Grounding: Neutral Floating; Grounding: Neutral Bonded To Frame; Surge Protection; Starting The Engine - Champion 100423 Operator's Manual

100423 - WIRELESS REMOTE START GENERATOR
Do not operate or store the generator in rain, snow, or wet
weather.
Using a generator or electrical appliance in wet conditions,
such as rain or snow, or near a pool or sprinkler system, or
when your hands are wet, could result in electrocution.
During operation the muffler and exhaust fumes produced
will become hot. If adequate cooling and breathing space
are not supplied, or if the generator is blocked or contained,
temperatures can become extremely heated and may lead
to fire.

Grounding: Neutral Floating*

The generator system ground is located on the lower frame
crossmember below the alternator.
– The generator (stator winding) is isolated from the frame
and from the AC receptacle ground pin.
– Electrical devices that require a grounded receptacle pin
connection will not function if the receptacle ground pin is
not functional.
* See your model's generator panel for specified type of grounding.

Grounding: Neutral Bonded to Frame*

The generator system ground connects lower frame
crossmember below the alternator. The system ground is
connected to the AC neutral wire.
* See your model's generator panel for specified type of grounding.

Surge Protection

Electronic devices, including computers and many
programmable appliances use components that are designed
to operate within a narrow voltage range and may be affected
by momentary voltage fluctuations. While there is no way to
prevent voltage fluctuations, you can take steps to protect
sensitive electronic equipment.
1. Install UL1449, CSA-listed, plug-in surge suppressors on
the outlets feeding your sensitive equipment.
Surge suppressors come in single- or multi-outlet styles.
They're designed to protect against virtually all short-
duration voltage fluctuations.
WARNING
WARNING

Starting the Engine

1. Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface.
2. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Never
start or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged
in or turned on.
3. Turn the gasoline fuel valve to the "ON" position.
4. Move the choke lever to the "100% CHOKE" detent
position (NO manual choke needed for Wireless Start and
Electric Start).
5. For restarting a warm engine, move the choke lever to the
"75% CHOKE" detent position (NO manual choke needed
for Wireless Start and Electric Start).
Wireless Remote Start:
Wireless remote starting is only possible within 80 feet of the
generator.
Do not attempt to adjust the carburetor choke. The remote
system will automatically close and open the choke.
1. Push the battery switch to the "ON" position.
2. Push the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Press and release the "START" button on the handheld
Remote Control device. DO NOT hold the button down, only
press the button once. The engine will attempt to start six
times.
A safety feature is provided which delays the electrical
power availability during starting mode. The delay lasts for
approximately 15 seconds. The delay is provided to prevent
damage to the generator if electrical loads are inadvertently
turned on during engine startup.
Electric Start:
1. Push the battery switch to the "ON" position.
2. Push the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
3. Press and hold the ignition switch to the "START" position.
Release as the engine begins to start. If the engine fails
to start within five seconds, release the switch and wait
at least ten seconds before attempting to start the engine
again.
Manual Start:
1. Flip the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
2. Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then
pull rapidly.
3. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts, move the
choke lever to the "RUN" position over a 2-5 second
duration.
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