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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL #201227
4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE
at championpowerequipment.com
or visit championpowerequipment.com
SAvE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.
This product meets the requirements of the PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association) standard ANSI/PGMA G300-2018 (Safety and Performance of
Portable Generators).
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers: 10,862,414 and other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
EN
4080-M-OP REV 20230109
Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL #201227 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE at championpowerequipment.com or visit championpowerequipment.com SAvE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product.
  • Page 2 CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY: THE BIG PICTURE As the only safe way to use a portable generator, taking your generator outside is absolutely mandatory to keep your family safe from carbon monoxide. But there’s even more you can do. By educating yourself about all carbon monoxide risks, you’ll be better prepared to protect CARBON MONOXIDE K ILLS your family from this colorless, oderless threat.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TAbLE Of CONTENTS 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR TAbLE Of CONTENTS Operation at High Altitude ........Maintenance ..........Introduction ........... Cleaning the Generator ..........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR INTRODUCTION SAfETY DEfINITIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, (CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports all of our products to strict specifications and guidelines.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER  Operate equipment with guards in place. DANGER  Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/or Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can odorless, poisonous gas.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR WARNING CAUTION   Spark from removed spark plug wire can result in fire or Start the generator and allow the engine to stabilize before electrical shock. connecting electrical loads. Connect electrical equipment in the off position, and then turn When servicing the generator: them on for operation.

  • Page 7: Fuel Safety

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR fuel Safety WARNING  DANGER When starting the generator:  Do not attempt to start a damaged generator. GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPORS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. Always check that the gasoline cap, air filter, spark plug, fuel lines and exhaust system are properly in place.

  • Page 8: Safety And Dataplate Labels

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR Safety and Dataplate Labels These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact Technical Support Team for possible replacement.

  • Page 9: Safety Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR Safety Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.

  • Page 10: Operation Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR Operation Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.

  • Page 11: Quick Start Label Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR Quick Start Label Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.

  • Page 12: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND fEATURES 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR CONTROLS AND fEATURES Read this operator’s manual before operating your generator. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. Generator 1. Folding Handle – Used to move unit by lifting and rolling on 6.

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    CONTROLS AND fEATURES 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR Control Panel 1. Intelligauge with Power Meter – See Intelligauge with RECEPTACLES Power Meter section. (2×) 120V AC, 20A (NEMA 5-20R) 2. Circuit Breakers (Push Reset) – Protects the generator May be used to supply electrical power for against electrical overloads.

  • Page 14: Intelligauge With Power Meterand Co Shield

    CONTROLS AND fEATURES 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR Intelligauge with Power Meter and CO Shield ® Five mode digital meter for displaying voltage, frequency, session run time, total run time and power output. A. CO Shield LED – The CO Shield technology monitors ®...

  • Page 15: Industry Canada: Can Ices-002/Nmb-002

    CONTROLS AND fEATURES 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR Industry Canada: CAN ICES-002/NMb-002 Tools Included This device complies with Industry Canada license - exempt RSS 8/10 mm Wrench ........... standard(s). Spark Plug Socket ..........Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.

  • Page 16: Assembly

    ASSEMbLY 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR ASSEMbLY Add Engine Oil Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships from our WARNING  factory without oil. It must be properly serviced with fuel and oil before operation. DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended type and amount of oil.

  • Page 17: Add Fuel

    ASSEMbLY 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR 4. Using a funnel, add up to 16.9 fl. oz. (500 ml) of oil (included). NOTICE  DO NOT OVERFILL. Replace oil fill cap/dipstick and secure maintenance cover. The first 5 hours of run time are the break-in period for the unit.

  • Page 18: Grounding

    ASSEMbLY 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR NOTICE  The generator engine works well with 10% or less ethanol blended gasoline. When using ethanol-gasoline blends there are some issues worth noting: – Ethanol-gasoline blends can absorb more water than gasoline alone.

  • Page 19: Operation

    OPERATION 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR Neutral Bonded to Frame* accumulating CO hazard. The red LED light will blink for at least five (5) minutes after an engine shut off event. – Neutral circuit IS electrically connected to the frame/ground of the generator.

  • Page 20: Generator Location

    OPERATION 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR Generator Location NOTICE  WARNING CO Shield will detect the accumulation of carbon monoxide ®  (CO) from other fuel burning sources such as engine powered NEVER operate the generator inside any building, garage, equipment, or propane heaters used in the area of operation.

  • Page 21: Surge Protection

    OPERATION 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR Cold Engine Start WARNING  3. Move the EZ Start dial to the “CHOKE” position. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. Keep all objects a minimum of 5 feet (1.5m) away from the generator at all times.

  • Page 22: Connecting Electrical Loads

    OPERATION 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR Connecting Electrical Loads Warm Engine Start 4. Turn the EZ Start dial to the gasoline “RUN” position. Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 or 240 (if applicable) Volt AC single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.

  • Page 23: Eco (Economy) Mode

    OPERATION 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR Eco (Economy) Mode 3. Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices identified in step 1. Add this number to the number calculated in step 2. The Eco Mode button can be activated to turn on economy control...

  • Page 24: Parallel Operation

    – ALWAYS make sure engine and muffler are cooled down before the generator can be handled safely (typically 15-30 The Champion model 201227 is parallel ready and can be minutes). operated in parallel with another Champion unit to increase the total available electrical power.

  • Page 25: Operation At High Altitude

    MAINTENANCE 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR Operation at High Altitude WARNING  The density of air at high altitudes is lower than at sea level. Improper maintenance will void your warranty. Engine power is reduced as the air mass and air-fuel ratio decrease.

  • Page 26: Cleaning And Adjusting The Spark Plug

    MAINTENANCE 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR 3. Remove the oil drain plug by turning it counter clockwise. SPARK PLUG GAP DRAIN PLUG 6. Refer to the spark plug types in Specifications when replacing DRAIN TUBE the plug. 7. Firmly re-install the plug.

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Spark Arrestor

    STORAGE 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR Maintenance Schedule 6. Squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil. 7. Place the filter in the assembly. Follow the service intervals indicated in the following maintenance schedule. 8. Reattach the air filter cover.

  • Page 28: Short To Mid Term Storage (Up To 1 Year)

    STORAGE 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR Short to Mid Term Storage (up to 1 year) Gasoline in the gasoline tank has a maximum shelf life of up to 1 year with the addition of properly formulated fuel stabilizers and if stored in a cool, dry place.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    SPECIfICATIONS 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR SPECIfICATIONS Oil Specifications DO NOT OVERFILL. Generator Specifications Type ..........*See following chart Generator Model .......... .

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUbLESHOOTING 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR TROUbLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution No fuel. Add fuel. Faulty spark plug. Clean and adjust spark plug or replace. Fill crankcase to the proper level. Low oil level. Place generator on a flat, level surface.
  • Page 31 TROUbLESHOOTING 201227 - 4500W PORTAbLE INvERTER GENERATOR Problem Cause Solution Move generator to an open, outdoor area. Point exhaust away from people and buildings. Move to fresh air and get medical help if sick, dizzy, or weak. Make sure there are no objects creating obstructions within 5 feet of the generator.
  • Page 32 WARRANTY* Other Exclusions This warranty excludes: CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT – Cosmetic defects such as paint, decals, etc. 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – Wear items such as filter elements, o-rings, etc. Warranty Qualifications – Accessory parts such as starting batteries, and storage To register your product for warranty and FREE lifetime call center covers.
  • Page 33 CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. (CPE) AND THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (U.S. EPA) EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with U.S. EPA emissions regulations. YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The US EPA and CPE are pleased to explain the Federal Emission Control Systems Warranty on your 2023 small off-road engine (SORE) and engine powered equipment.
  • Page 34 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System (ECS) Warranty Coverage. 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1997 and later model year small off-road engines (SORE). The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is delivered to its original, end-use purchaser, and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter.
  • Page 35 EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (using those portions of the list applicable to the engine) Systems covered by this Parts Description warranty Fuel Metering System Fuel regulator, Carburetor and internal parts Air Induction System Air cleaner, Intake manifold Ignition System Spark plug and parts, Magneto ignition system Exhaust System Exhaust manifold, catalytic converter...

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