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® OWNER’S MANUAL PORTABLE GENERATOR MODEL NUMBER P03602 Rev Level:00 Read all safety precautions and instructions carefully IMPORTANT: before operating equipment. Ensure engine is stopped and level before performing any maintenance or service. Record product information to reference when ordering parts or obtaining warranty coverage.
Save these original instructions for future reference. This manual covers operation and maintenance of the FIRMAN generators. All information in this publication is based on the latest production information available at the time of approval for printing.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. WARNING Certain components in this product and related accessories contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT • Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner are in place. • DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT • DO NOT operate this product inside any building, carport, porch, mobile equipment, marine applications, or enclosure.
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• When using generator for backup power, WARNING notify utility company. Unintentional sparking • Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) could cause fire or in any damp or highly conductive area, electric shock resulting such as metal decking or steel work. in death or serious •...
REMOVAL OF SHIPPING SUPPORTS 1. Before filling the engine oil, tip the generator Before you can run your new generator, follow back onto its recoil frame end as indicated in these simple instructions: this picture. Place the generator on the flattened The following items must be removed before cardboard box or other protective surface.
ASSEMBLY Install the Handle The generator requires some assembly priorto 1. Place the handle K over the mounting channel usage. If problem arise when assembling the on the frame. generator, call 1-844-347-6261. 2. Secure the handle to the frame using the two handle flange bolts H(M8x45).
Control Panel NOTE: Total power drawn from all receptacles must not exceed the name plate rating. 120V, 20A Duplex – (NEMA 5-20R) 20 amps Engine Switch – Flip the switch to the “On” of current may be drown from the receptacle. position and pull the recoil starter to start However, total power drawn must be kept the generator.
TORCH F6RTC/NGK BPR6ES/CHAMPION RN9YC AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT TEMPERATURE: Your Firman Power Equipment product is designed and rated for continuous operation at ambient temperatures up to 40°C (104°F). When your product is needed your product may be operated at temperatures ranging from -15°C (5°F) to 50°C (122°F) for short periods. If the product is exposed to temperatures outside this range during storage, it should be brought back within this range before operation.
4.Using oil funnel, slowly pour contents of ADD ENGINE OIL provided oil bottle into oil fill opening to the [CAUTION] "H" mark on dipstick. Be careful do not overfill. Overfilling with oil could cause the DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine engine to not start or hard starting.
To alleviate high fuel expansion. altitude issues other than the natural 3.Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel power loss, FIRMAN can provide a high evaporate before starting engine or wipe up altitude carburetor main jet. The alternative any spilled gasoline.
Customer Support. Installation instructions are also available in the Connections for standby power to a building's Technical Bulletin area of the FIRMAN internet site. electrical system must be made by a qualified The part number and recommended minimum electrician.
5. OPERATION • Operate this product ONLY outside far away Generator Location from windows, doors and vents to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas from WARNING accumulating and potentially being drawn Make sure you review each warning in order to towards occupied spaces.
7. Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is Starting the Generator felt and then pull rapidly. 1. Before starting the generator, check for loose or missing parts and for any damage which may have occurred during shipment. 2. Check oil level and fuel. 8.
Connecting Electrical Loads electrical system, consult your local utility company or a qualified electrician. Connections This unit has been pretested and adjusted to must isolate generator power from utility handle its full capacity. Before starting the power and must comply with all applicable laws generator, disconnect all load.
If oil level is between LOW and HIGH mark on dipstick: 1.DO NOT try to restart the engine. 2.Contact an Authorized FIRMAN Service Dealer. 3.DO NOT operate engine until oil level is corrected. If oil level is below LOW mark on dipstick: 1.Add oil to bring level to HIGH mark.
• Use fresh and high quality lubricating oil to the ENGINE MAINTENANCE specified quantity. If contaminated or deteriorated oil is used or To prevent accidental starting, remove and the quantity of the engine oil is not sufficient, ground spark plug wire before performing any the engine damage will result and its life will be service.
Spark Plug Maintenance CLEANING FUEL STRAINER Changing the spark plug will help your engine Dirt and water in the fuel are removed by the fuel to start easier and run better. strainer. (a) Remove the spark plug cap. (b) Remove spark plug using provided wrench. (a) Remove the strainer cup and throw away water and dirt.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust CAUTION gases. • Failure to clean the spark arrester will result in Allow equipment to cool before touching. degraded engine performance. • Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of generator including overhead.
WARNING SERVICE AND STORAGE Generator exhaust contains odourless and INFREQUENT SERVICE colourless carbon monoxide gas. If the unit is used infrequently, difficult starting To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of may result. To eliminate hard starting, follow your generator during periods of storage, the these instructions: following precautions should be followed: 1.
7. TROUBLE SHOOTING Problem Cause Correction 1. Circuit breaker is open. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact authorized service facility. Engine is running, but no 3. Poor connection or defective cord 3. Check and repair. AC output is available. set.
PRODUCT SERVICE FIRMAN GENERATOR will register the warranty upon DEPARTMENT AT receipt of your Warranty Registration Card and a copy of your sales receipt from one of FIRMAN's 1-844-347-6261 retail locations as proof of purchase. Please submit or at www.firmangenerators.com your warranty registration and your proof of purchase within ten (10) days of the date of purchase.
FIRMAN parts. Limits of Implied Warranty and Consequential Damage FIRMAN disclaims any obligation to cover any loss of time, use of this product, freight, or any incidental or consequential claim by anyone from using this product. THIS WARRANTY IS IN...
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If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by FIRMAN at no charge to the owner. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period.
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This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following: (a) Consequential damages such as loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of the engine or equipment, etc. (b) Diagnosis and inspection fees that do not result in eligible warranty service being performed. FIRMAN POWER EQUIPMENT INC. Page 30...
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