Surge Protection; Starting The Engine - Champion 100414 Operator's Manual

100414 - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR
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Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Keep all objects a minimum of 5 feet (1.5m) away from the
generator at all times. Heat from the muffler surface and
exhaust gas stream can ignite combustible materials.
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If you must operate in rain or damp locations, DO NOT operate
without proper protection of the electrical components.
Use of a safety canopy that is fire retardant and will provide proper
air ventilation for the engine exhaust gas stream may be used.
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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.

Starting the Engine

1. Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface.
2. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Never start
or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged in or
turned on.
3. Turn the fuel cap vent lever to the "ON" position.
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4. Turn EZ Start dial counterclockwise to the full CHOKE
position.
5. Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then
pull rapidly.
6. As the engine warms up, move the EZ Start dial to the RUN
position.
Keep EZ Start dial in "CHOKE" position for only 1 pull of the
recoil starter. If generator does not start after first pull, rotate
the EZ Start dial to the RUN position for the next three pulls.
Too much choke leads do spark plug fouling and engine
flooding. This will cause the engine not to start.
For gasoline restarts with hot engine in hot ambient >
30°C (86°F): Rotate the EZ Start dial to 75% of the full choke
position for only one pull of the recoil starter. If generator does
not start after first pull, rotate the dial to the RUN position
for the next three pulls. Too much choke leads do spark plug
fouling and engine flooding. This will cause the engine not to
start.
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