Champion Power Equipment Paralink 100740 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL #100740
PARALLEL KIT
Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA 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.
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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

100740 - PARALLEL KIT TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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

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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).
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.
CPE 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 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
100740
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
PURCHASE LOCATION

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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.
Use only Champion electrical cords 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
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.

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WARNING
Spark from removed spark plug wire 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.
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 recoil cord will pull hand and arm
towards the engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones,
fractures, bruises or sprains could result. Unintentional
startup can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation or
laceration.
When starting engine, pull the recoil 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.

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Safety Symbols
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these
symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.
SYMBOL MEANING
Read Operator’s Manual. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual
before using this product.
Electric Shock. Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can result in electric
shock. Improper connections to a building can allow current to backfeed into utility lines, creating an
electrocution hazard. A transfer switch must be used when connecting to a building.
Fire/Explosion. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause
severe burns or death. Keep generator at least 5 feet (1.5m) from all objects to prevent combustion.
Hot Surface. To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact with any hot surface.
Open Flame Alert. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Keep fuel away from
smoking, open flames, sparks, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
Wet Conditions Alert. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Read this operator’s manual before operating your Parallel Kit. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and
features. Save this manual for future reference.
Control Panel
1. Power Indicator – Illuminates green when power is being
supplied to the parallel kit.
2. Circuit Breakers (Push Reset) – Protects the generator
against electrical overloads.
RECEPTACLES
At
120V AC, 30A RV (NEMA TT-30R)
May be used to supply electrical power for
operation of 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase,
60 Hz electrical loads.
BW
120V AC, 30A Locking (NEMA L5-30R)
May be used to supply electrical power for
operation of 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase,
60 Hz electrical loads.
1
2
A B

100740 - PARALLEL KIT ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
This parallel kit is intended for use with Champion Power
Equipment inverters rated between 2000 and 3000 starting
watts. Please refer to your inverter Operator’s Manuals for safety
rules, start up and shut down procedures, specifications, and
troubleshooting.
The total output of this kit will depend on the rated wattage of the
inverters connected to it. The maximum output of the parallel kit is
the amperage rating of the circuit breakers.
Paralleling Two Inverters
WARNING
If not spaced apart, the exhaust heat from one unit may
discolor or melt the plastic on the other unit. Always read your
inverter Operator’s Manuals before operating the inverters and
parallel kit.
1. Ensure both inverters are turned off and all electrical loads
are disconnected before installing parallel kit.
2. Align the inverters in a “V” configuration so the exhausts of
each inverter are pointed well away from each other and the
inverters are a minimum of 18 in. (46 cm) apart.
18 in. (46 cm)
3. Mount the parallel kit to the inverter on the right of the “V” so
that it rests on the side without the fuel cap.
4. Place the bracket around the handle and tighten the fastening
dial by turning clockwise until snug. Do not over tighten. You
may need to loosen the fastening dial to get it around the
handle before tightening.
5. On each inverter, lift the parallel port covers, if applicable,
and insert the RED power lead into the RED receptacle and
the BLACK power lead into the BLACK receptacle.
6. On each inverter, connect the grounding wire to the grounding
terminal on the inverter and secure the grounding lugs.
7. Start engine of both inverters according to inverter Operator’s
Manuals. Observe the green output indicator light on both
inverter panels. The light may blink during start up and will
turn solid green when loads may be connected.
8. Connect devices to the parallel kit and/or inverters up to the
receptacles rated amperage. It is best to connect devices
with the largest load first. Allow the engine to stabilize
before plugging in more devices. Never exceed the specified
capacity of the receptacle.
9. Follow the instructions in the inverter Operator’s Manuals
when turning off the inverters.
NOTICE
If the parallel kit has been overloaded and the circuit breaker
has been tripped, reduce the load and press the parallel kit
reset button to restore power.
NOTICE
This parallel kit is meant to parallel two ParaLINK compatible
inverters together. Both inverters must have ParaLINK parallel
receptacles as shown below:

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NOTICE
This unit should NOT be used to connect inverters with
non-ParaLINK receptacles such as the style shown below:
Adjusting the Anti-Vibration Wedges
There are two rubber wedges on the bottom of the parallel kit that
can be removed or moved to create a friction fit wedge between
the parallel kit and inverter. If, after tightening the fastener dial,
your parallel kit is vibrating during operation slide the wedges
toward the back of the parallel kit until snug to reduce vibration.
CABLE STORAGE
When not in use, neatly wrap the cables and use the spring loaded
clips on top of the parallel kit to hold the cables in place.