GPP ELECTROFISHER
USER’S MANUAL
4
2016
UNPACKING & SET-UP
UNPACKING
Carefully remove the GPP and its
power supply from the shipping
container and examine closely for
shipping damage. If any parts are
missing or the unit is damaged,
notify the transportation company
and immediately file a claim for
the amount of damage. Record
the model and serial number of
your electrofisher in the spaces
provided below:
Model Number: _______________
Serial Number: _______________
When ordering parts, always
include the power supply model
and serial number located on the
unit’s nameplate. This is essential
to ensure the correct replacement
part is shipped to you. Please
keep this manual and refer to
it when making adjustments or
ordering parts. Additional copies
are available for a nominal charge
from your distributor.
CHOOSING A
LOCATION
In choosing the best location
for your GPP, the following
factors should be taken into
consideration:
FIRE HAZARDS:
Locate the
power supply at least 3 feet
(1 meter) away from buildings
or structures. Keep the power
supply away from flammable
trash, rags, lubricants, and
explosives. Do not use the power
supply near any forest, brush,
or grassland unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark
arrestor that is effective. Have a
fire extinguisher accessible.
SECURITY:
Choose a location
where everyone, especially
children, can be kept away,
to protect them from burns
and electrical shocks. Take
precautions to prevent unqualified
personnel from tampering with or
attempting to operate the power
supply.
SURFACE:
Choose a level surface.
If the power supply is tilted, fuel
spillage may result.
MOISTURE:
Do not stand the
unit in water or on wet ground.
Protect electrical equipment from
excessive moisture that will cause
deterioration of the insulation and
may result in short circuits.
DIRT:
Install the unit in a clean
location. Abrasive materials
such as dust, sand, or lint cause
excessive wear to both engine
parts and generator parts. Grass
and leaves are a fire hazard.
COLD:
Engines should be located
where the temperature does not
fall below freezing. Engines start
easiest when they are not subject
to extreme cold.
HEAT:
The temperature of the
area where the engine is located
must not exceed 100°F because
the engine is air-cooled. Where
natural ventilation is inadequate
install a fan to boost circulation.
CONFINED SPACE:
Restricted air
flow can cause overheating and
damage the engine and generator.
Operation in an enclosed
compartment is also a fire hazard
and is not authorized.
EXHAUST:
Whenever an engine
is used indoors, the exhaust
must be vented to the outside.
Exhaust from a gas engine is
extremely poisonous, containing
carbon monoxide, an invisible
odorless gas that can cause
unconsciousness or death.
AUXILIARY WIRING:
Use
sufficiently thick insulated wire to
hook up to the auxiliary windings.
The gauge depends on the length
of the wire, the voltage drop,
and the amount and kind of load.
Consult a competent electrician
and national and local codes.
GROUNDING:
If grounding is
called for in local codes, or
radio interference necessitates
it, drive a 3/4 or 1 inch pipe into
the ground as close to the unit
as possible. This pipe must
penetrate moist earth. To the pipe
connect a ground clamp and run
a No.10 wire from it to the battery
negative terminal on the control
panel, or to the generator ground
stud. Do not connect to a water
pipe or a ground used by a radio
system. When used in boats,
ensure that generator frame is
grounded to boat hull. This will
prevent a shock in the event of an
electrical failure.
FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
The generator has one fuel shut-
off valve. Make sure the valve is
open for proper operation. It is
located directly below the choke
lever.
