Clarke IG2000D Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

Clarke IG2000D Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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WARNING: Do not use the generator without reading this manual
INVERTER GENERATOR
MODEL NO: IG2000D
PART NO: 8877116
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
GC0521

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  • Page 1 WARNING: Do not use the generator without reading this manual INVERTER GENERATOR MODEL NO: IG2000D PART NO: 8877116 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC0521...
  • Page 2: Environmental Protection

    INTRODUCTION Before you use this product, read this manual and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and others around you, and you can also expect your purchase to give you a long and satisfactory service.
  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    3. NEVER attempt any complex repairs yourself. If you have a technical problem contact your local Clarke dealer. POSITIONING THE GENERATOR 1. Keep the generator at least 1 m (3 ft.) from buildings or other equipment, or the engine may overheat.
  • Page 4: Prevention Of Electric Shock

    4. Never smoke whilst refuelling and avoid smoking or using a naked flame near the generator. 5. Never start the engine if there is spilled fuel. Any spillage must be wiped clean and the generator allowed to dry before attempting to start the engine.
  • Page 5: Safety Symbols

    SAFETY SYMBOLS The following safety symbols are shown on the product or it’s packaging. Please read all of the safety and operating instructions carefully before using this product. Read this instruction booklet carefully before positioning, operating or adjusting the compressor. This compressor produces a high sound level during operation.
  • Page 6 GENERATOR OVERVIEW - TBA NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION Air Vent Knob 10 Earthing Point Fuel Cap 11 Economy Control Switch Fuel Valve Knob 12 AC Socket Starting Handle 13 DC Socket Side Maintenance Cover 14 DC Circuit Breaker Top Maintenance Cover 15 Output Indicator Muffler 16 Overload Indicator...
  • Page 7: Unpacking And Assembly

    UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Unpack your generator and check the following items are present. Should there be any missing or damaged during transit contact your CLARKE dealer. 1 x 1800 Watt Inverter Generator 1 x 12 Volt Connecting Lead Assembly 1 x Spark Plug Box Spanner...
  • Page 8: Checking The Air Filter

    Attach the cable to the generator at the earth point (shown on the right). Connect the other end to the spike between a flat washer and the copper rod with a lock washer under the head of the M6 machine screw in a similar fashion to the earth point screw on the generator.
  • Page 9: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    4. Remove the air filter element. 5. If the air filter is damaged contact the CLARKE spare parts department for a replacement. • If the filter is dirty, wash it in a solution of warm water and mild detergent and rinse thoroughly.
  • Page 10: Check The Fuel Level

    • Do not fill above the max level mark (0.75 litres) • We recommend the use of SAE30 oil in this generator. (CLARKE part number 3050852) • Do not tilt the generator when Max Level adding engine oil. This could result in overfilling and damage to the engine.
  • Page 11: Using Your Generator

    WARNING: FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS. WARNING: SEE GENERAL SFETY RULES ON PAGE 4 AND READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE REFUELING. WARNING: DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FUEL FILTER OR IT MAY OVERFLOW WHEN THE FUEL HEATS UP AND EXPANDS. WARNING: WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL IMMEDIATELY.
  • Page 12 4. Set the engine switch to ‘ON’. 5. Move the choke lever to the right, to the ‘Choke’ position. 6. If this is the first time you are using the generator or if the generator had run out of fuel the last time you used it, pump the primer bulb a minimum of 6 times to introduce fuel into the carburetter.
  • Page 13: Economy Switch

    NOTE: When you first start the generator, the overload indicator may light up for a few seconds, this is normal. If the overload indicator is still lit after 5 seconds, stop the engine and contact your CLARKE dealer. 8. Once the engine has warmed up, move the choke lever to the left, to the “run”...
  • Page 14 CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE APPLIANCE BEING CONNECTED IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER, IF IT BEGINS TO ACT ABNORMALLY OR STOPS SUDDENLY, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE GENERATOR CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RATED LOAD FOR THE GENERATOR. CAUTION: ANY DEVICE WHICH CONTAINS AN INDUCTIVE LOAD E.G.
  • Page 15: Indicator Lights

    • The battery will begin to charge 5. Monitor the voltage across the battery regularly during charging and disconnect the battery when the voltage reaches 14.4 volts. CAUTION: WHEN DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY, ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE LEAD FIRST. DC OVER LOAD PROTECTOR If the DC overload protector activates, wait for a few minutes and then press the reset button shown on...
  • Page 16: Shutting Down The Generator

    SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR To stop the generator in an emergency simply set the engine switch to ‘OFF’. NOTE: Turn off any electric devices. NOTE: Set the economy control switch to the ‘0’ (OFF) position. 1. Disconnect any electric devices. 2.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    4. Fill the oil reservoir with fresh oil. • Do not fill above the max level mark (0.25 litres) • We recommend the use of SAE30 oil in this generator. (CLARKE part number 3050852) Max Level 5. Replace the oil filler cap and Min. Level maintenance panel.
  • Page 18 3. Remove the air filter panel. 4. Remove the air filter element. 5. If the air filter is damaged contact the CLARKE spare parts department for a replacement. • If the filter is dirty, wash it in a solution of warm water and mild detergent and then rinse thoroughly.
  • Page 19 SPARK PLUG (EVERY 50 HOURS OF USE) CAUTION: ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK PLUG. 1. Remove the top maintenance panel. 2. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug. 3. Fit the spark plug box spanner over the spark plug as shown.
  • Page 20 NOTE: Spark plugs are available from CLARKE Spare Parts department 020 8988 7400. 8. Reinstall the spark plug and replace the spark plug cap and top panel. FUEL TANK FILTER (EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE OR EVERY 6 MONTHS) Just inside the fuel tank is a fuel filter, check this filter periodically and remove any contaminants which may have accumulated.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    The air filter is dirty. Clean the air filter. See page 20. difficult to start If this does not solve your problem, please contact the CLARKE service department. see below. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Engine Engine Model XY152F-4 Type Petrol Displacement (cc) Ignition type C.D.I Fuel tank capacity (L) Maximum run time at 3/4 load (h) Engine oil capacity (L) 0.75 Guaranteed sound power (LWA dB) 93 dB Generator Rated Frequency (Hz) Rated AC Voltage (V) Rated Output Power: (Continuous) (W) 1700 Maximum Rated Output Power (W)
  • Page 23: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...

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