Operation Of Generator - LIFAN Power USA ESI-2000i Owner & Operator Instruction Manual

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Your ESI 1000i-CA & ESI 2000i-CA is
recoil Start.
3. Place the ignition switch in the "ON" (l)
position
4. Grasp starter handle and pull slowly
until resistance is felt. Then pull the
cord rapidly with a full arm stroke.
Allow the rope to return slowly. Do
NOT allow the rope to snap back
against housing.

OPERATION OF GENERATOR

CONNECTING ELECTRICAL LOADS
1. Ensure engine is started and Green power Indicator Light illuminates before plugging in any
electrical appliance.
2. Plug in desired 120 Volt load to the 120 Volt U-Ground receptacles. Always plug appliances
into the generator with appliance in its "OFF" position.
3. Plug in 12V DC load to the DC receptacle. DC and AC power may be used simultaneously.
Circuit Breaker may need to be re-set before using 12V receptacle. When charging 12V
batteries insert the charging plug into the DC socket and then connect the terminals to the
battery. After charging is complete, remove battery terminal first, then un-plug charging plug
from generator. Remove the ground wire of Car Batteries prior to charging and re-connects
after charging is complete to avoid short circuit or spark.
4. Do NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt receptacles.
5. Only connects single-phase 60 Hertz loads.
6. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. FOLLOW THE PROVIDED "GENERATOR WATTAGE
REFERENCE WORKSHEET" TO DETERMINE THE RUNNING AND STARTING WATTAGE OF
YOUR EQUIPMENT, REFER TO THE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS TO ENSURE YOUR
GENERATOR WILL OPERATE THE DESIRED EQUIPMENT.
PULL-START (RECOIL)
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