P1PE P2000i User manual

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You must read and understand
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Keep this manual for future
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P1PE INVERTER GENERATOR
P2000i
P2000iS
P2500i
P2500iS
User Manual

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................3
Parts Ordering / Customer Service...............................................................................................................3
Safety Rules............................................................................................................................................................4
SafetySymbols.............................................................................................................................................4
Safety Instructions........................................................................................................................................4
Features ..................................................................................................................................................................7
Control Panel Functions........................................................................................................................................8
ON/OFF Start Switch and Choke.................................................................................................................8
Indicator Lights .............................................................................................................................................8
DC Protector................................................................................................................................................9
Engine Smart Control (EMS).......................................................................................................................9
Parallel Outlets ............................................................................................................................................9
Fuel CapAir Vent ............................................................................................................................................10
Ground Terminal.................................................................................................................................................... 10
Assembly ..............................................................................................................................................................11
Connecting Generator to an Electrical System ........................................................................................11
Adding Fuel ................................................................................................................................................11
Adding /Checking Oil................................................................................................................................12
Operation ..............................................................................................................................................................13
Grounding the Generator............................................................................................................................13
How to Start Engine....................................................................................................................................13
How toStop Engine. ...................................................................................................................................14
Attaching Electronic Devices......................................................................................................................14
Charging a 12 Volt Battery..........................................................................................................................15
AC Parallel Operation................................................................................................................................16
Don’t Overload Generator .........................................................................................................................17
Wattage Reference Guide. .........................................................................................................................17
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................................18
MaintenanceSchedule...............................................................................................................................18
Checking Spark Plug ................................................................................................................................19
Changing Oil...............................................................................................................................................20
How to Clean Air Filter................................................................................................................................21
How to Clean Fuel Filter ...........................................................................................................................22
How to Store..............................................................................................................................................22
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................................24
Recycling & Product Disposal................................................................................................................................. 25
Declaration of Conformity.......................................................................................................................................26
Contact Details…....................................................................................................................................................27
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INTRODUCTION
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Thankyouforpurchasingthissuperiorqualityportablegenerator fromDUCAR .Whenoperatingandmaintainingthis
productasinstructedinthismanual, yourgeneratorwillgive youmany yearsofreliable service.
.Itisdesignedtosupply
electrical power tooperate tools,appliances,camping equipment,lighting,or serveasa backup power sourceduring
power outages.
Generator specification
MODEL
P2000i
P2000iS
P2500i
P2500iS
Rated AC Voltage(V)
110V,120V,220V,230V,240V
Rated Frequency(Hz)
50Hz/60Hz
Rated Power(kW)
1.6
1.6
2.0
2.0
Starting Power(kW)
2.0
2.0
2.5
2.5
USB Outlet
5V/1.5A(Optional)
Cigarette Outlet
12V/8A(Optional
Parallel Outlets
NA
Yes
NA
Yes
Engine specification
Engine Type
Single Cylinder,4-stroke,OHV
Displacement(cc)
80
98
Fuel Capacity(L)
4.5L
Oil Capacity(L)
0.35
Start Type
Recoil Start
Record the following information bellow for service or warranty assistance.
Date of Purchase:
Model Number:
Serial Number

SAFETY RULES
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CAUTION!
Hotsurface
Riskofelectricshock
Riskofexplosion
ToxicFumes
Readandunderstandthismanualinitsentiretybeforeoperatingthisgenerator.Improper
use of this generator could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING!
Whenworkinginareaswherevaporscould beinhaled,usearespiratormaskaccording toallofitsinstructions.
Installabatteryoperatedcarbonmonoxidealarmnearbedrooms.
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monoxide gas from dissipating.
• Using a generator indoors WILL KILL YOU INMINUTES !
• Carbonmonoxidegasisapoisonous,odorlessgasthatcancauseheadache,confusion,fatigue,nausea,fainting,
sickness,seizures,ordeath.Ifyoustarttoexperienceanyofthesesymptoms, IMMEDIATELY getfreshairandseek
medical attention.
WARNING!
WARNING!
Engineexhaustcontainschemicalsthatleadtocancerandcausebirthdefects.
• Always wash hands after handling generator.
Safety Symbols
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which could result in
seriousinjuryordeathifnotavoided.
Safety Instructions
the user must understand and follow all manual instructions and use common sense.
WARNING!

SAFETY RULES
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• Alwaysstarttheengineandletitstabilizebeforeconnectinganyelectronicdevices.
• Disconnect all electronic devices before stopping theengine.
Neverstartorstop enginewithelectricaldevicespluggedintothereceptacles. Failureto
dosocould damage the generator and/ orconnectedelectrical devices.
WARNING!
WARNING!
Starter and other moving parts cancatchon clothing, jewelry,andhair.
• Do not wear loose clothing or gloves.
• Remove jewelry or anything else that could be caught in movingparts.
• Tie back or wear protective head covering to contain longhair.
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Check operating voltage and frequency requirements of all electrical devices prior to plugging them into the
generator.
Neverexceedgeneratorswattage/amperagecapacity.Thiscoulddamagethegenerator
and / or connected electricaldevices.
WARNING!
Whenadding ordrainingfuel, unitshould be turnedoffforatleast2minutestocool beforeremovingfuel cap.Ifunit
has been running then the fuel cap is under pressure, remove slowly.
To keep fuel from spilling, secure unit so it cannot tip while operating or transporting.
When transporting unit,disconnectthe sparkplugwireand makesure thefuel tankisempty withthe3in1 switchis
turned to the offposition.
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Generatorshouldhaveatleast5feetofclearancefrombuildingsorotherequipmentduringoperation.
on the unit before starting the engine.
Neversmokewhileoperatingorfuelingthisunit.
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death.
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WARNING!
• Toavoidrecoil,pullstartercordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt,thenpullrapidly.
Pull cord recoils rapidly and pulls arm towards engine faster than you can letgowhich
could result ininjury.
WARNING!
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• Allowhotcomponentstocoolbeforetouching.
Avoid contactinghot areas ofthisunit.
WARNING!

SAFETY RULES
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PROP 65WARNING: ThisproductcontainschemicalsknowntothestateofCaliforniatocausecancerandbirthdefectsor
other reproductive harm.
WARNING!
Nevermodifythisunitinanywayormodifygovernedspeed.
• Increasinggoverningspeedisdangerouswhichcanresultinpersonalinjuryand/ordamagedequipment.
• Decreasinggoverningspeedaddsanexcessiveloadandcandamageequipment.
• Onlywhenoperatingatthepresetgoverningspeedwillthisgeneratorsupplythecorrectratedfrequencyandvoltage.
• Onlyoperategeneratorona levelsurface.
• Alwaysconnectthenutandgroundterminalontheframetoanappropriategroundsource.
Generatormustbeproperlygroundedtopreventelectrocution.
WARNING!
• Neverhandlethegenerator,electronicdevices,oranycordwhilestandinginwater,whilebarefoot,orwhenhandsor
feet are wet.
• Alwayskeepthegeneratordry.Neveroperategeneratorinrainorunderwetconditions.
• Useagroundfaultcircuitinterrupter(GFCIorRCD)inadamporhighlyconductivearea,suchasmetaldeckingor
steel work.
• Neverplugelectronicdevicesintogeneratorhavingfrayed,worn,orbarewires.Nevertouchbarewiresormake
contact with receptacles.
• generator at all times.
• Ifusingthegeneratorforbackuppower,notifytheutilitycompany.
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installatransferswitch. Failure toisolate thegeneratorfromthepowerutilitycouldresultinseriousinjuryordeathto
electric utilityworkers.
Thisgeneratorproducesaveryhighvoltagewhichcouldresultinburnor
electrocution causing serious injury or death.
WARNING!
WARNING!
Only usethis unit as itis intended orserious injury ordeath couldresult.
• Donotbypassanysafetydevice. Movingpartsare covered withguards.Make sureall protective coversarein place.
• Never transport or make adjustments to this unit while it isrunning.
• Never insert objects through cooling slots.
WARNING!
Neveroperatethisunitifthereareanybrokenormissingpartsand onlyuse our
• Improper treatment of generator can damage the unit and shorten itslife.
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service center.
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FEATURES
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A-SparkPlugCover
B-SparkArrestor
Q
Q
I - Control Panel
J - Oil Warning Light
K - Overload Indicator Light
P1-120VACOutlet
Q-ParallelOutlets
R-GroundTerminal
D-OuterCasing(SidePanel)
E - Handle(Grip)
F - Air Vent
G-FuelCap
H - Recoil Starter
L - AC Pilot Light
M-3in1StartSwitch(RUN/OFFandChoke)
N - EconomySwitch
O - USB Outlet 5VDC 1.5A
P - 230V AC Outlet
S - 12V DC Port
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ON/OFF Start Switch and Choke
Start Switch “OFF”
When theStartSwitchisinthe “OFF” positionthe fuel valveis
switched off and the engine will not run.
Start Switch “CHOKE”
Whenthe StartSwitchisinthe“CHOKE” position thefuelvalveis
switched on andthe engine can be started.
Start Switch “ON”
When theStartSwitch isinthe“ON” position the fuel valve isswitched
on and the engine canrun.
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Note: The Choke is not required to start a warm engine
Oil Warning Indicator Light
Whentheoilfallsbelowtheminimumlevel,theoilwarningindicator
lightcomesonandtheenginestopsautomatically.Theenginewillnot
Note: Ifthe oilwarning indicatorlightdoesnotcome onand theen-
ginestalls,turntheStartSwitchto“ON” andpulltherecoilstarter.
Engine Overload Indicator Light
Iftheengineoverloadindicatorlightcomeson,thegenerator
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swattage
/amperagecapacityhasbeenexceededbyconnectedelectrical
devicesorbyapowersurge.Whenthisoccurs,thegreenACPilot
IndicatorLightwillgooff.Theenginewill continue torun,butthered
EngineOverloadIndicatorLightwillstayonandpowerwillnolonger
be supplied to connected electronic devices.
How to Correct
1. Disconnectanyelectronicdevicesthenstoptheengine.
2. Reducethetotalwattageofconnectedelectronicdevicesuntilitis
within the generator’s rated output.
3. InspecttheAirInletandControlPanelforanyblockage.Remove
blockage iffound.
4. Restart Engine.
Note: Theengineoverloadindicatorlightmayturnon forafewsec-
ondswhenattachingaloadduetoapowersurge.Thisisnormal.
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OilWarning
Indicator
OilWarning
Indicator
Overload
Indicator
Overload
Indicator
ACPilot
Indicator
ACPilot
Indicator
CONTROL PANELFUNCTIONS
OFF
ON
CH OKE

CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS
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AC Pilot Indicator Light
The green AC Pilot Indicator Light comes on when the
engine starts and generates power.
DCCircuitBreaker
OilWarning
Indicator
Overload
Indicator
AC Pilot
Indicator
WhentheDCCircuitBreakerisinthe“ON” position,thegeneratorisabletosupplypowertoconnectedelectronicdevices.
When theDCCircuitBreakeris inthe“OFF” position, the generator willnolonger supply power. The DCCircuitBreaker
automaticallyturns“OFF” whenconnectingelectronicdevicestothegeneratorthatexceedthegenerator’s ratedoutput.If
theDCCircuitBreakerturnsoff,reduce theloadofconnectedelectronicdevicesuntiltheloadiswithinthespecifiedrated
output. To re-establish power, return the DC Circuit Breaker backtothe “ON” position.
Engine ECO Control
• When theEngineECOswitchisturned tothe“ON” position,the economycontrolunitautomaticallydeterminesthe
generator’s properenginespeedbasedontheconnectedelectronicload.Thisresultsinsuperiorfueleconomyand
reduces noise.
• When the ECOswitchisturned tothe“OFF” position, the engine runs attheratedspeedof 4,850r/min.
Note: TheECOswitchmustbeturnedto the“OFF” position whenusingelectronicdevicesthatrequirealargestarting
current, such as acompressor.
Parallel Outlets
Located justabovethe GroundTerminal,thegenerator’s Parallel Outletsenableauser toruntwoD2000iSgenerator’s
simultaneously.Thisoperationrequiresspecialcables.Whenoperatingparallelgenerators,theratedoutputis3.0Kvaand
theratedcurrentis25A/120V.ForcablesandinstructionsconsultaDUCARdealerforaPARALLELOPERATIONCABLE
KIT.
IftheDCCircuitBreakerturnsoffagain,stopusingthegeneratorimmediatelyandconsultour
dealers.
CAUTION!
WARNING!
Never connect generators that are different models.
• OnlyconnectthisgeneratortoanotherD2000iSStandardGeneratororD2000iSCompanionGenerator
• Only use brands approved parallel operation cable kit to connectgenerators

CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel Cap
Turn counterclockwise to remove the fuel cap
Fuel Cap Air Vent
The fuel cap is equipped with an air vent to stop fuel from flowing to the
carburetor. The Air Vent must be in the “ON” position to allow fuel to flow
so that the engine can run. Turn the Air Vent to the “OFF” position to stop
fuel flow.
Ground Terminal
The generator’s ground terminal must always be used to connect the
generator to a driven ground rod. Connect the ground terminal to the driven
ground rod with a No 8 AWG (American Wire Gage) copper wire. The wire
connects to the terminal between the lock washer and nut. Tighten the nut
securely to ensure good connection. Grounding the generator protects you
from electric shock that results from a build up of static electricity or
undetected ground faults.
• Only operate generator on a level surface.
• Alwaysconnectthenutandgroundterminalontheframetoanappropriategroundsource.
Generatormustbeproperlygroundedtopreventelectrocution.
WARNING!
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ON