Operation; Generator Location; Surge Protection; Starting The Engine - Champion 46554 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

OPERATION

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 . The system ground is
connected to the AC neutral wire .

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 .

Starting the Engine

1 . Make certain the generator is on a flat, level surface .
2 . Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator .
Never start or stop the generator with electrical
devices plugged in or turned on .
3 . Turn the fuel valve to the "On" position .
4 . Flip the engine switch to the "On" position .
5 . Move the choke lever to the "Choke" position .
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6 . RECOIL START: Pull the starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly
7 . As engine warms up, move the choke lever to "Run . "
NOTE
The generator rotor has a sealed, pre-lubricated ball
bearing that requires no additional lubrication for
the life of the bearing .

Connecting Electrical Loads

1 . Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few
minutes after starting
2 . Plug in and turn on the desired 120/240 Volt AC
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads .
– DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator .
– DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator .
– DO NOT overload the generator .
NOTE
Connecting a generator to your electric utility company's
power lines or to another power source may be against
the law . In addition this action, if done incorrectly, could
damage your generator and appliances and could cause
serious injury or even death to you or a utility worker
who may be working on nearby power lines . If you plan
to run a portable electric generator during an outage,
please notify your electric utility company immediately
and remember to plug your appliances directly into the
generator . Do not plug the generator into any electric
outlet in your home . Doing so could create a connection
to the utility company power lines . You are responsible
for ensuring that your generator's electricity does not
feed back into the electric utility power lines .
If the generator will be connected to a building electrical
system, consult your local utility company or a qualified
electrician . Connections must isolate generator power
from utility power and must comply with all applicable
laws and codes .
CAuTION
Improper load distribution can result in damage to
the generator and any connected electrical devices .
When connecting loads the 120V Twist-Lock
receptacle and a 120V Duplex receptacle
simultaneously, Duplex B (furthest to the right of
the Power Panel) must be used . See Power Panel
diagram for clarification .
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