5. GENERATOR USE
To prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances, the
generator should be grounded. Connect a length of
heavy wire between the generator's ground teminal and
an external ground source.
Do not exceed the current limit specified for any one
receptacle.
Do not connect the generator to a household circuit.
This could cause the damage to the generator or to
electrical appliances in the house.
Do not modify or use the generator for other purpose
than it is intended for. Also observe the following when
using the generator.
Do not connect generators in parallel.
Do not connect an extension to exhaust pipe.
When an extension cable is required, be sure to use a
rubber sheathed flexible cable.
Limit length of extension cables; 60m for cables of
2
2
1.5mm and 100m for cables of 2.5mm .
Keep the generator away from other electric cables or
wires such as commercial power supply lines.
The DC receptacle can be used while the AC power is
in use. If you use both at the same time, be sure not to
exceed the total power for AC and DC.
Most appliance motors require more than their rated
wattage for start-up.
WARNING
CAUTION
AC applications
1. Start the engine and make sure the output indicator light (green) comes on.
2.Confirm that the appliance to be used is switched off, and plug in the appliance.
NOTE
High altitude operation
At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be excessively rich.
Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase.
High altitude performance can be improved by installing a smaller diameter main fuel
jet in the carburetor and readjusting the pilot screws. If you always operate the
generator at altitudes higher than 5,000 feet (1500M) above sea level, have your
authorized KIPOR dealer perform these carburetor modifications.
Even with suitable carburetor jetting, engine horsepower will decrease approximately
3.5% for each 1000 feet (300M ) increase in altitude. The affect of altitude on the
horsepower will be greater than this if no carburetor modification is made.
Operation of the generator at an altitude lower than the
carburetor is jetted for may result in reduced
performance, overheating, and serious engine damage
caused by an excessively lean air/fuel mixture.
CAUTION
Fig. 8 Starter grip
Starter grip
