Operation; Generator Location; Grounding; Surge Protection - Champion Category 5 46512 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

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Generator Location

Please consult your local authority . In some areas,
generators must be registered with the local utility .
Generators used at construction sites may be subject to
additional rules and regulations .
This generator must have at least five feet of clearance
from combustible material . Leave at least three feet
of clearance on all sides of the generator to allow for
adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing .
Place the generator in a well-ventilated area . DO NOT
place the generator near vents or intakes where exhaust
fumes could be drawn into occupied or confined
spaces . Carefully consider wind and air currents when
positioning generator .

Grounding

The generator system ground connects the frame to the
ground terminals on the power panel .

Surge Protection

CAuTION
Voltage fluctuation may impair the proper
functioning of sensitive electronic equipment .
Electronic devices, including computers and many
programmable appliances use components that are
designed to operate within a narrow voltage range and
may be affected by momentary voltage fluctuations .
While there is no way to prevent voltage fluctuations, you
can take steps to protect sensitive electronic equipment .
1. Install UL1449, CSA-listed, plug-in surge suppressors
on the outlets feeding your sensitive equipment.
Surge suppressors come in single- or multi-outlet
styles . They're designed to protect against virtually
all short-duration voltage fluctuations .
2. Obtain an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) device.
Most UPS devices come with a rechargeable battery
between the electronic equipment and power supply
source . The device buffers the voltage and protects
against virtually all short-duration voltage fluctuations .

Wireless Remote Start

Wireless remote starting is only possible within 80 feet of
the generator .
Do not attempt to adjust the carburetor choke . The remote
system will automatically close and open the choke .
1 . Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface .
2 . Press the Ignition Switch to "ON" .
3 . Press the Battery Switch to "ON" .
4 . Turn the Fuel Valve to the "ON" position .
5 . To start the engine, press and release the "START"
button on the handheld Remote Control device . DO
NOT hold the button down, only press the button
once . The engine will attempt to start 6 times .
6 . A safety feature is provided which delays the
electrical power availability during starting mode .
The delay lasts for approximately 15 seconds . The
delay is provided to prevent damage to the generator
if electrical loads are inadvertently turned on during
engine startup .
7 . If the generator fails to start, check the battery
condition and cable connections .

Starting the Engine without Remote

1 . Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface .
2 . Turn off all electrical loads connected to the generator .
Never start or stop the generator with electrical
devices plugged in and turned on .
3 . Turn the Fuel Valve to the "ON" position .
4 . Press the Battery Switch to "ON" .
5 . ELECTRIC START: Press the switch to the "START"
position .
6 . RECOIL START: Pull the starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly .
NOTE
If the engine starts but does not run make certain
that the generator is on a flat, level surface . The
engine is equipped with a low oil sensor that will
prevent the engine from running when the oil level
falls below a critical threshold .

OPERATION

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