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Powermate PM2000i Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
MODEL:________________________
SERIAL:________________________
DATE PURCHASED:______________
This product is not intended to be used in
a critical life support application. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in
death or serious injury.
Register your Powermate product at:
www.powermate.com
1-800-445-1805
WARNING
002318
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  • Page 1 PM2000i and PM2200i Portable Generator Owner’s Manual 002318 MODEL:________________________ SERIAL:________________________ DATE PURCHASED:______________ WARNING This product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application. Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1 Section 4 Maintenance and Introduction ........1 Troubleshooting ......13 Safety Rules ........1 Maintenance ........13 Safety Symbols and Meanings ..1 Maintenance Schedule ....13 Exhaust and Location Hazards ..2 Preventive Maintenance ....13 Electrical Hazards ......

  • Page 3: Section 1 Introduction And Safety

    Section 1 Introduction and Safety Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Powermate prod- DANGER uct. This unit has been designed to provide high-performance, efficient operation, and Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, years of use when maintained properly.

  • Page 4: Exhaust And Location Hazards

    DANGER WARNING Injury and equipment damage. Do not use generator The exhaust system must be properly maintained. Do not alter or modify the exhaust system as to render it as a step. Doing so could result in falling, damaged unsafe or make it noncompliant with local codes and/or parts, unsafe equipment operation, and could result standards.

  • Page 5: Electrical Hazards

    Electrical Hazards WARNING DANGER Fire risk. Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable. Do not operate indoors. Doing so Electrocution. Contact with bare wires, could result in death, serious injury, or terminals, and connections while generator property or equipment damage. (000281) is running will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 6: Section 2 General Information And Setup

    Failure to completely understand manual and product Spark Arrestor could result in death or serious injury. (000100a) Muffler Cover Service Door Replacement owner’s manuals are available at www.powermate.com. Spark Plug Cover Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator...

  • Page 7: Emissions

    Add Engine Oil Add Engine Oil Oil Capacity 0.35 L (0.36 qt.) 0.35 L (0.36 qt.) Run Time at 50% Load 7.8 Hours 7.0 Hours * Go to www.powermate.com or contact an IASD for replacement parts. Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator...

  • Page 8: Connection Plugs

    • Off: Best when running a both inductive requiring up to 1600 watts (1.6 kW) for the (motor-starting loads) and resistive (non- PM2000i and up to 1700 watts (1.7 kW) for the motor starting loads), especially when PM2200i. these loads are turning on and off (exam- ple: RV, air conditioner, hairdryer).

  • Page 9: Remove Contents From Carton

    Service Warranty Emissions Warranty 002404 Figure 2-7. Remove Dipstick 3. Call Powermate Customer Service 1-800- 5. Insert funnel into oil fill opening. Add rec- 445-1805 with the unit model and serial ommended engine oil as necessary. Cli- number for any missing carton contents.

  • Page 10: Fuel

    001112 001792 Figure 2-9.Fuel Cap Figure 2-8. Safe Operating Range 4. Turn cap slowly to remove. 7. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is within safe operating range. 5. Slowly add recommended fuel. Do not overfill. NOTE: Verify oil level often during filling pro- cess to ensure overfilling does not occur.

  • Page 11: Section 3 Operation

    Section 3 Operation Operation and Use Questions Grounding the Generator When In Use Call Powermate customer service at 1-800- 445-1805 with questions or concerns about The generator is equipped with an equipment equipment operation and maintenance. ground connecting the generator frame and...

  • Page 12: Transporting/Tipping Of The Unit

    Wattage Reference Guide is provided to assist Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu) in determining how many items the generator *Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP) can operate at one time. NOTE: All figures are approximate. See data Paint Sprayer, Airless (hand-held) label on appliance for wattage requirements.

  • Page 13: Restarting Hot Engines

    Low Oil Level Shutdown System 5. See Figure 3-2. When engine starts, rotate Off/Run/Choke dial to RUN (2). Choke The engine is equipped with a low oil level operation is reduced as Off/Run/Choke sensor that shuts down the engine automati- dial is rotated towards RUN.

  • Page 14: Parallel Operation

    Parallel Operation For output power up to 3200W, two PM2000i inverters or, for output power up to 3400W, two PM2200i inverters can operate in parallel using Powermate’s Parallel Kit (optional). See the Parallel Kit Operator’s Manual or contact an IASD.

  • Page 15: Section 4 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    IASD. See the emissions warranty. (000142) • Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean. NOTE: Call Powermate customer service at 1- • Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on 800-445-1805 with questions about compo- dirt, oil, etc.

  • Page 16: Change Engine Oil

    7. Replace oil fill cap and hand-tighten. NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill point. SAE 30 10W-30 Change Engine Oil Synthetic 5W-30 WARNING Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark plug wires when working on unit.

  • Page 17: Air Filter

    9. To check oil level, remove funnel and insert dipstick into oil filler neck without screwing it in. See Figure 4-2. 10. Remove dipstick and verify oil level is within safe operating range. NOTE: Verify oil level often during filling pro- cess to ensure overfilling does not occur.

  • Page 18: Storage

    Prepare Fuel System/Engine for 4. Replace the screens, and retainer, and secure with clamp. Storage Fuel stored over 30 days can go bad and damage fuel system components. Keep fuel fresh, use fuel stabilizer. If fuel stabilizer is added to fuel system, pre- pare and run engine for long term storage.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine won't start. 1. PowerDial turned off. 1. Turn on PowerDial. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Defective spark plug. 3. Replace spark plug. 4. Plugged fuel filter. 4. Replace fuel and fuel filter. 5.
  • Page 20 Part No. 0L2892 Rev. C 12/02/2016 ©12/1/16 Powermate, LLC. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written consent from Powermate, LLC. Powermate, LLC S45 W29290 Hwy. 59 Waukesha, WI 53189 1-800-445-1805 www.powermate.com...

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