Connecting Electrical Loads; Stopping The Engine; Do Not Overload Generator; Capacity - Champion 42436 User Manual

OPERATION

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 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 .

Stopping the Engine

1 . Turn off and unplug all electrical loads . Never start
or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged
in or turned on .
2 . Let the generator run at no-load for several minutes
to stabilize internal temperatures of the engine and
generator .
3 . Turn the Fuel Valve to the "OFF" position .
4 . Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped
the engine . This usually takes a few minutes .
5 . Press the ignition switch to the "OFF" position .
Important: Always ensure that the Fuel Valve and the
Engine Switch are in the "OFF" position when the engine
is not in use .
NOTE
If the engine will not be used for a period of two (2) weeks
or longer, please see the Storage section for proper engine
and fuel storage .
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Do Not Overload Generator

Capacity

Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and
starting watts necessary for your purposes .
1 . Select the electrical devices you plan on running at
the same time .
2 . Total the running watts of these items . This is
the amount of power you need to keep your items
running .
3 . Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices
identified in step 1 . Add this number to the number
calculated in step 2 . Surge wattage is the extra
burst of power needed to start some electric driven
equipment . Following the steps listed under "Power
Management" will guarantee that only one device will
be starting at a time .

Power Management

Use the following formula to convert voltage and
amperage to watts:
Volts x Amps = Watts
To prolong the life of your generator and attached
devices, follow these steps to add electrical load:
1 . Start the generator with no electrical load .
2 . Allow the engine to run for several minutes to stabilize .
3 . Plug in and turn on the first item . It is best to turn
on the item with the largest load first .
4 . Allow the engine to stabilize .
5 . Turn on the next item .
6 . Allow the engine to stabilize .
7 . Repeat steps 5-6 for each additional item .
NOTE
Never exceed the specified capacity when adding
loads to the generator .
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