Champion Global Power Equipment 100455 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL #100455
2000W PORTABLE
INVERTER GENERATOR
Made in China - REV 20190420 Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA
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READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL. 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.
This product is rated in accordance with PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association) standard PGMA G300 (Standard for Testing and Validating
Performance of Portable Generators).
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100455 - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OFCONTENTS
Introduction................................................ 3
Safety Definitions ....................................... 3
Important Safety Instructions .................... 4
Fuel Safety ...................................................... 6
Safety Symbols.................................................. 7
Operation Symbols .............................................. 8
Safety Labels.................................................... 9
Controls and Features ...............................10
Generator.......................................................10
Control Panel ...................................................11
Parts Included ..................................................11
Tools Needed ...................................................11
Assembly ...................................................12
Unpacking ......................................................12
Add Engine Oil..................................................12
Add Fuel ........................................................13
Grounding ......................................................14
Operation...................................................14
Generator Location.............................................14
Grounding ......................................................14
Surge Protection ...............................................14
Starting the Engine.............................................15
Connecting Electrical Loads ...................................16
Do Not Overload Generator ....................................16
Eco Mode .......................................................16
Parallel Operation ..............................................17
Stopping the Engine............................................17
Maintenance ..............................................17
Cleaning the Generator ........................................17
Changing the Engine Oil .......................................17
Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug(s) .....................18
Cleaning the Air Filter ..........................................18
Cleaning the Spark Arrestor ...................................18
Adjusting the Governor.........................................19
Maintenance Schedule.........................................19
Storage ..................................................... 20
Short Term Storage (up to 1 year) .............................20
Long Term Storage (more than 1 year)........................20
Removing from Storage........................................20
Specifications........................................... 22
Generator Specifications.......................................22
Engine Specifications ..........................................22
Oil Specifications...............................................22
Fuel Specifications .............................................22
Spark Plug Specifications......................................22
Valve Specifications............................................22
Temperature Specifications....................................22
IC Warning......................................................22
Parts Diagram ..................................................23
Parts List .......................................................24
Engine Parts Diagram..........................................25
Engine Parts List ...............................................26
Wiring Diagram.................................................28
Troubleshooting ........................................ 29

100455 - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power
Equipment (CPE) product. CPE 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.
Since CPE highly values how our products are designed,
manufactured, operated and are serviced, and also highly
value your safety and the safety of others, we would like you to
take the time 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 CPE product for years to come.
When contacting CPE 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
nameplate label to the table below
CPE TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEAM
1-877-338-0999
MODEL NUMBER
100455
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
PURCHASE LOCATION
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 is used to address practices not related to physical
injury.

100455 - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
!DANGER
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless,
odorless, poison 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.
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.
!DANGER
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.
Operate equipment with guards in place.
DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or
items that could become caught.
!WARNING
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can
start fires around dry vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should
contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to
fire prevention requirements.
!DANGER
Generator produces powerful voltage.
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
DO NOT use electrical cords that are worn, damaged or
frayed. Use Champion electrical cords only for proper
application.
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
Sparks can result in fire or electrical shock.
When servicing the generator:
Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot
contact the plug or any other metal object.
DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed.
Use only approved spark plug testers.

100455 - 2000W PORTABLE INVERTER GENERATOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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!WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can occur on
contact. Combustible material can catch fire on contact.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Maintain at least 3 ft. (91.4 cm) of clearance on all sides to
ensure adequate cooling.
Maintain at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) of clearance from combustible
materials.
!WARNING
Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand and arm
towards the engine faster than you can let go. Unintentional
startup can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation or
laceration. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result.
When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
DO NOT start or stop the engine with electrical devices
plugged in and turned on.
!CAUTION
Exceeding the generator’s running capacity can damage the
generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.
DO NOT overload the generator.
DO NOT tamper with the governed speed.
DO NOT modify the generator in any way.
!CAUTION
Start the generator and allow the engine to stabilize before
connecting electrical loads.
Connect electrical equipment in the off position, and then
turn them on for operation.
Turn electrical equipment off and disconnect before
stopping the generator.
!CAUTION
Improper treatment or use of the generator can damage it,
shorten its life and void your warranty.
Use the generator only for intended uses.
Operate only on level surfaces.
DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust,
or dirt.
DO NOT allow any material to block the cooling slots.
If connected devices overheat, turn them off and disconnect
them from the generator.
DO NOT use the generator if:
–Electrical output is lost
–Equipment sparks, smokes or emits flames
–Equipment vibrates excessively
!WARNING
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.