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WARNING
While charging a device do not place on the
exhaust side of the generator. Extreme heat caused
by exhaust can damage the device, and cause a
potential re hazard.
Stopping the Engine
1.
Turn off and unplug all electrical loads. Never start
or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged
in or turned on.
2.
Let the generator run at no-load for several minutes
to stabilize internal temperatures of the engine and
generator.
3.
Turn the fuel valve to the "OFF" position.
4.
Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped
the engine. This usually takes a few minutes.
5.
Turn the engine switch to the "OFF" position.
Important: Always ensure that the fuel valve and the
engine switch are in the "OFF" position when the engine
is not in use.
NOTE
If the engine will not be used for a period of two (2)
weeks or longer, please see the storage section for
proper engine and fuel storage.
Do Not Overload Generator
Capacity
Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and
starting watts necessary for your purposes.
1.
Select the electrical devices you plan on running at
the same time.
2.
Total the running watts of these items. This is
the amount of power you need to keep your items
running.
3.
Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices
identi ed in step 1. Add this number to the number
calculated in step 2. Surge wattage is the extra
burst of power needed to start some electric driven
equipment. Following the steps listed under "Power
Management" will guarantee that only one device
will be starting at a time.
OPERATION
Power Management
Use the following formula to convert voltage and
amperage to watts:
To prolong the life of your generator and attached
devices, follow these steps to add electrical load:
1.
Start the generator with no electrical load attached.
2.
Allow the engine to run for several minutes to
stabilize.
3.
Plug in and turn on the rst item. It is best to
attach the item with the largest load rst.
4.
Allow the engine to stabilize.
5.
Plug in and turn on the next item.
6.
Allow the engine to stabilize.
7.
Repeat steps 5-6 for each additional item.
NOTE
Never exceed the speci ed capacity when adding
loads to the generator.
Overload Operation
If the overload indicator light will turn on when the rated
load is exceeded. When the maximum load is reached,
the LED will blink and cut power to the receptacles.
To recover the power, shut down the generator, wait until
the light turns off and restart the generator.
If circuit breaker cut power and overload indicator not
blink, only need to reduce the load and push circuit
breaker to get power again.
Operation at High Altitude
The density of air at high altitude is lower than at sea
level. Engine power is reduced as the air mass and air-
fuel ratio decrease. Engine power and generator output
will be reduced approximately 3½% for every 1000
feet of elevation above sea level. This is a natural trend
and cannot be changed by adjusting the engine. At high
altitudes increased exhaust emissions can also result
due to the increased enrichment of the air fuel ratio.
Other high altitude issues can include hard starting,
increased fuel consumption and spark plug fouling.
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Volts x Amps = Watts
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