Voltmaster VI6000 User manual

Model VI6000
Digital Inverter Generator
User’s Manual
January 2015

PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing a Voltmaster® inverter generator.
This manual covers the operation and preventive maintenance of the VI6000
generator with EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification if so
designated.
All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the
time of printing.
We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any
obligation.
No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.
This manual should be considered a permanent part of the generator and should remain
with it if it is resold.
Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words:
Failure to properly follow these precautions can result in property
damage, serious injury or DEATH!
Read all labels and t
enerators produce carbon monoxide, a poisonous, colorless, odorless gas that can
door use of a generator can kill quickly. Generators should be used outdoors only.
enerators should be used outdoors only and away from garages and open windows and
he owner's manual before operating this generator.
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cause death or serious injury.
In
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protected from rain and snow.

Always stop engine before refueling. Wait 5 minutes before restarting.
he portable generator is not meant to be used as a permanent back-up power system for
Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if
Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if
NOTE Gives helpf
a problem any questions about the generator, consult an
Our generators are designed to give safe and dependable service if
Keep any source of ignition away from the fuel tank at all times.
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the home. A permanently installed stationary generator is designed to be safely used for
this specific purpose.
instructions are not followed.
instructions are not followed.
ul information.
If should arise, or if you have
authorized dealer or service center.
operated according to the instructions. Read and understand the
Owner's Manual before operating the generator. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
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CONTENTS
REFACE ...................................................................................................................................... 1
TENTS ................................................................................................................................... 3
. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................... 5
. COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...................................................................................................... 8
. PRE OPERATION CHECK ...................................................................................................... 13
ARTING THE GENERATOR .............................................................................................. 16
. GENERATOR USE ................................................................................................................. 19
. STOPPING THE GENERATOR ............................................................................................. 27
. MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................... 28
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CON
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2.1 Exterior View ........................................................................................................................ 8
2.2 Inlet System.......................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Exhaust System.................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 CARB Evaporative Control System .................................................................................... 10
2.5 Carbon Canister ..................................................................................................................11
2.6 Control Panel...................................................................................................................... 12
2.7 Serial Number..................................................................................................................... 12
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3.1 Engine Oil Level ................................................................................................................. 13
3.2 Fuel Level........................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Air Cleaner.......................................................................................................................... 15
4. ST
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5.1 AC Power Application ......................................................................................................... 21
5.2 Output and Overload Indicators.......................................................................................... 22
5.3 Voltage Selection Switch .................................................................................................... 23
5.4 Smart Throttle..................................................................................................................... 24
5.5 Air Conditioning Operation.................................................................................................. 24
5.6 DC Power Application......................................................................................................... 25
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7.1 Emission Control System ................................................................................................... 28
7.2 Maintenance Schedule ....................................................................................................... 31
7.3 Changing The Oil................................................................................................................ 31
7.4 Air Cleaner Service............................................................................................................. 32
7.5 Spark Plug Service ............................................................................................................. 33
7.6 Spark Arrestor Maintenance .............................................................................................. 35
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8. TRANSPORTING/STORAGE ................................................................................................. 36
OOTING ........................................................................................................... 37
PECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................ 39
IRING DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................ 40
HEEL KIT .......................................................................................................................... 41
9. TROUBLESH
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11. W
12. W
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■Our generators are designed to give safe and
dependable service if operated according to these
instructions.
Read and understand the owner's manual before
operating the generator. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
■Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide.
Never run the generator in an enclosed area.
Be sure to provide adequate ventilation.
The muffler becomes very hot during operation and
remains hot for several minutes after stopping the
engine.
Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot.
Let the engine cool before storing the generator indoors.
The engine exhaust system will be heated during
operation and remain hot immediately after stopping the
engine.
To prevent burns, pay attention to the warning marks
attached to the generator.
The generator must be operated outside with
adequate ventilation.
It cannot be operated in an enclosed compartment of any
vehicleorgaragearea.
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To ensure safe operation:
■Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under
certain conditions. Refuel in a well ventilated area with
the engine stopped.
■Keep away from smoking materials, sparks and other
sources of combustion when refueling the generator.
Always refuel in a well-ventilated location.
■Wipe up spilled gasoline at once.
■Restrict use of the generator in high-hazard risk areas.
■Connections for 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 can allow electrical current from
the generator to back feed into the utility lines. Such
back feed 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. This generator is not designed to be connected
to an automatic transfer switch. Serious damage to the
engine and inverter module may result.
■Always make a pre-operation inspection before you
start the engine.
■Place the generator at least three feet or one meter away
from buildings or other equipment during operation.
■Operate the generator on a level surface to prevent fuel
spillage or oil starvation.
■Know how to stop the generator quickly and understand
operation of all the controls. Never permit anyone to
operate the generator without proper instructions. Keep
children and pets away from the generator when it is in
operation.
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■Never operate the generator with the door open or any
panels removed. Do not operate in any enclosure such
as an RV compartment.
■Keep away from rotating parts while the generator is
running.
■The generator is a potential source of electrical shocks
when misused; do not operate with wet hands.
■Do not operate the generator in rain or snow or let it get
wet.
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2.2 Inlet System
空气滤清器底壳
Air filter shell
滤芯固定
密封垫 滤芯
空气滤清器盖
螺母
化油器部件
架
Filter element
Air filter cover
Carburetor
Nut
Seal gaske
Fixed bracket
t
2. COMPONENT LOCATIONS
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2.3 Exhaust Systemhaust System
二次补气阀组件
螺栓
防火帽组件
消声器本体总成
排气管
垫片A
Secondary air injection valve
Bolt
Spark Arrestor
Muffler assembly
Exhaust pipe
Muffler••
Gasket A
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2.4 CARB Evaporative Control System
油箱盖总成
加油口过滤网
油箱
油开关组件
输油管 螺钉
C-U-05-012
Q-08-006
油箱盖
油 棘爪箱盖内
油箱盖内螺纹套
垫圈
开口销
油箱盖内垫片
防掉倒钩
油箱盖内称套
证书编号
材 号
管
碳罐
）
碳 皮带
料和证书编
油箱通气
碳罐负压管
(接空滤)
固定架焊合
螺栓
大气弯管
碳罐（650cc
罐固定
X6800BM
C-U-07-016
证书编号
bracket
Carbon canister (650cc)
Curved hose
Certificate No.
C-U-07-016
Hook
Fuel tank
Pallet
Filter screenWasher
Gasket
Bushing
Fuel tank cover
Threaded sleeve
Cotter pin
Fuelcap
Certificate No.
X6800BM
Q-08-006
Screw
Certificate No.
C-U-05-012
Fuel switch
Fuel hose
Vent hose
Connected to air filter
Bolt
Fixed frame
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2.5 Carbon Canister Location (CARB only)
大气弯管
碳罐固定皮带
碳罐
碳罐负压管
Bracket
Curved hose
Carbon
Canister
油箱通气管
Vent hose
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2.6 Control Panel
2.7 Serial Number
The engine serial number is stamped on the engine block to the left of the oil drain plug. In
most cases the battery will have to be removed to view it clearly. Refer to this number
when ordering parts or making technical inquiries.
直流插座
发动机开关
接地端
燃油开关
指示灯
智能节气门
阻风门手柄
电压选择开关
过载保护器
交流插座 交流插座
交流插座
120V 30A Receptacle
Ground Terminal
Overload Reset Switch
Voltage Selection Switch
Fuel Switch
Engine Switch
Indicator
DC Receptacle
GFCI Receptacle
120/240V 30A Receptacle
Smart Throttle
Choke Handle
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3. PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Be sure to check the generator on a level surface with the engine stopped.
3.1 Check the engine oil level
WARNING
■Using non detergent or 2-stroke eng shorten the engine's service life.
eed
ine oil could
■Use a high-detergent, premium quality four cycle engine oil, certified to meet or exc
U.S. Automobile manufacturer's requirements for API Service Classification SG/SF.
■Select the appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your area.
SAE Viscosity Grades
pen t
Ambient Temperature
door. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipsO he service tick with a clean rag.
ilCheck the oil level by inserting the dipstick in the filler hole without screwing it in. If the o
level is below the end of the dipstick, refill with recommended oil up to the top of the oil
filler neck.
Dipstick Oil drain bolt
Upper limit
Lower limit
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■Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage.
ls below the■The oil Alert System will automatically stop the engine before the oil level fal
safe limit. However, to avoid the inconvenience of an unexpected shutdown, it is still
advisable to visually inspect the oil level before each use.
3.2 Check the fuel level
lar gasoline Do not use premium or high octane fuels.
nce
f the fuel strainer.
.
Use unleaded 87 octane regu
The engine is tuned to run on regular gasoline and engine damage and poor performa
may result from using higher octane fuels.
If the fuel level is low, refill to the shoulder o
Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline.
Avoid getting dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank.
After refueling, tighten the fuel filler cap securely
■Gasoline is extremely flammable and under certain conditions.
ow flame or
ter refueling,
l vapor may ignite. If any fuel
f vapors. KEEP OUT OF
is explosive
■Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or all
sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored.
■Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). Af
make sure the fuel filler cap is closed properly and securely.
■Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fue
is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the engine.
■Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing o
REACH OF CHILDREN.
Fuel tank capacity: 5.8 gallons or 22 liters
Fuel filler cap Loosen Tighten
Fuel surface Strainer
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FUELS
be sure its octane rating is
.3 Check the air cleaner
heck the air cleaner elements to be sure they are clean and in good
ervice cover. Remove the air cleaner cover and remove the paper
GASOLINES CONTAINING ALTERNATE
If you decide to use a gasoline containing ethanol
no lower than the specification. Do not use a blend that contains more than
10% ethanol. Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
3
C
condition.
Open the s
air cleaner element. Replace the element if dirty or damaged.
Air Cleaner Assembly
lement
Aircleanerbase
Air cleaner e
Air cleaner cover
■Never run the engine without the Rapid engine wear will result fromair cleaner.
contaminants such as dust and dirt, being drawn through the carburetor, into the engine.
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4. STARTING THE GENERATOR
CAUTION
■When starting the generator after adding fuel for the first time, after
long-term storage, or after running out of fuel, turn the fuel valve lever to the
"ON" position then wait 10 to 20 seconds before starting the engine.
a. Turn the fuel valve lever to the ON position.
Fig. 7
b. Pull the choke knob out to the CLOSED position
Do not use the choke when the engine is warm or the air temperature is high,
燃油开关
Fuel Switch
阻风门开关
Choke Knob
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c. Insert the engine key and turn the ignition switch to ON position.
d. Turn the ignition switch to the START until the engine starts.
图9 起动旋钮工作位置图
关
开
开始
发动机开关
OFF
ON
START
Ignition switch
发动机开关
关
开
开始
OFF
ON
START
Engine switch
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4.5 Push the choke knob to the OPEN position as the engine warms up
igh altitude operation
t high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be excessively rich
erformance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase.
igh altitude performance can be improved by installing a smaller diameter
ain fuel jet in the carburetor.. If you operate the generator at altitudes higher
an 5,000 feet (1,500m) above sea level, have your authorized dealer perform
e jet replacement..
ven with suitable carburetor jetting, engine horsepower will decrease
pproximately 3.5% for each 1000 feet (350m) increase in altitude. The effect
uretor
odification is made.
阻风门开关
Choke Knob
H
A
P
H
m
th
th
E
a
of altitude on the horsepower will be greater than this if no carb
m
CAUTION
■Operation of the generator at an altitude lower than the carburetor is jetted
for may result in reduced performance, overheating, and serious engine
damage caused by an excessively lean air/fuel mixture.
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5. GENERATOR USE
WARNING
■To prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances, the generator should be
grounded. Connect a length of heavy wire between the generator's ground
terminal and an external ground source.
CAUTION
■Limit operation requiring maximum power to 30 minutes. For continuous
operation do not exceed the rated power. In either case, the total wattage of all
or or to electrical appliances in the house.
■Do not modify or use the ge other purposes than which it is
When an extension cable is required, be sure to use tough rubber sheathed
from other electric cables or wires such as
ommercial power supply lines.
appliances connected must be considered.
■Do not exceed the current limit specified for any one receptacle.
■Do not connect the generator to a household circuit. This could cause the
damage to the generat
nerator for
intended. Also observe the following when using the generator:
·Do not connect generators in parallel.
·Do not connect an extension to the exhaust pipe.
■
flexible cable.
■Keep the generator away
c
接地端
Ground Terminal
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