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OPERATION
CONNECTING TO LARGE LPG/PROPANE TANK
BEFORE CONNECTING PROPANE TANK
TO THE GENERATOR PLEASE REVIEW
FUEL SAFETY SECTION
You can hook up your Duel Fuel Generator to a large
home LP tank. It is required that you consult a plumber to
properly connect your generator to the tank.
To properly connect with a large propane tank you must
first check and confirm the LP fuel pressure at the outlet
of the LP tank. The LP fuel pressure should be 14-10"
of water column, which is the standard fuel pressure for
residential gas fired appliances.
If the LP fuel pressure is within the 14-10" water column
range, the primary fuel regulator should be removed from
the fuel line components. Then plumb directly from the
LP tank to the secondary regulator assembled to the
generator.
You must consult a certified plumber to
connect to large LP tank safely.
BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR
BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR,
REVIEW SAFETY SECTION.
Before attempting to start the generator,
verify the following:
• The engine is filled with engine oil. See Checking
Engine Oil.
• The generator is situated in a proper location (Location
Selection).
• The generator is on a dry surface (Weather and Dry
Surface).
• All loads are disconnected from the generator (No
Connected Loads).
• The generator is properly grounded (Grounding the
Generator).
• Propane connection is secure with no leaks or
damage. See Connecting LPG Tank.
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.
Moisture or ice can cause a short circuit or other
malfunction in the electrical circuit.
WARNING
DANGER
Never operate the generator in an enclosed area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Only
operate the generator outside and away from
windows, doors and vents.
NOTICE
The engine is equipped with a low oil shutdown switch. If the oil
level becomes low, the engine may shut down and not start until
the oil is filled to the proper level. Poor oil quality may interfere with
the operation of the low oil shutdown switch.
The owner of the generator is responsible to ensure the proper oil
level is maintained during the operation of the generator. Failure to
maintain the proper oil level can result in engine damage.
NOTICE
When operating on LPG it is common for frost to form on the tank
and regulators. This is not an indication of a problem. The amount
of frost that forms can be affected by the size of the container,
the amount of fuel being used, the humidity of the air and other
operating conditions. In standard use this frost may reduce flow
of gas and lower performance. If frost becomes an issue try
exchanging fuel tanks to allow the first tank to warm up. You can
also temporarily warm the tank up by pouring warm water over the
top of the propane tank.
SWITCHING FUEL SOURCES
BEFORE ADDING GAS TO THE TANK
PLEASE REVIEW FUEL SAFETY SECTION.
WARNING
Do not change the fuel source if the
load is over 4500W
The below assumes that the propane fuel line is already
attached to the generator securely and safely.
While the unit is running simply turn the FUEL
SELECTOR knob to the desired fuel source. If you
want to switch from gasoline to propane make sure the
propane tank valve is open before you switch. When you
move from propane to gasoline shut the propane valve
after you have switched to gas.
NOTICE
If you do not plan on operating the unit on propane do not leave
the propane tank valve open.
When starting on propane the engine may run rough for a few
seconds while it purges gasoline in the carburetor.
If the engine fails when switching fuel sources simply restart the
unit on the fuel source that you switched to.
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