Starting Igen1200 - Westinghouse iGen1200 User Manual

OPERATION
STARTING THE INVERTER
BEFORE STARTING THE INVERTER,
REVIEW SAFETY SECTION STARTING ON
PAGE 5.
For proper starting and operation of the inverter,
make sure you review the inverter features and their
descriptions starting on page 8.
Before attempting to start the inverter, verify the
following:
• The engine is filled with engine oil (see Figure 4: Engine
Oil Correct Level on page 13).
• The inverter is situated in a proper location (see
Location Selection on page 10).
• The inverter is on a dry surface (see Weather and Dry
Surface on page 10).
• All loads are disconnected from the inverter (see No
Connected Loads on page 10).
• The inverter is properly grounded (see Grounding the
Inverter on page 10).
Never use the inverter in a location that is
wet or damp. Never expose the inverter to
rain, snow, water spray or standing water
while in use. Protect the inverter from all
hazardous weather conditions. Moisture
or ice can cause a short circuit or other
malfunction in the electrical circuit.
Never operate the inverter in an enclosed
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide. Only operate the inverter
outside and away from windows, doors
and vents.
Starting the iGen1200
Be sure to check oil levels before starting. If it is the first
time starting make sure to add oil (see Initial Oil Fill on
page 13).
1. Make sure nothing is plugged into the outlets.
2. Turn the fuel tank vent on top of the gas cap to the
ON position (see Figure 6).
Figure 6: fuel tank vent
DANGER
3. Turn the engine/fuel control switch to the ON position
(see Figure 7).
ON
ENGINE SW./FUEL VALVE
Figure 7: Turn Engine/Fuel Switch to ON Position
4. Move the choke lever to the CHOKE position. NOTE:
If the engine is already warm keep the choke in
the RUN position to start. (see Figure 8)
Figure 8: Move choke lever to CHOKE position
5. Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until
you feel increased resistance. At this point, apply
a rapid pull while pulling out from the inverter (see
Figure 9).
Figure 9: Pull the Recoil Handle out from Inverter
6. As the engine starts and stabilizes, turn the choke
switch back in to the RUN position (see Figure 10).
Figure 10: Move choke lever to RUN
7. Plug in electronic devices.
OFF
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