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INVERTER GENERATOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL Part No: TM523-1800 Ver: 1.1 TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE TO YOUR GENERATOR, READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE www.itmtools.com.au...
TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ........................Product Specifications ..................... General Safety Rules For Operation ............... Usage ........................Control Function ....................... Pre-Operation ......................Operation ......................... Maintenance ......................Troubleshooting ....................... LIMITED WARRANTY Industrial Tool & Machinery Sales (hereinafter referred to as ITMS) will, within twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, repair or replace any goods found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
ITM inverter generators also have the added feature of parallel connection capability, this means that when you join any two ITM inverter generators together in parallel connection, you get the full combined rated power output whenever you need it. Keep your options open and add power as and when your demand changes.
TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR OPERATION DANGER Never use the generator in a location that is wet or damp. Never expose the generator to rain, snow, water spray or standing water while in use. Protect the generator from all hazardous weather conditions.
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TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR GENERATORS Do not force the generator. Use the correct generator for your application. The correct generator will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL USAGE WARNING NEVER exceed the rated wattage capacity of your generator. OVERLOADING may cause SERIOUS DAMAGE to the generator and attached electrical devices and may result in fire. Your generator MUST BE SIZED PROPERLY to provide both the running and starting (surge) wattage of the devices you will be powering.
TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL CONTROL FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Control Function Inverter Generator Owner's Manual CONTROL PANEL 230V 50Hz (1) Oil warning light ( 1 ) (2) Overload indicator light (3) AC pilot light (4) ESC(engine smart control) (5) Start / Stop switch knob...
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Control Function TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR Inverter Generator Owner's Manual OPERATOR’S MANUAL CONTROL FUNCTION Start / Stop switch &\ CD Engine switch "OFF" Ignition circuit is switched off. Fuel is switched off. The engine will not run. ® Engine switch ® "ON"...
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TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR Control Function OPERATOR’S MANUAL Inverter Generator Owner's Manual Overload indicator light (Red) The overload indicator light G) comes on when an overload of a connected electrical device is detected, the inverter control unit overheats, or the AC output voltage rises. Then, the AC...
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Control Function TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL Inverter Generator Owner's Manual AC pilot light (Green) <D � The AC pilot light G) comes on when the � O\lllll'll ol/TPl!T engine starts and produces power. DC protector The DC protector turns to "OFF" ®...
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The generator TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR setting output frequency OPERATOR’S MANUAL can't change if it operates. Engine smart control G) "ON" When the ESC switch is turned to "ON", the economy control unit controls the engine speed according to the connected load.
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TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL Ground terminal Ground terminal G) connects the earth line for prevention of electric shock. When the electric device is earthed, always the generator must be earthed. Parallel Operation Outlets This is the terminal G)for connecting special cables for parallel running of two generators.
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Pre-oparation Inverter Generator Owner's Manual TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL Engine Oil The generator has been shipped without engine oil. Do not start the engine till fill with the sufficient engine oil. Do not tilt the generator when adding engine. This could result in overfilling and damage to the engine.
Operation TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL Inverter Generator Owner's Manual Operation N ever operate the engine in a closed area or it may cause NOTICE unconsciousness and death within a short time. Operate the engine in a well ventilated area. The generator has been shipped without engine oil.
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Operation Inverter Generator Owner's Manual TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL Start / Stop switch to "CHOK E @ a. Ignition circuit is switched on. b. F uel is switched on. c. Choke is switched on. TIP: The choke is not required to start a warm engine.Push...
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Operation TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR Inverter Generator Owner's Manual OPERATOR’S MANUAL STOPPING THE ENGINE TIP: Turn off any electric devices. Turn the ESC to "OFF" CD Disconnect any electric devices. Turn the Start / Stop switch to "OFF", a. Ignition circuit is switched off.
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Operation TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR Inverter Generator Owner's Manual OPERATOR’S MANUAL ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC) CONNECTION Be sure any electric devices are turned off before plugging A.WARNING them in. • Be sure all electric devices including the lines and plug NOTICE connections are in good condition before connection to the generator.
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TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL Operation Inverter Generator Owner's Manual AC Parallel Operation Applications TIP: • Make sure that it is in good working order. A faulty appliance or power cord can create a potential for electrical shock. • If an appliance begins to operate abnormally, becomes sluggish, or stops suddenly, turn if off immediately.
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TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR Application Range OPERATOR’S MANUAL Inverter Generator Owner's Manual When using the generator, make sure the total load is within rated output of a generator. Otherwise, generator damage may occur. tlEI· 0.4-0.75 Power factor 0.8-0.95 (Efficiency 0.85) Rated voltage12v...
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TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR Storage OPERATOR’S MANUAL Inverter Generator Owner's Manual Storage Long term storage of your machine will require some preventive procedures to guard against deterioration. DRAIN THE FUEL 1. Turn the Start / Stop switch to "OFF"CD. 2. Remove the fuel tank cap, remove the filter.
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Storage Inverter Generator Owner's Manual TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL 4. Remove the screws, and remove the cover 5. Drain the fuel from the carburetor by loosening the drain screw on the carburetor float chamber. 6. Turn the Start / Stop switch to "OFF".
Troubleshooting Inverter Generator Owner's Manual TM523-1800 INVERTER GENERATOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL Troubleshooting ENGINE CAN'T START 1 . Fuel systems • No petrol in the fire chamber. • No fuel in the fuel tank ... add fuel. • Fuel in tank. • Clogged fuel filter ..Clean fuel filter.
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