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ERMA 2000iN Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
DIGITAL INVERTER GENERATOR
2000iN
4-STROKE ENGINE
PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THIS MANUAL
BEFORE STARTING YOUR GENERATOR

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL DIGITAL INVERTER GENERATOR 2000iN 4-STROKE ENGINE PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING YOUR GENERATOR...
  • Page 2 PREFACE Thank you for purchasing a generator. This manual cover operation and maintenance of the generator. Reserves the right to make changes at anytime without notice and without taking any obligation. This publication can’t be reproduced without written permission. Pay special attention to the following works: If a problem should arises or if you have any questions about them, consult an authorized dealer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Environmental protection Scope of product Description of symbols Specifications General safety instructions for power tools Risk of electrocution and fire Risk of fire Risk of injury and property damage when transporting generator Risk from lifting Risk of unsafe operation Risk of breathing –...
  • Page 4 AC Applications DC Applications Generator maintenance Storage/ Transportation Maintenance schedule Spark plugs Engine oil replacement Air filter SPARK ARRESTER MAINTENANCE Cleaning Repairs General inspection Troubleshooting...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Your new ERMA product will more than satisfy your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent ERMA Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria. You will find your new ERMA item easy and safe to operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable service. CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new ERMA product.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    5、Specifications Dimensions and weight Length×width×height 540×320×455 Dry weight 23 kg Engine Model EM158F Engine 4-stroke, overhead valve, single cylinder Displacement(Bore×Stroke) 105.6mml (58X40mm) Compression ratio 8.5: 1 Engine speed 4500rpm (With SMART throttle switch OFF) Cooling system Forced air Ignition system Full transistor Oil capacity 0.40L...

  • Page 7: General Safety Instructions For Power Tools

    6、General safety instructions for power tools To use this product properly, you must observe the safety regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards.

  • Page 8: Save These Important Safety Instructions

    9. Secure the work piece. Use clamps or a vice to hold the work piece. It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool. 10. Do not overreach. Keep your footing secure and balanced at all times. 11.

  • Page 9: Risk Of Electrocution And Fire

    7、Risk of electrocution and fire Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Improper storage of Extension cord can come into contact with hot engine parts Remove extension cord from the generator extension cord. resulting in damage. Using a damaged extension cord can result in and store separately away from generator.

  • Page 10: Risk Of Fire

    8、Risk of fire Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Attempting to fill the Coming in contact can ignite fuel and fuel vapors with hot Turn engine off and allow it to cool before adding fuel to fuel tank while the components such as the muffler, engine exhaust gases, or the tank.

  • Page 11: Risk Of Injury And Property Damage When Transporting Generator

    9、Risk of injury and property damage when transporting generator Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Fire, Fuel or oil can leak or spill and could result in The generator is equipped with a fuel drain screw; adjust the screw to the off inhalation, fire or breathing hazard, serious injury or position before transporting to avoid fuel leaks.

  • Page 12: Risk Of Unsafe Operation

    11、Risk of unsafe operation Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Operation of generator All sources of energy include the Review and understand all of the operating instructions and warnings in this in careless manner. potential for injury. Unsafe operation or manual.

  • Page 13: Risk Of Breathing - Inhalation Hazard

    12、Risk of breathing – inhalation hazard Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Gasoline engines produce toxic carbon Breathing exhaust fumes will Operate generator in clean, dry, well-ventilated area. Never monoxide exhaust fumes. cause serious injury or death. operate unit in enclosed areas such as garages, basements, storage, sheds, or in any location occupied by humans or animals.

  • Page 14: Additional Safety Rules For Generators

    14、Additional safety rules for generator ●ERMA generator is designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions. Read and understand the Owner’s Manual before operating the generator. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
  • Page 15 ●The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a while after stopping the engine Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot. Let the engine cool before storing the generator indoors. The engine exhaust system will be heated during operation and remain hot immediately after stopping the engine.
  • Page 16 ●Always make a pre-operation inspection before you start the engine. You may prevent accident or equipment damage. ●Place the generator at least 1m(3ft) away from buildings or other equipment during operation. ●Operate the generator on a level surface. If the generator is tiled, fuel spillage may result. ●Know how to stop the generator quickly and understand operation of all the controls.

  • Page 17: Unpacking

    15、Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your ERMA Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified.

  • Page 19: Know Your Product

    17、Know your product (1) CONTROL PANEL (6) STARTER GRIP (7) ENGINE SWITCH (2) FUEL TANK CAP (8) Muffler-cover (3) MAINTENANCE COVER SCREW (4) CHOKE LEVER (9) FUEL DRAIN HOSE (5) FRONT SIDE MAINTENANCE COVER (10) AC SOCKET...
  • Page 20 (11) SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE COVER (12) MUFFLER (13) DC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR (14) DC SOCKET (15) SMART THROTTLE SWITCH (16) OIL ALERT INDICATOR LIGHT (17) OVERLOAD INDICATOR LIGHT (18) OUTPUT INDICATOR LIGHT (19) AC SOCKET (20) EARTH 13 14...
  • Page 21 (21) FUEL DRAIN SCREW (22)AIR CLEANER SCREW (21) AIR CLEANER COVER (22) FUEL DRAIN SCREW (23)AIR CLEANER COVER (23) OIL FILLER CAP (24) OIL FILLER CAP Smart throttle Engine speed is kept at idle automatically when the electrical appliance is disconnected and it returns to the proper speed to power of the electrical load when electrical appliance is connected.

  • Page 22: Pre-Operation Check

    18、Pre-operation check Be sure to check the generator on a level surface with the engine doesn’t work. ① Check the engine oil level. 1. Loosen the 2-maintenance cover screw (3) and remove the front side maintenance cover. (Fig.A) 2. Remove the oil filler cap by rotating the cap anti-clockwise and inspect to see the oil level (Fig.B). 3.

  • Page 23: Check The Fuel Level

    ② Check the fuel level. 1. Make sure the generator is turned off, by rotating the engine switch (7) to the ‘off’ position (Fig.D ). 2. Check the fuel by a visual check. Remove the fuel cap and fuel filter screen reviewing the fuel level (Fig.E).
  • Page 24 4.Pour in unleaded fuel from an approved fuel container into the fuel tank. Because fuel expands, only fill the unit to the base of the filter housing. Do not fill above red fuel level indicator Replace fuel cap and turn clockwise to lock. ●...

  • Page 25: Starting The Engine

    19、Starting the engine Before starting the engine, ensure you have filled the crankcase to the correct level with oil. Note. The crankcase is not filled with oil from the factory. Before starting, ensure that no electrical apparatus has been connected to the generator.
  • Page 26 Slowly pull the recoil starter until you feel it engage and then pull it briskly. Return the recoil starter gently and slowly to the original position by hand (Fig.J). Note. When the motor is started for the very first time, it will require a number of attempts to start until the fuel has traveled from the tank to the motor.

  • Page 27: Stopping The Engine

    20、Stop the engine 1. Before stopping, ensure that no electrical apparatus is connected to the generator. 2. Turn the engine switch (7) to the ‘off’ position (Fig.L). 3. Turn the fuel (2) vent lever to the ‘off’ position (Fig.M). Connecting apparatus to the generator Please note that it is not recommended to run the unit over its max output of 1800W for more than a maximum of 20 minutes.

  • Page 28: Ac Applications

    21、AC Applications 1. Start the engine. Make sure the green output indicator light (18) comes on (it may take up to 3 seconds). Allow the motor to run for a couple of minutes to warm up prior to connecting any apparatus to the generator. 2.

  • Page 29: Dc Applications

    WARNING. Prior to connecting any appliance to the generator, check the rating label of the appliance. The generator is rated at 1600W so if the appliance being connected is higher than 1600W, the protective cut out may switch the generator off to prevent over load damage to the generator.
  • Page 30 5. For a fully charged battery, the specific gravity range shall be within 1.26 to 1.28. It is recommended to be checked and confirmed every hour. 6. Start the generator. Make sure the green output indicator light (18) comes on. Allow the motor to run for a couple of minutes to warm up prior to connecting any apparatus to the generator.

  • Page 31: Generator Maintenance

    • If electrolyte gets on your skin, flush with water. • If electrolyte gets in your eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician immediately. • Electrolyte is poisonous. If swallowed, drink large quantities of water or milk and follow with milk of magnesia or vegetable oil and call a physician.
  • Page 32 ■Avoid a place exposed to direct sunlight when putting the generator on avehicle. If the generator is left in an enclosed vehicle for many hours, high temperature inside the vehicle could cause fuel to vaporize resulting in a possible explosion. ■Do not drive on a rough road for an extended period with the generator on board.
  • Page 33 5. Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt. At this point, the piston is coming up on its compression stroke and both the intake and exhaust valves are closed. Storing the engine in this position will help to protect it from internal corrosion. (Fig.R).

  • Page 34: Maintenance Schedule

    25、Maintenance schedule Every 3 Every 6 Every Each First month Item Remarks months months Year or or 10Hrs or 50Hrs or 100Hrs 300Hrs Check ● Engine oil Change ● ● Check ● Air cleaner Clean ●(2) Spark plug Clean-adjust ● Spark arrester Clean ●...

  • Page 35: Spark Plugs

    26、Spark plugs 1. Remove spark plug maintenance cover (11) from the generator housing (FigT). 2. Remove the spark plug lead (Fig.U). 3. Remove any dirt from around the spark plug base. 4. With the spark plug wrench provided remove the spark plug (Fig.V). 5.

  • Page 36: Engine Oil Replacement

    27、Engine oil replacement 1. Place the generator on a level surface and warm up the engine for several minutes. Then stop the engine. 2. Loosen the side maintenance cover screw (3) and remove the side maintenance cover. 3. Remove the oil filler cap (24). 4.

  • Page 37: Air Filter

    28、Air filter It is very important to maintain an air filter in proper condition. AIR CLEANER BODY Damage to the generator may arise if the filter has: AIR CLEANER COVER • Improperly been serviced (3). AIR CLEANER COVER SCREW • Dirt and other foreign elements adhering to the filter AIR CLEANER ELEMENTS due to improper installation and engine wear.

  • Page 38: Spark Arrester Maintenance

    (Fig.a). 6. Thoroughly squeeze the filter removing excess oil. 7. Replace air filter back into the engine. 8. Reinstall the air cleaner cover. 9. Secure the maintenance cover (5) back onto the side panel of the generator, and tighten the cover screw securely (3). IMPORTANT.
  • Page 39 How to remove the spark arrester 1. Remove 4 bolts from the muffler cover and (Fig.b), (Fig.d). remove the muffler cover 2. Remove the special screw from the spark arrester and remove the spark arrester from the muffler. (Fig.e). Clean the spark arrester screen Use a brush to remove carbon deposits from the spark arrester screen.

  • Page 40: Cleaning

    30、Cleaning 1. Keep your machine clean. The outside of the machine can be cleaned using a damp soft cloth with a mild detergent if required. Never use water to clean the generator as it may cause damage to internal parts. 2.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    33、Troubleshooting Trouble Possible cause Suggested remedy Engine will 1. Low on fuel or oil content 1. Add fuel or oil not start 2. Ignition switch in “Off” position 2. Turn to “ON” position 3. Faulty spark plug 3. Replace spark plug 4.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting cont. Generator 1. Has the choke been elevated 1. Check to make sure that the choke has been elevated to running rough to the Run position the run position. If not elevate the choke to the run position 2. Has the generator got old fuel 2.
  • Page 43 Generator 1. Generator may have fallen over 1. Check to make sure that the generator is in it’s correct stops upright position. If not take corrective action to put it in the upright position 2. Generator may have ran out of oil 2.

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