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Champion Global Power Equipment 201185 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL #201185
4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN
FRAME INVERTER
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE
at championpowerequipment.com
or visit championpowerequipment.com
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.
This product meets the requirements of the PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association) standard ANSI/PGMA G300-2018 (Safety and Performance of
Portable Generators).
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers: 10,862,414 and other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
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3585-M-OP REV 20220406
Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL #201185 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE at championpowerequipment.com or visit championpowerequipment.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
  • Page 2 CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY: THE BIG PICTURE As the only safe way to use a portable generator, taking your generator outside is absolutely mandatory to keep your family safe from carbon monoxide. But there’s even more you can do. By educating yourself about all carbon monoxide risks, you’ll be better prepared to protect your family from this colorless, oderless threat.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TAbLE OF CONTENTS 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER TAbLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance ..........Cleaning the Generator .......... Introduction ...........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER INTRODUCTION SAFETY DEFINITIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, (CPE) product.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER  Operate equipment with guards in place. WARNING  Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/or Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov accessories.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER WARNING CAUTION   Spark from removed spark plug wire can result in fire or Start the generator and allow the engine to stabilize before electrical shock. connecting electrical loads.

  • Page 7: Fuel Safety

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Fuel Safety When transporting or servicing the generator: Always check that the fuel valve is in the OFF position and the DANGER  gasoline tank is empty. Disconnect the spark plug wire.

  • Page 8: Safety And Dataplate Labels

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Safety and Dataplate Labels These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact Technical Support Team for possible replacement.

  • Page 9: Safety Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Safety Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.

  • Page 10: Operation Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Operation Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.

  • Page 11: Quick Start Label Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Quick Start Label Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.

  • Page 12: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER CONTROLS AND FEATURES Read this operator’s manual before operating your generator. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference.

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Control Panel 1. Intelligauge – See Intelligauge section. RECEPTACLES 2. AC Overload Reset Button – Used to re-energize (2×) 120V AC, 20A (NEMA 5-20R) receptacles after overload fault.

  • Page 14: Intelligauge

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Intelligauge Five mode digital meter for displaying voltage, frequency, session run time, total run time and power output. MODE DESCRIPTION Output voltage of the generator. Voltage (V) Example: 120 volts Output frequency in hertz.

  • Page 15: Wireless Remote Control

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Wireless Remote Control This generator is equipped with a wireless remote control system for starting and stopping. The system consists of (4) main components: 1. Receiver Control Module (RCM) 2.

  • Page 16: Assembly

    ASSEMbLY 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER ASSEMbLY Install the Wheel Kit Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships from our CAUTION  factory without oil. It must be properly serviced with fuel and oil before operation.

  • Page 17: Connect The Battery

    ASSEMbLY 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Connect the battery 2. Attach the support leg (E) to the generator frame with flange lock nuts (F). 1. Cut cable tie on each side of battery connector. 2. Push two halves of battery connector together tightly.

  • Page 18: Add Fuel

    ASSEMbLY 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER 1. Place the generator on a flat, level surface. NOTICE  2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil. Synthetic oil may be used after the 5 hour initial break-in 3.

  • Page 19: Grounding

    ASSEMbLY 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER 3. The approximate fuel level is shown on the fuel gauge on top NOTICE  of the fuel tank. The generator engine works well with 10% or less ethanol blended gasoline. When using ethanol-gasoline blends there...

  • Page 20: Operation

    OPERATION 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Neutral Bonded to Frame* In the event of an engine shut off, when you approach the generator to investigate, a blinking red LED light in the CO Shield ® – Neutral circuit IS electrically connected to the frame/ground of area provides notification that the generator shut off due to an the generator.

  • Page 21: Generator Location

    OPERATION 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Generator Location NOTICE  WARNING CO Shield will detect the accumulation of carbon monoxide ®  (CO) from other fuel burning sources such as engine powered NEVER operate the generator inside any building, garage, equipment, or propane heaters used in the area of operation.

  • Page 22: Surge Protection

    OPERATION 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER 2. Press the ignition control button to enter standby mode. WARNING  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.

  • Page 23: Starting The Engine

    OPERATION 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER 6. Push and hold the wireless set button for approximately three 1. Press the ignition control button to enter standby mode. If seconds until the blue LED on wireless set button turns off.

  • Page 24: Manual Choke Start

    OPERATION 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Manual Choke Start Manual Start 1. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Never If the battery is dead or not able to produce enough current to start or stop the generator manually with electrical devices power the push button choke, the choke itself can be operated plugged in or turned on.

  • Page 25: Battery

    OPERATION 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER battery 5. Do not over-choke. As soon as engine starts, move the choke lever to the “RUN” (left) position. NOTICE  When the START/STOP button is pushed to “STANDBY” mode, the button will flash green if the battery is sending out a charge.

  • Page 26: Do Not Overload Generator

    OPERATION 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER 4. If the generator power output is cut off due to an overload WARNING  condition indicated by the AC overload blinking light, lower the load by unplugging one or more items, then press the...

  • Page 27: Eco (Economy) Mode

    For periods of high electrical load or momentary fluctuations, Parallel Operation the Eco Mode should be off. The Champion model 201185 is parallel ready and can be operated in parallel with another Champion unit to increase the total available electrical power. A Champion model 100319 parallel 12V DC Regulated Automotive Style Outlet kit (sold separately) is required for parallel operation.
  • Page 28 OPERATION 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Manual Stop NOTICE  1. Turn off and unplug all electrical connected loads. Never start Engine will shut off but the START/STOP button will remain in or stop the generator with electrical devices turned on.

  • Page 29: Moving The Generator

    MAINTENANCE 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Moving the Generator Operation at High Altitude The density of air at high altitudes is lower than at sea level. CAUTION  Engine power is reduced as the air mass and air-fuel ratio decrease.

  • Page 30: Cleaning The Generator

    MAINTENANCE 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER 2. Allow the oil to drain completely into an appropriate container. NOTICE  For Emission control devices and systems, read and understand your responsibilities for service as stated in the Emission Control Warranty Statement of this manual.

  • Page 31: Cleaning The Air Filter

    MAINTENANCE 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Cleaning the Air Filter CAUTION  1. Unscrew the cover holding the air filter to the assembly by Failure to clean the spark arrestor will result in poor engine turning the fastener counterclockwise.

  • Page 32: Remote Control Battery

    MAINTENANCE 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Disconnect the Battery 4. Separate the two halves of the remote key fob by sliding the back side of the remote key fob up toward the key ring end. 1. Pull two halves of battery connector apart.

  • Page 33: Storage

    STORAGE 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Mid Term Storage (30 days – 1 year) EVERY 250 HOURS Ethanol blended gasoline in the tank has a maximum shelf life — Clean combustion chamber* of up to 1 year with the addition of a properly formulated fuel —...

  • Page 34: Long Term Storage (Over 1 Year)

    STORAGE 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Long Term Storage (over 1 year) Removing from Storage For storage over 1 year, the gasoline tank and carburetor must be NOTICE  completely drained of gasoline. If the generator has been improperly stored for a period 1.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER SPECIFICATIONS Oil Specifications DO NOT OVERFILL. Generator Specifications Type ..........*See following chart Generator Model .......... .

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    TROUbLESHOOTING 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER TROUbLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution No fuel. Add fuel. Faulty spark plug. Clean and adjust spark plug or replace. Fill crankcase to the proper level. Low oil level. Place generator on a flat, level surface.
  • Page 37 TROUbLESHOOTING 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Problem Cause Solution Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Fill crankcase to the proper level. Place generator on a Low oil level. flat, level surface. Move generator to an open, outdoor area. Point exhaust away from people and buildings.
  • Page 38 TROUbLESHOOTING 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER Problem Cause Solution Poor cord connection. Check all connections. Circuit breaker is open. Reset circuit breaker. Check all circuit breakers. Engine is running but no AC Loose wiring. Inspect and tighten wiring connections.

  • Page 39: Warranty

    WARRANTY 201185 - 4250W WIRELESS REMOTE START OPEN FRAME INVERTER WARRANTY* Other Exclusions This warranty excludes: CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT – Cosmetic defects such as paint, decals, etc. 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – Wear items such as filter elements, o-rings, etc.
  • Page 40 CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. (CPE), THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (U.S. EPA) AND THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with both the U.S. EPA and state of California Air Resources Board (CARB) Exhaust and Evaporative emissions regulations.
  • Page 41 EXHAUST AND EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Exhaust and Evaporative Emission Control System (ECS) Warranty Coverage. 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (SORE) (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines).
  • Page 42 EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (using those portions of the list applicable to the engine) Systems covered by this Parts Description warranty Fuel Metering System Carburetor and internal parts (and/or pressure regulator or fuel injection system), Air/fuel ratio feedback and control system, Cold start enrichment system. Air Induction System Controlled hot air intake system, Intake manifold, Air filter.

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