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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

MODEL #100402

2000W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator

REV 2021121

7

Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA

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 This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. 

Failure to do so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.

 

Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers: 10,

641

,

187 

and other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

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Summary of Contents for 100402

Page 1: ...ead and understood before operating the product Failure to do so could result in serious injury This manual should remain with the product Specifications descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication but are subject to change without notice Covered by one or more of the following U S Patent Numbers 10 641 187 and other U S and foreign patents pen...

Page 2: ...ive Style Outlet 22 Parallel Operation 22 Stopping the Engine 23 Maintenance 23 Cleaning the Generator 23 Changing the Engine Oil 24 Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug s 24 Cleaning the Air Filter 24 Cleaning the Spark Arrestor 25 Replacing Fuel Light Batteries 25 Adjusting the Governor 26 Maintenance Schedule 26 Storage 26 Short Term Storage up to 1 year 26 Long Term Storage more than 1 year 2...

Page 3: ...s before each use Please always exercise common sense and always err on the side of caution when operating the product to ensure no accident property damage or injury occurs We want you to continue to use and be satisfied with your CPE product for years to come When contacting CPE about parts and or service you will need to supply the complete model and serial numbers of your product Transcribe th...

Page 4: ...esult Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts Tie up long hair and remove jewelry Operate equipment with guards in place DO NOT wear loose fitting clothing dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation A spark arrestor may be required The operator should contact local fire agencies for la...

Page 5: ... DO NOT modify the generator in any way CAUTION Start the generator and allow the engine to stabilize before connecting electrical loads Connect electrical equipment in the off position and then turn them on for operation Turn electrical equipment off and disconnect before stopping the generator CAUTION Improper treatment or use of the generator can damage it shorten its life and void your warrant...

Page 6: ...and all LPG away from skin at all times When adding or removing gasoline DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes Turn the generator off and let cool for at least two minutes before removing the gasoline cap Always loosen the cap slowly to relieve pressure in the tank Only fill or drain gasoline outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the generator at the gas station Always u...

Page 7: ...e safe practices can result in electric shock Improper connections to a building can allow current to backfeed into utility lines creating an electrocution hazard A transfer switch must be used when connecting to a building Fire Explosion Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death Operation of this equipment may create sparks that ca...

Page 8: ...RUN Engine STOP Run out of fuel Stopping the generator Gasoline fuel selection Fuel Level Propane fuel selection Propane fuel port Power Output Percentage of available power from generator being used Remaining Fuel Time Overload Reset Switch ECO Economy Mode Switch Maintenance Required Indicator SYMBOL MEANING Low Oil Level Indicator Receptacle Status Circuit Breaker Reset Push Ground Terminal Neu...

Page 9: ... operation Then turn the fuel vent lever to the ON position 3b Turn EZ Start dial to the left for LPG operation 4 Move EZ Start dial to CHOKE position 5 Pull the recoil cord 6 Move the EZ Start dial to RUN position 7 Plug in desired device 3485 L OP A 7 1 2A 2B 2A 2B 3B 3A 4 5 6 1 3 10W 30 b c LPN 3485 L OP Rev A Size 256 x 48 mm Artwork Notes 3mm corner radius 2mm safe margin white to be printed ...

Page 10: ...ns C UNLEADED FUEL ONLY Minimum octane rating of 87 Maximum 10 ethanol GASOLINA REGULAR SOLAMENTE 87 octanos como mínimo Máximo de etanol de 10 ESSENCE SANS PLOMB SEULEMENT Indice d octane minimal de 87 Maximum 10 d éthanol 1032 L OP B K 109 Colors LPN 1032 L OP Rev B Size 78 x 20 mm Artwork Notes 3mm corner radius 2mm safe margin Revision Changes B Changed Octane rating from 85 to 87 20200421 Thi...

Page 11: ...Starter Used to manually start the engine 3 LPG Inlet Used to connect LPG fuel source to generator 4 EZ Start Dial Used to start and stop the generator When operating by propane this switch will NOT stop the engine 5 Outlet Panel See Outlet Panel section 6 Power Panel See Power Panel section 7 Fuel Cap Remove to add fuel 8 Fuel Lever Vent Turn this valve to the ON position to supply air to the tan...

Page 12: ...earing overload but receptacle still has power 4c Flashing Red Overload fault and receptacle has no power 5 LED Display 5a Flashing Blue Total run time first 5 seconds after unit started 5b Amber Remaining fuel run time or LPG in LPG mode 6 AC Overload Reset Button Used to re energize receptacles after overload fault and reset maintenance schedule 6a OFF Systems normal 6b Yellow Maintenance requir...

Page 13: ...lectrical loads 1 Ground Terminal Consult an electrician for local grounding regulations 2 Circuit Breakers Push Reset Protects the generator against electrical overloads 3 Parallel Outlets Used for parallel operation parallel kit sold separately WARNING Do not operate a device while it is plugged into the 12V DC outlet When charging a device do not place on the exhaust side of the generator Extre...

Page 14: ...of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu...

Page 15: ...break in run time period of the engine If running generator in extreme temperatures refer to the Recommended Engine Oil Type chart 20 0 20 40 60 Ambient temperature Recommended Engine Oil Type 80 100 120 28 9 F C 17 8 6 7 4 4 15 6 26 7 37 8 48 9 10W 30 5W 30 Full Synthetic 10W 40 5W 30 1 Place the generator on a flat level surface 2 Remove the maintenance cover 3 Remove oil fill cap dipstick to ad...

Page 16: ...f expansion if overfilled and can affect the stable running condition of the generator 3 Screw on the gasoline cap and wipe away any spilled fuel CAUTION Use unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of 10 or less by volume DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the tank DO NOT mix oil and gasoline DO NOT overfill the tank Fill tank to approximately in 6 4 ...

Page 17: ...s or kinks in the LPG hose CAUTION Do not allow children to tamper or play with the LPG cylinder or hose connections CAUTION Use approved LPG cylinders equipped with an OPD overfilling prevention device valve Always keep the cylinder in a vertical position with the valve on top and installed at ground level on a flat surface Cylinders must not be installed near any heat source and should not be ex...

Page 18: ...t conditions could result in serious injury or death due to electrocution In some state s generators may be required to be registered with the local utility company when used at construction sites and may be subject to additional rules and regulations consult your local municipal authority Generators should always be operated on a flat level surface at all times even when not in operation Generato...

Page 19: ...ingle or multi outlet styles They re designed to protect against virtually all short duration voltage fluctuations Starting the Engine Gasoline 1 Make certain the generator is on a flat level surface 2 Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator Never start or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged in or turned on 3 Turn the fuel cap vent lever to the ON position 4 Turn EZ Start...

Page 20: ...vaporizes and travels from the cylinder to the generator engine it expands The amount of frost that forms can be affected by the size of the cylinder the amount of LPG being used the humidity of the air and other operating conditions In unusual situations this frost may eventually restrict the flow of LPG to the generator resulting in deteriorating performance For example if the cylinder temperatu...

Page 21: ...not backfeed into the electric utility power lines These connections must comply with all applicable laws and codes Consult your local utility company or a qualified electrician to properly install this connection Do Not Overload Generator Capacity Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and starting watts necessary for your purposes 1 Select the electrical devices you plan on running a...

Page 22: ... a battery that is installed in a vehicle disconnect the vehicle battery ground cable from the negative battery terminal 2 Plug the battery charging cable into the 12V DC receptacle of the generator 3 Connect the red battery charger lead to the red battery terminal 4 Connect the black battery charger lead to the black battery terminal 5 Start the generator Important The 12V DC output is unregulate...

Page 23: ... dry operating environment DO NOT expose the unit to extreme conditions excessive dust dirt moisture or corrosive vapors NOTICE When the Maintenance Indicator light is yellow service is required per the Maintenance Schedule Section To reset the Maintenance Indicator Light hold down the AC Overload Reset Button for 3 seconds See Power Panel section under Controls and Features WARNING Never operate ...

Page 24: ...evel DO NOT screw in the dipstick while checking Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug s 1 Remove the maintenance cover 2 Remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug 3 Use a spark plug socket tool not included or a 13 16 in 21 mm socket not included to remove the plug 4 Inspect the electrode on the plug It must be clean and not worn to produce the spark required for ignition 5 Make certain the ...

Page 25: ...cate when and where spark arrestors are required When ordered spark arrestors are required for operation of this generator in National Forest lands In California this generator must not be used on any forest covered land brush covered land or grass covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor Replacing Fuel Light Batteries 1 Use a small screwdriver to disassemble the upper cove...

Page 26: ...under heavy load or in hot environments EVERY 100 HOURS OR EVERY SEASON Change oil Clean adjust spark plug Check adjust valve clearance Clean spark arrestor Clean fuel tank and filter EVERY 250 HOURS Clean combustion chamber EVERY 3 YEARS Replace fuel line To be performed by knowledgeable experienced owners or CPE certified service centers STORAGE DANGER Gasoline and gasoline vapors are highly fla...

Page 27: ...empties into an appropriate container 6 When gasoline stops flowing from the clear tube rotate drain screw clockwise until tight Properly dispose of the drained gasoline according to local regulations or guidelines 7 Turn the EZ Start dial to the STOP position 8 Follow steps 8 12 according to Short Term Storage Removing from Storage If the generator has been improperly stored for a long period of ...

Page 28: ... Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87 and an ethanol content of 10 or less by volume DO NOT USE E15 or E85 DO NOT OVERFILL Gasoline Capacity 1 1 gal 4 20 L Spark Plug Specifications OEM Type E7RTC Replacement Type NGK BPR7HS or equivalent Gap 0 024 0 028 in 0 6 0 7 mm Valve Specifications Intake Clearance 0 004 in 0 1 mm Exhaust Clearance 0 004 in 0 1 mm NOTICE A techni...

Page 29: ...ton Overheat condition Let generator cool down Generator cannot supply enough power or overheating Generator is overloaded Review load and adjust See Connecting Electrical Loads Insufficient ventilation Check for air restriction Move to a well ventilated area No AC output Cable not properly connected Check all connections Connected device is defective Replace defective device Circuit breaker is op...

Page 30: ...ly to any electrical component Normal maintenance is not covered by this warranty and is not required to be performed at a facility or by a person authorized by CPE Other Exclusions This warranty excludes Cosmetic defects such as paint decals etc Wear items such as filter elements o rings etc Accessory parts such as starting batteries and storage covers Failures due to acts of God and other force ...

Page 31: ...m the ignition system catalytic converter and other exhaust emission related assemblies Where a warrantable condition exits CPE will repair your small off road engine SORE at no cost to you including diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE This exhaust and evaporative emission control system is warranted for two years If any exhaust and evaporative emission related part on your ...

Page 32: ...ed for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement the part shall be repaired or replaced by CPE according to Subsection d below Any such exhaust and evaporative emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period prior to the...

Page 33: ... Mounting Brackets Carburetor Purge Port Connector TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date at your expense to any Champion Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Champion Power Equipment Inc to sell and service that CPE product during his normal business...

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