Black Ridge BRG1700 User manual

02833 08/11
For service, spare parts or product information,
please contact Smart Marketing Group Pty. Ltd.
AUST. 1300 660 457 N.Z. 0800 474 876
1700W Inverter Generator

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SUGGESTED APPLICATIONS
These are some suggestions of appliances which
could be powered by this generator. These
suggestions can not be run at the same time, please
read page 11 for full details:
• Laptop computers up to 800W
• Televisions up to 175W
• DVD/Video players up to 500W
• TV and DVD/Video player combination up to
900W
• Camping fridges up to 200W
• Lighting up to 1250W
• Mobile phone/i pod/hand held games charging
up to 1000W
Never exceed 1500W in total when using multiple
devices.
Section Page
Contents 2
Suggested Applications 2
Introduction 3
Guarantee 3 – 4
General Safety Instructions 5 – 7
Specic Safety Instructions 8
Electrical Information 9
Fuel & Oil Information 9
Components and Controls 10
Operating Instructions 11 – 18
Maintenance 19 – 20
Trouble Shooting 21
Parts Diagram 22
Service Log 23
Technical Information 24
Contact Information 24
CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this generator which has
passed through our extensive quality assurance
processes. Every care has been taken to ensure
that it reaches you in perfect condition. However,
in the unlikely event that you should experience
a problem, or if you require any assistance please
do not hesitate to contact us;
If you have a problem, call customer service do
not return this generator to the place of purchase.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Australia: 1300 660 457
New Zealand: 0800 474 876
Operating times: Monday – Friday
8.30am - 5.30 pm
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
EXPRESS WARRANTY STATEMENT
GENERATOR GROUP
You are not required to do anything to register
your generator purchase. Please attach the
purchase receipt to this manual and ensure both
are kept safe. We hope you enjoy your new
generator, and if you have any problems call
customer service on the above phone numbers.
Do not return to place of purchase.
Smart Marketing Group Pty Ltd (SMG) warrants
that this generator will be free from manufacturing
faults or defects for 12 months from the date of
purchase, providing original purchase receipt is
kept and shown when needed and is subject to the
terms and conditions below.
If a warranty fault appears within the warranty
period, SMG reserves the right to replace or repair
the product. In the event that SMG chooses to
replace the product, this original warranty will
expire at the original date. If the product includes
various accessories or components, only the
defective accessory or component will be replaced
or repaired.
SMG reserves the right to replace defective parts
of the product with parts and components of
similar quality, grade and composition where an
identical part or component is not available.
Products presented for repair may be replaced by
refurbished products of the same type rather than
being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to
repair the products.
What is covered
• Manufacturing fault or defect.
How to claim under this warranty.
• Call customer service, phone number at the top.
• Ensure you have the following: Original purchase
receipt, Model of generator, Serial number of
generator.
• Discuss the issue.
• Customer service will advise which authorised
service agent to take the generator to provided
the issue is a warranty one.
• Take generator to authorised service agent
for repair.
What is not covered
• Commercial use of generator.
• Use of generator in a commercial premises.
• Damage caused by incorrectly mixed
2 stroke fuel.
• Damage or deterioration due to transport.
• Damage caused by negligence, misuse, abuse
or accident or incorrect voltage and wattage.
• Any corrosion or rusting.
• Damage caused by incorrect set up and
start up.
• Replacement parts due to general wear
and tear.
• Generators with serial number defacement,
modication or removal.
• Generators which have been serviced by other
than an authorised SMG service agent.
• Generators with no original purchase receipt.
• Generators which have been on sold, not
original purchaser.
• Damage due non-servicing of generator as is
required by this manual.
• Blockages / damage caused by dust, dirt,
spiders webs or insects.
• Damage caused by the incorrect tting of
accessories.
• Damage caused by overloading, overworking
the generator.
• Damage to attached equipment or third party
accessories.
• Damage caused by attached equipment or third
party accessories.
CONTACT DETAILS
Smart Marketing Group Pty Ltd
33-35 Lionel Road, Mt. Waverley
Victoria 3149, Australia.
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[email protected]

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As soon as you have purchased the generator,
we recommend that you check to make sure
it is intact and that you read the operating
instructions carefully before using it. The
purchase receipt for this product is to be retained
and must be presented if making a claim under
the terms of the Smart Marketing Group (SMG)
warranty. Bank account statements are not
acceptable for proof of purchase.
This warranty does not cover generators intended
for hire or use in commercial applications or in
commercial premises. The warranty will under
no circumstances extend to reimbursement or
payment of damages, whether direct, indirect
or consequential. The warranty is void if there
is evidence the generators has been modied
or tampered with in any way or used with
unauthorised accessories without our consent.
SMG declines any responsibility or liability
whatsoever arising from misuse or abuse,
negligent handling of the generators or if the
product has not been installed or failure to
comply with the relevant safety, operating,
setting and maintenance instructions (see further
in this manual).
The warranty does not extend to installation or
disconnection costs.
Any item sent freight forward/collect for repair will
be refused. Warranty repairs are free of charge,
provided the appliance is delivered to our service
department or authorised service agent. The
generator will need to be returned, adequately
protected in a box. SMG will not be responsible
for any in-transit loss or damage. Assistance
under the warranty will only be made available if
the request is made to our customer service team
on the contact numbers listed below and proof of
purchase is provided.
This is a repair only warranty you will need to take
the generator to the authorised service agent after
contacting our customer service centre.
If the product includes various accessories or
components, only the defective accessory or
component will be replaced or repaired.
SMG reserves the right to replace defective parts
of the product with parts and components of
similar quality, grade and composition where an
identical part or component is not available.
Products presented for repair may be replaced by
refurbished products of the same type rather than
being repaired. Refurbished parts may be used to
repair the products.
Damage caused by third party accessories is not
covered under this warranty.
Damage caused to attached equipment or third
party accessories will not be covered under
this warranty.
Rust and corrosion are not covered under this
warranty.
If a warranty fault is found the freight cost will
be credited to the owner. If no fault is found the
product will be returned and any costs associated
with the service will be charged to the owner.
Blockages caused by spider webs, insects, dirt, or
accumulated dust and incorrectly mixed 2-stroke
fuel are not covered by warranty. SMG reserves
the right to replace or repair the appliance within
the warranty period. Parts found to be defective
due to a manufacturing default will be replaced
free of charge.
In the event of SMG choosing to replace the
appliance, the warranty will expire at the original
date of purchase. If no warranty fault is found
the owner will be advised and the product will be
returned and any costs associated with the service
will be charged to the owner.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be
excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for
a major failure and for compensation for any
other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired
or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a
major failure. The benets of this warranty are
in addition to any rights and remedies imposed
by Australian State and Federal legislation that
cannot be excluded.
In New Zealand, this SMG warranty is in addition
to the conditions and guarantees which are
mandatory as implied by the New Zealand
Consumer Guarantee Act 1993.For service, spare
parts or product information please contact
customer service:
Australia: 1300 660 457
New Zealand: 0800 474 876
CONTACT DETAILS
Smart Marketing Group Pty Ltd
33-35 Lionel Road, Mt. Waverley
Victoria 3149, Australia.
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[email protected]
COMPLETE WARRANTY STATEMENT – GENERATOR GROUP

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SAFETY
Before attempting to operate this generator the
following basic safety precautions should be
taken to reduce the risk of re, electric shock
and personal injury. It is important to read the
instruction manual and to understand applications,
limitations and potential hazards associated with
this generator. It is important that you read,
understand and follow these instructions very
carefully. They are designed for the safety of
yourself and others ensuring a long and trouble
free service life from your generator. This
generator is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
ALWAYS use your generator in an open well
ventilated area. Do not expose your generator
to rain or use in damp or wet locations. Do
not expose your generator to direct sunlight.
Keep the work area well lit. Do not use your
generator in areas where there is a risk of
explosion or re from combustible materials,
ammable liquids, paint, varnish, petrol, etc
ammable gases and dust of an explosive
nature. As a precaution it is recommended that
you consult an expert on selecting and using a
suitable re extinguisher and have it available
for use in an emergency when operating the
generator.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK
Never touch the generator with wet or damp
hands as electric shock may occur. Always ensure
your generator is connected to ground, i.e.
Earthed with the supplied earth stake,
see page 13.
BEWARE OF CHILDREN & PETS
Children and pets should be kept out of the
operating area. Children should not be allowed
to touch or operate generators or touch extension
cords. All generators should be kept out of
reach of children. When NOT in use keep the
generator preferably stored or locked in a secure
well ventilated cabinet or room with the fuel tank
empty.
SELECT A GENERATOR WITH A
SUFFICIENT RATING
Select the right generator for the job. Do not
use a generator to do a job for which it was not
designed. Do not force a small generator to do
the job of a heavy duty generator. Any damage
caused by overloading will void the warranty. Do
not use generators for purposes not intended.
PROTECT POWER LEADS
FROM DAMAGE
Always disconnect power cords from a power
supply socket by pulling the plug. Never pull
on the cord. Keep the power lead away from
heat, oil, solvents and sharp edges. If a power
lead becomes damaged have it replaced by an
authorised service facility.
FUEL
Fuel used in this generator is poisonous. Always
wear approved breathing protection when
decanting fuel. If you get any fuel on your skin
or clothes wash the affected area immediately
with soap and water and change your clothes. If
you get fuel in your eyes wash immediately with
clean water and seek medical attention. If any
fuel is swallowed DO NOT induce vomiting, seek
immediate medical attention.
HOT COMPONENTS
Beware many of the components will get hot
during use. Never touch any of the metal pipes,
pump or motor as these may burn.