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- Page 1 ® 1200W Inverter Owner’s Manual MODEL:________________________ SERIAL:________________________ DATE PURCHASED:______________ WARNING Loss of life. This product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application. Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury. (000209b) Register your Generac product at: WWW.GENERAC.COM...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1 Section 3 Operation .......9 Introduction ........1 Operation and Use Questions ..9 Safety Rules ........1 Before Starting Engine ....9 Safety Symbols and Meanings ..1 Prepare Generator for Use ....9 Exhaust and Location Hazards .. -
Page 3: Section 1 Introduction And Safety
Section 1 Introduction and Safety Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Generac Power DANGER Systems Inc. product. This unit has been designed to provide high-performance, effi- Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, cient operation, and years of use when main- will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 4: Exhaust And Location Hazards
DANGER WARNING Asphyxiation. The exhaust system must be properly Injury and equipment damage. Do not use generator maintained. Do not alter or modify the exhaust system as a step. Doing so could result in falling, damaged as to render it unsafe or make it noncompliant with parts, unsafe equipment operation, and could result local codes and/or standards. -
Page 5: Electrical Hazards
Electrical Hazards WARNING DANGER Explosion and fire risk. Do not smoke near unit. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do so could Electrocution. Contact with bare wires, result in death, serious injury, or property or terminals, and connections while generator equipment damage. -
Page 6: Section 2 General Information And Setup
Section 2 General Information and Setup 006674 Figure 2-1. Features and Controls TABLE 1. Generator Components Control Panel Spark Plug Access Cover Recoil Handle Engine Control Switch Fuel Cap and Vent Engine Service Panel Muffler and Spark Arrestor 120V, 20A Receptacle 1 Amp USB Outlet Economy Mode Switch 006675... -
Page 7: Know Your Generator
TABLE 2. Product Specifications Generator Specifications GP1200i Rated Power 1000 W Starting Power 1200 W Rated AC Voltage... -
Page 8: Connection Plugs
Connection Plugs are turning on and off (example: RV, air conditioner, hairdryer). Figure 2-2 for location of the economy 120 VAC, Duplex Receptacle switch. The 120 Volt outlet is overload protected by the 20 Amp push button circuit protector. See Generator Status Lights Figure 2-3. -
Page 9: Remove Contents From Carton
Remove Contents from Carton NOTE: Use petroleum based oil for engine break-in before using synthetic oil. 1. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom. 2. Remove and verify carton contents prior to assembly. Carton contents should contain S AE 15W- 40 the following: 10W- 30... - Page 10 WARNING Explosion and Fire. Verify fuel cap vent is set to ON for operation, and OFF for transportation and storage. Failure to do so could result in poor unit performance, death, or serious injury. (000362) 3. Clean area around fuel cap. 4.
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Page 11: Section 3 Operation
Section 3 Operation Operation and Use Questions Grounding the Generator When In Use Call Generac Customer Service at 1-888- GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) with questions The generator is equipped with an equipment or concerns about equipment operation and ground connecting the generator frame and maintenance. -
Page 12: Transporting/Tipping Of The Unit
Wattage Reference Guide is provided to assist Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu) in determining how many items the generator *Paint Sprayer, Airless (1/3 HP) can operate at one time. NOTE: All figures are approximate. See data Paint Sprayer, Airless (hand-held) label on appliance for wattage requirements. -
Page 13: Starting Hot Engines
Generator Shut Down CAUTION Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so could result in equipment and property damage. (000136) 1. Shut off all loads and unplug electrical loads from generator panel receptacles. 2. -
Page 14: Section 4 Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Dirt or debris can cause improper operation mance and extend engine/equipment life. and equipment damage. Clean generator Generac Power Systems, Inc. recommends daily or before each use. Keep area around that all maintenance work be performed by an and behind muffler free from combustible... - Page 15 7. Replace oil fill cap and hand-tighten. NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill SAE 1 5 W- 4 0 point. 1 0 W-3 0 Change Engine Oil Sy nt h et ic 5W- 30 WARNING Accidental start-up.
- Page 16 Air Filter Engine will not run properly and may be dam- aged if run with a dirty air filter. Service air fil- ter more frequently in dirty or dusty conditions. To service air filter: 1. Remove the engine service panel to access the air filter.
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Page 17: Storage
arrestor, as defined in Section 4442, main- 4. Slide spark arrestor screens out from the muffler outlet tube. tained in effective working order. Other states or federal jurisdictions may have similar laws. 5. Inspect screens and replace if torn, perfo- rated or otherwise damaged. - Page 18 Prepare Fuel System/Engine for Storage Fuel stored over 30 days can go bad and damage fuel system components. Keep fuel fresh, use fuel stabilizer. If fuel stabilizer is added to the fuel system, prepare and run engine for long term storage. Run engine for 10-15 minutes to circulate sta- bilizer throughout fuel system.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine won't start. 1. Dial turned off. 1. Turn on Dial. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Defective spark plug. 3. Replace spark plug. 4. Defective or stuck Dial assem- 4. Contact IASD. bly. -
Page 20: Section 5 Exploded Views And Parts Lists
Section 5 Exploded Views and Parts Lists NOTE: Only parts called out in the parts lists below will be supported. Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator... - Page 21 Item Part Number Description Qty. Number 10000031542 Enclosure Base 10000006838 Rubber Foot 10000031551 Bolt (M6X20) 10000031496 Left Side Enclosure 10000031543 Fuel Valve Lever 10000031514 Fuel Valve 10000031486 Fuel Shut-Off Knob 10000031553 Fuel Shut-Off Knob Gasket 10000031532 Fuel Valve Upper Hose 10000031523 Fuel Valve Lower Hose 10000031524...
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- Page 23 Item Part Number Description Qty. Number 10000031471 Intake Plenum 10000031472 Air Plenum to Carb Gasket 10000031504 Carburetor Assembly 10000031511 Stepper Motor 10000031466 Carb to Spacer Gasket 10000031473 Carburetor Spacer 10000031530 Rocker Cover Gasket 10000031505 Spark Plug 10000031531 Intake Port Gasket 10000031483 Breather Tube 10000031467...
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