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PORTABLE GENERATOR Owner’s Manual DO NOT RETURN TO STORE! CALL US FIRST 1-855-888-3598 FOR SUPPORT SUA5001 REV00 Model: Serial: Date Purchased: SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE P/N: 32082-00000-00...
Table of Contents Maintenance And Storage....17 Introduction..........1 Safety............1 Maintenance Schedule......17 General Safety Precautions....2 Engine Maintenance......17 Unpacking the Generator.......7 Engine Oil Level Check.......17 Change Engine Oil......18 Parts Included........7 Assembly..........8 Spark Plug Maintenance.....18 Install the Wheel Kit........8 Air Filter Maintenance......19 Install the Support Leg......8 Cleaning the Spark Arrestor....19 Valve Clearance........19 Controls and Features......9...
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 or other 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 Operator’s Manual Kickback GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows, doors and vents to reduce the risk of Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
CORRECT USAGE Example location to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning • ONLY use outside and downwind, far away from windows, doors and vents. • Direct exhaust away from occupied spaces. INCORRECT USAGE Do not operate in any of the following locations: •...
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WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT WARNING • Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) cleaner are in place. will pull hand and arm toward engine • DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. faster than you can let go which could WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT cause broken bones, fractures, bruises, 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.
ASSEMBLY Your generator requires some assembly prior to Install the Support Leg usage. 5 - Insert bolts (F) throught the support leg (G) and holes on the generator frame as shown. CAUTION 6 - Tighten bolts (F) and nuts (H) to the frame. Assembly the generator will require lifting the unit.
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES 6. 120/240V AC, 30A Twist Lock, Single Phase, 1. Engine Control Switch: Flip the switch to the 60 Hz Outlet (NEMA L14-30R): This outlet can “ON (l)” position and pull the recoil starter to supply either 120 Volt or 240 Volt output. start the generator.
SPECIFICATIONS Generator Specifications Model SUA5001 (10001-) Starting Watts 4000W Running Watts 3600W Rated AC Voltage 120/240V Rated DC Voltage 60HZ Rated Frequency Phase Single Neutral Bonded to Frame Grounding System (AC) Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke OHV Air Cooled Engine Displacement...
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.
NOTE: 6. Move the choke lever to the “START” position. Keep choke lever in “START” position for only 1 pull of the recoil starter. After first pull, move choke lever to the “RUN” position for up to the next 3 pulls of the START recoil starter.
Stopping the Engine NOTE: Always ensure that the fuel valve is in the “OFF” 1. Turn off and remove entire electrical loads. position when the engine is not in use. Never start or stop the generator with electrical If the engine will not be used for a period of two devices plugged in or turned on.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance should be performed more frequently Regular Maintenance will improve the performance when generator is used in dusty areas. and extend the life of your generator. Follow When generator has exceeded the maximum figures maintenance schedule intervals whichever occurs specified in the table, maintenance should still be first according to use.
Recommended Engine Oil Type CAUTION 1 0W-3 0 Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil. 5W-3 0 1 0W-4 0 1. Remove the oil cap (A) and wipe dipstick clean. 5W-3 0 Full Synthetic 2. Place a container underneath the oil drain plug to °F -2 0 1 00...
7. Tighten with wrench to compress washer. If spark Cleaning the Spark Arrestor plug is new, use 1/2 turn to compress washer 1. Allow the engine to cool completely before appropriate amount. If reusing old spark plug, use servicing the spark arrestor. 1/8 to 1/4 turn for proper washer compression.
GENERATOR MAINTENANCE 6 - Pull starter recoil several times to distribute oil in cylinder. Make certain that the generator is kept clean and 7 - Install spark plug. stored properly. Only operate the unit on a flat, level 8 - Pull recoil slowly until resistance is felt. This surface in a clean, dry operating environment.
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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A-iPOWER WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM Register your product by emailing this form to support@a-ipower.com or register on-line at: www.a-ipower.com. Registering your product is important , it provides the following protections: 1. You have record of product purchased 2. Customer Service can Better serve you for Warranty related issues...
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