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Operating
Your
Generator
WARNING
These steps should
be performed
after the generator
has been
assembled,
stored,
moved,
cleaned, or repaired.
DO NOT
operate this
generator
until you have read and understand
ALL of the warnings
and
instructions
in this operator's
manual.
Insure that the generator
is properly
assembled.
Inspect the LP fuel supply hoses for burns, chaffing,
Idnks, and
proper
routing
before each use. Hoses should
be kept at least
3 inches (8 cm) away from hot surfaces.
Leak test all LP fuel connections
and and hoses. See "Leak Testing
Fuel System".
Position
your
generator
on level ground
in a wel[ ventilated
location,
.5 feet ( 1.52 cm) away from
combustible
materials
and
buildings,
including
overhead.
DO NOT
use generator
on wooden
decks or other
surfaces
that could burn.
Starting
the
Engine
Use the following
start instructions:
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Make sure unit is on a fiat, [eve[ surface.
IMPORTANT:
Failure to start and operate unit on a
[eve[ surface wi[[ cause the unit not to start or shut down
during operation.
2.
Open control
pane[ cover using standard screwdriver.
3.
Disconnect
all load(s) to generator.
4.
Open LP tan[< fuel shut off valve(s).
5.
Confirm
15 Amp fuse is installed in control
pane[.
6.
Push and hold START/RUN/STOP
switch in START
position
until engine starts and control pane[ LED is
ON.
WARNING
DO NOT
touch
hot surfaces
and avoid hot exhaust gases.
Allow
equipment
to cool before
touching.
Keep at [east 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance
on all sides of generator
including
overhead.
IMPORTANT:
If you release
the switch from the
START position
before
red LED comes
on, the generator
will shut down.
NOTE:
DO NOT
crank engine for more than
15 seconds,
then pause for 15 seconds
to reduce
heat in
starter.
Repeat
start process
until engine starts.
NOTE:
When
starting
generator,
air may be present
in
the fuel line(s), especially after changing fuel tanks. It may
take several starting cycles to purge that air before the
engine wi[[ start.
Connecting
Electrical
Loads
I.
Let engine run for two minutes
after starting.
2.
Open
control
panel cover and confirm
generator's
main circuit
breaker
is in the ON (closed)
position.
See "Control
Panel Controls
and Features".
3.
Plug in, then turn on the desired
120 and/or
240 Volt
AC, single phase,
60 Hz electrical
loads.
3.
Close and latch control
panel cover.
IMPORTANT:
•
DO NOT
connect
240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt
duplex receptacles.
•
DO NOT
connect
3-phase
loads to the generator.
•
DO NOT
connect
50 Hz loads to the generator.
•
DO NOT
OVERLOAD
THE
GENERATOR.
See
"Don't
Overload
Generator".
Stopping
the
Engine
I.
Open
control
panel cover
using standard
screwdriver.
2.
Turn OFF all electrical
loads. Disconnect
them from
control
panel receptacles.
Never start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged
in and turned
on.
3.
Let engine run for two minutes
with no loads to
stabilize internal
temperatures
of engine and
generator.
4.
Push and hold START/RUN/STOP
switch
in STOP
position
until LED turns off and engine stops.
5.
Close manual fuel shut off valve(s).
6.
Close and latch control
panel cover.
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