Do Not Overload Generator; Capacity; Power Management; Operation At High Altitude - Champion 100111 Owner's Manual

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Do Not Overload Generator

Capacity

Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and
starting watts necessary for your purposes.
1. Select the electrical devices you plan on running at
the same time.
2. Total the running watts of these items. This is
the amount of power you need to keep your items
running.
3. Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices
identified in step 1. Add this number to the number
calculated in step 2. Surge wattage is the extra
burst of power needed to start some electric driven
equipment. Following the steps listed under "Power
Management" will guarantee that only one device will
be starting at a time.

Power Management

Use the following formula to convert voltage and
amperage to watts:
Volts x Amps = Watts
To prolong the life of your generator and attached
devices, follow these steps to add electrical load:
1. Start the generator with no electrical load attached
2. Allow the engine to run for several minutes to stabilize.
3. Plug in and turn on the first item. It is best to attach
the item with the largest load first.
4. Allow the engine to stabilize.
5. Plug in and turn on the next item.
6. Allow the engine to stabilize.
7. Repeat steps 5-6 for each additional item.
NOTE
Never exceed the specified capacity when adding
loads to the generator.

Operation at High Altitude

The density of air at high altitude is lower than at sea
level. Engine power is reduced as the air mass and air-
fuel ratio decrease. Engine power and generator output
will be reduced approximately 3½% for every 1000 ft.
(305 m) feet of elevation above sea level. This is a
natural trend and cannot be changed by adjusting the
engine. At high altitudes increased exhaust emissions
can also result due to the increased enrichment of the
air fuel ratio. Other high altitude issues can include hard
starting, increased fuel consumption and spark plug
fouling.
If using this product above the elevation of 5500 ft.
(1676 m) Champion Power Equipment suggests ordering
a high altitude jet kit. Champion Power Equipment
can provide a high altitude carburetor jet kit (part no.
101131) at an additional cost. The alternative jet kit and
installation instructions can be obtained by contacting
Customer Support. Installation instructions are also
available in the Technical Bulletin area of the Champion
Power Equipment internet site.
WARNING
Operation using the alternative main jet at
elevations lower than the recommended minimum
altitude can damage the engine. For operation at
lower elevations, the standard main jet must be
used. Operating the engine with the wrong engine
configuration at a given altitude may increase
its emissions and decrease fuel efficiency and
performance.
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