User Manual

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OPERATION
GFCI
Your generator is equipped with two (2) Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) duplexes. In the event of a
ground fault, a GFCI trips automatically to stop the
flow of electricity and prevent serious injury. The green
indicating light on the receptable will also turn off. Press
the reset button located on the front of the receptacle
to restore flow of electricity. (A) The green indicating
lightwill also turn back on. GFCI does not protect against
circuit overloads.
Connecting Electrical Loads
1. Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few
minutes after starting
2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120/240 Volt AC
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
– DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
– DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
– DO NOT overload the generator.
Connecting a generator to your electric utility company’s
power lines or to another power source may be against
the law. In addition this action, if done incorrectly, could
damage your generator and appliances and could cause
serious injury or even death to you or a utility worker who
may be working on nearby power lines. If you plan to run a
portable electric generator during an outage, please notify
your electric utility company immediately and remember
to plug your appliances directly into the generator. Do not
plug the generator into any electric outlet in your home.
Doing so could create a connection to the utility company
power lines. You are responsible for ensuring that your
generator’s electricity does not feed back into the electric
utility power lines.
If the generator will be connected to a building electrical
system, consult your local utility company or a qualified
electrician. Connections must isolate generator power from
utility power and must comply with all applicable laws and
codes.
NOTE
To ensure proper operation of the GFCI duplex, perform
this test monthly:
1. With the generator running, plug a lamp into the
GFCI receptacle. Turn the lamp on.
2. Press the “Test” button located on the front of
the receptacle to trip the device. (A) This should
immediately stop the flow of electricity and shut off
the lamp. If the electricity is not stopped, do not use
this receptacle until is has been serviced or replaced.
3. Press the “Reset” button located on the front of the
receptacle to restore the flow of electricity. If the
indicator light does not go out and come back on or
if the GFCI cannot be reset then it must be replaced.
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Stopping the Engine
1. Turn off and unplug all electrical loads. Never start
or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged
in or turned on.
2. Let the generator run at no-load for several minutes
to stabilize internal temperatures of the engine and
generator.
3. Turn the Gasoline Fuel Valve to the “OFF” position if
operating by gas.
4. Turn the LPG cylinder knob to the “CLOSE” or off
position if operating by LPG.
5. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped
the engine. This usually takes a few minutes.
6. Press the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
7. Turn battery switch to the “Off” Position.
Important: Always ensure that the Fuel Valve and the
Ignition Switch are in the “OFF” position when the
engine is not in use.
When turning off the generator after LPG operation, make
sure the LPG cylinder knob is in the fully closed position.
NOTE
If the engine will not be used for a period of two (2) weeks
or longer, please see the Storage section for proper engine
and fuel storage.
NOTE
For the GFCI receptacles to work properly the neutral wire
must be bonded to ground or to the generator frame. Your
Champion generator comes with the neutral wire already
bonded to the frame. If the bonding wire is removed then
the GFCI receptacles will no longer function as designed.
If the neutral bonding wire is removed to accommodate
a transfer switch installation for connection to a house
or building, then the transfer switch must not switch off
the neutral connection to ground within the building.
Champion Power Equipment recommends that you consult
with a licensed, local electrician. Due to the variety of
local codes, we cannot specifically advise you regarding
modifications to the wiring of your portable generator.
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