100892 - 4500W OPEN FRAME INvERTER
OPERATION
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Surge Protection
Electronic devices, including computers and many programmable
appliances use components that are designed to operate within a
narrow voltage range and may be affected by momentary voltage
fluctuations. While there is no way to prevent voltage fluctuations,
you can take steps to protect sensitive electronic equipment.
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Install UL1449, CSA-listed, plug-in surge suppressors on the
outlets feeding your sensitive equipment.
Surge suppressors come in single- or multi-outlet styles.
They’re designed to protect against virtually all short-duration
voltage fluctuations.
Starting the Engine
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 gasoline fuel valve to the “ON” position.
4. Push the engine switch to the “ON” position.
5. Pull choke knob out to the “CHOKE” position.
6. Pull the recoil cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull
rapidly.
7. As engine warms up, push the choke knob in to the “RUN”
position.
NOTICE
Keep choke in “CHOKE” position for only 1 pull of the recoil
cord. After first pull, press the choke knob in to the “RUN”
position for up to the next 3 pulls of the recoil cord. Too much
choke leads to spark plug fouling/engine flooding due to the
lack of incoming air. This will cause the engine not to start.
NOTICE
For gasoline restarts with hot engine in hot ambient
> 86°F (30°C):
Keep the choke in 75% of the “CHOKE”
position for only 1 pull of the recoil cord. After first pull, push
choke to the “RUN” position for up to 3 more pulls of the
recoil cord. Too much choke leads to spark plug fouling/engine
flooding due to the lack of incoming air. This will cause the
engine not to start.
NOTICE
For gasoline starting in cold ambient < 59°F (15°C):
The
choke must be in 100% of the “CHOKE” position for manual
start procedures. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts,
push the choke knob in the “RUN” position.