P1PE P4000i User manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY
You must read and understand
this manual before use.
Keep this manual for future
reference.

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DISCLAIMERS:
All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at
the time of publishing. The illustrations used in this manual are intended as representative reference views only.
Moreover, because of our continuous product improvement policy, we may modify information, illustrations and/or
specifications to explain and/or exemplify a product, service or maintenance improvement. We reserve the right
to make any change at any time without notice. Some images may vary depending upon which model is shown.
DANGER
This manual contains important instructions for operating this generator. For your safety and the safety of others, be sure
to read this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. Failure to properly follow all instructions and precautions
can cause you and others to be seriously hurt or killed.
SAFETY..................................................................................................3
Safety Definitions.................................................................... 3
Safety Symbol Definitions....................................................... 3
General Safety Rules...............................................................4
ASSEMBLY.............................................................................5
Hooking Up the Battery.............................................................5
FEATURES..............................................................................6
Basic Inverter Features.............................................................6
Control Panel Features............................................................ 7
OPERATION.............................................................................8
Before Starting the Inverter.......................................................8
Location Selection.....................................................................8
Weather ....................................................................................8
Grounding the Inverter.............................................................. 8
High Altitude Operation..............................................................8
Power Cord............................................................................... 9
Inverter Paralleling Operation ................................................... 9
Initial Oil Fill..............................................................................10
Adding/Checking Engine Fluids and Fuel.................................10
Checking and/or Adding Engine Oil ..........................................10
Adding Petrol to the Fuel Tank..................................................11
Starting the Inverter...................................................................12
Electric Start..............................................................................12
Manual Start..............................................................................12
Wireless Remote Start...............................................................12
Stopping the Inverter.................................................................13
Using Efficiency Mode...............................................................13
Resetting the Reset Breaker.....................................................13
MAINTENANCE........................................................................14
Maintenance Schedule ............................................................14
Engine Oil Maintenance...........................................................15
Checking Engine Oil ................................................................15
Adding Engine Oil .................................................................... 15
Changing Engine Oil.................................................................16
Air Filter Maintenance...............................................................16
Cleaning the Air Filter...............................................................16
Draining the Float Bowl.............................................................17
Spark Plug Maintenance...........................................................17
Cleaning the Spark Arrestor......................................................18
Checking and Adjusting Valve Lash..........................................18
Cleaning the Inverter.................................................................19
Battery Service..........................................................................19
Storage .....................................................................................20
TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................21
Recycling & Product Disposal...................................................22
Declaration of Conformity..........................................................23
Contact Details..........................................................................24

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SAFETY
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
The words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and
NOTICE are used throughout this manual to highlight
important information. Be certain that the meanings of
these alerts are known to all who work on or near the
equipment.
SAFETY SYMBOL DEFINITIONS
This safety alert symbol appears
with most safety statements. It
means attention, become alert, your
safety is involved! Please read and
abide by the message that follows
the safety alerts symbol.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which can cause damage
to the generator, personal property and/or the
environment, or cause the equipment to operate
improperly.
NOTE: Indicates a procedure, practice or condition
that should be followed in order for the
generator to function in the manner
intended.

SAFETY
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
DANGER
Never use the inverter in a location that is wet or damp. Never expose the inverter to rain, snow,
water spray or standing water while in use. Protect the inverter from all hazardous weather
conditions. Moisture or ice can cause a short circuit or other malfunction in the electrical circuit.
Never operate the inverter in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Only
operate the inverter outside and away from windows, doors and vents.
WARNING
Voltage produced by the inverter could result in death or serious injury.
• Never operate the inverter in rain or a flood plain unless proper precautions are taken toavoid
being subject to rain or a flood.
• Never use worn or damaged extension cords.
• Always have a licensed electrician connect the inverter to the utility circuit.
• Never touch an operating inverter if the inverter is wet or if you have wet hands.
• Never operate the inverter in highly conductive areas such as around metal decking or steel works.
• Always use grounded extension cords. Always use three-wire or double-insulated power tools.
• Never touch live terminals or bare wires while the inverter is operating.
• Be sure the inverter is properly grounded before operating.
WARNING
Petrol and petrol vapors are extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
• Always refuel the generator outdoors, in a well-ventilated area.
• Never remove the fuel cap with the engine running.
• Never refuel the inverter while the engine is running. Always turn engine off and allowthe
generator to cool before refueling.
• Only fill fuel tank with petrol.
• Keep sparks, open flames or other form of ignition (such as match, cigarette, staticelectric
source) away when refueling.
• Never overfill the fuel tank. Leave room for fuel to expand. Overfilling the fuel tank can result in a
sudden overflow of petrol and result in spilled petrol coming in contact with HOT surfaces.
Spilled fuel can ignite. If fuel is spilled on the inverter, wipe up any spills immediately. Dispose of
rag properly. Allow area of spilled fuel to dry before operating the inverter.
• Wear eye protection while refueling.
• Never use petrol as a cleaning agent.
• Store any containers containing petrol in a well-ventilated area, away from any combustiblesor
source of ignition.
• Check for fuel leaks after refueling. Never operate the engine if a fuel leak is discovered.
NOTICE
Never modify the inverter.
Never operate the inverter if it
vibrates at high levels, if engine
speed changes greatly or if the
engine misfires often.
Always disconnect tools or
appliances from the
inverter before starting.
WARNING
Never operate the inverter if powered items overheat,
electrical output drops, there is sparking, flames or smoke
coming from the inverter, or if the sockets are damaged.
Never use the inverter to power medical support equipment.
Always remove any tools or other service equipment used
during maintenance from the inverter before operating.

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ASSEMBLY
HOOKING UP THE BATTERY
WARNING
To avoid electrics hock:
• ALWAYS connect the positive (+)
battery cable (red boot) first when
connecting battery cables.
• ALWAYS disconnect the negative (-)
battery cable (black boot) first when
disconnecting battery cables.
• NEVER connect the negative (-)
battery cable (black boot) to the
positive (+) post on the battery.
• NEVER connect the positive(+)
battery cable (red boot) to the
negative (-) post on the battery.
• NEVER touch both battery posts
simultaneously.
• NEVER place a metal toolacross
both battery posts.
• ALWAYS use insulated or
nonconducting tools when installing
the battery.
NOTE: THE INVERTER COMES EQUIPPED WITH
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE (RED BOOT)
ALREADY ATTACHED.
1. Unclip the battery access panel on the back of the
unit next to the muffler (see Figure 1).
2. Verify the positive (+) battery cable (red boot) is
securely tightened to the positive (+) battery post.
Make sure boot is over battery post.
3. Carefully remove the protective wrapping around
the lug of the negative (-) battery cable (black boot).
4. Locate negative (-) cable attached to alternator
cable, remove tie and route to the negative (-)
battery post.
5. Pull back the black boot and securely attach
the negative (-) battery cable (black boot) to the
negative (-) battery post as shown in Figure 2.
Replace the black boot so it protects the cable lug
and battery post.
NOTE: The electric start generator is equipped
with a battery charging feature. Once the engine is
running, a small charge is supplied to the battery
via the battery cables and will slowly recharge the
battery.
Figure 1: Battery Service Panel
Figure 2: Installing Battery Leads
Installing Battery Leads
(red)
Negative
(black)

FEATURES
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BASIC INVERTER FEATURES
Control Panel: Contains the reset breaker,
outlets and warning lights.
Oil Access Cover: Remove the cover to
access the oil fill/drain plug.
Recoil Handle: Pull to manually start the
engine.
Fuel Cap: Close until clicking sound is heard.
Engine Service Panel: Remove the panel to
access the engine, air filter, spark plug andfloat
bowl for maintenance.
Muffler and Spark Arrestor: Avoidcontact
until the engine is cooled down. The spark
arrestor prevents sparks from exiting the
muffler. It must be removed for servicing.
Roller Board Wheels: For easy portability.
Telescoping Handle: Extends and retracts for
easy access.
Carry Handles: Built in handles to allow for
easy pick up.
Battery Access Panel: Easy access to
battery.
Automatic Choke: Unit will automatically set
choke for electric and manual start (battery
must be hooked up, even if it is dead, for auto
choke to work with manual start)
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FEATURES
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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
Sockets
These can be used for operating appropriate
appliance, electrical lighting, tools, and motor
loads.
Start Indicator: Indicates that power is on, light
will remain lit the whole time the unit is on.
Output Ready LED: Indicates the inverter is
ready to be used.
Overload LED: Indicates that the inverter is
overloaded.
5 Low Oil LED: Indicates low oil level.
6 Fuel Control Switch: Allowsfuel to flow to the
engine.
Push Button Automated Start: Push once to
automatically start the engine. Push again to
stop the engine.
Efficiency Mode Switch: When turned to the ON
position, the engine will sense the load needed and
run at a slower RPM to savefuel.
DC Socket
The DC socket should ONLY be used for charging
12 Volt automotive type batteries.
USB Duplex: 5V DC USB outlets that come with 1
and 2.1 amp rating.
Parallel outlets
Parallel outlets enable a user to run two
generators simultaneously.
Ground Terminal:
The ground terminal is used to externally ground
the inverter.
BEFORE STARTING THE INVERTER
BEFORE STARTING THE INVERTER,
REVIEW SAFETY SECTION STARTING
ON PAGE 4.
Location Selection –Before starting the inverter, avoid
exhaust and location hazards by verifying:
• Youhave selected a location to operate theinverter
that is outdoors and well ventilated.
• Youhave selected a location with a level and solid
surface on which to place the inverter.
• Youhave selected a location that is at least 6 feet
(1.8 m) away from any building, other equipment or
combustible material.
• If the inverter is located close to a building, make
sure it is not located near any windows, doors and/
or vents.
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OPERATION
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Weather –Never operate your inverter outdoors during
rain, snow or any combination of weather conditions that
could lead to moisture collecting on, in or around the
generator.
Dry Surface –Always operate the inverter on a dry
surface free of any moisture.
No Connected Loads –Make sure the inverter has no
connected loads before starting it. Toensure there are no
connected loads, unplug any electrical extension cords
that are plugged into the control panel sockets.
NOTICE
Starting the inverter with loads already applied to
it could result in damage to any appliance being
powered off the inverter during the brief start-up
period.
Grounding
Consult with your local municipalities for your
grounding codes.
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 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 buildup of static electricity or undetected
ground faults.
WARNING
Be sure the inverter is properly
connected to earth ground before
operating.
High Altitude Operation
Engine power is reduced the higher you operate above
sea level. Output will be reduced approximately 3.5% for
every 1000ft of increased altitude from sea level. This is
a natural occurrence and cannot be adjusted by engine.
Increased exhaust emissions can also result due to
increased fuel mixture. Other issues include hardstarting,
increased fuel consumption and spark plugfouling.
WARNING
Do not rest inverter on exhaust panel.
Do not move Generator while it is
on. The inverter will be damaged if
operated in this manner.
WARNING!
Generator must be
properly grounded to
prevent electrocution.
Only operate generator on a level surface
Always connect the nut and ground terminal on the
frame to an appropriate ground source

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OPERATION
• MakesuretheEconomyswitchisinthesame
position on bothgenerators.
• AllelectronicdevicesshouldbeturnedOFFand
disconnected f rom generato r “ OOFFFFO ” FF
• Startgeneratorengines.Makesurethegreenoutput
indicatorlightcomesonforeachgenerator.
• Whenengineshavestabilized,pluginicdeviceto
ACreceptacleand turn onfirstload.
•Allowgeneratoroutputtostabilize(engineand
attacheddevicesrunevenly)beforeplugginginthe
next load.
MaximumPowerinParallel Operation: 8.0kVA
Rated Power in Parallel Operation: 7.0kVA
Limit operation time to 3 seconds for load requiring
maximum output. For continuous operation, do
exceed the rated output.
Note: Itisstronglyrecommendedtoplugindevices
withthelargestoutputfirstandthesmallestoutputlastto
help prevent overloading the generator.
POWERCORD
Using Extension Cords
P1PE assumes no responsibility for the content within this table. The use of this table is the responsibility of the user
only. This table is intended for reference only. The results produced by using this table are not guaranteed to be
correct or applicable in all situations as the type and construction of cords are highly variable. Always check with local
regulations and a licensed electrician prior to installing or connecting an electrical appliance
INVERTER PARALLELING OPERATION
INVERTER PARALLELING OPERATION
It is possible to connect two generators to each
other, using a parallel cable kit, to increase
available poweroutput.
• Connect Cables to two P4000iSE generators
accordingtotheinstructionsprovidedwiththecable
kit.
DANGER
Never connect the paralleling cord to
the inverters with the inverters
running. The inverters must not be
running and both the paralleling cord
switches must be off when connecting
the cords.
WARNING
Do not attempt to parallel the inverter
with any other manufacturers’
inverters. Do not use the paralleling
cord for any application other than
inverter paralleling. Do not use this
cord on other manufacturers’
inverters.
Always ensure that both ends of
the paralleling cord are switched off
before connecting the inverters.

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OPERATION
INITIAL OIL FILL
BEFORE ADDING ENGINE OIL, REVIEW
SAFETY SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 4.
NOTICE
Engine oil must be added when the inverter is on a
flat, level surface, or an inaccurate reading may result.
Do not overfill. If the engine is overfilled with oil, it can
cause serious engine damage.
1. Unclip and remove the oil service panel to access
the oil fill/drain plug (see Figure 3).
Figure 3: Oil Service Panel
2. Clean area around oil fill/drain plug and remove
plug.
3. Using the supplied funnel and oil, pour the entire
bottle of oil into the engine. See correct oil level in
Figure 4 below.
Figure 4: Engine Oil Correct Level
4. Do not overfill, if oil level is too high, oil willdrain
out through the fill plug.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE
FLUIDS AND FUEL
BEFORE ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE
FLUIDS AND FUEL, REVIEW SAFETY
SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 4.
DANGER
Filling the fuel tank with petrol while the
inverter is running can cause petrol to
leak and come in contact with hot
surfaces that can ignite the petrol.
Before starting the inverter, always check the level of:
• Engine oil
• Petrol in the fuel tank
Once the inverter is started and the engine gets warm,
it is not safe to add petrol to the fuel tank or engine oil
to the engine while the engine is running or the en-
gine and muffler are hot.
CHECKING AND / OR ADDING ENGINE OIL
WARNING
Internal pressure can build in the
engine crankcase while the engine
is running. Removing the oil fill plug/
dipstick while the engine is hot can
cause extremely hot oil to spray out of
the crankcase and can severely
burn skin. Allow engine oil to cool for
several minutes before removing the
oil fill plug/dipstick.
The unit as shipped does not contain oil in the engine.
Youmust add engine oil before starting the inverter
for the first time. See Initial Oil Fill for instructions on
checking engine oil level and the procedure for adding
engine oil.
NOTICE
The engine does not contain engine oil as shipped.
Attempting to start the engine without adding
engine oil will permanently damage internal engine
components.
The engine is equipped with a low oil shutdown
switch. If the oil level becomes low, the engine may
shut down and not start until the oil is filled to the
proper level.
The owner of the inverter is responsible to ensure the
proper oil level is maintained during the operation of
the generator. Failure to maintain the proper oil level
can result in engine damage.