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PORTABLE GENERATOR Owner’s Manual DO NOT RETURN TO STORE! CALL US FIRST 1-855-888-3598 FOR SUPPORT SC2400iP REV01 Model: Serial: Date Purchased: SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE P/N: 32082-04345-01...
Table of Contents Maintenance And Storage....20 Introduction..........1 Safety............1 Maintenance Schedule......20 General Safety Precautions....2 Engine Maintenance......20 Unpacking the Generator.......7 Engine Oil Level Check......20 Parts Included........7 Change Engine Oil........21 Air Filter Maintenance......22 Controls and Features......8 Control Panel Features......9 Spark Plug Maintenance.......22 Specifications........11 Valve Clearance........22 CO WATCH-GUARD......12 Cleaning the Spark Arrestor....23...
Service at 1-855-888-3598, or which are known to the State of California to cause www.a-ipower.com for starting, operating and cancer and birth defects orother reproductive harm. servicing procedures. The owner is responsible for To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, and proper maintenance and safe use of the unit.
Asphyxiation Electric Shock Fire Hazard Hazard Hazard Hot Surface. Explosion Moving Parts Do Not Touch the Surface. Hazard Hazard Burn Hazard Kickback Operator’s Manual GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Operate this product ONLY outside and at least 20 feet away from windows, doors and vents to Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
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CORRECT USAGE Example location to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning • Operate generators outside and at least 20 feet away from any structure with exhaust pointed away from doors and windows. at least 20 feet away from windows, doors and vents INCORRECT USAGE Do not operate in any of the following locations: •...
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NOTICE WARNING DO NOT lay the generator on its side when moving, Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) storing or operating. Oil may leak and damage the will pull hand and arm toward engine engine or your property. faster than you can let go which could cause broken bones, fractures, bruises, WHEN STARTING THE GENERATOR or sprains resulting in serious injury.
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• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, DANGER Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any Contact with terminals, bare wires and forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered electrical connections when generator land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a is running will result in death or serious spark arrester, as defined in Section 4442, injury.
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• DO NOT tamper with governor spring, links or other WARNING parts to increase engine speed. Generator supplies Medical and Life Support Uses. correct rated frequency and voltage when running • In case of emergency, call 911 immediately. at governed speed. •...
UNPACKING THE GENERATOR • Open carton completly. Remove and verify carton content prior to assembly. Your generator ships with following items. • Call our customer service at 1-855-888-3598 with the unit model and serial number for any missing item. • Record model, serial number, and date of purchase on front cover of this munual for your own record.
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES 1. LED DATA CENTER: See LED DATA CENTER 7. Circuit Breaker (AC): Protects the generator section. against electrical overloads. 2. CO(Carbon Monoxide) WATCH-GUARD Indicator 8. 120V AC, 20A Duplex, Single Phase, Light (Red for Shutoff and Yellow for Service): 60 Hz Outlets(NEMA 5-20R ):Each outlet is capable of carrying a maximum of 20 Amp on.
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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES LED Data Center 1. Power Meter: Displays power output from generator 4. Oil Warning Indicator LED (Red): Illuminates when the being used. engine oil level falls below the safe operating level and the generator will automatically shut off the engine. The 2.
SPECIFICATIONS Generator Specifications Model SC2400iP 2400W Starting Watts Running Watts 1900W 120V Rated AC Voltage Rated DC Voltage 5V and 12V Rated Frequency 60HZ Phase Single Grounding System (AC) Neutral Floating Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke OHV Air Cooled Engine Displacement...
CO WATCH-GUARD Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Auto Shutoff System Your Generator is equipped with Carbon Monoxide (CO) WATCH-GUARD detect system for your protection and safety. This detecting and shutoff system monitors for the accumulation of poisonous CO gas around the generator produced by engine exhaust when the generator is running.
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The generator is shutoff automatically and the yellow light will blink for at least five minutes after shutoff. Call A-iPower Customer Service 855-888-3598 for repair. Do not use the generator until the sensor is working properly. The CO WATCH-GUARD must only be serviced by qualified technician to restore it to original settings.
Add Engine Oil NOTICE We recommend using SAE 10W-30 APISJ oil for We consider the first 5 hours of run time to be the best performance. Other high-quality detergent oils break-in period for the unit. During the break in (APISJ or higher) are acceptable. Do not use special period stay at or below 50% of the running watt additives.
To operate at high altitudes A-iPower • If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting can provide a high altitude carburetor main jet. The engine.
OPERATION Generator Location Install UL1449, CSA-listed, plug-in surge suppressors on the outlets feeding your sensitive WARNING equipment. Surge suppressors come in single- or multi-outlet Make sure you review each warning in order to styles. They’re designed to protect against virtually prevent fire hazard.
Connecting Electrical Loads 6. Pull recoil starter slowly until resistance is felt, This unit has been pretested and adjusted to handle then pull rapidly. its full capacity. Before starting the generator, disconnect all loads. Apply load only after generator is running. Voltage is regulated via the engine speed adjusted at the factory for correct output.
NOTE: WARNING LOW IDLE minimizes fuel consumption and noise by adjusting the engine speed (RPM) to the minimum required for the current load. Turn LOW IDLE Switch to ON position when powering small appliances with Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and continuous loads such as a computer or electric light.
Parallel Operation (2 x SC2400iP Models) 2. Both generators to be turned off and all electrical loads disconnected before paralleling operation. WARNING Fire and electrocution hazard. Never connect or disconnect the parallel cord leads when a generator is running. Do not parallel more than two generators.
7. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 AC, single phase, 60Hz electrical loads. It is better to attach the item with largest load first. The total power of 3240W may be drawn from L5-30R (30A-120V) outlet. Always unplug all loads before stopping the generators.
Change Engine Oil NOTICE Change engine oil per maintenance schedule. Always use the specified engine oil. Failure to use the If you are using your generator under extremely dirty specified engine oil can cause accelerated wear or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, and/or shorten the life of the engine.
NOTE: 6. Measure plug gap. The correct gap is 0.028-0.031 Please use an approved container to catch and in. (0.7-0.8 mm). To widen gap, if necessary, recycle the used oil. carefully bend the ground (top) electrode. To lessen gap, gently tap ground electrode on a hard If contaminated or deteriorated oil is used or the surface.
Intake Valve Exhaust Valve Valve 0.003~0.004 inch 0.003~0.004 inch Clearance 0.08~0.11 mm 0.08~0.11 mm Torque 10-12 N·M 10-12 N·M NOTICE Checking and adjusting valve clearance must be done when the engine is cold. Cleaning the Spark Arrestor 1. Allow the engine to cool completely before servicing the spark arrestor.
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3 - Allow the generator to cool a minimum of 30 DRAINING THE FLOAT BOWL minutes and then drain the carburetor float bowl. 1. Turn the fuel tank valve to the OFF position. 4 - Clean the generator and store in a cool, dry and 2.
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine is running, 1. AC Circuit breaker is open. 1. Check AC load and reset circuit breaker. but no AC output is 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact customer service or authorized service center. available.
Warranty Term ups resulting from improper maintenance. A-iPower will provide warranty for any of its products Additional exclusions - this warranty does not cover purchased through any authorized AiPower dealer in wearable parts such as filers, spark plugs, o-rings, North America to the original purchaser and will be batteries etc.
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Warranty limits and Implications and Consequential Damages A-iPower is not obligated to cover any loss of time, use of product, freight cost, or any other incidental or consequential claim from the use of this product. This warranty is in Lieu of all other warranties, express or implied.
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