Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..............................1 DISCLAIMER ..............................1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................2 SAFETY INFORMATION ............................3 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ........................3 EARTHING OF GENERATOR ..........................6 GENERAL SAFETY DECAL ..........................7 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..........................8 FEATURES ................................. 8 OVERALL MACHINE DIMENSIONS ........................
Thank you for purchasing a MAKINEX product. This manual provides information and procedures to safely operate and maintain the GEN-16P Generator. For your own safety and protection from injury, carefully read, understand, and observe the safety instructions described in this manual.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual uses the following symbols to help differentiate between different kinds of information. The safety symbol is used with a key word to alert you to potential hazards in operating and owning power equipment. Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
• NEVER allow the generator to run out of fuel when a load is connected. • NEVER use accessories or attachments not recommended by MAKINEX. • NEVER alter or tamper with the internal wiring of the generator. • NEVER operate in wet conditions.
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RISK OF HOT SURFACES • Contact with hot surfaces, such as engine’s exhaust components, could result in serious burns. DANGER • During operation, touch only the control surfaces of generator. • NEVER touch any part of the engine, alternator, or exhaust when the generator is in use or immediately after use, as these get hot and could burn.
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ELECTRICITY RELATED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK • Risk of electrocution ELECTRICAL WARNING HAZARD • ALWAYS test the RCBOs before use. • ALWAYS store the generator undercover when not in use and away from damp or wet conditions. • ALWAYS disengage the battery when performing any maintenance. •...
EARTHING OF GENERATOR Earthing of generators helps protect the user from electric shock or electrocution which may be caused due to malfunction or breakdown. This threat to the user is prevented by creating a path of least resistance for the electrical current to travel to the ground which inherently absorbs the over-current or short circuit.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GENERATOR: MAX OUTPUT 16kVA (12.8kW) RATED FREQUENCY 50Hz RATED POWER FACTOR 2 X 15A SINGLE PHASE OUTLET SOCKETS 2 X 15A SINGLE PHASE 1 X 20 3PHASE (all with RCBO 1 X 32A 3PHASE SOCKETS PROTECTON) SOCKETS DRY WEIGHT 156KG 772 x 530x 902mm DIMENSIONS...
6. Reinstall the oil level dipstick and oil filler cap NOTE: New machines will be pre-oiled from MAKINEX with: Honda Power Equipment Engine Oil – SAE 10W-30, API SJ GEN –...
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REFUELING FAILURE TO USE FUEL AS RECOMMENDED IN THIS MANUAL WILL VOID WARRANTY WARNING • DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as ethanol-based fuel. • DO NOT mix oil with gasoline. • DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels. Fuel and fuel vapour are extremely flammable and explosive.
OPERATING GENERATOR Read and adhere to all safety and operation instructions. WARNING Always have the brake down while it is stationary. CAUTION STARTING THE GENERATOR 1. Remove all connections from the AC sockets. If the fuel tank is equipped with a valve, be sure the fuel valve is in the OPEN or ON position before attempting to start the engine.
Should you have questions about replacing components on your generator, please contact dealer for assistance. MAKINEX dealers have access to all the special tools, technical information, parts and training required to maintain your MAKINEX product in peak operating condition.
AC OUTPUT Fault in generator Contact authorised Makinex dealer UNIDENTIFIED Contact authorised Makinex dealer for assistance. For other engine problems or further instructions, refer to the provided Honda GX690 user manual. GEN – 16P – User Manual Page 14 of 22...
STORAGE STORAGE WITH FUEL IN TANK Gasoline fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or crucial carburettor parts. To keep fuel fresh: 1. Add a fuel stabiliser liquid additive to fuel. 2.
(contained in Honda GX690 owner’s manual supplied with this product), by an authorised MAKINEX dealer or MAKINEX service technician. You are free to have your MAKINEX product serviced by any suitably qualified mechanic or electrician (depending on the mechanical or...
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover the following repairs and equipment: NORMAL WEAR Generator needs periodic service and genuine parts to perform well. This warranty does not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a consumable part for example the oil filter and fuel filter.
Manufacturer. • It is the responsibility (and cost) of MAKINEX or our appointed agent to return the machine to be repaired or replaced under warranty to the consumer- this is valid for domestic territories only (e.g. Australian units will be delivered within Australian territories and European units will be delivered within its designated country’s...
CONTACT INFORMATION For sales, service, warranty and parts for all MAKINEX products; please refer below. SALES, SERVICE, SPARE PARTS & WARRANTY SALES TEL 1300 795 953 or +61 2 9460 8071 WEB www.makinex.com.au AUSTRALIA SERVICE, SPARE PARTS & WARRANTY EMAIL service@makinex.com.au...