READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL. 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 is rated in accordance with PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association) standard PGMA G300 (Standard for Testing and Validating
Performance of Portable Generators).
Made in China - REV 20190124
Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA
5500w dual fuel electric start inverter generator (39 pages)
Summary of Contents for Champion Global Power Equipment 82001i
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL #82001i 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR 0044 1942 528270 • • or visit championgenerators.co.uk READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL. 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.
INTRODUcTION 82001i - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR INTRODUcTION SAFETY DEFINITIONS Congratulations on purchasing your invertor generator. Please Please familiarize yourself with the following symbols. The follow these instructions and maintain it correctly. safety symbol and key words are safety warnings. Follow all safety messages to avoid accidents or injury..
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUcTIONS 82001i - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUcTIONS WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can DANGER start fires around dry vegetation. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should odorless, poison gas.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUcTIONS 82001i - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR WARNING cAUTION Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can occur on Improper treatment or use of the generator can damage it, contact. Combustible material can catch fire on contact.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUcTIONS 82001i - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR Fuel Safety When operating the generator: DO NOT move or tip the generator during operation. DANGER DO NOT tip the generator or allow fuel or oil to spill. GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPORS) ARE HIGHLY When transporting or servicing the generator: FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUcTIONS 82001i - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR Power Panel 100% 00:00 REMAINING 1. Power Output – Percentage of available power from 6. AC Overload Reset Button – Used to re-energize generator being used. receptacles after overload fault and reset maintenance schedule.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUcTIONS 82001i - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR Outlet Panel 1. Circuit Breakers (Push Reset) – Protects the generator RECEPTACLES against electrical overloads. 2 x (220v 16amp) or (240v 13 amp) 2. Ground Terminal – Consult an electrician for local May be used to supply electrical power for grounding regulations.
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ASSEMBLY 82001i - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR ASSEMBLY This unit ships from our factory without oil. It must be properly serviced with fuel and oil before operation. If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your generator, call our your nearest Champion Distributor. Please have your serial number and model number available.
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ASSEMBLY 82001i - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR NOTIcE cAUTION The first 5 hours of run time are the break-in period for the Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane unit. During the break in period stay at or below 50% of the...
OPERATION 82001i - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR Grounding WARNING Your generator must be properly connected to an appropriate Do not operate or store the generator in rain, snow, or wet ground to help prevent electric shock. weather. WARNING ...
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OPERATION 82001i - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR Starting the Engine NOTIcE 1. Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface. Keep EZ Start dial in “CHOKE” position for only 1 pull of 2. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Never the recoil starter.
OPERATION 82001i - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR 5. Plug in and turn on the next item. WARNING 6. Allow the engine to stabilize. Connecting a generator to your electric utility company’s 7. Repeat steps 5-6 for each additional item.
MAINTENANcE 82001i - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR Stopping the Engine cAUTION 1. Turn off and unplug all electrical loads. Never start or stop While charging a device do not place on the exhaust side of the generator with electrical devices plugged in or turned the generator.
MAINTENANcE 82001i - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR cleaning the Generator NOTIcE cAUTION Once oil has been added, a visual check should show oil about 1-2 threads from running out of the fill hole. If using DO NOT spray engine with water.
MAINTENANcE 82001i - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR cleaning the Air Filter 6. Replace the spark arrestor if it is damaged. 7. Position the spark arrestor on the muffler and attach by reversing the steps from above. 1. Remove the maintenance cover.
STORAGE 82001i - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR STORAGE Maintenance Schedule Follow the service intervals indicated in the following DANGER maintenance schedule. Service your generator more frequently when operating in Gasoline and gasoline vapors are highly flammable and adverse conditions.
STORAGE 82001i - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR Long Term Storage (more than 1 year) 5. Check engine oil level and add clean, fresh oil if needed. Oil Specifications for proper oil type. For storage over 1 year, the gasoline tank and carburetor must 6.
SPEcIFIcATIONS 82001i - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR SPEcIFIcATIONS Fuel Specifications Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of Generator Specifications 85 and an ethanol content of 10% or less by volume. DO NOT USE E15 or E85. DO NOT OVERFILL.
TROUBLESHOOTING 82001i - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution No fuel. Add fuel. Faulty spark plug. Replace spark plug. Generator will not start. Unit loaded during start up. Remove load from unit. Fill crankcase to the proper level.