Table of Contents Foreword .........................1 Important Marks ......................2 Safety Instruction ......................3 Control System ....................... 7 Appearance ......................7 Control Panel ......................8 Engine Switch ......................8 Oil Alert Indicator (Yellow) ................... 8 Overload Indicator (Red) ..................9 AC Indicator (Green) ....................10 ECO Switch ......................
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Muffler Cover ....................... 28 Storage .......................... 29 Pump out fuel ......................29 Engine ........................29 Trouble Shooting ......................30 The Engine Cannot Be Started................30 No voltage Output From Generator ..............30 Specification ......................... 31 Circuit Diagram ......................32 Parts List ........................33 Wearing Parts ........................33 2-Year Limited Warranty .....................
Foreword Thank you for purchasing our gasoline generator sets. ●The copyright belongs to Novus Performance Products LLC, who reserves all the right. ●Without the written permission of Novus Performance Products LLC, any form of copy, transmission, distribution and storage of this manual is forbidden strictly.
Important Marks Your and others’ personal and property safety is very important. Please read the Safety Warning with “ ”, and the Safety Tips with “NOTICE”. The details are listed below: DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Safety Instruction Before operating the generator, please read and understand this manual. It can avoid the accidents by familiarizing yourself with the safe operation procedure of the generator. The emission gas is poisonous Do not use this generator in confined places. It ...
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The engine and muffler will be heated Keep the generator out of the reach of pedestrians and children. When running the generator, don’t put any flammable material near to the exhaust vent. Keep the clearance more than 1 meter between ...
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Connection Notice Do not connect this generator to mains electricity. Do not connect this generator to other generators. Connect to household power supply When connecting the generator to household power supply as a backup power, it should be operated by an electrician of other professional person. After connecting the load to generator, check and ensure the safety and reliability.
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Others Keep the blowhole of fan cover, muffler and engine bottom clear and free of debris, mud, water, etc. If these blowholes blocked, engine, inverter or motor parts may be damaged. Keep it far from other items, when moving, storing or using the generator. If oil leak occurs, it could be harmful to the engine, or other property.
lube oil is insufficient. Refill with oil and try to start the engine again. Overload Indicator (Red) Overload indicator lights up when the generator has detected that the output of the connected electrical equipment has been overloaded, causing the inverter to overheat, or the AC voltage to rise. In the meantime, AC protector works and stops the generator from generating power to protect it and its connected electrical equipment.
If the D/C breaker is OFF, try to reduce the device’s load to within generator’s rated output, and if the breaker is still OFF, stop the machine immediately and consult the NOVUS seller. Grounding Terminal The grounding terminal① should be connected to...
grounding wire to avoid electric shock. When the electric device is grounded, the generator must be grounded, too. Connection of the generator to a building’s electrical system, as applicable. These instructions shall include the need for a transfer switch installed by licensed electricians who are approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
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The YELLOW light will flash for at least five minutes after a fault. When the yellow light turns on, the generator cannot be started and must be repaired immediately. A CO sensor fault can only be diagnosed and repaired by an authorized NOVUS service center.
Parallel Output Terminal Parallel output terminals ① can be used by connecting two units of NV4000i through the parallel control box (rated output for these two units is 6.6KVA). The related operation and information will be introduced in details in the...
Checking Before Operation NOTE Checking before each operation Be sure to perform a pre-use check before each use. BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR Verify that: • Inspect the generator and any attachments for damage, such as the fuel system, outlets, exhaust system, wiring, and extension cords. •...
After refueling, the spilled fuel should be wiped clean immediately. Unleaded gasoline is required, as leaded gasoline will damage the internal engine part seriously. Confirm the tank have enough fuel. Recommended fuel: unleaded gasoline Fuel capacity total: 2.4 gal. F FF(FULL)...
Operation Forbidden to use the engine in a confined place, the exhaust gas will make people unconsciousness or even death in short time. Operate the engine in a well-ventilated area. The generator was delivered without oil injection. Do not start the generator without filling it with sufficient oil.
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2. Put the engine switch to “ON” position a. Open fuel system b. Open ignition system c. Choke off ,the generator stay in cool working state. Tips: While starting the engine, no need to close the choke, just put the generator switch to “ON” position 3.
When the environment temperature is lower than 0 degree (32 degrees F), and engine RPM is 3600, ECO is OFF, the warm-up time is less than 5 min. When the environment temperature is lower than 5 degree (41 degree F), and engine RPM is 3600, and ECO is ON, the warm-up time is less than 3 min.
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Make sure the rated load current is within the range of rated current for socket. Attention : If the electrical equipment requires grounding, the generator must be grounded. Start the engine. Make sure the AC light is on. Insert the plug into the socket. 4 Open the Electrical Equipment.
Two generators’ ECO switch should be both in the same position for parallel operation. Using special cable set to Parallel two NV4000i. Starting the engine, make sure the output indicator (green light) of each generator is on.
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is on continuously, it may damage the generator, and if the overload indicator light (red) keep flashing, it may shorten the life of machine. The limited working time for maximum power is 30 minutes.
Applied Range Make sure the total load is within the rated load of the generator before using, otherwise the generator may be damaged. 0.4-0.75 Power Factor 0.8-0.95 (efficiency 0.85) Rated Voltage 12v 4000i ~3500W ~2800W ~1400W Rated Current 8.3A Remark ~ stands for ‘do not exceed’.
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Never overload the generator. The total power of loading device should not exceed rated power of generator, otherwise the generator will be damaged. When using this generator to supply power to precision instrument, electronic controller, PC, EC and microcomputer, etc., please keep a sufficient distance between the equipment and the generator to prevent electromagnetic interference.
Users should operate safely. Periodic checking, adjustment and lubrication can make sure the generator performs more safely and efficiently. The contents below are the main checking items. If you are not familiar with the maintenance, please ask NOVUS dealers for help. Maintenance Schedule Please stop the engine before maintaining.
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*1. The first engine oil replacement should be made within the first month of use or after it works for 20 hours. *2. The air cleaner should be cleaned more frequently when used in the damp and dusty place. NOVUS dealers. ★ These items should be maintained by...
Install Spark plug Turning around the spark plug to 1/4-1/2 circle to the assigned position. Install spark plug cap and cover. Adjusting Carburetor Adjustment of the Carburetor should be done by well-trained person with professional facilities from Novus dealer because the...
Carburetor is an important part for generator. Replacing Engine oil Never drain engine oil immediately after turning it off because the engine oil is at high temperature to avoid any burns. ①Oil dipstick ②Seal ③Seal gasket Drain bolt 1. Place the generator horizontally at first, then start the generator and keep it running some minutes, stop...
2. Clean the air filter with dissolvent and dry it 3. Add oil to the foam filter and squeeze out excessive oil. The filter should be wet but not dripping oil. 4. Put the filter into air cleaner Notice Make filter cling with air cleaner without any gap Please do not start generator without the air cleaner to avoid any damage on cylinder and other parts on engine...
Storage You need do the following jobs if you plan to store machine for a long time. Pump out fuel Set the switch to OFF position. Remove the fuel filter and take out all the fuel. Read the Instruction at first and clean the fuel with a soft and dry cloth because fuel is volatile and poisonous.
There is carbon deposit or wet in Spark plug, then clean it and dry it. Ignition system problem, please contact Novus dealer. No voltage Output From Generator AC indication lamp(Green)turned off, then turn off engine, and re-start.
Parts List Wearing Parts Part. NO. DESCRIPTION 360800010 CYLINDER HEAD GASKET 1101400006-0001 CARBURETOR GASKET 2204700003-0001 INTAKE PORT GASKET 1202000009-0001 SPARK PLUG 1200800037-0001 EXHAUST PORT GASKET 1900100009-0001 CYLINDER HEAD GASKET 1900200006-0001 AIR FILTER FOAM ELEMENT 1807900085-0001 CARBURETOR 1901000005-0001 CRANKCASE GASKET 1903700036-0001 OIL SEAL...
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IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Novus Performance Products LLC shall not be liable under any circumstances for any incidental or consequential damages or expenses of any kind, including, but not limited to, cost of equipment rentals, loss of profit, or cost of hiring services to perform tasks normally performed by Novus Products.
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