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PORTABLE GENERATOR Owner’s Manual SUA2800C DO NOT RETURN TO STORE! CALL US FIRST 855-888-3598 FOR SUPPORT Model# 1961001 REV00 Model: Serial: Date Purchased: SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE P/N: 32082-06832-00...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction..........1 Low Oil Shutdown........17 Safety............1 Do Not Overload Generator....17 Maintenance And Storage....18 General Safety Precautions....2 Maintenance Schedule......18 Safety And Dataplate Labels....7 Engine Maintenance......18 Unpacking the Generator.......8 Engine Oil Level Check.......18 Parts Included........8 Assembly..........8 Change Engine Oil......19 Install the Wheel Kit........9 Spark Plug Maintenance.....19 Install the Support Leg......9 Air Filter Maintenance......20...
If any section of this manual is not understood, contact customer Service at 855-888-3598, or www.a-ipower.com for starting, operating and servicing procedures. The owner is responsible for proper maintenance and safe use of the unit. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference.
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. •...
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. Back Side LABEL DESCRIPTION Fuel SUA2800C SUA2800C MODÈLE.: 1961001 REV 00 MODEL NO.: 1961001 REV 00 AC Voltage: 120V Insulation Class:...
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 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.
Install the Support Leg 5 - Insert bolts (G) throught the support leg (J) and holes on the generator frame as shown. 6 - Tighten bolts (G) and nuts (I) to the frame. 3-4mm NOTE: Handle already is assembled on the unit. NOTICE The generator is equipped with a battery charging feauture.
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES 1. Engine Control Switch: Flip the switch to 4. 120V AC, 20A Duplex, Single Phase, 60 Hz the “ON (l)” position and pull the recoil Outlets (NEMA 5-20R): Each outlet is capable of starter to start the generator. Turn to the “OFF carrying a maximum of 20 Amp on.
SPECIFICATIONS SUA2800C Model 1961001 Starting Watts 2800W Running Watts 2500W Rated AC Voltage 120V Rated DC Voltage 60HZ Rated Frequency Phase Single Neutral Floating Grounding System (AC) Engine Type Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke OHV Air Cooled Engine Displacement 196cc Starting System...
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.
4. Add gasoline to the fuel tank. WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go which could cause broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in serious injury. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid 5.
WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive which could cause burns, fire or explosion resulting in death or serious injury. DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to Stopping the Engine “START” position. 1. Turn off and remove entire electrical loads. NOTE: Never start or stop the generator with electrical Always ensure that the fuel valve is in the “OFF”...
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 O il Type CAUTION 1 0W -3 0 Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil. 5 W -3 0 1 0W -4 0 1. Remove the oil cap (A) and wipe dipstick clean. 5 W-3 0 Full Synt hetic 2.
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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