Power House PH3100RI User manual

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QuickStart Guide
Please review this Quick Start Guide to begin using your generator.
To fully understand and safely operate this product, please review the
warnings and complete detailed instructions in the Owner’s Manual.
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I
nverter
G
enerator
Avoid water
KeeP AWAY FroM rAin, SnoW
AnD other Wet ConDitionS
Use outdoors only
ProDUCeS CArbon MonoxiDe —
CAn CAUSe DeAth or SerioUS injUrY
Flammable
KeeP AWAY FroM SMoKing MAteriALS,
SPArKS, & SoUrCeS oF CoMbUStion When reFUeLing
High altitudes/
Extreme temperatures
reFer to the oWner’S MAnUAL For SPeCiFiC reCoMMenDAtionS
Keep level
ALWAYS oPerAte
on A LeveL SUrFACe
In emergency
PUSh the engine SWitCh to OFF PoSition
to StoP engine – With or WithoUt A LoAD.
Battery safety
reFer to the oWner’S MAnUAL For
MAintenAnCe AnD SAFetY reCoMMenDAtionS
PH 310 0Ri

What you need to
Get started
Oil (33.8 oz of 15W-40)
Use 0W-40 in very cold weather
Gasoline (4.4 gal.)
Funnel
Phillips screwdriver
Battery charger
If you do not have a charger we recommend
the Powerhouse TC2-P charger (#19674)
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1. PH3100Ri generator
2. Oil jug
3. 2 keys
4. 2 remotes
5. Oil drain pipe
6. Spare fuse
7. Spark plug wrench
8. Screwdriver
9. Spare spark plug
10. Battery charge kit
11. Owner’s manual
Box
Contents
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If you have a problem with this generator, do not return it to the store where you purchased it. For
warranty support call 877-544-4449, 8am to 6pm ET, or email us at [email protected].
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OVERLOAD RUN LOWOIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12V DC 8.3 A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERYCHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120V AC RECEPTACLES
120V AC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20 A 30 A
20 A
30 A
Control
panel
Gas cap
Gas gauge
Starter grip
Engine oil
access door
OVERLOAD RUN LOWOIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12V DC 8.3 A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERYCHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120V AC RECEPTACLES
120V AC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20 A 30 A
20 A
30 A
Swivel
wheels
Fuel
valve
Maintenance
door
Locking wheels
Fold-over
handle
Overload light (red)
Run light (green)
Low oil alarm light (red)
Ground terminal
120 V duplex receptacle Ignition switch
Remote on indicator
120 V Circuit breakers
Battery charge receptacle
120 V locking receptacle
Hour meter
Remote switch
Battery charge circuit breaker
Stop button (red)
Overload reset button (green)
Economy switch

Initial setup
(continued)
Remove
maintenance
door
Locate battery
wiring harness
Connect battery
wiring harness
to main wiring
harness
Remove engine
oil access door
Remove dipstick
OVERLOAD RUN LOWOIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12VDC 8.3 A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERYCHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120VAC RECEPTACLES
120VAC CIRCUITBREAKERS
20A 30A
20A
30A
OVERLOAD RUN LOWOIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12V DC 8.3A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERYCHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120VAC RECEPTACLES
120VAC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20A 30A
20A
30A
OVERLOAD RUN LOW OIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12 V DC 8.3 A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERY CHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120 V AC RECEPTACLES
120 V AC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20 A 30 A
20 A
30 A
OVERLOAD RUN LOW OIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12 V DC 8.3 A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERY CHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120 V AC RECEPTACLES
120 V AC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20 A 30 A
20 A
30 A
Replace
maintenance door
OVERLOAD RUN LOWOIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12VDC 8.3 A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERYCHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120VAC RECEPTACLES
120VAC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20A 30A
20A
30A
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OVERLOAD RUN LOW OIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12V DC 8.3 A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERYCHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120V AC RECEPTACLES
120V AC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20A 30A
20A
30A
Oil
resevoir
Add oil
Add 33.8 oz. (1.0 L) of oil
or fill to full mark on dipstick
3HOURS
Connect battery
charger to
DC receptacle
Charge the battery for 3
hours or until fully charged
OVERLOAD RUN LOW OIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12V DC 8.3 A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERYCHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120V AC RECEPTACLES
120V AC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20 A 30 A
20 A
30 A

Initial setup (continued)
Replace
engine oil
access door
OVERLOAD RUN LOW OIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12V DC 8.3 A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERYCHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120V AC RECEPTACLES
120V AC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20A 30A
20A
30A
Add
gasoline
Use gasoline with an
octane rating of 87 or higher
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Replace
dipstick
OVERLOAD RUN LOWOIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12V DC 8.3 A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERYCHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120V AC RECEPTACLES
120V AC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20 A 30 A
20 A
30 A

Operation
Turn remote
switch off
OVERLOAD RUN LOWOIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12V DC 8.3A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERYCHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120VAC RECEPTACLES
120VAC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20A 30A
20A
30A
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Connect
appliances
For remote system in-
structions, refer to page
17 of the owner’s manual
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START
ON
OVERLOAD RUN LOW OIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12 V DC 8.3A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERY CHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120 V AC RECEPTACLES
120 VAC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20 A 30 A
20 A
30 A Turn
key
to start
For additional
starting options
refer to pages
16-17 of the
owner’s manual
Disconnect
appliances
Open
fuel valve
Lock
wheel locks
OVERLOAD RUN LOW OIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12 V DC 8.3A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERY CHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120 V AC RECEPTACLES
120 VAC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20 A 30 A
20 A
30 A

Shutdown
In emergency
push and hold the
STOP button until
the engine is off
Close
fuel valve
Disconnect
appliances
OVERLOAD RUN LOWOIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12V DC 8.3A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERYCHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120VAC RECEPTACLES
120VAC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20A 30A
20A
30A
OVERLOAD RUN LOW OIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12 V DC 8.3A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERY CHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120 V AC RECEPTACLES
120 VAC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20 A 30 A
20 A
30 A
Turn
economy
switch on
Turn
key off
OVERLOAD RUN LOW OIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12 V DC 8.3A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERY CHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120 V AC RECEPTACLES
120 VAC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20 A 30 A
20 A
30 A
OVERLOAD RUN LOW OIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12 V DC 8.3A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERY CHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120 V AC RECEPTACLES
120 VAC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20 A 30 A
20 A
30 A
Turn remote
switch off
OVERLOAD RUN LOW OIL
OVERLOAD
RESET
STOP
12 V DC 8.3A
ON
OFF
REMOTE
CONTROL
ECONOMY
SWITCH
START
ON
OFF
HOURS 1/10
BATTERY CHARGE
ON OFF ON OFF
120 V AC RECEPTACLES
120 VAC CIRCUIT BREAKERS
20 A 30 A
20 A
30 A