Grounding; Surge Protection; Fuel Selector Switch - Champion 100456 Operator's Manual

100456 - 3550W DUAL FUEL GENERATOR
Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in
carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up in your home
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Place the generator in a well-ventilated area. DO NOT place the
generator near vents or intakes where exhaust fumes could
be drawn into occupied or confined spaces. Carefully consider
wind and air currents when positioning generator.
Failure to follow proper safety precautions may void
manufacturer's warranty.
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

A ground terminal connected to the frame of the generator has
been provided (see Controls and Features for terminal location).
Neutral Floating*
– Neutral circuit IS NOT electrically connected to the frame/
ground of the generator.
– 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.
Neutral Bonded to Frame*
– Neutral circuit IS electrically connected to the frame/ground
of the generator.
– The generator system ground connects lower frame
cross-member below the alternator. The system ground is
connected to the AC neutral wire.
* See your model's control panel for specified type of grounding.
WARNING
WARNING

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.
– 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.

Fuel Selector Switch

The fuel selector switch on the front panel of the generator
is designed specifically to choose between the fuel source
desired, Gasoline or Propane (LPG).
To select a fuel source simply slide the switch cover to either
the right or left, and this will uncover the fuel valve of the fuel
selected.
The propane fuel valve (A) is to the left of the switch cover.
The gasoline fuel valve (B) is to the right of the switch cover.
A
1
Once a fuel source has been selected, the user must turn the
fuel valve to the vertical position to open the fuel valve. (1)
To turn a fuel valve to the "OFF" position the valve must be in
the horizontal position. (2)
A
OPERATION
B
2
B
2
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