Champion ParaLink 100468 User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL #100468
Parallel Kit
Made in China - REV 20181013 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.
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100468 - Parallel Kit 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.
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
100468
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 indicates information considered important, but
not hazard-related (e.g., messages relating to property
damage).

100468 - Parallel Kit IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
!WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
!WARNING
–ALWAYS turn the generator off and ensure the fuel valve
is closed before connecting the parallel kit.
–ALWAYS inspect for cut, torn or damaged extension
cords before each use and if found DO NOT use.
–NEVER use a parallel kit or its associated plug wires if
cut, torn or damaged.
–ALWAYS keep the parallel kit clean, dry and away from
water, mud or wet surfaces.
–ALWAYS unplug the parallel kit before servicing or
cleaning the generators.
–NEVER plug in more than the rated specified watts for
this parallel kit.
–NEVER connect or disconnect parallel kit while
generators are running.
!DANGER
NEVER connect or disconnect parallel kit in standing water,
mud or wet surfaces.
Failure to follow these important safety instructions could
result in personal injury, death or damage to generator/s.
!DANGER
This device is for use in a weather protected area only.
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.
Wet Conditions Alert. Do not expose to
rain or use in damp locations.

100468 - Parallel Kit CONTROL PANEL
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CONTROL PANEL
1. Output Indicator Light – Remains ON during normal
operating conditions. Turns OFF when generator is
overloaded.
2. Circuit Breaker (Push Reset) – Protects the generators
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

100468 - Parallel Kit ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
This kit is intended for use on Champion Power Equipment
inverters with ParaLINK ports. Please refer to your Inverter
Operator’s Manual for safety rules, start up and shut down
procedures, specifications and troubleshooting.
"NOTICE
Before parallel linking two inverters, visit the Parallel Kit
Selector on championpowerequipment.com for compatibility.
Setup and Operation
1. Turn off and disconnect all electrical loads from both
inverter generators.
2. The two generators may be stacked one on top of the
other by aligning the handle of the lower generator with the
handle recess of the parallel kit. Align the lower pads of the
top generator with the pocket pads of the parallel kit.
3. The economy switch must be in the same position on both
generators.
4. Open rear door panel and take out the power leads and
ground wires. Remove caps from the power leads.
5. Plug one pair of power leads - connecting red to red and
black to black (A), and ground wire (B) to inverter #1.
B
A
6. Plug the second pair of power leads connecting red to red
and black to black (A), and ground wire (B) to inverter #2.
7. Start both inverter engines according to the Operator’s
Manual. Observe the green output indicator light on the
parallel kit panel – when the light is on, you may connect
devices.
8. Connect devices to parallel panel or generator panel
receptacles. Loads up to 25 amps may be connected to
the parallel kit receptacles. Individual loads connected
to generator panels must be less than the 20 amp panel
receptacle rating.
9. The total electrical load must not exceed 30 amps (3600
watts).
10. Follow the instructions in your inverter Operator’s Manual
for turning off the generators.
11. When not in use, power leads and ground wire can be
stored within the parallel kit by accessing the door panel
on the rear of the parallel kit.