Mosa GE 4500 MI-EAS Original Instructions Manual

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CR4000F19003_EN
11-2023
Use and Maintenance Manual
D5262270
Inverter Generator
GE 4500 MI-EAS
Original instructions

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  • Page 1 CR4000F19003_EN 11-2023 Use and Maintenance Manual D5262270 Inverter Generator GE 4500 MI-EAS Original instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Precautions for disposal of waste material ............. 12 2.12 Disposal of the machine ..................12 Technical data ....................... 13 GE 4500 MI-EAS technical data ................13 Electrical diagram ....................14 Description ......................15 Main components ....................15 Control panel components ..................16 4.2.1...
  • Page 3 Contents Operation ......................22 Connection to a home system ................22 Total load ........................ 23 Simultaneous use of alternating current and direct current supply ......23 Grounding ....................... 24 Checks before start-up ................... 25 Starting and stopping the engine ................25 6.6.1 Starting the engine ...................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    If the manual is lost, damaged or becomes illegible, request a copy to MOSA, indicating the model of the machine, the serial number and the year of construction.
  • Page 5: Customer Service

    Customer service The Technical Assistance and Spare Parts Service are available to the Customers. MOSA recommends that you contact the nearest authorised service centre for specialised intervention for all control and overhaul operations. In order to obtain quick and effective responses, indicate the Model and Serial Number shown on the identifi- cation plate (see “1.8 Identification data”).
  • Page 6: Identification Data

    42kg Power Factor IP Grade IP23M Year of manifacture 2023 BCS S.p.A. Viale Europa 59 - 20047 Cusago (MI) ITALY - www.mosa.it A. Dati del costruttore C. Dati tecnici della macchina • B. Dati della macchina Rated Power: Potenza nominale - kW •...
  • Page 7: Sound Power Level

    1. Introduction Sound power level The sound power level of the Inverter generator is given on the decal applied in the area indicated in the figure. The value indicates the guaranteed sound power level in compliance with Directive 2000/14/EC. • Sound power level (LWA) - Unit of measurement dB(A): represents the amount of acoustic energy emit- ted in the unit of time regardless of the distance of the measuring point.
  • Page 8: Safety

    2. Safety Safety Safety information Always respect the warnings contained in this manual and present on the decal applied to the machine. This allows the machine to be used safely, avoiding damage to property and injury or death to people. The following words and symbols were used to identify important safety messages.
  • Page 9: Positioning Of Safety Decal And Information

    2. Safety Positioning of safety decal and information 2.2.1 Decal explanation • Pos. 1 - Attention! High temperature. Do not tou- ch! To avoid burns due to contact with hot parts, stop the engine and wait until it has sufficiently cooled down.
  • Page 10 2. Safety • Pos. 5 - Starting procedure. • Pos. 6 - For disposal, comply with Directive 2012/19/EU on waste of electric and electronic equipment (WEEE). • Pos. 7 - Remove the panel to connect the starter battery for electric starting.
  • Page 11: General Precautions

    2. Safety General precautions Any errors during use, checks or maintenance could cause the risk of injury, even serious • Before performing the operations, read this manual and the decals applied to the machine and follow the warnings. If you don’t understand any part of the manual, ask your Safety Officer for explanations.
  • Page 12: Fire Prevention

    2. Safety Fire prevention 2.4.1 Fire due to fuel, oil • Avoid approaching any flame to flammable substan- ces such as fuel and oil. • Do not smoke or use open flames near flammable substances. • Stop the machine before refuelling. •...
  • Page 13: Precautions For Electric Connections

    2. Safety • To limit potentially dangerous situations, isolate the area around the machine, thus preventing any unau- thorized personnel from getting close to it. Although the machines produced comply with the regulations on electromagnetic compatibility, do not place the machine near equipment influenced by the presence of magnetic fields. •...
  • Page 14: Precautions During Fuel And Engine Oil Filling

    2. Safety Precautions during fuel and engine oil filling • Fuel and engine oil are flammable. Refill with the engine off. • Refuel only outdoors or in well-ventilated environments. • Do not smoke or use naked flames during refuelling. • Do not fuel with the engine running or hot.
  • Page 15: Precautions For Disposal Of Waste Material

    2. Safety 2.11 Precautions for disposal of waste material • Be sure to store the waste liquid in containers or tanks. • Do not discharge the oil directly into the soil or sewage system, rivers, seas or lakes. • When disposing of harmful waste such as oil, fuel, cool- ant, solvents, filters and batteries, follow current laws and regulations.
  • Page 16: Technical Data

    3. Technical data Technical data GE 4500 MI-EAS technical data 4kW Generator Model n. Type Silent Inverter Rated frequency (Hz) Rated voltage (V) Rated output power (kW) Maximum output power (kW) Generator Power factor ISO8528 G2 Charging Voltage (DC) (V)
  • Page 17: Electrical Diagram

    3. Technical data Electrical diagram...
  • Page 18: Description

    4. Description Description The Inverter generator is a machine that transforms the mechanical energy generated by a engine into a source of electrical energy with alternating current for powering lighting sources, small appliances and tools, and with direct current for charging batteries. Main components 1.
  • Page 19: Control Panel Components

    4. Description 4.2 Control panel components AC 230V AC 230V OUTPUT OVERLOAD CHOKE START THROTTLE GROUND TERMINAL GE 4500 MI-EAS AC RESET 5V1.0A BUTTON DC BREAKER DC 12V 8.3A 5V2.1A PARALLEL OPERATION OUTLETS Oil warning light Overload indicator light AC pilot light...
  • Page 20: Explanation Of Control Panel Components

    4. Description 4.2.1 Explanation of control panel components 1 - Oil warning light (red) When the oil level falls below the lower level, the oil warning light comes on and then the engine stops automatically. Unless you refill with oil, the engine will not start again. Tip: If the engine stalls or does not start, turn the engine switch to “ON”...
  • Page 21: Ground Terminal

    4. Description 4 - Engine speed adjustment switch (ESC) • Pos. ON. When this switch is in the ON position, the engine spe- ed is adjusted according to the connected load, impro- ving consumption and noise. • Pos. OFF. When the switch is in the OFF position, the engine spe- ed is set at 3600 rpm.
  • Page 22: Multifunction Switch

    4. Description 10 - Alternating current sockets (AC) AC electric device connection sockets D5262670 11 - Multi-function switch • Pos. OFF. In this position, the fuel is closed and the electric igni- tion circuit prevents starting. • Pos. ON. In this position, the fuel is open and the electric ignition circuit is active.
  • Page 23: Delivery, Unpacking And Installation

    • In the event that, at the time of delivery, significant damage is found, caused during transport, together with any missing parts that may be found, promptly notify MOSA Div. of BCS S.p.A. Unpacking •...
  • Page 24 Rated Power Rated Voltage Quality Class Maximum Power R ated Current Performance Class Rated Frequency Mass We ight Power Factor IP Grade Year of manifacture BCS S.p.A. Vi ale Europa 59 - 20090 Cusago (MI) ITAL Y - www.mosa.it D5262700...
  • Page 25: Operation

    6. Operation Operation WARNING • Before positioning and starting the machine, read section “2. Safety” carefully. • Do not overload the generator because it may get damaged. • When powering precision equipment, electronic controllers, computers, microcomputer-based equi- pment or chargers, keep the generator at a sufficient distance to avoid electromagnetic interference caused by the engine.
  • Page 26: Total Load

    6. Operation Improper connection D5262370 Total load Make sure that the total load is within the power of the generator. Alternating current load (AC) Purely resistive loads (e.g. incandescent lamps, electric Power factor: 1 Rated power: ≤ 3600 W resistance stoves, electric water heaters, irons) Loads with high starting current (e.g.
  • Page 27: Grounding

    6. Operation Example Rated output of the generator ≤ 3600 W Power Rated Frequency factor power ≤ 2880 W Alternating current (AC) ≤ 1440 W Direct current (DC) ≤ 96 W (12V/8.3A) Grounding WARNING • The machine is not equipped with a residual current circuit breaker, and must not be connected to a grounding system.
  • Page 28: Checks Before Start-Up

    6. Operation Checks before start-up WARNING • The machine is shipped without engine oil. Before starting the machine, fill it with oil. For the details, see “7. Maintenance”. 1. Check the oil and fuel levels. For details, see “7.2 Fuel” and “7.3 Engine oil”. 2.
  • Page 29 6. Operation 4. Electric start. Press the electric start button and wait for the engine to start. D5262410 5. After starting the engine, turn the multifunction switch to the ON position. D5262330 6. Turn the engine speed adjustment switch (ESC) to the ON position.
  • Page 30: Stopping The Engine

    6. Operation Stopping the engine WARNING • In case of emergency, turn the multi-function switch to the OFF position. 1. Disconnect or turn off any load connected to the generator, Important • Allow the engine to cool down by letting it run for about 60 seconds with no loads atta- ched before stopping it.
  • Page 31: Alternating Current Operation (Ac)

    OVERLOAD rent. CHOKE START THROTTLE GROUND TERMINAL 2. Check that the AC generation pilot indicator light (1) is GE 4500 MI-EAS switched on. PARALLEL AC RESET 5V1.0A OPERATION BUTTON DC BREAKER DC 12V 8.3A 5V2.1A...
  • Page 32: Direct Current Operation (Dc)

    6. Operation Direct current operation (DC) 6.8.1 Charging a battery WARNING • Lead batteries generate hydrogen gas and are dangerous because they could cause explo- sions. While charging the battery, wear protective gloves and goggles, do not smoke and do not move material that could generate sparks close to the unit.
  • Page 33: Connecting In Parallel Mode

    Only use the parallel box provided by MOSA. • Connect the parallel box only to the MOSA inverter generators. The generators must be of the same model. Example: GE 4500 MI-EAS with another GE 4500 MI-EAS • Do not disconnect the parallel cables while the generator is running and the power cables are connected.
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    6. Operation 3. Take the load from the generators connected in parallel using the sockets on the parallel box. Note • The power delivered is split halfway between the two generators. • The maximum withdrawable power from the generators connected in parallel is the sum of the rated powers of each single generator.
  • Page 35: Maintenance

    7. Maintenance Maintenance WARNING • Before proceeding with maintenance, carefully read section “2. Safety”. • Place the generator on a level surface and remove the spark plug cap. for details see “7.6 Checking and replacing the spark plug”. Ordinary Maintenance Schedule Frequency Each First 1 month...
  • Page 36: Fuel

    7. Maintenance Fuel Only use gasoline and fill the tank with clean fuel. D5262440 1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down. 2. Rotate the tank cap (1) counter clockwise and remove 3. Fill the fuel tank up to the red line (2) of the maximum level (Max.), and immediately dry any spilled fuel.
  • Page 37 7. Maintenance 3. Remove the engine fill cap (2) and wipe the oil level dipstick (3) with a cloth. 4. Insert the cap (2) into the filler neck without screwing it in, and remove it again to check the oil level on the dipstick (3).
  • Page 38: Engine Air Filter

    7. Maintenance Engine air filter WARNING • If the generator runs in rooms with a lot of dust, clean the air filter every 10 hours and replace it every 25 hours. 7.4.1 Cleaning 1. Remove the screws (1) and the cover (2). D5262480 2.
  • Page 39: Cleaning The Spark Guard

    7. Maintenance Cleaning the spark guard WARNING • Wait for the engine to cool down before performing this maintenance operation. 1. Lift the handle (1), remove the screws (2) and the cover (3). D5262510 2. Loosen the bolt (3) and remove the cap (4) and the grid (5).
  • Page 40: Checking And Replacing The Spark Plug

    7. Maintenance Checking and replacing the spark plug 1. Remove the screw (1), remove the cover (2), and re- move the spark plug cap. 2. Use the wrench supplied and unscrew the spark plug. 3. Use a brass brush to remove soot and dirt and run a damp cloth to remove any residue.
  • Page 41: Storage

    7. Maintenance Storage • Carefully clean the fairings and all other machine parts. • If the machine is not used for more than 30 days, make sure that the machine is protected from heat sources and from weather phenomena that can cause rust, corrosion of the components and damage to the machine.
  • Page 42 7. Maintenance NOTE...
  • Page 44 MOSA div. della BCS S.p.A. Viale Europa, 59 20047 Cusago (Milano) Italy Tel.+39 - 0290352.1 www.mosa.it...

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