Connection Plugs; Off/Run/Choke Switch; Usb Outlet; Economy Switch - Powermate PM2000i Owner's Manual

Connection Plugs

120 VAC, Duplex Receptacle
The 120 Volt outlet is overload protected by
the 15 Amp push button circuit protector. See
Figure 2-3. Each receptacle will power 120
Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads
requiring up to 1600 watts (1.6 kW) for the
PM2000i and up to 1700 watts (1.7 kW) for the
PM2200i.
Figure 2-3. 120 VAC, Duplex Receptacle

Off/Run/Choke Switch

This controls the ON/OFF functions, choke
and fuel valve operation. See
• The OFF position (1) stops the engine and
shuts off fuel flow.
• The RUN position (2) is for normal opera-
tion and to gradually reduce the use of the
choke.
• The CHOKE position (3) switches the fuel
valve on to start the engine.
NOTE: The CHOKE is not required to start a
warm engine.
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Figure 2-4. PowerDial (example)

USB Outlet

The 5 VDC, 1.5 Amp USB outlet allows
charging of compatible electronic devices.
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Figure 2-4.
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002347

Economy Switch

The economy switch has 2 modes of opera-
tion:
• On: The quietest mode and best when run-
ning appliances or equipment that are
resistive loads (non-motor starting), (exam-
ple: TV, video game, light, radio).
• Off: Best when running a both inductive
(motor-starting loads) and resistive (non-
motor starting loads), especially when
these loads are turning on and off (exam-
ple: RV, air conditioner, hairdryer).

Generator Status Lights

See Figure 2-5.
• Overload LED (orange): Indicates system
overload (2). During motor starting it is nor-
mal for the overload LED to illuminate for a
few seconds. If LED stays illuminated and
the ready LED turns off, the engine will con-
tinue to run without output power. Remove
all applied loads and determine if attached
devices exceed
power. Check for faulty or shorted connec-
tions. To restore electrical output, turn dial
OFF to reset. Start engine. If condition was
corrected, the red LED will not illuminate
and electrical output will be restored. Loads
can be applied once the green LED illumi-
nates. If the red LED returns, contact an
IASD.
• Low Oil Level LED (red): Illuminates when
oil level is below safe operating level.
Engine shuts down (1).
• Power LED (green): Indicates output from
generator (3) (unless there is a low oil or
overload condition).
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Figure 2-5. Status Indicators

Circuit Protectors

The AC receptacles are protected by an AC
circuit protector. The DC receptacles are pro-
tected by a DC circuit protector. If the genera-
tor is overloaded or an external short circuit
occurs, the circuit protector will trip. If this
occurs, disconnect all electrical loads to deter-
mine the cause of the problem before using
the generator again. Reduce the load if the cir-
cuit protector is tripped.
Owner's Manual for Portable Generator
recommended output
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