...

Page 21: ...on facility AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE WARNING Never use gasoline or other flammable solvents to clean the air filter Use only household detergent soap to clean the air filter Cleaning the Air Filter The...

Page 22: ...plug boot by firmly pulling the plastic spark plug boot handle directly away from the engine NOTICE Never apply any side load or move the spark plug laterally when removing the spark plug Applying a...

Page 23: ...e Switch is switched to STOP so the generator does not draw power from battery 2 Clean the generator as outlined in Cleaning the Generator 3 Drain all gasoline from the fuel tank as best as possible 4...

Page 24: ...ck for overload condition 2 The power cord s plug connector is not fully engaged in the generator s outlet 2 Verify plug connector is firmly engaged in the generator s outlet 3 Faulty or defective pow...

Page 25: ...buretor dispersing after operation 3 Normal no remedy is needed Poor performance or engine stalling on propane 1 Propane fuel line kinked or crushed 1 Inspect propane fuel line and remove kinks or oth...

Page 26: ...ou must at your expense deliver or ship your Rainier generator to an Rainier Outdoor Power Equipment Authorized Service Dealer for warranty repairs which must occur within the applicable warranty peri...

Page 27: ...rtime holiday or emergency labor Starting battery fuses light bulbs and engine fluids DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES This limited warranty is in lieu of all other expressed or implied warranties inc...

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