Lpg; Connecting Electrical Loads - Champion 100238 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

OPERATION

LPG

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. Fully open the LPG cylinder fuel knob.
4. Turn the LPG fuel valve to the "ON" position.
5. Move the choke lever to the "75% Choke" detent turn
position. (A)
a. For restarting a warm engine, move the choke
lever to the "75% CHOKE" detent position.
A
6. Push the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
7. Push the battery switch to the "ON" position.
8. ELECTRIC START: Press and hold the ignition switch
to the "START" position. Release as the engine begins
to start. If the engine fails to start within five seconds,
release the switch and wait at least ten seconds before
attempting to start the engine again.
9. RECOIL START: Pull the starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly.
10. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts, gradually
move the choke lever to the "RUN" position over a 2-5
second duration.
CAUTION
If the ignition switch is held down in the "Start" position
longer than 5 seconds it could damage the starter.
NOTE
If the engine starts but does not run make certain that
the generator is on a flat, level surface. The engine
is equipped with a low oil sensor that will prevent the
engine from running when the oil level falls below a
critical threshold.
NOTE
When the battery switch is in the "ON" position, the
switch will light up if the battery is sending out a
charge. If the switch does not light up while in the "ON"
position, check that the battery connection is still good.
NOTE
The supplied 12V 7AH battery does re-charge while the
engine is running, but it is also recommended that the
battery be fully charged at least once per month.
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LPG Cont'd.
NOTE
Observing frost on LPG containers and regulators
is common during operation and normally is not an
indication of a problem. As LPG vaporizes and travels
from the tank to the generator engine it expands. The
amount of frost that forms can be affected by the size of
the container, the amount of fuel being used, the humidity
of the air and other operating conditions. In unusual
situations this frost may eventually restrict the flow of LPG
gas to the generator resulting in deteriorating performance.
For example, if the tank temperature is reduced to a
very low level then the rate at which the LPG vaporizes
is also reduced and may not provide sufficient fuel flow
to the engine. This is not an indication of a problem with
the generator but only a problem with the flow of gas
from the LPG container. If generator performance seems
to be deteriorating at the same time that ice formation
is observed on tank valve, hose or regulator then some
actions may be taken to eliminate this symptom.
In these rare situations it can be helpful to reduce or
eliminate the cold fuel system effects by doing one of the
following:
– Exchanging fuel tanks to allow the first tank to warm
up, repeating as necessary
– Placing the LPG container at the end of the generator
near the handle, where engine fan air flows out from
the generator. This air is slightly heated by flowing over
the engine. The container should not be placed in the
path of the muffler outlet.
– The container can be temporarily warmed by pouring
warm water over the top of the tank.

Connecting Electrical Loads

1. Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few
minutes after starting
2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 Volt AC single
phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
– DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
– DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
– DO NOT overload the generator.
NOTE
Connecting a generator to your electric utility company's power
lines or to another power source may be against the law. In
addition this action, if done incorrectly, could damage your
generator and appliances and could cause serious injury or even
death to you or a utility worker who may be working on nearby
power lines. If you plan to run a portable electric generator
during an outage, please notify your electric utility company
immediately and remember to plug your appliances directly into
the generator. Do not plug the generator into any electric outlet
in your home. Doing so could create a connection to the utility
company power lines. You are responsible for ensuring that your
generator's electricity does not feed back into the electric utility
power lines.
If the generator will be connected to a building electrical system,
consult your local utility company or a qualified electrician.
Connections must isolate generator power from utility power and
must comply with all applicable laws and codes.
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