Black Diamond Equipment BD201103 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MODEL #BD201103
PARALLEL KIT
Mid-States Distributing, LLC., 2800 Meacham Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76137 USA
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.
REV 20210428

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As the only safe way to use a portable generator, taking your generator
outside is absolutely mandatory to keep your family safe from carbon
monoxide. But there’s even more you can do. By educating yourself
about all carbon monoxide risks, you’ll be better prepared to protect
your family from this colorless, oderless threat.
CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY: THE BIG PICTURE
KNOW THE SYMPTOMS
• Headache
• Nausea
• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
STAY ALERT WITH CARBON
MONOXIDE DETECTORS
POINT FUMES AWAY FROM
NEARBY PEOPLE
KEEP IT OUTSIDE AND AWAY FROM
DOORS, WINDOWS, AND GARAGES
ALWAYS READ
THE OPERATOR’S
MANUAL FIRST
MANUAL
IF YOU FEEL SYMPTOMS,
LEAVE RIGHT AWAY

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents...........................................3
Introduction...................................................4
Safety Definitions ..........................................4
Important Safety Instructions .......................5
Safety Symbols.................................................... 7
Controls and Features ...................................8
Control Panel ...................................................... 8
Assembly and Operation ...............................9
Paralleling Two Inverters.......................................... 9
Adjusting the Anti-Vibration Wedges ............................ 10
Cable Storage .............................................. 10
Specifications.............................................. 11
Specifications .................................................... 11
Warranty...................................................... 12
Warranty Qualifications .......................................... 12
Repair/Replacement Warranty................................... 12
Do Not Return The Unit To The Place Of Purchase ............. 12
Warranty Exclusions ............................................. 12
Other Exclusions ................................................. 12
Limits of Implied Warranty and Consequential Damage........ 12
Contact Information .............................................. 12

INTRODUCTION
4
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to
possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations,
deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety
warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The
instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates information considered important, but not
hazard-related (e.g., messages relating to property damage).
Congratulations on your purchase of a Black Diamond product.
Black Diamond designs, builds, and supports all of our products
to strict specifications and guidelines. With proper product
knowledge, safe use, and regular maintenance, this product
should bring years of satisfying service.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and
completeness of the information in this manual at the time of
publication, and we reserve the right to change, alter and/or
improve the product and this document at any time without prior
notice.
Black Diamond highly values how our products are designed,
manufactured, operated, and serviced as well as providing safety
to the operator and those around the generator. Therefore, it is
IMPORTANT to review this product manual and other product
materials thoroughly and be fully aware and knowledgeable of
the assembly, operation, dangers and maintenance of the product
before use. Fully familiarize yourself, and make sure others who
plan on operating the product fully familiarize themselves too,
with the proper safety and operation procedures before each use.
Please always exercise common sense and always err on the
side of caution when operating the product to ensure no accident,
property damage, or injury occurs. We want you to continue to
use and be satisfied with your Black Diamond product for years to
come.
When contacting Black Diamond/Champion Power Equipment
about parts and/or service, you will need to supply the complete
model and serial numbers of your product. Transcribe the
information found on your product’s dataplate label to the table
below
BLACK DIAMOND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM
1-888-373-8272
MODEL NUMBER
BD201103
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
PURCHASE LOCATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5
WARNING
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DANGER
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, poisonous gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will
cause nausea, dizziness, fainting or death. If you start to feel
dizzy or weak, get to fresh air immediately.
OPERATE GENERATOR OUTDOORS ONLY IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA AND POINT EXHAUST AWAY.
DO NOT operate the generator inside any building, including
garages, basements, crawlspaces and sheds, enclosure or
compartment, including the generator compartment of a
recreational vehicle.
DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a confined area through
windows, doors, vents or other openings.
DANGER
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison
you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and
windows are open.
ONLY use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors,
and vents.
Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in
carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING
Although the generator contains a spark arrester, maintain
a minimum distance of 5 ft. (1.5 m) from dry vegetation to
prevent fires.
DANGER
Operate equipment with guards in place.
Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/or
accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can
result.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or
items that could become caught.
DANGER
Generator produces powerful voltage.
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn, damaged or frayed.
DO NOT operate generator in wet weather.
DO NOT allow children or unqualified persons to operate or
service the generator.
Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in damp areas and
areas containing conductive material such as metal decking.
Connection to your home’s electrical system requires a
listed 30A transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician
and approved by the local authority having jurisdiction. The
connection must isolate the generator from the utility power
and must comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes.
WARNING
Do not use generator for medical and life support uses.
In case of emergency, call 911 immediately.
NEVER use this product to power life support devices or life
support appliances.
NEVER use this product to power medical devices or medical
appliances.
Inform your electricity provider immediately if you or anyone in
your household depends on electrical equipment to live.
Inform your electrical provider immediately if a loss of power
would cause you or anyone in your household to experience a
medical emergency.