1. PREFACE Congratulations on your purchase of the gasoline generator from Könner & Söhnen. This manual contains safety instructions, a description of the use and commissioning of Könner & Söhnen generators and procedures for their maintenance. The generator manufacturer may make some modifications that may not be reflected in this manual.
- Do not use the generator near flammable gases, liquids or dust. During operation of the generator, its exhaust system becomes very hot. This may cause fire or explosion of these materials. - Keep the work area clean and well lit to avoid injuries. - Keep unauthorized persons, children and animals away from the running generator.
WARNING - DANGER! Failure to comply with these requirements may result in fire or explosion of the generator, as well as fire in the building wiring. - Make sure there are no foreign objects on the generator when it is turned on. Use the product for its intended purpose only.
3. SAFETY SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR GENERATOR OPERATION f. Read this owner’s manual carefully before operating the device. g. Do not touch the generator with wet or dirty hands. i. Observe fire safety regulations, do not operate the generator near open flame. j.
4. DESCRIPTION OF GENERATOR INSCRIPTIONS APART FROM THE SAFETY SYMBOLS, THE GENERATOR CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING INSCRIPTIONS: Specifications chart. Specifications vary from model to model. For more information, see section “Generator Specifications”. Noise level is indicated. The noise level varies with the model. For more information, see “Generator Specifications”.
9. DIGITAL DISPLAY To select the indicators, press the button on the display. The selection of indicators is cyclic. Fig. 7 This mode displays the generator output voltage in volts. This mode displays the generator output frequency in Hertz. This mode displays the generator operation time from start-up in minutes.
11. CHECK BEFORE GETTING STARTED NOTE! Be sure to carry out the following preparation before starting the generator: Fig. 8 Oil dipstick 1. Check for fuel in the tank: a) Wear protective gloves to avoid getting gasoline on your skin b) Unscrew the fuel cap and check the fuel level in the tank.
12. ENGINE START WARNING - DANGER! Before starting the engine make sure that the total power of tools or power consumers corresponds to the rated power of the generator. Do not exceed the nominal power of the generator. Do not connect any devices before you start the engine! NOTE! Do not use in single-phase and three-phase mode at the same time Before connecting any devices to the generator, make sure that they are in good...
13. CONNECTING THE GENERATOR AND ATS UNIT TO THE MAINS SUPPLY Diagram for connecting the generator and ATS unit to power consumers and mains supply Fig. 11 L- Phase GENERATOR SUITABLE FOR N - Neutral CONNECTING AN ATS UNIT ATS UNIT MAINS SUPPLY ELECTRIC METER...
14. ENGINE STOP PLEASE NOTE! Disconnect all devices before stopping the generator! Do not stop the generator if it has any devices connected to it. This may disable the generator! TO STOP THE GASOLINE GENERATOR: 1. Disconnect all power consumers from the generator, set the circuit breaker to the “OFF”...
16. RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Level check Engine oil Replacement Cleaning Air filter Replacement Cleaning Oil filter Replacement Level check Fuel tank Cleaning Cleaning Fuel filter Replacement 17.RECOMMENDED OILS Motor oil significantly affects the engine performance and is the main factor that determines its service life.
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REPLACING OR ADDING MOTOR OIL If the oil level drops, fresh oil must be added to ensure proper operation of the generator. Check the oil level according to the maintenance schedule. To drain oil, proceed as follows: 1. Wear protective gloves to avoid getting oil on your skin. 2.
Fig. 16 shows the arrangement of the oil filter for generator models KS 12-1E ATSR, KS 12-1E 1/3ATSR Fig. 16 Oil cooler Oil filter For generator models KS 12-1E ATSR, KS 12-1E 1/3ATSR, the oil filter is located on the front of the generator below the control panel.
20. BATTERY OPERATIONH The generator battery is maintenance-free. If the generator has not been used for a long time, the battery may fail. To extend battery life, it is recommended that you recharge the battery with an external charger (not included) every three months. Use protective gloves when handling the battery.
22. GENERATOR STORAGE The generator must be stored in a dry, well-ventilated area that is free from dust. Keep away from children and animals. It is recommended to store and use the generator at a temperature of -20 to +40 °C. Do not expose the generator to direct sunlight and precipitation Note! We recommend that you keep the generator in good working order at all times.
24. TROUBLESHOOTING Fault Probable cause Remedy The engine start key (button) is Set the engine start key (button) set to the OFF position to the ON position The fuel valve is set to the “CLOSE” Move the fuel valve to the position “OPEN”...
25. AVERAGE POWER CONSUMPTION OF DEVICES Device Power (kW) Iron 500-1100 Hair dryer 450-1200 Coffee machine 800-1500 Electric cooker 800-1800 Toaster 600-1500 Heater 1000-2000 Vacuum cleaner 400-1000 Radio 50-250 Grill 1200-2300 Oven 1000-2000 Fridge 100-150 TV set 100-400 Perforator 600-1400 Drill 400-800 Freezer...
26. WARRANTY PROVISIONS Gasoline generators are covered by an extended warranty of up to two years or 1,200 operating hours (whichever comes first) subject to paid technical service at an authorized service center one year after purchase or after 600 operating hours (whichever comes first).
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KONTAKTDATEN Deutschland: DIMAX International GmbH Deutschland, Hauptstr. 134, 51143 Köln, www.ks-power.de info@dimaxgroup.de Polska: DIMAX International Poland Sp.z o.o. Polen, Warczawska, 306B 05-082 Stare Babice, www.ks-power.pl info.pl@dimaxgroup.de Україна: ТОВ «Техно Трейд КС», вул. Електротехнічна 47, 02222, м. Київ, Україна www.ks-power.com.ua sales@ks-power.com.ua Россия: ТД...
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