9. Fault finding
The generating set is being charged during start-up
Fuel level too low
The fuel tap is closed
The engine will not
start
Fuel supply blocked or leaking
Blocked air filter
Control on "OFF"
Defective spark plug
The engine cuts out
Blocked ventilation inlets
Probable overcharge
Circuit-breaker tripped
Circuit-breaker faulty
No electric current
Faulty socket
Faulty appliance supply lead
Faulty alternator
Circuit breaker trips
out
Faulty equipment or lead
10. Generating set specifications
Model
Engine type
Output (Watts)
Direct current
Alternating current
Socket type
Circuit breaker
Oil guard
Battery
Acoustic pressure at 1 m
Weight in kg (without fuel)
Dimensions l x w x h in cm
Recommended oil
Oil sump capacity in L
Recommended fuel
Fuel tank capacity in litres
Spark plug
●: standard
11. Welding specifications
Welding speed
60%
35%
intensive
normal
125 A
160A
12. Cable sizes
Rated current
(A)
6
8
10
12
16
18
24
26
28
Probable causes
Probable causes
Probable causes
Probable causes
○: optional
X: impossible
Ø min.
in mm
1.6
0 – 50 metres
2
1.5 mm
2
1.5 mm
2
2.5 mm
2
2.5 mm
2
2.5 mm
2
4.0 mm
2
4.0 mm
2
6.0 mm
2
6.0 mm
Take it off charge
Fill up with fuel
Open the fuel tap
Have the system repaired
Clean the air filter
Place the control on "ON"
Replace the spark plug
Clean the air inlet and outlet guards
Check the charge
Reset the circuit breaker
Have it checked, repaired or replaced
Have it checked, repaired or replaced
Change the lead
Have it checked, repaired or replaced
Have it checked, repaired or replaced
CHAMPION RC12YC - NGK – BCPR5ES
Rod
Ø max. in
Type
mm
3.2
Rutile
Cable lengths
51 – 100 metres
2
1.5 mm
2
2.5 mm
2
4.0 mm
2
6.0 mm
2
10.0 mm
2
10.0 mm
2
10.0 mm
2
16.0 mm
2
16.0 mm
Remedial action
Remedial action
Remedial action
Remedial action
VX 170/4I
INTEK IC 205412
3200
X
230V/17.4A
2x2P+T-10/16A-230V
●
●
X
84
69
71.5x57x49
SAE 15W40
0.8
Unleaded petrol
3.8
Average welding
Average priming
current under load
25A
101 – 150 metres
2.5 mm
4.0 mm
6.0 mm
10.0 mm
10.0 mm
10.0 mm
16.0 mm
16.0 mm
16.0 mm
voltage
55 V
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2