Firman P08004 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
PORTABLE GENERATOR
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Table of Contents
Read all safety precautions and instructions carefully
before operating equipment.
Ensure engine is stopped and level before performing
any maintenance or service.
IMPORTANT:
MODEL
NUMBER
Rev Level:01
P/N:380745453 Rev:02
Serial Number:
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Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Unpacking the Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Parts Included. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Install the Wheel Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Install the Support Leg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Install the Handle. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Battery Cable Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Controls and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Remote Control Programming . . . . . . . . 11
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Add Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Low Oil Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Add Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Operation at High Altitude . . . . . . . . . . .14
Grounding. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .15
Connecting to a Building’s Electrical
System.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .15
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 16
Generator Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Surge Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .16
Starting the Generator (Recoil Start) . . 17
Starting the Generator (Electric Start) .. 18
Starting the Generator (Remote Start) . 19
Connecting Electrical Loads . . . . . . . .. . . 20
Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Low Oil Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Do Not Overload Generator . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maintenance And Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Engine Maintenance .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 23
Change Engine Oil . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Air Filter Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Spark Plug Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cleaning Fuel Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester . . . 24
Generator Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Battery Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Service and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Parts Diagram and Parts List . . . . . . . . . . 28
Generator Parts Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Engine Parts Diagram . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 29
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 32
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a FIRMAN generator.
This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with
generator products and how to avoid them. This generator is designed and intended only for supplying
electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads, and is not
intended for any other purpose. It is important that you read and understand these instructions
thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment. Save these original instructions for
future reference.
This manual covers operation and maintenance of the FIRMAN generators. All information in this
publication is based on the latest production information available at the time of approval for printing.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change, alter or other wise improve the generator and this
documentation at any time without prior change. Important Safety Information

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The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a hazard.
The warnings in this manual and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are therefore not all-inclusive. If
you use a procedure, work method or operating technique that the manufacturer does not specifically
recommend you must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others. You must also make sure that the
procedure work method or operating technique that you choose does not render the generator unsafe.
SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
DANGER indicates a
potentially hazardous situation
which, if not
avoided. WILL result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a
potentially hazardous situation
which, if not
avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a
potentially hazardous
situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor
Toxic Fumes
Fire Hazard
Hot Surface.
Do Not Touch the Surface.
Kickback
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01
Risk of Electric Shock
Explosion Hazard
Rotating Parts Entanglement
Hazard
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or moderate personal injury,
or property damage.

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CORRECT USAGE
Example location to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
•ONLY use outside and downwind, far away from windows, doors and vents.
•Direct exhaust away from occupied spaces.

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INCORRECT USAGE
Do not operate in any of the following locations:
Near any door, window or vent
Garage
Basement
Crawl Space

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WHEN TRANSPORTING, MOVING
OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive which could cause burns, fire, or
explosion resulting in death or serious injury
and/or property damage.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
•Turn generator engine OFF and let it cool at
least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap.
Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
••Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel
expansion.
•If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before
starting engine.
•Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot
lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
•Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings
frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
•DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
•Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
cleaner are in place.

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•DO NOT crank engine with spark plug
removed.
EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve OFF.
•DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle
which causes fuel to spill.
•Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT
WITH FUEL IN TANK
•
•Use approved transfer equipment, suitable for
the intended use, to prevent backfeed by
isolating generator from electric utility workers.
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•When using generator for backup power,
notify utility company.Unintentional sparking
•Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) could cause fire or in
any damp or highly conductive area, electric shock resulting such as metal decking or steel work.in
death or serious
WARNING

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••DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.injury.
DO NOT use generator with electrical cords WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO
children to operate or service generator.
•NEVER operate generator without protective housing or covers.
•DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or
Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles, anything that could be caught in the starter
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire, or other rotating parts.
•Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
resulting in death or serious injury and/or property damage.
which are worn, frayed, bare or otherwise
damaged.
•DO NOT operate generator in the rain or wet
weather.
•DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords
while standing in water, while barefoot, or while
hands or feet are wet.
•DO NOT allow unqualified persons or
YOUR GENERATOR
•Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug and place the wire where it cannot contact
spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
••Use approved spark plug tester.
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug
removed.
WARNING
WARNING

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Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in serious injury.
•DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
••Allow equipment to cool before touching.
It is a violation of California Public Resource
Code, Section 4442, to use or operate the
engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered,
or grass-covered land unless the exhaust •
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as
NOTE:
defined in Section 4442, maintained in
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity
effective working order. Other states or could damage generator and/or electrical devices federal
jurisdictions may have similar laws. connected to it.
•DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrester
amperage capacity.
this engine. • designed for the exhaust system installed on
Start generator and let engine stabilize
•Replacement parts must be the same and • before connecting electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFF position,
installed in the same position as the original then turn ON for operation.
•Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect parts.
from generator before stopping generator.
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NOTE:
CAUTION

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1. Axle pin . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Improper treatment of generator could damage
2. 10.0" in. Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
it and shorten its life.
3. Flat Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
••Use generator only for intended uses.
4. Cotter pin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
If you have questions about intended use,
5. Engine Oil(Bottle) . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
ask dealer or contact local service center.
6. Oil Funnel . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
••Operate generator only on level surfaces.
7. Wrench for Spark plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
DO NOT expose generator to excessive
8. Double Open wrench (10mm & 12mm). . . . 2
moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors.
9. Support Leg with Vibration Mounts . . . . . . 1
•DO NOT insert any objects through cooling
10. Flange Bolt (M8x16 for Support Leg) . . . . . 2
slots.
11. Flange Lock Nut (M8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
•If connected devices overheat, turn them off
12. Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1
and disconnect them from generator.
13. Flange Bolt (M8x50 for Handle) . . . . . . . . . 2

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•Shut off generator if:
14. Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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ASSEMBLY Install the Handle
The generator requires some assembly prior to
1. Place the handle Kover the mounting channel usage. If problems arise
when assembling the
on the frame. generator,
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2. Secure the handle to the frame using the two
Install the Wheel Kit handle flange bolts H(M8x50).
3. Place a flange nut F(M8) on the end of
each bolt and fasten securely with provided
The wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road wrenches.
use.
DO NOT over tighten the flange nuts.
1.Before adding wheels, tip the generator on
its
side.
2. Slide the axle pin Athrough the wheel B.
3. Slide the axle pin Athrough the mount point on the frame and flat washer D.
4. Secure the wheel and axle pin with the cotter pin C.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 to attach another wheel.
Install the Support Leg
1. Attach the support leg Gto the
generator frame with flange bolts E(M8x16) and
flange lock nuts F(M8).
2. Tip the generator slowly so that it rests
on the wheels and support leg.
3.Tighten bolt Eand nut Fwith provide wrenches.
CAUTION

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Battery Cable Connection
You will need to use 8mm box wrenches to connect the battery cables to battery.
NOTE:
The generator comes equiped with the positive red cable(red cable) already attached.
1. Verify the positive (+) battery cable (red boot) is securely tightened to the positive (+) battery
post. Make sure boot is over battery post.
2. Remove bolt M5X12 and M5 nut from black cable ring.
3. Remove vinyl cap from the negative(-) battery post. Locate negative (-) black cable and route
to the negative(-) battery post. Tight the cable with bolt M5X12 and M5 nut. Cover the post with black
boot.
M5X12
M5
Black Cable
Ring
Black Boot

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Generator
⑮
1- Fuel Gauge
2- 8.0 Gallon Capacity Fuel Tank
3- Fuel Cap
4- Choke Lever(behind air filter box)
5- Fuel Valve
6- Air Filter
7- 439cc FIRMAN OHV Engine
8- Recoil Starter
9- 10.0" Flat Free Wheel
10-Oil Filler Cap11- Outlet Cover
12-Control Panel
13-Handle
14-Battery
15-Remote Holder
The remote controller can be placed inside
the remote holder for easy access.
*We are always working to improve our products. Therefore, the enclosed product may differ
slightly from the image on this page.
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NOTE: Total power drawn from all receptacles must not exceed the name plate rating.
1 Engine Start Switch –Used to start engine
from the starter motor(Electric start model
only). To start engine, press and hold the
switch in the “START”(ll) position, the engine
will crank and attempt to start. When the
engine starts, release the switch to the
“RUN”(l) position.
2 4-1 Data-Minder(Multi-Meter) –Push the
SELECT button to show the Voltage, Hertz and
running hours. If the low oil indicator is lit,
check the oil level.
A- Digital display D - Hour indicator
B- AC voltage indicator E - Low oil indicator
C- Frequency indicator F - Select button
Battery Switch –Power the electric starter.
Remote Start Indicator Light - The light will
light or flash depending on the status of the
remote start system.
Remote Start Program Button - Use this
button along with the remote control to program the
generator to be started remotely. Your remote control is
already programmed in factory for your convenience. You
might need programming when using new remote
control.
6 120/240V, 50A RV –(NEMA 14-50R)
Maximum full load current may be drawn from this
120/240 Volt, 50 Amp receptacle.
7 120/240V, 30A Twist-Lock –(NEMA L14-30R)
Maximum full load current may be drawn from this
120/240 Volt, 30 Amp receptacle.
8 120V, 30A Twist-Lock (NEMA L5-30R)
30 Amp current may be drawn from this 120 Volt
receptacle.
9 120V, 20A Duplex –(NEMA 5-20R)
20 Amp current may be drawn from this 120 Volt
receptacle.
3
4
5

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Remote Start
This generator is equipped with a wireless remote
start system for starting and stopping.
The Remote Start functions are enabled when:
1.The Engine Switch is in the “RUN”(l) position,
AND 2.The Battery Switch is in the “ON”(l) position.
The Remote Start functions are disabled if either of
the above conditions is not met.
Remote Control Power Consumption
While the Engine Switch is in the “RUN”(l)
position and Battery Switch is in the “ON”(l)
position, the remote module is active and waiting
for a remote signal. This function requires
electrical current from the battery. If the Battery
Switch is left in the “ON”(l) position for extended
periods the battery can be completely drained.
NOTE:
THE BATTERY SWITCH ALWAYS SHOULD BE IN
"OFF"(O) POSITION AT THE END OF USE TO
PREVENT BATTERY DRAIN.
Remote Control Programming
Before the generator can be started , an initial
start-up procedure must be performed so the
generator and the remote control recognize each
other.
NOTE:
YOUR REMOTE CONTROL IS ALREADY
PROGRAMMED IN
FACTORY FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. AND IT IS
READY TO START THE GENERATOR.
If the remote control is replaced then you will
need to go through following procedure with new
remote control.
1. Flip the engine switch to the "RUN"(l)
position.
2. Flip the battery switch to the "ON"(l)
position.
3. Push and hold the program button on
the control panel for approximately 3 seconds. The
remote start indicator light will light.
4. Push and release the ''STOP'' button on
the remote control. The indicator light will flash
once to erase the remote program.
5. Push and release the ''START'' button.
The indicator light will flash once to program the
remote.
6. Push and hold the program button
approximately 3 seconds until the indicator light
turn off. The generator is now programmed to
start remotely.
Indicator
Light
Program Button
STOP
START

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model
P08004
Starting Watts
10000
Running Watts
8000
Rated AC Voltage
120/240V
Rated Fequency
60Hz
Phase
Single
Voltage Regulator
AVR
Power Factor
1
Total Harmonic
Distortion(THD)
Standard
Alternator Type
Brushed
Engine
FIRMAN
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke OHV Air Cooled
Displacement
439cc
Low Oil Shutdown
Yes
Ignition System
Breakless Ignition Type, Flywheel Magneto
Starting System
Recoil/Electric Start/Remote Start
Fuel
Unleaded Automotive Gasoline
Capacity Fuel Tank
8.0 Gallon
Lubricating Oil Capacity
37.2 oz(1.1L)
Carburetor Type
Float
Air Cleaner
Polyurethane Type
P.T.O. Shaft Rotation
Counter Clockwise (Facing P.T.O.)
Oil Type
See “Add Engine Oil” Section
AC Grounding System
Neutral Bonded To Frame
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE ABOUT TEMPERATURE: