ETQ Liquid Propane Portable Generator Operation Manual

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Page 1     Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc  Liquid Propane Portable Generator  Operation Manual    7000 Surge Watts  6000 Continuous Watts    Customer Service(888)‐908‐6200  www.easterntools.com  Eastern Tools & Equipment. Inc  Ontario, CA U.S.A   ...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing products from EASTERNTOOLS & EQUIPMENT, INC. We appreciate your  business. The following manual is only a guide to assist you and is not a complete or  comprehensive manual of all aspects of maintaining and repairing your generator. The equipment  you have purchased is a complex piece of machinery. We recommend that that you consult with a  dealer if you have doubts or concerns as to your experience or ability to properly maintain or repair  your equipment. You will save time and the inconvenience of having to go back to the store if you  choose to write or call us concerning missing parts, service questions, operating advice, and/or  assembly questions.  This manual will explain how to operate and service your generator set.   Please fill out the information below. This will help you save time if you ever need to provide the  following information for a warranty repair.  Unit has electric start capabilities. Battery not included: Some brands you can use Champion 94b1, JBS 12N9-4B-1, MOTOCROSS M2290B, NAPA 740-1869, POWERSONIC CB9-B  GENERATOR   Model Number: _________________________________________  Serial Number: __________________________________________  ENGINE  Model Number: _________________________________________  DATE PURCHASED:  ________________Day   _______________Month   ________________YEAR  TABLE OF CONTENTS    Safety warning      Specifications/Oil ...
Page 3: Safety Warning
Safety Warning  Please read this manual to understand how to  ELECTRIC SHOCK AND SHORT CIRCUIT   use your unit as well as understanding the risk  the come with the unit.  Be sure to notify the utility company  when using the generator for backup  NOTICE  exceeding your generator wattage/  power. Use approved transfer  amperage coverage capacity can damage your  equipment to isolate the generator from electric  unit as well as any devices attached to your unit.   utility. In highly conductive area such as metal  decking or steel work, use a ground circuit fault  interrupter. Never touch the generator if the  Consumers should notice that this manual might  generator is wet. Also, never touch the  differ slightly from the actual product as more  generator if your hand is wet. Never operate  improvements are made to our products. Some  your generator if the weather conditions call for  of the pictures in this manual may differ slightly  any type of precipitation such as rain, snow, or  from the actual product as well. Eastern Tools  and Equipment, Inc. reserves the right to make  fog.   changes at any time without notice and without  incurring any obligation  Do not use electrical cords that have been  damaged (worn, bare, frayed)  CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING  Do not touch bare receptacles or wires    Do not allow children to operate the generator.    FUEL SAFETY         When using the LPG generator, please be sure ...
Page 4 Keep the same concept when disconnecting  4. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick to add oil.  electrical devices; make sure all devices are in  5. Add 1.1 qt (1.1 L) of oil and replace oil fill  the "OFF" position before disconnecting.   cap/dipstick.  6. Dispose of used oil at an approved waste  management facility.  Operate the generator on level surfaces only.  Inclined surfaces reduce the effective lubrication  of the engine.     Do not expose the generator to excessive    moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors.     NOTICE  poor treatment of your equipment  Oil capacity is 1.16 qt (1.1 L).SEL 5W/30 can greatly reduce the life of the LPG generator.  Use the generator for its intended usage. If you  have any concerns about maintain your unit  contact a local service center or called customer  service(888)‐908‐6200. Operate the LPG  generator on a level surface and do not place  objects in the units recoil slots.     Generator Specifications       SPARK PLUGS  Running Wattage               6000 Watts  Starting Wattage               7000 Watts  1. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark  plug.  ...
Page 5 Controls and Features  Read this owner’s manual before operating your generator. Familiarize yourself with the location  and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference.  (19) (18) (17) (16) (15) (10) (13) (12) (14) (11) NO.  DESCRIPTION  Qty  NO.  DESCRIPTION  Qty  1  AC CIRCUIT BREAKER 20A  1  11  OIL INDICATOR LIGHT ASSY  1  2  AC CIRCUIT BREAKER 30A  1  12  RECOIL STARTER  1  3  LUG GROUND  1  13  COCK ASSY.FUEL  1  4  HOUR METER  1  14 ...
Page 6: Reductor Assembly
Operation instruction of REDUCTOR ASSEMBLY  NO.  DESCRIPTION  Qty  NO.  DESCRIPTION  Qty  High‐pressure intake  1  1  1  5  Mix device( the same as carburetor)  tube(1000mm)  LPG denser device (bottom)→mounted onto  1  REDUCTOR ASSY  2  1  6  REDUCTOR valve  LPG air‐pressure adjusting bottom→mounted  1  3  TANK TOP COMP,FUEL  1  7  onto REDUCTOR valve    4  Low‐pressure outlet tube  1      Instruction on LPG denser device (bottom)   To develop cold start performance of LPG generator unit, the air REDUCTOR ASSY includes one LPG    denser device (bottom), the detailed operation of the bottom is shown below. When starting the cold LPG generator unit, open the valve of the LPG tank, close the resistance air  valve handle, press the LPG denser device (bottom) lightly, and hold for 1‐2 seconds, then stop.  Start the engine normally, and after finishing the start up, please open resistance air valve handle.  ...
Page 7: Handle And Wheel Kit
HANDLE AND WHEEL KIT ASSEMBLY  2. Flip the generator back to its normal upright  position.  3. Now you are ready to install the handle bars.  The wheel kit mist be assembled when there are  no liquids in the generator.  Foot   1. Place the generator on its side. (engine side  down).  2. Secure the axle with two u bolts.  3. Screw on the nuts onto the u‐bolts to secure  Bolt + Nut  the axle.  4. Place the washer onto the axle.    1. Put the grips onto the handle bars.  2. Secure the bracket bolt and nut.  3.Make sure that the bracket is nicely tightened  down.  4. Place the handle bar into the bracket.  5. Secure with a bolt and nut    BOLT FLANGE    Place the wheel onto the axle.      Tighten down the wheel securely with a bolt.   WASHER    NUT  IMMOBILITY PIECE TOP    1. Use the bolt and nut provided to secure the  foot tightly onto the frame of the generator.  HANDLE PIPE COMP         ...
Page 8 Battery Assembly Procedure STEP 4 STEP 1 BOLT +NUT STEP 5 STEP 2 STEP 6 OK STEP 3 BOLT      ...
Page 9: Starting The Unit
STARTING THE UNIT  Make sure all electrical devices are 60 Hz  devices.   Make certain the generator is on a flat, level  Do not connect 50 Hz devices to the generator.  surface.  Do not connect 3‐phase loads to the generator.  2. Disconnect all electrical loads from the  Do not overload the generator.   generator. Never start or stop the generator  with electrical devices plugged in or turned on.  Before beginning your work, you must verify  that the rated (running) and surge (starting)  Disconnect electrical devices  watts for the items you will power at the same  time are within the generators operating  capacity. Please refer to the following Table 1  for wattage / amperage ratings. Also, to prolong  the life of your generator, prolong the life of    your generator, sequentially add loads and    permit the generator to stabilize before adding  another load. Never exceed the capacity of the    generator.   3. Connect LPG tube to the LPG tank, and then  Estimate how many surge (starting) watts you  open the LPG valve slowly, till it totally open (to  will need. Surge wattage is the short burst of  insure no LPG leakage).  power needed to start electric motor‐driven  4. Move the choke lever to the “Choke”  tools or appliances such as a circular saw or  position.  refrigerator.   5. Press the denser bottom of the REDUCTOR  ASSY and hold 1 2 seconds;  Stopping the Engine  6. If using battery press and hold the start ...
Page 10: Maintenance
  ·Unscrew the bolt from the air cleaner cover,  and remove the air cleaner cover.   ·Check the air cleaner element to be sure they  MAINTENANCE   are clean and in good condition.    Generator maintenance consists of keeping the  unit clean and dry. Be sure to store the unit in a    clean and dry environment, where it will not be  exposed to excessive dust, dirt, moisture or any    corrosive vapors. Cooling slots should always be  clean and free from clogs.     Note: Do not use a garden hose to clean the    generator. Water can enter the fuel and intake  system and cause problems. In addition, if water  ·If the air filter is dirty, remove and clean the  and dirt buildup on the generators internal  element.   windings, the resistance of these windings will  ·Wash in solvent   decrease.  ·Squeeze  ·Soak oil  ·To clean the generator, use a damp cloth to  ·Squeeze dry  wipe the exterior surfaces.    ·Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on  dirt of oil.    ·Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt  and debris.    ·Compressed air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be  used to blow away dirt. ...
Page 11: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING  Problem  Cause  Solution  Generator will not start   No Propane  New Tank  Faulty spark plug  Replace spark plug  Unit loaded during start up  Remove load from unit  Generator will not start;   Fill crankcase to the proper level  Generator starts but runs  Low oil level   Place generator on a flat, level  roughly   surface  Choke in the wrong  Adjust choke.   position.   Spark plug wire loose   Attach wire to spark plug  Generator shuts down  Out of Propane  Refill propane  during   Fill crankcase to the proper level.  operation   Place generator on a flat, level  Low oil level   surface  Generator cannot supply  Review load and adjust. See “Power  Generator is overloaded  enough   Management”   power or overheating   Check for air restriction. Move to a  Insufficient ventilation  well ventilated area ...
Page 12 WIRING DIAGRAM       ...
Page 13 Parts List  NUMBER  PART NUMBER  DESCRIPTION  QTY   ...
Page 14: Limited Warranty
  LIMITED WARRANTY Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc. will repair or replace, free of charge, any part or parts of the  generator that are defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts  submitted for repair or replacement under this Warranty must be borne by purchaser. This  warranty is effective for the time period and subject to the conditions provided for in this policy.  For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer by contacting the place of     purchase or Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc. THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTY. IMPLIED  WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM PURCHASE, OR TO THE EXTENT PERMITED BY LAW  ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED. LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  UNDER ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT EXCLUSION IS PERMITTED BY    LAW. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states  do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above  limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you  may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.  Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc.  WARRANTY PERIOD***    WITHIN U.S.A AND CANADA  OUTSIDE U.S.A. AND CANADA  ENGINES  CONSUMER USE  COMMERCIAL  CONSUMER USE  COMMERCIAL  USE  USE  GASOLINE  1 year  90 days  1 year  90 days  GENERATOR   Or 600 hours  Or 600 hours ...
Page 15 About Your Product Warranty  Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc. welcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you for being  inconvenienced. Any Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty repairs. Most warranty  repairs are handled routinely, but sometimes warranty service may be inappropriate. For example,  warranty would not apply if an engine is damaged because of misuse, lack of routine maintenance,  shipping, handling, warehousing and improper installation. Similarly, warranty is void if the serial  number on the engine has been removed or if the engine has been altered or modified. If a  customer differs with the decision of the Service Dealer, an investigation will be made to determine  whether the warranty applies. Ask the Service Dealer to submit all supporting facts to his  Distributor or the factory for review. If the distributor or the factory decides that the claim is  justified, the customer will be fully reimbursed for those items that are defective.  To avoid  misunderstanding, which might occur between the customer and the dealer, listed below are some  of the causes of engine failure that the warranty does not cover  Normal wear:   Engines and generators, like all mechanical devices, need periodic parts service and replacement to  perform well. Warranty will not cover repair when normal use has exhausted the life of a part of an  engine.  Improper maintenance:  The life of an engine or your equipment depends upon the conditions under which it operates, and  the care it receives. Some applications, such as tillers, pumps, and rotary movers, are very often  used in dusty or dirty conditions, which can cause what appears to be premature, wear. Such wear,  when caused by dirt, dust, spark pug cleaning grit, or other abrasive material that has entered the    engine because of improper maintenance is not covered by warranty. This warranty cover engine related defective material and/or workmanship only, and not  replacement or refund of the equipment to which the engine may be mounted. Nor des the  warranty extend to repairs required because of:  1.Problems caused by parts that are not original eastern tools & equipment, inc., parts.  2.Equipment controls or installations that prevent starting, cause unsatisfactory engine  performance, or shorten engine life. (Contact equipment manufacturer.)  3.Leaking carburetor, clogged fuel pipes, sticking valves, or other damage, caused by using  contaminated or stale fuel. (Use clean, fresh, lead‐free gasoline.)  4.Parts which are scored or broken because an engine was operated with insufficient or  contaminated lubricating oil, or and incorrect grad of lubricating oil (check oil level daily or after  every 8 hours of operation. Refill when necessary and change at recommended intervals.) Engine  damage may occur if oil level is not properly maintained. Read Operating & Maintenance  Instructions.   5.Repair or adjustment of associated parts or assemblies such as clutches, transmissions, remote  controls, etc., which are not manufactured by Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc.  6.Damage or wear to parts caused by dirt, which entered the engine because of improper air filter ...
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Warranty is available only through service dealers, which have been authorized by Eastern Tools  & Equipment, Inc., please contact the place of purchase or Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc. for a  Service Dealer near you.  CALIFORNIA & USEPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and  Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc. are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control  System Warranty on your small nonroad engine. In California, new small nonroad engines must be  designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent and anti‐smog standards. Eastern Tools  & Equipment, Inc. must warrant the emission control system on your small nonroad engine for the  periods of time listed above listed above provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper    maintenance of your small nonroad engine. Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor, or fuel‐injection system,  the ignition system and catalytic converter. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors and  other emission‐related assemblies.  Where a warrantable condition exists, Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc. will repair your small  nonroad engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.  OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES  As the small nonroad engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required  maintenance listed in your Owner’s Manual. Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc. recommends that you  retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small nonroad engine, but Eastern Tools &  Equipment, Inc. cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure    the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the small nonroad engine owner, you should, however, be aware that Eastern Tools &  Equipment, Inc. may deny you warranty coverage if your; small nonroad or part thereof has failed  due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.  You are responsible for presenting your small nonroad engine to Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc.  distribution center as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a  reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.  If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities or request warranty  service you should contact either the place of purchase or Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc., c/o  Service Manager, Engine and Equipment Service Division.   IMPORTANT NOTE:  This warranty statement explains your rights and obligations under Emission Control system  Warranty (ECS Warranty), which is provided to our by Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc. pursuant to  California law, Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc. also provides to original purchasers of new Eastern  Tools & Equipment, Inc. engines. Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc. Limited Warranties for New  engines & other Equipment associated with the engine (Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc. Products  Warranty), which is enclosed with all New Eastern Tools & Equipment, Inc. engines and products on  a separate sheet. The ECS Warranty applies only to the emission control system of your new ...
Page 17 PRODUCT REGISTRATION  For more efficient customer service, please fill out the information below and mail to Eastern Tools &  Equipment, Inc. Product Warranty and Registration Division.    Model  Engine Serial  Purchase Date  No._________________  No.____________  ____/____/_____  Purchased from:   [ ] Retail Location  [ ] Private Consumer  [ ] Other________________________________  Name_________________________________________________________________________  Address_______________________________________________________________________  Telephone (____)________‐____________                                       Purchase Price_____________  Purchased:  [ ] New  [ ] Used  Consumer Information:  Name_________________________________________ Telephone (____) ____ ‐ ___________  Street Address________________________________________ Suite or Apt No.____________  City______________________________________ State_____ Zip Code___________________  Province or County______________________________________________________________  Are you a:  [ ] Business   [ ] Residence  Product Usage Information:  How often will you use this product?   [ ] Everyday  [ ] Periodically  [ ] Emergency Use Only  [ ] Other  What type of application will you use this product in?  [ ] Heavy Commercial  [ ] Moderate Commercial  [ ] Light Commercial  [ ] Tradeshows  [ ] Heavy Residential  [ ] Moderate Residential ...