Dometic PGE121 User manual

PGE121
Portable Generator
Operating Manual
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POWER & CONTROL
GENERATORS
PORTABLE

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Explanation of symbols PGE121
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Please read this instruction manual carefully before first use, and store it in
a safe place. If you pass on the product to another person, hand over this
instruction manual along with it.
Table of contents
1 Explanation of symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
4 Technical description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
5 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6 Operating the generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
7 Special requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
9 Maintanence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
10 Transport and storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
12 Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
13 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
14 Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
1 Explanation of symbols
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WARNING!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
Safety instruction: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.

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PGE121 Safety instructions
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2 Safety instructions
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:
• Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences and incorrect
connection voltage
• Alterations to the product without express permission from the manufacturer
• Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual
The declaration of conformity can be requested from the manufacturer (contact infor-
mation on the back).
Note the following basic safety information when using electrical devices to protect
against:
• Electric shock
•Firehazards
•Injury
2.1 General safety
DDANGER!
Do not operate the device in spaces where danger of explosion is pres-
ent.
!WARNING!
Electrical devices are not toys
Keep electrical devices out of reach of children or infirm persons. Do not
allow them to use electrical devices without supervision.
• Only use the device as intended.
• Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which is a highly toxic,
odourless and colourless gas. Do not inhale any exhaust fumes.
• People (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental
capacities prevent them from using this device safely may not be
allowed to operate it without the supervision of a responsible adult.
NOTICE!
Indicates a situation that, if not avoided, can result in property damage.
NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.

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• Do not make any alterations or modifications to the device.
• Do not operate the device with a damaged cord or plug, or a dam-
aged output cable.
• Installation, maintenance and repairs of the generator may only be car-
ried out by qualified personnel who are familiar with the risks involved
when handling generators as well as the relevant regulations. Inade-
quate repairs may cause serious hazards. For repair service, please
contact the manufacturer's branch office in your country (addresses on
the back page).
!CAUTION!
• Remove all flammable materials such as petrol, paints, solvents, etc.,
from the vicinity of the generator.
• Ensure that hot parts of the generator do not come in contact with any
flammable materials.
• Only refuel the generator when it is switched off and in a well
ventilated area. Petrol is highly flammable and can explode.
• Do not refuel the generator nearby a running vehicle.
• Wipe up spilled petrol properly and wait until the fumes have cleared
before turning on the engine.
• Do not touch the generator and the cables with wet hands.
2.2 Safety information
DDANGER!
Operate the generator only in a well-ventilated area.
!WARNING!
• Operate the generator only in a area where pedestrians, children and
pets are not likely to touch it.
• Do not let children operate the generator without supervision.
• Never tilt the generator while it is on. The generator may only be tilted
back towards the drawbar. Tilting it in any other direction may cause
oil or petrol to leak and damage the engine. Leaking petrol can result
in a fire or explosion.
• Turn off the fuel tap before tilting the generator.
• Don't remove any cover of the generator case while the engine is run-
ning. Doing so can result in permanent damage to the generator.

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• Never operate the generator in rain, snow or wet conditions.
• Ground the generator to avoid electrical hazards.
• The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a
while after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler
while it is hot.
• Avoid placing any flammable materials near the exhaust outlet.
• Keep the generator at least 1 m from buildings or other equipment, or
the generator may overheat.
• Let the engine cool before storing the generator indoors.
ANOTICE! MATERIAL DAMAGE.
• Do not disconnect any cables when the device is still in use.

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2.3 Connection notes
Do not connect to a building electrical system unless an isolation switch has been
installed by a qualified electrician.
ANOTICE! MATERIAL DAMAGE.
It's not allowed to connect the generator in parallel with any other gen-
erator without the optional Parallel Kit, see chapter “AC operation” on
page 23.
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PGE121 Scope of delivery
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3Scopeofdelivery
Designation Referenz
PGE121 generator with Wi-Fi compatibility 9600027157
DC charging cable with alligator clips –
Tool bag –
Gen-Mate app –
Operating manual –

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Technical description PGE121
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4 Technical description
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fig. 2Description
1 Control panel (Location of generator controls and output power
sockets)
2 Fuel cap (Access to fuel tank)
3 Fuel cap vent lever
4 Carrying handle (Lift the generator by this handle only)
5 Starter grip (Pull starter grip for starting engine)
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The PGE121 generator delivers power wherever independent power generation is
needed. This makes it possible to provide electricity in gardens, on building sites, at
camping sites, in workshops and garages.
The generator comes with the following features:
• ECO mode for economical operation
• Low oil level indicator
• Overload warning system
• Recoil starter
• Electric starter
• Wi-Fi (for connection with the Gen mate mobile App)
• 12V DC miniature circuit breaker
• 2 x 230V-AC sockets
•12V-DCsockets
•2x5VDCUSBplugs
• Gen-mate mobile phone app
6 Choke knob (Cold engine starting aid)
7 Wheels
8 Draw bar handle (Use this handle to wheel the generator around)
9 Maintenance cover (Access to air filter, carburettor, dipstick, etc.)
10 Spark plug maintenance cover (Access to spark plug)
11 Oil maintenance cover (Access to fill in the engine oil)
12 Fuel gauge (Check fuel level in fuel tank)
13 Muffler (Lowers engine exhaust noise)
14 Air filter (Prevents abrasive particulate matter from entering the
engine's cylinders)
15 Carburettor (Supply the fuel-air mixture to engine)
16 Spark plug (Ignites the fuel-air mixture)
17 Dipstick (Access to fill, check or drain engine oil)
18 Air intake (Inlet for fresh air into the housing)
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4.1 Important label locations
Please read the following labels carefully before operating this generator.
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4.2 Control Panel
No. in
fig. 6Description
1 Fuel tap (Controls fuel supply to the carburettor)
2 AC power sockets (AC output for connecting AC devices)
3 12V DC power socket (Connection 12V DC batteries)
4 12V DC circuit breaker (Overload protection for the 12VDC charging
system)
5 USB plug (Output sockets for charging USB devices)
6 Parallel terminal (AC Parallel operation outlets for two generators)
7 Ground terminal (Grounding point for the generator. Be sure to
ground the generator when the connected equipment is grounded.)
8 Engine switch (Turns ON or OFF engine ignition system)
9 ECO switch (Slows the engine speed to save fuel, lessen noise and
engine wear)
10 Reset button (Resets overload protection)
11 Start button (Starting the engine equipped with electric starter)
1800
RUNNING VA
2100
MAXIMUM VA
RESET
POWER
ECO
ENGINE
5V
2A 1A
5V
WIFI
AC
PARALLEL
USB
DC 12V / 8A
On
On
On
ON
Off
Off
Off
START
GROUND
OFF
AC 240V / 50Hz
AC 240V / 50Hz
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15 54311
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12 Ready LED (green) (Lights ON when the generator is operating nor-
mally.)
13 Overload LED (red) (Lights ON if the generator is overloaded, or if
there is a short circuit at AC power sockets.)
14 Low oil level LED (yellow) (Lights up when oil level is below safe oper-
ating level, and the engine shuts down automatically)
15 Power LED (Lights up when the Gen-mate unit is operating normally)
16 Wi-Fi LED (Lights and flash slowly when the generator is connected to
the Gen-mate APP in mobile phone by Wi-Fi)
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5Preparation
5.1 Fill the oil tank
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See chapter “Engine oil check/change” on page 36.
5.2 Fill the fuel tank
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NOTE
The engine has been shipped without oil. Fill in oil before starting.
WARNING!
FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Only refuel the generator when it is switched off and in a well ventilated
area. Petrol is highly flammable and can explode.
• Don't smoke while refuelling the generator.
• Ensure there are no naked flames nearby while refuelling the gener-
ator.
NOTICE!
• You may use regular unleaded petrol containing no more than 10%
Ethanol (E10).
• Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts.
• Never use an oil/petrol mixture.

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➤Make sure, the generator is on a flat level surface.
➤Remove the fuel cap (fig. 71) and fill the fuel into the tank up to the red level
marker (fig. 72).
Do not fill above the red level marker, otherwise it may overflow when the fuel warms
up and expands.
➤The fuel level can be checked through the fuel gauge (fig. 73).
➤Make sure the fuel cap (fig. 71) is tightened securely after refuelling the gener-
ator.
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1Fuelcap
2 Red marker for upper fuel level
3 Fuel gauge
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6 Operating the generator
6.1 Before each use
➤Check engine oil, see chapter “Engine oil check/change” on page 36.
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➤Make sure the engine switch (fig. 68, page 12) is in the off position and the
generator is on a flat level surface.
➤Check fuel level through the fuel gauge (fig. 81).
✓If the red mark close to "E" position the fuel level is low. If the red mark close to
"F" position the fuel level is high.
➤Refuel if necessary.
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1 Fuel gauge
F Fuel indicator full
E Fuel indicator empty
WARNING! FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Only refuel the generator when it is switched off and in a well ventilated
area. Gasoline is highly flammable and can explode.
• Don't smoke while refuelling the generator.
• Ensure there are no naked flames nearby while refuelling the gener-
ator.
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Don‘t fill above the red marker for upper fuel level (fig. 72, page 15).
➤After fill the fuel, make sure the fuel cap is tightened securely.
➤Check generator for fuel leakage.
Turn the fuel cap vent lever (fig. 91) to „ON“ position (fig. 92).
NOTICE!
• Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of leaded gasoline will cause
severe damage to internal engine parts.
• You may use regular unleaded gasoline containing no more than
10% Ethanol (E10).
• Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts.
• Never use an oil/gasoline mixture.
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Turn the fuel tap (fig. 03) to “ON” position (fig. 04).
➤Turn the engine switch (fig. 01) to “ON” position.
✓Ready LED lights green.
➤Turn the ECO switch (fig. 02) to “OFF” position.
1800
RUNNING VA
2100
MAXIMUM VA
RESET
POWER
ECO
ENGINE
5V
2A 1A
5V
WIFI
AC
PARALLEL
USB
DC 12V / 8A
On
On
On
ON
Off
Off
Off
START
OFF
AC 240V / 50Hz
AC 240V / 50Hz
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Use choke
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➤Pull the choke knob fully out to „START“ position (fig. b1).
➤Keep the choke knob in "START" position for 2 pulls of the recoil starter or 2
pushes of the electric start button.
➤After second pull or push, push choke knob into the "RUN" position (fig. b2)
for up to the next 3 pulls or pushes.
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➤Keep the choke knob in "START" position (fig. b1) for more pulls or pushes if
weather is cold.
NOTE
The choke is not required to start a warm engine. Push the choke knob
into the "RUN" position.
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1Choke position "START"
2Choke position "RUN"
NOTE
Too much choke leads to spark plug fouling /engine flooding due to the
lack of incoming air. This will cause the engine not to start.
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Close choke
➤Push the choke knob fully into the “RUN” position (fig. b2, page 19).
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6.2 Start the Generator
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➤Make sure, the generator is on a flat level surface when start or operate the gen-
erator.
➤Turn off or unplug all electrical loads connected to the generator AC power sock-
ets before starting the engine.
The engine switch is in "START" position, see chapter “Before each use” on page 16.
➤Pull the choke knob into "START" position, see chapter “Use choke” on page 19.
NOTE
Wait a few seconds until the engine speed is stable before closing the
choke. In cold weather conditions it may take a little longer until the
engine speed is stable.
DANGER! MORTAL DANGER.
Exhaust fumes contains poisonous carbon monoxide (CO), a colourless
and odourless gas. Breathing CO can cause loss of consciousness and
may lead to death.
• Operate the generator only in a well-ventilated area.
• Never run your generator inside a building, even if the doors or win-
dows are open.