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Champion Power Equipment 100396 Operator's Manual

Dual fuel inverter generator
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3400 Starting Watts/3100 Running Watts (Gasoline)
3060 Starting Watts/2790 Running Watts (Propane)
Electric Start
DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR
PATENT PENDING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Instructions
are included in this manual.
MODEL NUMBER
100396
MADE IN CHINA
REV 100396-20200305
Scale = minim
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
COLOR PACKAGING
& MANUAL COVER
DIRECT PRINT
PACKAGING
NAMEPLATE LABEL
Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA
www.championpowerequipment.com
ET
PORTABLES
CANADA ONLY
4010077
4010077
4010077
Certified to
CAN/CSA Standard
C22.2 No. 100
Certifié selon
la norme CAN/CSA
C22.2 N° 100
12039 Smith Ave.
1-877-338-0999

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  • Page 1 C22.2 N° 100 Electric Start DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR MODEL NUMBER 100396 PATENT PENDING 12039 Smith Ave. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 USA Important Safety Instructions 1-877-338-0999 MADE IN CHINA are included in this manual. REV 100396-20200305 www.championpowerequipment.com...
  • Page 2 AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT TEMPERATURE: Your Champion Power Equipment product is designed and rated for continuous operation at ambient temperatures up to 40°C (104°F). When your product is needed your product may be operated at temperatures ranging from -15°C (5°F) to 50°C (122°F) for short periods.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    100396 3400 Starting Watts/3100 Running Watts (Gasoline) 3060 Starting Watts/2790 Running Watts (Propane) Electric Start DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......1 Maintenance and Storage .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    ENGLISH INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment (CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports all of our products to strict specifications and guidelines. With proper product knowledge, safe use, and regular maintenance, this product should bring years of satisfying service.

  • Page 5: Manual Conventions

    100396 ENGLISH MANUAL CONVENTIONS 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.

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    100396 ENGLISH SAFETy RULES WARNING DANGER Generator produces powerful voltage. Read this manual thoroughly before operating your generator. Failure to follow instructions could result DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles. in serious injury or death. DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn, damaged or frayed.
  • Page 7 100396 ENGLISH SAFETy RULES WARNING WARNING Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand and Medical and Life Support Uses. arm towards the engine faster than you can let go. In case of emergency, call 911 immediately. Unintentional startup can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation or laceration.

  • Page 8: Fuel Safety

    100396 ENGLISH SAFETy RULES Fuel Safety When adding or removing Gasoline: Turn the generator off and let it cool for at least two DANGER minutes before removing the fuel cap. Loosen the cap slowly to relieve pressure in the tank.

  • Page 9: Safety Label Locations

    Artwork Notes Revision Changes This artwork belongs to Champion Power Equipment. The contents are confidential and privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment. 3mm corner radius; 2mm safe margin; white to be...

  • Page 10: Controls And Features

    100396 ENGLISH CONTROLS AND FEATURES Read this owner’s manual before operating your generator. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. Generator Fuel Cap – Remove to add fuel. Muffler Recoil Starter –...

  • Page 11: Power Panel

    100396 ENGLISH CONTROLS AND FEATURES Power Panel Fuel Selector Switch – Used to select and turn on (10) Battery Switch gasoline or LPG fuel source. (11) 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Twist-Lock Receptacle (NEMA L5-30R)– May be used to supply electrical...

  • Page 12: Power Panel Symbols

    Direct Current Ground Parts Included Your 100396 dual fuel generator ships with the following parts: – Smart charger ......

  • Page 13: Assembly

    100396 ENGLISH ASSEMBLy Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships Connecting the Battery Cont’d. from our factory without oil. It must be properly serviced with fuel and oil before operation. NOTICE If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your If the battery cables are not visible once the battery generator, call our help line at 1-877-338-0999.

  • Page 14: Add Engine Oil

    100396 ENGLISH ASSEMBLy Add Engine Oil Add Engine Oil Cont’d. CAUTION Degrees Celsiusº (Outside) DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended Full Synthetic 5W-30 type and amount of oil. Damage to the generator as a result of failure to follow these instructions will void your warranty.

  • Page 15: Add Fuel (Gasoline)

    100396 ENGLISH ASSEMBLy Add Fuel (Gasoline) Add Fuel (Gasoline) Cont’d. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel with a NOTICE minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of less than 10% by volume. Our engines work well with 10% or less ethanol DO NOT mix oil with fuel.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Propane (Lpg) Cylinder

    100396 ENGLISH ASSEMBLy Connecting the Propane (LPG) Cylinder Connecting Propane (LPG) Cylinder Cont’d. Make sure the fuel selector switch on the inverter is CAUTION in the 12 o’clock (vertical) position. (A) Using your fingers, slide the outer barrel back on Do not allow children to tamper or play with the the LPG quick connect hose fitting (B).

  • Page 17: Operation

    100396 ENGLISH OPERATION Generator Location Grounding NEVER operate the generator inside any building, The generator system ground connects the frame to the including garages, basements, crawlspaces and sheds, ground terminals on the power panel. enclosure or compartment, including the generator –...

  • Page 18: Starting The Inverter

    100396 ENGLISH OPERATION Starting the Inverter Gasoline CAUTION NOTICE If the ignition switch is held down in the “Start” The generator will NOT START with gasoline without position longer than 5 seconds it could damage the battery charge or an appropriate connection.

  • Page 19: Lpg

    100396 ENGLISH OPERATION Starting Propane (LPG) Cont’d. Propane (LPG) Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface. NOTICE Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Never start or stop the generator with electrical Observing frost on LPG containers and regulators devices plugged in or turned on.

  • Page 20: Economy Control Switch

    WARNING Parallel Operation Do not operate a device while it is plugged in to the The Champion model 100396 is parallel ready and can 12V DC outlet. be operated in parallel with another Champion unit to Prolonged exposure to engine exhaust can cause increase the total available electrical power.

  • Page 21: Do Not Overload Generator

    100396 ENGLISH OPERATION Do Not Overload Generator Stopping the Engine Turn off and unplug all electrical loads. Never start Capacity or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and in or turned on.

  • Page 22: Operation At High Altitude

    To alleviate high altitude issues other than the natural is a light on the charger. If the battery is in need of a power loss, Champion Power Equipment can provide a charge or charging then the red light will light up. If high altitude carburetor main jet.

  • Page 23: Maintenance And Storage

    100396 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic Oil Cont’d. maintenance. Reinstall the maintenance cover and tighten the WARNING cover screws. Dispose of used oil at an approved waste management facility. Never operate a damaged or defective generator.

  • Page 24: Air Filter

    Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing Contact our help line at 1-877-338-0999 to locate the the spark arrester. nearest Champion Power Equipment certified service Remove the two screws holding the cover plate dealer for your generator or engine maintenance needs.

  • Page 25: Generator Battery

    100396 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Generator Battery Generator Maintenance This product is equipped with an automatic battery Make certain that the generator is kept clean and stored charging circuit. The battery will receive charging properly. Only operate the unit on a flat, level surface in voltage when the engine is running.

  • Page 26: Storage

    100396 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Storage Short Term Storage Cont’d. 12. Clean the generator according to Generator DANGER Maintenance. 13. Store the generator in a cool, dry place out of direct Gasoline, gasoline vapors and liquid petroleum gas sunlight. (LPG/propane) are highly flammable and extremely Long Term Storage (over 1 year) explosive.

  • Page 27: Removing From Storage

    100396 ENGLISH Removing from Storage Removing from Storage Cont’d. If the generator has been improperly stored for a long DANGER period of time with gasoline in the fuel tank and/or carburetor, all fuel must be drained and the carburetor Generator exhaust contains odorless and colorless must be thoroughly cleaned.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Length....63.7 cm (25.1 in.) An Important Message About Temperature Your Champion Power Equipment product is designed Fuel and rated for continuous operation at ambient Fuel (Gasoline) capacity is 6 L (1.6 gal.).

  • Page 29: Wiring Diagram

    100396 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 30: Parts Diagram

    100396 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Parts Diagram...

  • Page 31: Parts List

    100396 ENGLISH Parts List Part Number Description Part Number Description 83.200205.02 Hasp, Maintenance Cover 2.02.006 Flange Nut, M14 x 1.5 2.08.055.1 Bolt, Maintenance Cover, Black 83.191100.01 Rotor Assembly 83.200204.02.2 Maintenance Cover, Battery, Black 1.5789.0645 Flange Bolt M6 x 45 2.08.052.1 Bolt M6 x 16, Black 83.191200.20...
  • Page 32 100396 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Part Number Description 83.019.38.45 Control Panel, Yellow 5.1800.004 Rectifier, Solenoid Valves 5.1820.001 Charger 1.845.3513 Screw ST3.5 x 13 5.1110.006 Receptacle, Battery Charger 83.210016.00 Speed Limiter 5.1010.003.1 Switch, Economy, Black 5.1000.001.3 Switch, Red 1.6170.03 Nut M3 5.1050.000 Switch 1.823.0325...
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  • Page 34: Engine Parts Diagram

    100396 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Engine Parts Diagram...

  • Page 35: Engine Parts List

    100396 ENGLISH Engine Parts List Part Number Description Part Number Description 83.050100.01 Crankshaft 1.5789.0835 Flange Bolt, M8 x 35 83.125200.01 Relay, Starter 2.11.014 Oil Seal 1.5789.0615 Flange Bolt, M6 x 15 83.030007.01 Cover, Crankcase 83.030008.01 Gasket, Crankcase Cover 83.127000.01 Oil Level Sensor Screw/Washer Assembly, 1.5789.0612...
  • Page 36 100396 ENGLISH SPECIFICATIONS Part Number Description 81.130010.00 Spring, Connecter 81.130008.00 Connecter, Choke Valve Axis 28.131000.02 Carburetor Screw/Washer Assembly, 1.9074.3.0512 M5 x 12 81.130007.00 Pressure Plate, Choke Control Line 83.130005.03 Support, Stepper Motor 1.9074.3.0508 Screw/Washer Assembly, M5 x 8 28.131017.00 Main Jet, Standard 28.131017.00.01...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    100396 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Generator will not start No fuel Add fuel Faulty spark plug Replace spark plug Unit loaded during start up Remove load from unit Generator will not start; Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper level...
  • Page 38 Consequential Damage workmanship for a period of three years (parts and labor) from Champion Power Equipment disclaims any obligation to cover the original date of purchase and 270 days (parts and labor) for any loss of time, use of this product, freight, or any incidental commercial and industrial use.
  • Page 39 AND THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY (U.S. EPA) EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with U.S. EPA emission regulations. YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The US EPA AND CPE are pleased to explain the Federal Emission Control Systems Warranty on your 2020 small off-road engine (SORE) and engine powered equipment.
  • Page 40 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System (ECS) Warranty Coverage. 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1997 and later model year small off-road engines (SORE). The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is delivered to its original, end-use purchaser, and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter.
  • Page 41 You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed, along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date, at your expense, to any Champion Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Champion Power Equipment, Inc. to sell and service that CPE product during his normal business hours.

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