American Fab E9500 User manual

ITISEXTREMELY IMPORTANTTOREAD ANDUNDERSTANDTHE
ENTIRE
CONTENTS OF THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE
ATTEMPTING
TO OPERATE THE PRODUCT. THIS EQUIPMENT IS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AND COULD
CAUSE PHYSICAL INJURY
OR EVEN DEATH IF IMPROPERLYUSED.
E9500
INDUSTRIAL GASOLINE GENERATOR
OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE EQUIPMENT UNTIL READING & UNDERSTANDING OPERATOR’S MANUAL!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety................................................................................................................................................................................................2
Operation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................6
Maintenance and Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................8
Specification &
1
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the level of risk associated with this product
Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided WILL result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT WARNING SYMBOLS
Operator’s Manual
Toxic Fumes Store in Dry Place
Keep Dry
Ground Generator Fire
Hot Surfaces Proper Lifting Ground Properly

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SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENCES RESULTING FROM IMPROPER USE OF THIS
EQUIPMENT. THE OPERATOR IS REQUIRED TO READ THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO OPERATE THE UNIT. IF THE OPERATOR DOES NOT COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS AND ALL OF
THE HAZARDS OF OPERATING THIS UNIT AFTER READING THIS MANUAL, OPERATOR MUST CALL THE FACTORY TO
ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS TO OPERATOR’S COMPLETE SATISFACTION BEFORE PROCEEDING.
• READ AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND
ENTIRE
CONTENTS OF THIS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND
BECOME
FAMILIAR WITH THE UNIT BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO START USING THIS
EQUIPMENT! IT IS
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO
KNOW ITS APPLICATIONS,
LIMITATIONS,
AND HAZARDS! CALL THE FACTORY
WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
• A MINIMUM OF THREE (3) FEET OF
CLEARANCE
ON ALL SIDES IS
REQUIRED.
• THIS UNIT IS ONLY TO BE USED FOR ITS
INTENDED PURPOSE, ANY OTHER
APPLICATIONS COULD VOID
WARRANTY.
• USER ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR
INJURIES
AND/OR DAMAGE RESULTING
FROM OTHER
APPLICATIONS.
• INSPECT UNIT PRIOR TO USE FOR ANY
UNSAFE CONDITIONS.
• FOLLOW ALL CODES FOR THE SAFE
OPERATION OF
THIS EQUIPMENT, BOTH LOCAL
AND FEDERAL
• ONLY PEOPLE THAT ARE WELL ACQUAINTED
WITH
THE RULES OF SAFE OPERATION
SHOULD USE THE
GENERATOR.
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE UNIT.
• WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND HEARING
PROTECTION.
• DO NOT STAND ON THE UNIT OR ATTEMPT TO
USE IT
AS A HAND HOLD.
• REPLACE OR REPAIR ANY DEFECTIVE PARTS
BEFORE
USING.
• DO NOT FILL FUEL TANK IF ENGINE IS HOT.
• THE ENGINE GOVERNOR IS PRESET. DO NOT
TAMPER
WITH THE SETTING. EXCESSIVELY
FAST SPEEDS
WILL SEVERELY SHORTEN THE
LIFE OF THE ENGINE AND MAY BE
HAZARDOUS.
!!! FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY !!!
NEVER USE THIS UNIT INSIDE OF ANY BUILDING, ENCLOSURE OR A RECREATION VEHICLE (RV). NO MODIFICATIONS WILL ELIMINATE
THE DANGER OF POSSIBLE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, FIRE OR EXPLOSION
!!! WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS !!!
IN THIS MANUAL AND OR DECALS AND TAGS ON THE UNIT ARE NOT ALL INCLUSIVE. IT WOULD BE
IMPOSSIBLE TO ANTICIPATE EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE THAT MIGHT INVOLVE A HAZARD HANDLING.
! WARNING !
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth
defects and other reproductive harm
! WARNING !
CALIFORNIAPROPOSITION 65 WARNING :
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories are
known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth
defects and other reproductive harm.
!!! REVIEW THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY !!!
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITHIN THIS MANUAL. THIS EQUIPMENT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY TO PEOPLE AND ANIMALS AND SEVERE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY IF OPERATED NEGLIGENTLY OR
TENTION TO ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS AND NOTICES.

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EQUIPMENT SPECIFIC WARNINGS
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Turn the UNIT OFF AND DISCONNECT THE BATTERY to prevent accidental starting.
•
GENERATORS PRODUCE A VERY
POWERFUL
VOLTAGE THAT CAN CAUSE
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK. AVOID CONTACT WITH BARE
WIRES, TERMINALS, ETC. NEVER
PERMIT AN
UNQUALIFIED PERSON TO
OPERATE OR SERVICE
THE GENERATOR.
•
NEVER HANDLE ANY KIND OF
ELECTRICAL CORD
OR DEVICE WHILE
STANDING IN WATER, WHILE
BAREFOOT, WITH WET HANDS OR WHEN
FEET
ARE WET. DANGEROUS
ELECTRICAL SHOCK COULD
RESULT.
•
THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
REQUIRES THAT
THE FRAME AND
EXTERNAL CONDUCTIVE PARTS
BE
PROPERLY CONNECTED TO AN
APPROVED
EARTH GROUND. LOCAL
ELECTRICAL CODES MAY
VARY. CHECK
WITH AN ELECTRICIAN FOR LOCAL
GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS.
•
USE A GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT
INTERRUPTER IN ANY
DAMP OR HIGHLY
CONDUCTIVE AREA SUCH AS METAL
DECKING OR STEEL WORK.
•
DO NOT USE WORN, BARE, FRAYED OR
OTHERWISE
DAMAGED ELECTRICAL
CORDS OR WIRING WITH
THE
GENERATOR. A DEFECTIVE CORD MAY
RESULT
IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR MAY
CAUSE DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT.
•
DO NOT EXPOSE UNIT TO EXCESSIVE
MOISTURE,
DIRT OR CORROSIVE
VAPORS. UNIT MUST BE OPERATED ON A
LEVEL SURFACE
•
ONLY OPERATE THIS UNIT OUTSIDE WITH
ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. THIS
GENERATOR’S EXHAUST
PRODUCES
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS THAT CAN
CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR EVEN
DEATH.
•
NEVER STORE A GENERATOR WITH
FUEL IN THE
TANK WHERE FUEL VAPORS
COULD BE IGNITED BYA
FLAME, SPARK, OR
PILOT LIGHT FROM AN APPLIANCE
SUCHAS
A FURNACE, WATER HEATER, OR CLOTHES
DRYER.
•
ALWAYS ALLOW A MINIMUM OF 3 FEET OF
CLEARANCE
ON ALL SIDES FOR
VENTILATION WHILE UNIT IS
OPERATING. ALLOW 3 FEET OF
CLEARANCEFROM
ALL COMBUSTIBLES.
•
GENERATOR MUST ALWAYS BE STOPPED OR
STARTED
WITH ALL LOADS
DISCONNECTED. START THE ENGINE
AND
LET IT STABILIZE BEFORE CONNECTING
ANY
LOADS. DISCONNECT ALL LOADS
BEFORE SHUTTING
DOWN THE
GENERATOR.
•
NEVER INSERTANY OBJECT THROUGH THE
COOLING
SLOTS OF THE ENGINE. YOU
COULD DAMAGE THE
UNIT OR CAUSE
INJURY.
NEVER OPERATE THE GENERATOR:
• IN WET OR RAINY CONDITIONS
• IN AN ENCLOSED COMPARTMENT
•
IF CONNECTED DEVICES OVERHEAT
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
section at the beginning of this manual before set up or use
of this product

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SPECIFICATIONS
WATTAGE REFERENCE GUIDE
Air Conditioning Unit (12,000 btu)
1700
Impact Wrench
500
Battery Charger
500
*Jet Pump
800
Belt Sander
100
LawnMower
1200
Chain Saw
1200
Light Bulb
100
Coffee Maker
900
Microwave Oven
700
Air Compressor (1HP)
2000
*Milk Cooler
1100
Air Compressor (3/4HP)
1800
Oil Burner on Furnace
300
Air Compressor (1/2HP)
1400
Oil Fired Space heater (140,000 BTU)
400
Curling iron
700
Oil Fired Space heater (85,000 BTU)
225
Freezer
700
Oil Fired Space heater (30,000 BTU)
150
Disc Sander
1200
*Airless Paint Sprayer (1/3 HP)
600
Edge Trimmer
500
Handheld airless Paint Sprayer
150
Electric nail gun
1200
Radio
50
Electric Range
1600
Slow Cooker
200
Furnace Fan (1/3HP)
1200
*Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP)
2800
Hair Dryer
1200
*Submersible Pump (1 HP)
2000
Hand Drill 1200 *Submersible Pump (1/2 HP) 1500
Television
500
Sump Pump
600

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OPERATION
CHECK AND FILL OIL
CHECK AND FILL FUEL
CHECK/REPLACE FILTER
CAUTION
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE
ENGINE BEFORE CHECKING OIL
WARNING
DO
NOT OVERFILL! LEAVE ROOM FOR
FUEL EXPANSION.NEVER FILL
FUEL INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUEL
WHEN ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING.
DONOTSMOKEOR
FILL
CAUTION
DO NOT CLEAN AIR FILTER WITH
ANY TYPE OF DETERGENT.
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill opening.
3. Remove the dipstick.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean.
5. Reinsert dipstick and check oil
level.
6. DO NOT OVERFILL
6. CLOSE OIL CAP.
7. Change oil as published
1. Remove cover panel.
2. Loosen wing nut and remove air
filter cover
3. Never wash air cleaner with any
kind of detergent or cleaning sol-
vent.
4. Air filter should be changed if
engine performance decreases or
color of exhaust changes.
5. Never run engine without air filter.
This will cause rapid engine wear.
1. Fill with gasoline fuel only
2. Clean area around fuel cap.
3. Remove fuel cap.
4. Add fuel to fuel tank.
5. DO NOT overfill. Do not fill above
the red plug inside the fuel tank
filter (this allows for fuel expansion)
6. Replace fuel cap.
7. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
STARTING THE ENGINE
MANUAL START
• CHECK OIL AND GAS FOR PROPER LEVELS
• TURN FUEL VALVE TO THE ON
POSITION(FIGURE #3)
• TURN IGNITION SWITCH TO THE ON POSITION
• SLIDE CHOKE LEVER TO THE ON/CHOKE
POSITION
• GRIP RECOIL STARTER AND PULL BRISKLY
• ONCE STARTED RETURN CHOKE LEVER TO THE
OFF/RUN POSITION.
• LET ENGINE STABILIZE BEFORE HOOKING UP
ANY ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
ELECTRIC START
• BE SURE UNIT IS AT A LEVEL, WELL VENTILATED
POSITION
• CHECK FLUIDS FOR PROPER LEVELS.
• TURN ON FUEL VALVE. (FIGURE #3)
• SLIDE CHOKE LEVER TO THE ON/CHOKE
POSITION
• TURN THE IGNITION KEY TO THE “START”
POSITION.
• ONCE ENGINE HAS STARTED, RETURN THE KEY
TO THE “ON” POSITION.
• RETURN CHOKE TO OFF/RUN POSITION.
• LET ENGINE STABILIZE AND WARM UP FOR AT
LEAST 3 MINUTES BEFORE ATTACHING ANY
APPLIANCES.
• MAKE SURE DEVICES TO BE CONNECTED ARE
IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND IN THE “OFF”
POSITION BEFORE CONNECTING TO THE
GENERATOR.
STOPPI NG T H E E NG I N E
•
TURN OFF ALL ELECTRICAL DEVICES
CONNECTED
TO THE GENERATOR.
• WARNING: DO NOT START OR STOP
GENERATOR
WITH ELECTRICAL DEVICES
PLUGGED IN.
• ALLOW THE GENERATOR ENGINE TO
RUN AT A
‘NO LOAD’ CONDITION FOR
SEVERAL MINUTES
TO STABILIZE
INTERNAL ENGINE TEMPERATURE
BEFORE
STOPPING.
• TURN THE KEY ON THE CONTROL PANEL TO
THE “OFF” POSITION.
• TURN FUEL VALVE TO THE “OFF” POSITION.
• KEEP THE GENERATOR CLEAN AND DRY.
USE A
DAMP CLOTH TO CLEAN EXTERIOR
SURFACES.
REMOVE CAKED ON DIRT WITH A
SOFT BRUSH.
• NEVER SPRAY WITH WATER. WATER
WILL CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORTS IN
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuel tank should never be filled indoors. Avoid spilling fuel on hot
engine and allow engine to cool completely before fueling. Never
fill fuel tank when engine is running or when hot. Do not light a
cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank. Gasoline vapors are
highly explosive.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
DAILY
MONTHLY
3 MONTHS
6 MONTHS
Check Air Filter
x
Check For Oil Leaks
x x
Replace Air Filter
x
Change Oil
x
*First oil change should be after 5 hours. After initial break-in period change oil every (30) hours.
GASOLINE GENERATOR ENGINES REQUIRE 38
OUNCES OF 10W/30 TYPE API SJ or HIGHER
Stored batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas
while recharging. An explosive mixture will remain
around the battery for a period of time after it has
completed recharging. Any spark can ignite the
hydrogen and cause an explosion. Such an
explosion can shatter the battery and cause
blindness or other serious injury.
Avoid smoking, open flames, sparks or any other
source of heat around a battery. Wear protective
goggles, rubber apron and rubber gloves when
working around a battery. Battery electrolyte fluids
is an extremely corrosive sulfuric acid solution
than can cause severe burns. If a spill occurs,
immediately flush with clear water.
Figure #3

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Solution
Engine is running but no power
output is available.
1. Circuit breaker is open.
2. Poor connection or defective
cord set.
3. Connected device is bad.
4. Fault in generator.
1. Reset the circuit breaker.
2. Check & repair.
3. Connect another device
that is in good condition.
4. Contact service center.
Engine runs good until loads
are connected, then bogs
down.
1. Short circuit in a connected
load.
2. Overloaded generator.
3. Engine speed is too slow.
4. Short in generator circuit.
1. Disconnect shorted load.
2. See ‘Connecting electrical
loads’ section of manual.
3. Contact service center.
4. Contact service center.
Engine will not start or engine
starts but runs rough.
1. On/Off Switch is turned ‘OFF’.
2. Battery is dead
3. Fuel Valve is “OFF”
4. Dirty air cleaner.
5. Out of fuel.
6. Stale fuel.
7. Not enough speed or force is
used for recoil start.
8. Water in fuel.
9. Speed control is not set to
“Run”.
10. Low Oil Level
11. Fouled plug or faulty
ignition system.
12. Engine has lost compression.
1. Turn On/Off Switch to ‘On’.
2. Charge or replace it.
3. Rotate Fuel Valve to the “ON”
position.
4. Clean air filter
5. Fill fuel tank.
6. Drain fuel tank and refill.
7. Read and follow directions.
8. Drain and refill tank.
9. Move speed control to “Run”
position.
10. Add oil to proper level.
11. Check for spark, contact
Customer Service.
12. Contact service center
Engine shuts down during
Operation.
1. Out of fuel.
2. Fault in engine.
3. Low oil level.
4. Fouled plug or faulty
ignition system.
1. Fill fuel tank.
2. Contact service center.
3. Add oil to proper level.
4. Check for spark, contact
Customer Service.
Engine lacks power
1. Load is too high.
2. Dirty air filter.
3. Engine needs to be serviced.
1. See ‘Connecting electrical
loads’ section of manual.
2. Replace the air filter.
3. Contact service center.
When working on the generator, always disconnect cable from the battery. Also disconnect spark plus wire
from spark plug. Keep the wire away from the spark plug.
NEVER cover the generator while engine and exhaust areas are warm.
Hot oil may cause burns. Allow engine to cool before draining oil. Avoid
prolonged or repeated skin exposure with used oil. Thoroughly wash
exposed areas with soap.

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CONTROL PANELS
Remote Starting
The ignition key has to be in the run position to operate the remote.
Battery Drain
When the unit is not operating always keep the ignition key in the “OFF”
position to avoid battery drain and accidental starting!
IGNITION
SWITCH
HOUR METER
120 VOLT
RECEPTACLES
240 VOLT
RECEPTACLE
DC OUTPUT
GROUND
CONTROL PANEL
CIRCUIT BREAKERS

WARRANTY
American Fab equipment is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of
ONE year after date of purchase. The engine is warranted for a period of two years. See engine manual for
details.
SPECIFICATIONS
Max Output 8400 watts
120v 20 amp
Receptacle
1- L14-30 Receptacle
1- L14-30 Auxiliary plug
Circuit Breaker Protection
74 Db. @ 10’
Electric Start \ Manual Recoil
420cc Gasoline Engine
Steel Sleeve Cylinder
12.3 Gallon Fuel Tank
Approx. Run Time 24 hrs @ 50%
Load
Rpm: 3600
Copper Windings
Single Phase 60Hz
Low Oil Shut Down
Oil Capacity 32 oz
12v DC Connector
Size: L-29” W-30” H-31”
Net Weight: 360lb
Lockable Toolbox Compartments
Hex Key Locks
Engine Warranty – 2 years
Equipment Warranty – 1 year
Battery- 230 CCA Lawn and
Garden battery
Manufactured by:
American Fab Inc.
P.O. Box 1027
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
Customer Service: 1-800-845-4141
WARRANTY