concerns this product.
NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code.
NFPA 37 – Standard for Installation and Use of
Stationary Combustible Engines.
Agricultural Wiring handbook of Farm Standby
Electric Power.
UNPACKING
When unpacking check to make sure that all
parts are included. If any parts are missing or
broken, please call our distributor.
OPERATION
BEFORE OPERATION
GROUNDING THE GENERATOR
The National Electric Code requires that this
product be properly connected to appropriate
earth ground to help prevent electric shock.
A ground terminal connected to the frame of
the generator has been provided for this pur-
pose.
Connect a length of a heavy gauge (12 AWG
min.) bare cooper cable between the ground
lug attached to the generator´s frame (identi-
fied with a label with the ground symbol- see
figure below) and a cooper rod drawn 1 meter
into the ground which should provide a suit-
able ground connection.
However, consult with a local electrician to in-
sure that local codes are being adhered to.
WARNING: do not use a pipe carrying com-
bustible material as the ground source.
LUBRICATION
DO NOT attempt to start the engine without
filling the engine crankcase with the proper
amount and type of oil. Use SAE 30 oil.
Your generator has been shipped from the fac-
tory without oil in the engine crankcase. Op-
erating the unit without oil can damage the
engine and lose the warranty.
Fill the engine according to the engine manu-
al. In this engine the plastic plug of the engine
crankcase is the oil fill and check plug.Fill with
oil and check
the level using
the marks set-
tings in the dip-
stick.
LOW OIL SENSOR
The engine is equipped with an oil sensor. If
the oil level becomes lower than required,
the sensor will activate a warning device and
stop the engine (see the accompanying engine
manual for more information).
If the generator turns off and the oil level is
within specifications, check that the genera-
tor is not placed at an angle that forces the oil
level to change.
Place the generator in an even area to correct
this problem. If the engine doesn’t start, the
oil level could not be enough to shut off the
automatic “low oil” swith. Make sure the oil
cap is in the correct level.
FUEL
Fill the tank with unleaded fuel, clean and
new. You can use regular-grade fuel as long as
it has a high octane value (at least 85 octane).
Always use a fuel additive.
A fuel additive will minimize the development
of fuel gum deposits during storage. The fuel
additive can be added to the fuel int the gas
tank or put toguether to the fuel in a storage
container. The fuel and engine smoke are flam-
mable and potentially explosive. Use a suitable
procedure to store and handle fuel. Always
have ABC fire extinguisher nearby.
CAUTION: Do not overfill the tank. Keep
maximum fuel level to ¼ inch below the top of
the tank. This will allow for expansion during
warm weather, and so, avoiding spillage.
ELECTRIC EXTENSIONS OR CORDS
• All generator loads will be connected from
the control panel with extensions or cords with
3-prong grounded plug for connection to120
volts outlet and 4-prong grounded plug for
connection to 220 volts outlets.
• See Table 3 for select the minimum cable
gauge of extensions or cords in agreement
with the necessities of the loads.
• When the load increases must be used a cable
extension of greater size. Using extensions of
inadequate size it is in where can result in se-
rious problems with the voltage, reducing the
electric energy applied to the tools and causing
damage on them.
• As far as smaller is the number of the wire
gauge greater is the conduction capacity, an
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