OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL #200962 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE at championpowerequipment.com or visit championpowerequipment.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product.
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Table of Contents 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator TABLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance................................................. 25 Cleaning the Generator........................................... 25 Introduction.................................................... 4 Changing the Engine Oil.......................................... 26 Safety Definitions........................................... 4 Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug................. ..........
Introduction 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator INTRODUCTION SAFETY DEFINITIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment (CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports all of our products to strict specifications and guidelines. With proper product knowledge, safe use, and regular maintenance, this product should bring years of satisfying service. The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers.
Important Safety Instructions 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER Operate equipment with guards in place. WARNING Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/or accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result. Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov DANGER Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.
Important Safety Instructions 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator CAUTION WARNING Spark from removed spark plug wire can result in fire or electrical shock. Start the generator and allow the engine to stabilize before connecting electrical loads. When servicing the generator: Connect electrical equipment in the off position, and then turn them on for operation. Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot contact the plug or any other metal object.
Important Safety Instructions 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator Fuel Safety When adding or removing gasoline: DO NOT light or smoke cigarettes. DANGER Turn the generator off and let cool for at least two minutes before removing the gasoline cap. Always loosen the cap slowly to relieve pressure in the tank. GASOLINE, GASOLINE VAPORS AND PROPANE (LPG) ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. Only fill or drain gasoline outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
Important Safety Instructions 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator Safety and Dataplate Labels These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact Technical Support Team for possible replacement. C D A B Top Side Muffler LABEL DESCRIPTION 1385-L-SF-B A DANGER PELIGRO DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
Important Safety Instructions 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator Safety Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product. SYMBOL MEANING Read Operator’s Manual. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product. Clearance. Keep all objects at least 5 feet (1.5m) from generator.
Important Safety Instructions 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator Operation Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product. SYMBOL ECO MEANING SYMBOL MEANING Propane Hose Inlet Overload Reset Button Engine Run: Propane Circuit Breaker Reset: Push Engine Run: Gasoline Ground Terminal Choke Neutral Floating.
Important Safety Instructions 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator Quickstart Label Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product. 10W-30 4 6 5 7 1 2 3 23 20 -L -OP-A 3 2 1 Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine 1. Turn off and unplug all connected electrical loads.
Controls and Features 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator CONTROLS AND FEATURES Read this operator’s manual before operating your generator. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. Generator 1 5 4 6 3 ECO 7 2 8 1. Carrying Handle – Used to lift or carry the unit. 6. Spark Plug Access Cover 2. Recoil Starter – Used to manually start the engine. 7. Maintenance Cover 3.
Controls and Features 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator Control Panel 1 2 3 4 A 8 5 6 B 7 1. Circuit Breakers (Push Reset) – Protects the generator against electrical overloads. RECEPTACLES 2. Economy Mode Button – Enables/disables automatic idle control. A 3. Low Oil Warning Indicator Light – When ON, engine will shut down and not run. Check oil level. 4. AC Overload Reset Button – Used to re-energize receptacles after overload fault. B 5.
Controls and Features 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator FCC Statement Parts Included Accessories 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) LPG Hose with Regulator............... ............ 1 1a. This device may not cause harmful interference. Engine Oil....................................... 16.9 fl. oz. (500 ml) 1b.
Assembly 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator ASSEMBLY 1. Place the generator on a flat, level surface. Your generator requires some assembly. This unit ships from our factory without oil. It must be properly serviced with fuel and oil before operation. 2. Loosen the cover fasteners and remove the maintenance cover. If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your generator, call our Technical Support Team at 1-877-338-0999. Please have your serial number and model number available.
Assembly 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator 1. Remove the gasoline cap. NOTICE 2. Slowly add gasoline to the tank. DO NOT OVERFILL. Gasoline can expand after filling. A minimum of ¼ in. (6.4 mm) of space left in the tank is required for gasoline expansion, although more than ¼ in. (6.4 mm) is recommended. Gasoline can be forced out of the tank as a result of expansion if overfilled, and can affect the stable running condition of the generator.
Assembly 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator NOTICE The generator engine works well with 10% or less ethanol blended gasoline. When using ethanol-gasoline blends there are some issues worth noting: – Ethanol-gasoline blends can absorb more water than gasoline alone. – These ethanol blends can eventually separate, leaving water or a watery goo in the tank, fuel valve and carburetor.
Assembly 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator Neutral Bonded to Frame* CAUTION – Neutral circuit IS electrically connected to the frame/ground of the generator. Use approved LPG cylinders equipped with an OPD (overfilling prevention device) valve. Always keep the cylinder in a vertical position with the valve on top and installed at ground level on a flat surface. Cylinders must not be installed near any heat source and should not be exposed to sun, rain, and dust.
Operation 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator OPERATION Wet Conditions Alert: Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations except as follows: Generator Location If you must operate in rain or damp locations, DO NOT operate without proper protection of the electrical components. WARNING Use of a safety canopy that is fire retardant and will provide proper air ventilation for the engines exhaust stream can be used. Keep all objects a minimum of 5 feet (1.
Operation 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator 4. Move the dial to the “CHOKE” position. NOTICE For gasoline starting in standard ambient temperature >59°F (15°C): Keep EZ Start dial in “CHOKE” position for three pulls of the recoil cord. If generator does not start after three pulls, rotate the EZ Start dial to the “RUN” position for the next three pulls. Too much choke leads to spark plug fouling and engine flooding. This will cause the engine not to start.
Operation 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator 5. Slowly pull the starter cord 3-5 times to prime the engine. 5. Pull the recoil cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly. 6. Turn the dial to the propane “RUN” position. 7. Pull the recoil cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly. Warm Engine Start 4. Turn the dial to the propane “RUN” position.
Operation 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator Connecting Electrical Loads NOTICE Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting. Accumulation of frost on LPG cylinder and regulators is common during operation and normally is not an indication of a problem. As LPG vaporizes and travels from the cylinder to the generator engine it expands.
Operation 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator Do Not Overload Generator NOTICE Capacity Never exceed the specified capacity when adding loads to the generator. Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and starting watts necessary for your purposes: 1. Select the electrical devices you plan on running at the same time. Eco (Economy) Mode 2. Total the running watts of these items. This is the amount of power you need to keep your items running.
Operation 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator Stopping the Engine 4. Turn the dial counterclockwise to the “STOP” position. Gasoline 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 fuel vent lever to the “OFF” position.
Maintenance 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator Operation at High Altitude WARNING The density of air at high altitudes is lower than at sea level. Engine power is reduced as the air mass and air-fuel ratio decrease. Engine power and generator output will be reduced approximately 3½% for every 1000 ft. of elevation above sea level. At high altitudes increased exhaust emissions can also result due to the increased enrichment of the air fuel ratio.
Maintenance 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator Changing the Engine Oil Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug Change oil when the engine is warm. Refer to the oil specification to select the proper grade for your operating environment. 1. Remove the spark plug access cover. 2. Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug. 1. Set the generator on top of a work bench or table. 3. Use a spark plug socket tool (not included), or a 13/16 in. (21 mm) socket (not included) to remove the plug. 2.
Maintenance 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator CAUTION Failure to clean the spark arrestor will result in poor engine performance. NOTICE Federal and local laws and administrative requirements indicate when and where spark arrestors are required. When ordered, spark arrestors are required for operation of this generator in National Forest lands.
Storage 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator STORAGE EVERY 100 HOURS OR ANNUALLY Change oil Clean/adjust spark plug Clean spark arrestor Clean fuel valve filter* WARNING To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of your generator during periods of storage, the following precautions should be followed: – When storing the generator make sure the EZ Start dial is set to the “OFF” position.
Storage 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator 6. After the engine stops, turn the dial counterclockwise to the “STOP” position. 7. After fuel has run out and the engine has stopped, allow the engine to cool. 8. Remove maintenance cover. 9. Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of oil into the cylinder. 10. SLOWLY pull the recoil to rotate the engine to distribute and lubricate the cylinder. 11. Re-install the spark plug and spark plug wire. 12. Re-install the maintenance cover. 6.
Storage 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator DANGER Generator exhaust contains odorless and colorless carbon monoxide gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, dizziness, fainting or death. If you start to feel dizzy or weak, get to fresh air immediately. To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of your generator during periods of storage, the following precautions should be followed: – When storing the generator make sure the fuel dial is set to the “STOP” position.
Specifications 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator SPECIFICATIONS Recommended Engine Oil Type 10W-30 Generator Specifications 5W-30 Generator Model............................................ 200962 10W-40 5W-30 Full Synthetic Start Type.................................................... Manual °F -20 °C -28.9 Watts (Starting/Running)............................... 2500/1850 Watts (LPG) (Starting/Running). . ........................ 2500/1665 0 -17.8 20 -6.7 40 4.4 60 15.6 80 26.
Troubleshooting 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution No fuel. Add fuel. Faulty spark plug. Clean and adjust spark plug or replace. Fill crankcase to the proper level. Low oil level. Engine will not start. Engine starts but runs roughly. Engine shuts down during operation. Generator cannot supply enough power or overheating. Engine is running but no AC output. Engine hunts or falters. DUAL FUEL MODELS ONLY: Engine will not stop.
WARRANTY 200962 - 2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator WARRANTY* Other Exclusions CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This warranty excludes: – Cosmetic defects such as paint, decals, etc. – Wear items such as filter elements, o-rings, etc. Warranty Qualifications – Accessory parts such as starting batteries, and storage covers. To register your product for warranty and FREE lifetime call center technical support please visit: https://www.championpowerequipment.
CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. (CPE), THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (U.S. EPA) AND THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with both the U.S. EPA and state of California Air Resources Board (CARB) Exhaust and Evaporative emissions regulations.
EXHAUST AND EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Exhaust and Evaporative Emission Control System (ECS) Warranty Coverage. 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (SORE) (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines).
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (using those portions of the list applicable to the engine) Systems covered by this warranty Parts Description Fuel Metering System Carburetor and internal parts (and/or pressure regulator or fuel injection system), Air/fuel ratio feedback and control system, Cold start enrichment system. Air Induction System Controlled hot air intake system, Intake manifold, Air filter.
