GENTRON G2000D User manual

DANGER
Carbon Monoxide
Using a generator indoors WiLL KiLL YOU iN MINUTES.
Carbon Monoxide
Generator exhaust contains high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous
gas you cannot see or smell• If you can smell the generator exhaust, you are
breathing CO• But even If you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing
CO.
• NEVER use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, or other partly
enclosed areas. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas.
Using a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air.
•ONLY use a generator outdoors and far away from open windows, doors, and
vents• These openings can pull in generator exhaust.
Even when you use a generator correctly, CO may leak into the home. ALWAYS
use a battery-powered or battery-backup CO alarm in the home.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has been running,
move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You could have carbon
monoxide poisoning.
BEN I RON
Owner's Manual
2000W DIGITAL
G N RATOR
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•Thank you for purchasing a generator.
•This manual covers operation and maintenance of the generator.
• Reserves the right to make changes at anytime without notice and
without taking any obligation.
This publication can't be reproduced without written
permission.
• Pay special attention to the following words:
• If a problem should arise or if you have any questions,
consult an authorized dealer.
V!_kvAY.qrJ#11#[e] Generator is designed to give safe and
dependable service if operated according to instructions. Read the
Owner's Manual before operating the generator.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
CATALOG
_-'}SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS 02
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 05
PRE-OPERATION CHECK 07
STARTING THE ENGINE
GENERATOR USE
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12
STOPPING THE ENGINE 16
_')MAINTENANCETIPS &INSTRUCTIONS 18
_-)TRANSPORTING/STORAGE 24
_-_ TROUBLESHOOTING (FAQS) 25
SPECIFICATIONS 28
•Generator is designed to give safe and dependable service if operated
according to instructions.
Read the Owner's Manual before operating the generator.
Failure to do so could result in personal indury or equipment damage.
•Exhaust gas is poisonous.Never run the generator
in an enclosed area.
Be sure to provide adequate ventilation.
• Stop the engine before refueling
• Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain
conditions, Refuel in a ventilated area.
• Keep away from cigarette, smoke and sparks when refueling.
Always refuel in a well-ventilated location.
• Wipe up spilled gasoline.
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•The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for a
while after stopping the engine.
Do not touch the muffler while it is hot.
Let the engine cool down before moving the generator.
(Pay attention to the warning marks attached to the generator.)
• Always make a pre-operation inspection (page 8) before you start the engine.
• Place the generator at least 1 m (3 ft) away from buildings or other equipment
during operation.
• Operate the genernator on a level surfuce.
If the generator is tilted, fuel spillage may result.
• Know how to stop the generator quickly and understand operation of all the
controls. Never operate the generator without proper
instructions.
• Keep children and pets away from the generator when it is in operation.
• Keep away from rotating parts while the generator is running.
• Do not operate the generator in rain or snow and do not let it get wet.
• Connections from standby power to a building's electrical system must be
made by a qualified electrician and must comply with all applicable laws
and electrical codes
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CONTROL PANEL
•CHOKE LEVER •FUEL CAP LEVER
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"LEFT SIDE
MAINTENANCE
COVER
• STARTER GRIP
• ENGINE SWITCH
•FUELCAP
'CONTROL PANEL
• FUEL COCK
• OILALERT INDICATOR LIGHT
•OUTPUT INDICATOR LIGHT
• OVERLOAD INDICATOR
• DC RECEPTACLE
•DC CIRCULT PROTECTOR
•ENGINE SWITCH
•Ground
•AC Receptacle
•SPARKPLUG
MAINTENANCE
COVER
5
•MUFFLER
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O Check oil level.
Loosen the cover screw and remove the left side maintenance cover.
Remove the oil filler cap, and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Check the oil
level by inserting the dipstick in the filler hole without screwing it in.
If the oil level is below the end of the dipstick, refill with recommended oil
(SAE 10W-30/0.5L)
-OIL FILLER HOLE
• UPPER LEVEL
-OIL FILLER CAP
IDI
.
-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40
Surrounding temperature (°C)
Select the engine oil according
to the surrounding temperature.
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CAUTION:
Using nondetergent oil or 4-stroke engine oil could shorten the engine's service
life.
Please use high-detergent, premium quality 4-stroke engine oil.
Running the engine with insuffcient oil can cause serious engine damage.
NOTE: The Oil Alert System will automatically stop the engine before the oil level falls
below the safe limit. However, to avoid the inconvenience of an unexpected shut-
down, it is still advisable to inspect the oil level regularly.
@ Check the fuel level.
Unleaded or Iowleaded is preferred to minimize com-bustion chamber deposits.
If the fuel level is low, refuel the fuel tank.
Never use an oil/gasoline misture or dirty gasoline.
Avoid getting dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank.
After refueling, tighen the fuel filler cap securely.
• UPPER LIMIT MARK
• FUEL FILLER CAP
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® Check the air cleaner.
Check the air cleaner element to be sure it is clean and in good condition.
Loosen the cover screw and remove the left side maintenance cover.
Press the latch tab on the top of the air cleaner body, remove the air filter
cover, check the element.
Clean or replace the element if necessary.
Before starting the engine, disconnect the load from the DC terminals.
OTurn the fuel cap lever fully clockwise to the ON position.
NOTE: Turn the fuel cap lever to the OFF position when transporting the generator
@Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
Tune the fuel switch to the ON position.
•COVER SCREW •FUEL CAP
• LEFT SIDE
MAINTENANCE COVER
............... 4. ® Move the choke lever to the CLOSED position.
•COVER SCREW
•CLEANER COVER
-- •AIR FILTER
-- •AIR FILTER ELEMENT
•CHOCK LEVER_ CLOSED
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@ Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt, then pull the starter grip briskly toward the
arrow as shown below.
CAUTION: Do not allow the starter grip to snap back.
"STARTER GRIP
® Move the choke lever to the OPEN position as the engine warms up.
NOTE: If the engine doesn't work by starting several times, check the engine oil
level before trouble shooting other areas.
•CHOKE LEVER
To prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances, the generator should be
grounded.
Connect with a heavy wire between the generator ground terminal
and on external ground source.
Connections from standby power to a building's electrical system must be made
by a qualified electrician and must comply with all applicable laws and electrical
codes. Improper connections make electrical current from the generator to
backfeed into the utility lines. Such backfeed may electrocute utility company
workers or others who contact the lines during a power outage, and when utility
power is restored the generator may explode,burn,or cause fires in the building's
electrical system.
• GROL
(_)AC applications
•Start the engine and make sure the outputindicatorlight(green) ison.
Make sure thatthe appliance to be usedis switchedoff, and pluginthe appliance.
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INDICATOR LIGHT
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•AC RECEPTACLE
Output and Overload indicators
The output indicator light (green) will remain ON during operating conditions.
If the generator is overloaded (more than 1.OK VA), or if there is short in the
connected appliance, the output indicator light (green) will go OFF, the overload
indicator light (red) will go ON and current to the connected appliance will be
shut off.
Stop the engine if the overload light (red) comes ON and investigate the
overload source, start it after the overload light is OFF.
•Before connecting on appliance to the generator, check that it is in good order,
and its electrical rating does not exceed the power of the generator.
Then connect the power cord of the appliance, and start the engine.
(_) DC application
The DC receptacle may be used for charging 12 volt automotive-type batteries
only.
• To prevent from creating a spark near the battery, connect charg-
ing cable first to the generator, then to the battery, Disconnect cable first at
the battery.
• Connect the positive battery terminal to the positive charging cord.
Do not reverse the charging cables, or serious damage to the generator
and battery may occur.
NOTE:
• An overloaded DC circuit will trip the DC circuit protector (push button comes
out). The DCcircuit protector will trip when it's overloaded. If this happens,
wait afew minutes before pushing in the circuit protector
before resuming operation.
•DC CIRCUIT PROTECTOR
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ON OFF
-PLUG
!!
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• The battey gives off explosive gases; keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away.
Provide adequate ventilation when charging.
• The battey contains sulfuric acid (electrolyte). If it gets into your skin or eyes it will
cause severe burns. Wear protective clothing and a face shield.
- If electrolyte touches your skin, flush with water.
- If electrolyte gets into your eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes and
and consult a doctor.
• Electrolyte is poisonous.
- Do not swallow!!
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
® OIL ALERT SYSTEM
The Oil Alert system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an insuffi-
cient amount of oil in the crankcase. Before the oil level in the crankcase falls
below a safe limit, the Oil Alert system will automatically shut down the engine.
The Oil Alert indicator light (red) will
come on when you operate the starter, and the engine will not run. If this occurs
add engine oil.
-- -OIL ALERT INDICATOR LIGHT (RED)
To stop the engine in an emergency, turn the engine switch to the STOP position.
IN NORMAL CONDITION:
(_ Switch off the connected equipment and pull out the inserted plug.
@ Turn the engine switch to the STOP position.
Turn the fuel switch to the OFF position.
•STOP
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®Turnthefuelcaplevercounterclockwisetothe"OFF"posiltion.
CAUTION:Besurethefuelcapleverandtheengineswitchare"OFF"
whenstopping,transportingand/orstoringthegenerator.
.FUELCAPLEVER
.OFF
•ON
The purpose of maintenance and adjustment schedule is to keep the generator
in the best operating condition.
Inspect or service as scheduled in the table below.
Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. If the engine has to be run,
make sure the area is well ventilated. The exhaust contains poisonous carbon mono
-xide gas.
CAUTION:
Use genuine parts or their equivalent parts. The use of replacement parts
which are not of equivalent quality may damage the generator.
Maintenance Schedule
REGULARSERVICEPERIOD(1)
Performof every indicatedmonth
oroperating hourinterval,
whichever occurs first.
Engine oil
Air cleaner
Spark plug
Valvedclearance
Fueltankand strainer
Fuel line
Check
Change
Check
Clean
Clean-adjust
Check-adjust
Clean
EVERY3 EVERY6 EVERY
--IRSTMONTH
EACH USE MONTHS MONTHS YEAR
OR 10HRS OR50HRS OR 100HRS OR300HRS
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o
o
o(2)
o
Check
o (3)
o(3)
Every 2 years (Replace if necessary) (3)
NOTE: (1) Run several hours to determine proper maintenance.
(2) Maintenance taken more frequently when used in dusty areas.
(3) These items should be seviced by an authorized dealer, unless the
owner has the proper tools and is mechanically proficient. See the
owner's Manual.
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