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2.1
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
IN THIS MANUAL ASSUME THE GENERATOR HAS
BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED, CONNECTED, SER-
VICED, TESTED AND ADJUSTED BY A QUALIFIED
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN OR INSTALLATION
CONTRACTOR.
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2.1.1 INSTALLATION
Generator installation must have been properly com-
pleted so it complies with all applicable codes, stan-
dards and regulations and with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
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2.1.2 ENGINE LUBRICATION
Have engine crankcase properly serviced with recom-
mended oil before starting. Refer to "Maintenance"
and "Specifications" sections for oil servicing proce-
dures and recommendations.
Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before you have properly serviced it with the
recommended oil may result in engine failure.
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2.1.3 FUEL SUPPLY
The engine must have adequate supply of proper fuel
to operate. Before starting, check that sufficient fuel
is available.
On some gasoline installations, the generator
engine may "share" the vehicle's gasoline fuel
tank with the vehicle engine. Some installations
may provide separate fuel tanks for generator and
vehicle engine.
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2.1.4 COOLING AND VENTILATING AIR
Air inlet and outlet openings in the generator com-
partment must be open and unobstructed for contin-
ued proper operation. Without sufficient cooling and
ventilating air flow, the engine-generator quickly over-
heats, which causes it to automatically shutdown.
Overheating could also damage the unit or your vehi-
cle.
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2.1.5 ENGINE EXHAUST GAS
Before starting the generator engine, you should be
sure there is no way for exhaust gases to enter the
vehicle interior and endangering people or animals.
Close windows, doors and other openings in the vehi-
cle that, if open, might permit exhaust gases to enter
the vehicle.
NOTE:
Section 2 – Operation
IMPACT-36 plus II Recreational Vehicle Generator
The generator engine gives off deadly carbon
monoxide gas through its exhaust system.
This dangerous gas, if breathed in sufficient
concentrations, can cause unconsciousness or
even death. Do not operate the generator if
its exhaust system is leaking or has been
damaged. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poi-
soning are (a) inability to think coherently, (b)
vomiting, (c) twitching muscles, (d) throbbing
temples, (e) dizziness, (f) headache, (g) weak-
ness and sleepiness. If you feel any of these
symptoms, move into fresh air immediately. If
symptoms persist, get medical help.
2.2
STARTING THE GENERATOR
IMPORTANT: READ THE VEHICLE MANUFACTUR-
ER'S INSTRUCTIONS. THE OWNER/OPERATOR
SHOULD BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE VEHICLE
IN WHICH THIS GENERATOR IS INSTALLED.
DIFFERENCES EXIST BETWEEN VEHICLES. FOR
EXAMPLE, SOME VEHICLES MAY USE A TRANS-
FER SWITCH TO ISOLATE DOCKSIDE POWER
FROM THE GENERATOR, WHILE OTHER VEHI-
CLES MAY USE AN ISOLATING RECEPTACLE.
SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A DC
CONVERTER WHICH ALLOWS THE GENERATOR
TO POWER CERTAIN DC LIGHTING AND OTHER
DC LOADS.
To crank and start the generator engine, proceed as
follows:
1. Turn OFF electrical loads, using whatever means
provided in your vehicle (such as a main line cir-
cuit breaker or transfer switch).
If you start the engine with the start/stop switch
on the generator control panel, turn OFF loads by
setting the panel's main breaker to its "OFF" or
"OPEN" position. Electrical load circuits may be
turned ON after the generator has started, stabi-
lized and warmed up.
On gas units you only need to use the fuel primer
during the initial startup, after the unit has not
been used for an extended period of time (two
weeks) or the fuel line has been disconnected. The
primer is used to prime the fuel pump and carbu-
retor.
2. To crank and start the engine, hold the start/stop
switch at START. Release the switch when the
engine starts.
NOTE:
NOTE:
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