FOREWORD Thank you very much for purchasing a ROBIN GENERATOR. This manual covers operation and maintenance of the ROBIN GENERATOR. This ROBIN GENERATOR can be used for general electrical equipments, appliances, lamps, tools as an AC power source. With regards to DC application, the terminals are used only for charging 12 volt battery. Never use this generator for any other purposes.
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please make sure you review each precaution carefully. Pay special attention to statement preceded by the following words. WARNING “WARNING” indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life if instructions are not followed. “CAUTION”...
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WARNING Do not operate in rain, in wet or damp conditions, or with wet hands. The operator may suffer severe electric shock if the generator is wet due to rain or snow. WARNING If wet, wipe and dry it well before starting. Do not pour water directly over the generator, nor wash it with water.
2. COMPONENTS (See Fig. 1 1 ) NOTE Recommended engine oil: Please refer to the illustrations on the back page of Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil of API service class the front cover or back cover for Fig. 1 1 to 6 6 indicated in the sentence.
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5. GROUNDING THE GENERATOR WARNING To ground the generator to the earth, connect ■ ■ Make sure you review each warning in order to prevent fire hazard. the grounding lug of the generator to the grounding spike driven into the earth or to the Do not refill tank while engine is ■...
4. OPERATING PROCEDURES (See Fig. 3 3 ,4 4 ) (e) [Electric starter model] Insert the key into the key switch and turn it 1. STARTING THE GENERATOR clockwise to the " "(ON) position to start the CAUTION engine. Then turn the key further to the " "(START) Check the oil level before each operations position.
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2. USING ELECTRIC POWER WARNING Make sure that the appliance is switched OFF before connecting it to the generator. ■ ■ Do not move the generator while it is running. ■ ■ Be sure to ground the generator if the connected appliance is grounded. Failure to ■...
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(2) AC APPLICATION (a) Make sure the voltage indicated in the LE display is the normal level (approx. 230V). This generator is thoroughly tested and ■ ■ adjusted in the factory. If the generator does not produce the specified voltage, consult your nearest Robin dealer or service shop.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHILE CHARGING (c) If the engine does not start by usual starting procedures, check the oil level. An explosive hydrogen gas is discharged ■ ■ through vent holes in the battery during the CAUTION charging process. Do not allow spark or open flame around the generator or battery during the Do not remove OIL SENSOR PROBE when charging process.
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NOTE The following wattage chart is general guide only. Refer to your specific appliance for correct wattage. To determine the total wattage required to run a particular electrical appliance or tool, multiply the voltage figure of the appliance/tool by the amperage (amps) figure of same. The voltage and amperage (amps) information can be found on a name plate which is normally attached to electrical appliances and tools.
6. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check oil level. ■ DAILY Check all components according to "PRE-OPERATION ■ CHECKS." Wash cleaner element. -more often if used in dirty or dusty ■ EVERY 50 HOURS environments. Check spark plug, clean if necessary. ■ Change engine oil. *-more often if used in dusty or dirty ■...
7. "HOW-TO" MAINTENANCE (See Fig. 5 5 ) 4. CLEANING AND ADJUSTING CAUTION SPARK PLUG (See Fig. 5 5 -r r ,t t ) Make sure the engine is stopped before (a) If the plug is contaminated with carbon, remove starting any maintenance, servicing or it using a plug cleaner or wire brush.
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(d) Arrange the wiring so that it won't be damaged by possible vibration caused by the engine. (e) Only after checking that the engine's starter key is in the "OFF" position, securely connect the red cable, to the positive (+) terminal. And then connect the other cable to the negative (-) terminal. Red cable : to the positive (+) terminal Black cable : to the negative (-) terminal CAUTION...
8. HOW TO REPLACE FUSES CAUTION Make sure the engine is stopped before starting any maintenance, servicing or repair. ■ ■ Please adjust the key switch to the stop position. ■ ■ It might be short for driving and the start position and dangerous. Please exchange it for the fuse of specified capacity.It leads to the breakdown when ■...
9. PERIODIC OPERATION AND 10. TRANSPORTING INSPECTION When transporting the generator, make sure that When furnishing the generator as emergency the fuel (gasoline) should be drained from the electric power source, periodic operation and tank. inspection are needed. WARNING Fuel (gasoline) and engine oil will be deteriorated To prevent fuel spillage due to the with time, and this causes that the engine is ■...
11. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE (See Fig. 6 6 ) The following procedures should be followed prior to storage of your generator for periods of 6 months or longer. Drain fuel from fuel tank carefully by disconnecting the fuel line. ■ ■ Gasoline left in the fuel tank will eventually deteriorate making engine-starting difficult.
13. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL RG2800iS RG3200iS RG4300iS Inverter Type Frequency Rated voltage Maximum output Rated output Rated power factor DC output 12 - 8.3 No-fuse Breaker Over current protector Electronic Breaker Model EX17 EX21 EX27 Type Forced air-cooled, 4-cycle, OHC Gasoline Engine Displacement Fuel Automotive Unleaded Gasoline...
14.WIRING DIAGRAM RG2800iS (50Hz-230V) [Recoil starter model] GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL Diode rectifier DC NOISE Coil (1) FILTER DC circuit breaker Y/Blu DC output terminal Coil (2) receptacle 230V Grn/Y Coil (3) Grn/Y Grn/Y Engine switch Main coil INV&E/G C/U MONITOR C/U ENGINE AC NOISE Grn/Y...
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RG3200iS / 4300iS (50Hz-230V) [Electric starter model] GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL DC circuit breaker Diode rectifier DC output terminal Coil (1) REGULATOR DC NOISE Y/Blu FILTER Fuse Coil (2) Grn/Y Coil (3) Grn/Y Grn/Y Grn/Y L.IG M+ B Main coil Key switch INV&E/G C/U MONITOR C/U AC NOISE...
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[appendix] Instructions for treatment as waste When disposing this product ,make sure that the fuel and oil should be drained from the engine ,and submit to local regulations. [Annexe] Instructions pour le traitement des déchets Quand ce produit doit être mis au rebut, s'assurer que le carburant et l’huile ont été vidangés correctement à...
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ISSUE EMD-GU7130 PRINTED IN JAPAN January 2011...
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