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Operating & Maintenance

Instructions

GAS POWERED GENERATOR

Model CGH3500

GAS POWERED GENERATOR

Product Serial/Batch No:........................

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Page 1: ...0201 Operating Maintenance Instructions GAS POWERED GENERATOR Model CGH3500 GAS POWERED GENERATOR Product Serial Batch No ...

Page 2: ...ll rights reserved January 2001 PARTS AND SERVICE Tel 0208 988 7400 PARTS AND SERVICE Fax 0208 558 3622 or email as follows Parts Parts clarkeinternational com Service Service clarkeinternational com WARNING IF THIS GENERATOR SET IS TO BE CONNECTED TO THE MAINS NETWORK OF A BUILDING TO PROVIDE A BACK UP ELECTRICAL SUPPLY THIS SHOULD ALWAYS BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND IN ACCORDANC...

Page 3: ...h long and trouble free service GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed against faults in manufacture for 12 months from purchase date Keep your receipt as proof of purchase This guarantee is invalid if the product has been abused or tampered with in any way or not used for the purpose for which it is intended The reason for return must be clearly stated This guarantee does not affect your statutory ...

Page 4: ... Prevention NEVER smoke when changing a gas cylinder NEVER change the gas cylinder in the vicinity of naked flames WARNING PROPANE VAPOUR IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE Prevention of Electric Shock NEVER use the generator in wet conditions unless it is well protected covered Under these conditions adequate ventilation MUST be provided NEVER operate the generator with wet hands NEVER use water or any other li...

Page 5: ...ot connect to any other electrical source Positioning the Generator for use Always ensure there is adequate ventilation when using the generator Always position the generator so that the exhaust is aimed away from people or animals Never use the generator indoors or in an enclosed area i e in a warehouse tunnel etc unless adequate precautions are taken to remove exhaust gases completely Exhaust Ga...

Page 6: ...ntroller B Alternator C 110 230V Selector Switch D 230V Outlet BLUE E 110V Outlet YELLOW F 110V and 230V Reset Buttons G Gas Regulator H Starter Cord J Ignition ON OFF Switch K Air Filter Box Securing Nut Fig 2 Fig 1 6 ...

Page 7: ...le or animals get too close burns shocks etc Remember that the generator may need to be run for many hours and it is almost impossible to provide supervision for the whole period nor may it be desirable Procure a cylinder or cylinders of propane gas sufficient to provide fuel for the duration Ensure the gas bottle is stable and close enough to the generator set so as not to stretch the gas hose Ke...

Page 8: ...g 5 Notes 1 Pull the Recoil Starter Cord slowly until you feel full resistance then pull briskly to turn the engine over The engine should start after no more than three or four pulls If the engine does not start see Troubleshooting DO NOT let go of the Starter Cord Bring it back gently to avoid damaging the starter 2 DO NOT use the choke at any time 3 The engine is preset to run at a constant spe...

Page 9: ...hould be reduced iv It is NOT recommended that sensitive electrical or electronic appliances be connected to this machine such as computers Hi Fi s etc unless an anti surge device is fitted 1 2 Extension cables i Extension Cables must be in good condition and the insulation must provide maximum protection against electric shock ii If the extension cable runs through a public area it must be furthe...

Page 10: ...t the appliances from the outlet socket Turn OFF the gas at the gas bottle and allow the engine to stop through lack of fuel THEN turn the ignition switch to the OFF position This ensures that no gas is left in the hoses etc which could be hazardous NOTE If you are simply changing gas bottles it is not necessary to disconnect the electrical appliances Switch OFF the appliances then switch OFF the ...

Page 11: ...ck Clean Clean Adjust Check Adjust Clean 12345678901 12345678901 12345678901 12345678901 12345678901 12345678901 12345678901 12345678901 12345678901 12345678901 1234567890 1234567890 1234567890 1234567890 1234567890 123456 123456 123456 12345678901 12345678901 12345678901 12345678901 12345678901 12345678901 12345678901 12345678901 12345678901 12345678901 EACH USE 1st MONTH or 20 HOURS EVERY 3 Mont...

Page 12: ... a wise precaution therefore to wear a pair of industrial quality gloves when handling engine oil otherwise always wash your hands thoroughly after handling engine oil Drain the engine oil whilst the engine is still warm Remove the oil filler plug dipstick see Fig 6 Remove the oil drain plug Fig 7 and place a suitable receptacle beneath the drain hole Allow the oil to drain Carefully wipe the drai...

Page 13: ...e without the air filter fitted Servicing the Spark Plug CAUTION Use only the plug type recommended for this engine The use of any other type of plug could damage the engine If the engine has been running do not touch the exhaust or spark plug as serious burns could result Remove the spark plug cap and using a proper spark plug socket spanner remove the spark plug Examine the plug carefully and re...

Page 14: ...sult your Clarke dealer 14 Remedy 1 Switch to ON 2 Turn ON gas 3 Renew gas bottle 4 Contact your Clarke Dealer or Clarke Service 5 Pull more sharply 6 Disconnect all appliances 7 Top up engine oil 8 Tighten clean spark plug 9 Re Prime system 1 Clean replace air cleaner element 2 See page 9 para ii 1 Wait until the generator has cooled sufficiently then press the Reset button 2 Investigate and rect...

Page 15: ...e Level 86 5db A Sound Power Level 97LW A Engine Oli SAE10W30 1 Litre Part No 3050852 5 Litre Part No 3050855 Generator MECA ALTE SPA Type Brushless Single Phase Floating Windings Model AP102 2 B919 Max Rated Output 3 0kVA Rated Output 2 4kVA Rated Rotation Speed 3000 RPM AC Rated Voltage 110 230 Volts 3000RPM AC Rated Frequency 50 Hz Outlet Sockets 2 x 3 pin 16A IP44 Water Protection IP21 SPECIFI...

Page 16: ...SPARE PARTS DIAGRAM Gas System Engine 16 ...

Page 17: ...018 ON OFF Switch CGH350019 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Alt End Cover CGH350020 Alt End Housing CGH350021 Alt Centre Cover CGH350022 Alt Stator CGH350023 Alt End Housing CGH350024 Alt Screw set CGH350025 Alt End Cover CGH350026 Thermal Overload Reset CGH350027 110 230V Switch CGH350028 230V Receptacle Skt CGH350029 110V Receptacle Skt CGH350030 Rubber End Cap CGH350031 Capacitor ...

Page 18: ... or CLARKE International on one of the following numbers PARTS SERVICE TEL 020 8988 7400 PARTS SERVICE FAX 020 8558 3622 or e mail as follows PARTS Parts clarkeinternational com SERVICE Service clarkeinternational com PARTS SERVICE CONTACTS ALTERNATOR WIRING DIAGRAM ...

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