100W PORTABLE GENERATOR MODEL NO: G1200 PART NO: 8010110 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS1111
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 1100W Portable Generator. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service. GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 2 GUARANTEE .................................................................... 2 PARTS AND SERVICING .................................................. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................... 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES .................................................. 4 Work area ........................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: EXHAUST FUMES CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF INHALED WORK AREA • Always use in a well ventilated area. Never use indoors or in a confined space. • Always position the exhaust outlet away from people. • Read these safety instructions before using the equipment. • Keep children and animals away from the generator. POSITIONING THE GENERATOR 1. Always keep the generator at least 1 m (3 ft.) from walls or other equipment, or the engine may overheat. 2.
. Never start the engine if there is spilled fuel. Any spillage must be wiped clean and the generator allowed to dry before attempting to start the engine. PREVENTION OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 1. Never use the generator in wet conditions unless it is well protected/ under cover. Under these conditions, adequate ventilation MUST be provided. 2. Never operate the generator with wet hands. 3. Never use water or any other liquids to clean the generator. 4. Make sure you ground (earth) the generator.
SAFETY SYMBOLS Caution - The user should be aware of a general hazard Dangerous Voltage Flammable Hot Surface - Do not touch Poisonous fumes - Do not use the generator in an enclosed space. Read Instruction manual before use. 6 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
GENERATOR OVERVIEW 7 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Unpack your generator and make sure the following items are present. 1 x Generator 1 x 12V Battery Charging Lead 1 x Spark Plug Box Spanner 1 x Petrol Tank Cap 1 x Phillips No.1 Screwdriver 1 x Handle + Fixings Pack Should there be anything missing or damaged in transit contact your Clarke dealer immediately. BEFORE USING THE GENERATOR IMPORTANT: Generators should ALWAYS be earthed. Make sure you ground (earth) the generator.
EARTH CONNECTOR Always connect the generator to an earth point. The earth terminal is shown on the right. CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOTE: Place the generator on a level surface and check the oil level as follows. 1. Turn the oil filler cap anti-clockwise and remove from the oil reservoir, wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth. 2. Insert the dipstick back into the oil filler tube and then remove it again. Do not screw in the oil filler cap/dipstick when doing this. 3. If the oil is below the Min.
CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL WARNING: FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS. WARNING: SEE “GENERAL SAFETY RULES” ON PAGE 4 AND READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE REFUELING. WARNING: WIPE UP ANY SPILLED FUEL IMMEDIATELY. WARNING: AFTER REFUELING, MAKE SURE THE FUEL CAP IS TIGHTENED SECURELY. WARNING: ENSURE THERE IS ADEQUATE FUEL IN THE TANK WHEN USING THE GENERATOR. RUNNING OUT OF FUEL OR STOPPING THE ENGINE SUDDENLY WITH A LOAD CONNECTED COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE. 1.
USING YOUR GENERATOR Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank before using the generator. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Remove all connections from the AC socket on the generator. 2. Turn fuel valve to the ON position. 3. Set the choke lever to the “Choke” position (all the way to the right). 4. Set the engine switch to the “I” (ON) position. 5. Hold the generator handle firmly and pull the starting handle lightly until you start to feel resistance and then pull up sharply to start the engine.
6. Once the engine has warmed up, return the choke lever to the run position (all the way to the left). SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR To stop the generator in an emergency simply set the engine switch to ‘0’ (OFF) position. 1. Turn off and disconnect any electric devices. 2. Set the engine switch to the “0” (OFF) position. 3. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position. 12 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL DEVICES The generator can supply both 230V AC and 12V DC AC POWER 1. Start the engine. See page 11. 2. Make sure the appliance is turned off before connecting it to the generator. 3. Connect the appliance to the generator. CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE APPLIANCE BEING CONNECTED IS IN GOOD WORKING ORDER, IF IT BEGINS TO ACT ABNORMALLY OR STOPS SUDDENLY, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE GENERATOR. CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RATED LOAD FOR THE GENERATOR.
DC POWER (FOR CHARGING CAR BATTERIES ONLY) WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY, PERFORM THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ORDER SHOWN. 1. Start the engine, See page 11. 2. Connect the battery charging leads to the battery. • Make sure you clamp the red wire to the positive (+) terminal and the black wire to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. 3. Connect the battery charging leads to the generator. • The battery will begin to charge. 4.
MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL CAUTION: PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO USED ENGINE OIL IS DANGEROUS, ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING USED ENGINE OIL. 1. Remove the left side maintenance panel. 2. Turn the oil filler cap anticlockwise and remove from the oil tank, wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth. 3. Lift the generator and pour the oil out of the oil reservoir into a suitable container. 4. Fill the oil reservoir to the Max level on the dipstick with fresh oil.
THE SPARK PLUG (EVERY 50 HOURS OF USE) CAUTION: ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK PLUG. 1. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug. 2. Use a spark plug spanner (supplied) to remove the spark plug. 3. Check for discoloration and use a wire brush to remove any carbon build up. 4. Check the spark plug gap (a) with a feeler gauge, it should be between 0.6 and 0.7 mm. • Adjust if necessary. 5. Check the overall condition of the spark plug and replace if damaged.
3. Remove the air filter element. 4. Wash it in a solution of warm water and mild detergent. 5. Rinse thoroughly and leave it to dry. Once it is completely dry immerse the filter in clean engine oil and squeeze the filter to remove excess oil. • If the air filter is damaged contact Clarke spare parts department for a replacement. WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS OR PETROL TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTER. 6. Replace the filter into its original position and replace and secure the maintenance panel.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE The generator fails to start Engine switch is off. Set the engine switch to ‘on’. No fuel. Add more fuel, see page 10. Spark plug is defective. Change the spark plug. see page 16. The device you are trying to power is faulty. Make sure the device you want to power is working properly. The generator fails to generate electricity SOLUTION (AC supply only) The AC Remove the appliance Circuit Breaker has activated.
SPECIFICATIONS G1200 Engine Type Petrol - Over head Valve/ Forced-Air Cooling/single Cylinder/4 stroke 87 Displacement (cm3) Ignition type Recoil Fuel tank capacity (L) 5.5 Oil tank capacity (L) 0.35 Maximum run time (h) 8 hours @ 75% Load Guaranteed sound power level (LWA dB) Sound pressure level (LpA dB) Generator Dimensions 92 71.8 Rated Frequency (Hz) 50 Rated AC Voltage (V) 230 Rated Power (W) 1000 Max. Power (W) 1100 Rated DC Voltage (V) 12 Rated DC Current (A) 8.
EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST 20 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST NO DESCRIPTION PART NO: NO DESCRIPTION PART NO: NO DESCRIPTION PART NO: 1 Screw M4×16 SUG120001 30 Fuel seal SUG120030 58 SUG120058 2 AC socket SUG120002 31 Handle SUG120031 Wire bind seat 3 Screw M3×16 SUG120003 32 Flat washer 6 SUG120032 59 Screw M3.5×13 SUG120059 4 Screw M4.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 22 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 23 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
