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GEN2200DFI 2200 Surge Watt / 1800 Running Watt Portable Dual Fuel LP Liquid Propane & Gasoline Inverter Generator Manual

DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE

Using a generator indoors

CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES

Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO). This is a poison you cannot see or smell. If you
can smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing CO. But even if you cannot smell the exhaust,
you could be breathing CO.

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Page 1: ...that may occur We reserve the right to change this product at any time without prior notice IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT DO NOT RETURN THIS GENERATOR TO THE RETAILER If you experience a problem have questions or need parts for this product call Customer Service at 1 866 460 9436 Monday Friday 8 AM 4 PM Central Time A copy of the sales ...

Page 2: ...nerator Manual 2 DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide CO This is a poison you cannot see or smell If you can smell the generator exhaust you are breathing CO But even if you cannot smell the exhaust you could be breathing CO ...

Page 3: ...zed service center provide for a service technician to come to the owner to make the warranty repair or pay for the repair to be made at a local non authorized service center The provisions of this paragraph apply only for the contiguous states excluding the states with high altitude areas identified in 40 CFR part 1068 Appendix III To exercise this warranty DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER Instead call ...

Page 4: ...se Of This Generator 14 Step 1 Verify Oil Level 14 Step 3 Ground The Generator 15 STARTING THE GENERATOR 15 USING THE GENERATOR 16 AC Usage 16 AC Parallel Usage 18 DC Usage 19 STOPPING THE GENERATOR 19 MAINTENANCE CARE 20 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 20 Cleaning The Generator 20 Checking The Oil Level 20 Changing Adding Oil 21 Air Filter Maintenance 22 Spark Plug Maintenance 22 Spark Arrestor ...

Page 5: ...hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which ...

Page 6: ...ing becomes apparent Always handle propane fuel and generator outdoors Before transporting turn the fuel valve to the off position and disconnect the spark plug Powerful Voltage This generator produces powerful voltage which can result in electrocution ALWAYS ground this generator before using it See Ground the Generator section in this manual Only electrical devices should be plugged into this ge...

Page 7: ...valve protection cap in place and firmly secured to prevent falling or being knocked over Protect cylinders from physical damage do not drag roll slide or drop Use a suitable hand truck for cylinder movement Post No Smoking or Open Flames signs in the storage areas There should be no sources of ignition All electrical equipment should be explosion proof in the storage and use areas Storage areas m...

Page 8: ...GEN2200DFI 2200 Surge Watt 1800 Running Watt Portable Dual Fuel LP Liquid Propane Gasoline Inverter Generator Manual 8 ...

Page 9: ...t 1800 Running Watt Portable Dual Fuel LP Liquid Propane Gasoline Inverter Generator Manual 9 In addition to the previously described safety information familiarize yourself with all safety and hazard notices on this generator ...

Page 10: ...fy that all items are included STOP If there are missing items call 1 866 460 9436 Monday Friday 8 AM 4 PM Central Time for customer service DO NOT RETURN THIS GENERATOR TO THE RETAILER Item List Set of 2 DC connector wires for charging 12 Volt automotive type batteries Spark plug wrench Funnel for adding Oil 5 Ft Regulator Hose Kit YOU MUST USE THE SUPPLIED REGULATOR FOR SAFE OPERATION T Type Wre...

Page 11: ...T USE THE SUPPLIED REGULATOR FOR SAFE OPERATION ATTENTION The Air fuel Mixer is not adjustable Tampering with the governor can damage your generator and electrical devices and will void your warranty To prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances the generator should be grounded Connect a length of heavy wire between the ground terminal and the ground source Consult with a qualified electricia...

Page 12: ...kage this generator contains no oil in the engine crankcase The correct quantity of oil is equal to the oil capacity of the engine crankcase and is 12 fluid oz Add the correct quantity of oil before operating this generator for the first time When replenishing oil for subsequent use of this generator always determine that this generator has the correct quantity of oil Model GEN2200DFI Oil Capacity...

Page 13: ...ke sure the LPG cylinder is vertical and securely positioned If using gasoline fuel add Unleaded gasoline only with an octane rating of 87 or higher Maximum Capacity 1 0 Gallons Pre Operation Check List Step 1 Check that the gas supply source is in good condition Check that the gas inlet connection is tightly fixed and not leaking Step 2 CHOKE VALVE GRIP is at CHOKE CLOSE position The generator ma...

Page 14: ...ed in the previous section titled Using the Generator for the First Time of this manual If not review this section now Step 1 Verify Oil Level Even though this generator is equipped with an automatic shutoff to protect it from damage due to low oil it is important to check the oil level in the engine crankcase before each use to ensure that there is sufficient quantity 1 Verify that this generator...

Page 15: ... this manual have been correctly completed If unsure about how to perform any of these steps call 1 866 460 9436 Monday Friday 8 AM 4 PM Central Time for customer service Disconnect all electrical loads from this generator before attempting to start Step 1 If using Propane LPG fuel open fuel supply on the LP tank If using gasoline make sure unleaded gasoline fuel has been added to the tank Step 2 ...

Page 16: ...than or equal to the rated wattage for the generator i e no more than 1800 watts for this generator This generator can run at its surge wattage capacity for only a short time Connect electrical devices requiring a rated running wattage equal to or less than the rated wattage of this generator Never connect devices requiring a rated wattage equal to the surge wattage of a generator A device s rated...

Page 17: ...wer an electrical device Figure 9 shows the recommended cords according to the power requirement of the electrical device When using cords that exceed these specifications allow for the electrical device to have a slightly higher rated wattage requirement Device Requirements Max Cord Length ft by Wire Gauge Amps Watts 120V Watts 240V 8 wire 10 wire 12 wire 14 wire 16 wire 2 5 300 600 NR 1000 600 3...

Page 18: ...arallel cables FIRST If you attach black wire on left and white wire on right duplicate the same position on the opposite generator 3 Attach both ground connections on both control panels 4 Power up each generator with the Economy Switch in off position 5 After running a few minutes plug in appliances into RV cable or outlet on control panel Make sure appliances are off 6 Gradually turn on each ap...

Page 19: ...ays disconnect the wires from this generator first to avoid a spark Storage batteries emit highly explosive hydrogen gas when charged Batteries also contain acid which can cause severe chemical burns Do not allow open flames or cigarettes nearby for several minutes after charging a battery Always wear protective goggles and rubber gloves when charging a battery If battery acid gets on the skin flu...

Page 20: ...n X Spark Plug Check Clean X Clean X Spark Arrestor Clean X Valve Clearnace Check adjust X Figure 10 Recommended maintenance schedule Cleaning the Generator Always try to use this generator in a cool dry place If this generator becomes dirty the exterior can be cleaned with a damp cloth soft brush vacuum and or pressurized air Never clean this generator with a bucket of water and or a hose as wate...

Page 21: ...ith the recommended oil and check the oil level 5 Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the cover screw securely 6 Engine oil capacity 12 ounces 7 Wash your hands with soap and water after handling used oil Fig 11A Fig 11B NOTE Never dispose of used motor oil in the trash down a drain or on the ground Put oil in a sealed container and contact your local recycling center or auto garage to arr...

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Page 24: ...GEN2200DFI 2200 Surge Watt 1800 Running Watt Portable Dual Fuel LP Liquid Propane Gasoline Inverter Generator Manual 24 Troubleshooting ...

Page 25: ... Wattage W 1800 Surge Wattage W 2200 Rated Voltage V 120 Rated Amperage 15 Rated Frequency Hz 60 Phase Single DC Output Voltage V 12 Circuit Breaker Amperage A 8 Engine Engine Type 4 stroke single cylinder with forced air cooling system Engine Displacement 79 7cc Engine Model HP 2 6 Compression Ratio 9 1 Ignition System CDI Starting System Recoil Bore Stroke mm 48 6x43 0 Continuous Operating Hours...

Page 26: ...GEN2200DFI 2200 Surge Watt 1800 Running Watt Portable Dual Fuel LP Liquid Propane Gasoline Inverter Generator Manual 26 PARTS DIAGRAM ...

Page 27: ...GEN2200DFI 2200 Surge Watt 1800 Running Watt Portable Dual Fuel LP Liquid Propane Gasoline Inverter Generator Manual 27 ...

Page 28: ...117 B07180006056 Lock Washer Φ 6 2 118 30090422001000 Grounding Piece φ 6 1 119 34030422003800 Rubber Pad 2 120 21070422003000 Cable Assy 1 121 35110422005000 Parallel Cable 2 122 35130422003000 Connection Cabel DC protector 1 123 35120422003000 DC Connecting Cable American 1 124 35080422003000 Ground Wire5 5 1 125 35090422003000 Ground Wire5 6 1 126 32090422003000 Ground Wire6 6 1 127 22070421202...

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Page 31: ...tenance As the power equipment engine owner you should however be aware that Buffalo Corp may deny your warranty coverage if your power equipment engine or a part has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your power equipment engine to distribution center or service center authorized by Buffalo Corp as soon as the problem ex...

Page 32: ...ance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of Buffalo Corp 10 Add on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used The use of any non exempted add on or modified parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claims Buffalo Corp will not be liable to warrant fail...

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