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OPERATION
PROGRAMMING THE GENERATOR FOR
REMOTE START
The key fob included with the generator should come already paired
with the unit. If it does not you can follow the directions below to
reconnect. If your unit was shipped without a key fob please contact
our customer support team.
Always make sure the area around the generator is
clear of bystanders before using the remote start to
start the generator.
The generator can be started remotely from up to a
maximum of 260 ft (80 M) away using the remote start
key fob with new, fully charged batteries in the key fob.
As the batteries' state of charge in the key fob reduces,
the distance to start the generator will also reduce.
Before the generator can be started, an initial start-up
procedure must be performed so the generator and the
key fob recognize each other. If the key fob is replaced, you
will need to go through this procedure with the new fob.
1. With the battery connected, turn the engine control
switch to the
position. The yellow battery light
will illuminate.
START
1
2
STOP
1 - Start Button | 2 - Stop Button | 3 - Push Button Start
2. Push and hold the red REMOTE PAIRING button
on the side of the control panel until the push button
start (3) on the control panel illuminates red, then let
go.
3. Press and hold the STOP (2) button on the remote
start key fob until the red light on the push button
start (3) goes out, then let go.
4. Press and hold the START (1) button on the remote
start key fob until the red light on the push button
start (3) goes out, then let go.
5. Press and hold the REMOTE PAIRING button until
the red light on the push button start (3) goes out.
The generator is now programmed to start remotely.
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NOTICE
WARNING
3
POWER OUTPUT AND DEMAND
120 and 240 Volt AC devices have two different electric power
demands that must be taken into consideration, namely the
running power and the starting/peak power. Both are measured
in Watts (typically abbreviated as "W").
The steady state continuous load is the running power demand
and this is often marked on the device near its model number
or serial number. Sometimes the device might only be marked
with its voltage (i.e. 120V) and current draw (e.g. 6 Amp or 6A), in
which case the running power demand in Watts can be obtained
by multiplying the voltage times the current, e.g. 120V × 6A =
720W.
Simple resistive 120V AC devices such as incandescent bulbs,
toasters, heaters, etc. have no extra power demand when
starting, and so their starting power demands are the same as
their running power demands.
More complex 120/240 Volt AC devices containing inductive or
capacitive elements such as electric motors have a momentary
extra power demand when starting, which can be up to seven
times the running power demand or more. Manufacturers of such
devices rarely publish this starting power demand and so it's
often necessary to estimate it. A rule of thumb for devices fitted
with an electric motor is to apply a starting power multiplier of
1.2 for small hand-held or portable devices and a value of 3.5 for
larger stationary devices. For example, a 900W angle grinder can
be assumed to have a starting power demand of at least 1.2 ×
900W, which equals 1,080W. Similarly, a 1,650W air compressor
can be assumed to have a starting power demand of at least 3.5
× 1,650W, which equals 5,775W.
To prevent overloading of the generator's 120/240V AC system:
1.
Add up the running power demand of all the 120/240 Volt
AC devices that will be connected to the generator at one
time. This total must not be greater than the generator's
specified running power output.
2.
Add up the running power demand again, but for the
largest motor-driven device use the value of its starting
power demand instead of its running power demand. This
total must not be greater than the generator's specified
starting power output.
3.
The total running power demand of all the devices that will
be connected to any one of the generator's outlets must
not exceed the generator's specified running power output.
BREAKING IN THE ENGINE
In order to break in the engine properly, run the generator
with no load for the first hour. Then after 25 hours of normal
operation change the oil.
NOTICE
During the first five hours of operating the generator make sure to
not exceed 50% of the rated running watts until the unit is broken
in properly. Make sure to vary to load occasionally to allow stator
windings to heat and cool. Adjusting the load will also help seat
piston rings. Check oil more often during the first couple times of
operating the generator.
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