Installation Guide
If this is your first portable generator, follow these easy steps for safe, efficient operation
of your Champion portable generator:
Add Fuel
1. Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel with a minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of less
than 10% by volume.
2. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
3. Clean the area around the fuel cap.
4. Remove the fuel cap.
5. Slowly add fuel to the tank. DO NOT overfill. Allow approximately ¼ inch of space for fuel expansion.
6. Screw on the fuel cap and wipe away any spilled fuel.
Grounding
Your generator must be properly connected to an appropriate ground to help prevent electric shock.
The generator system ground connects the frame to the ground terminals on the power panel.
The generator (stator winding) is isolated from the frame and from the AC receptacle ground pin.
Electrical devices that require a grounded receptacle pin connection may not function properly.
Generator Location
Please consult your local authority. In some areas, generators must be registered with the local utility.
Generators used at construction sites may be subject to additional rules and regulations.
1. This generator must have at least five feet of clearance from combustible material.
2. Leave at least three feet of clearance on all sides of the generator to allow for adequate cooling,
maintenance and servicing.
3. Place the generator in a well-ventilated area. DO NOT place the generator near vents or intakes where
exhaust fumes could be drawn into occupied or confined spaces.
4. Carefully consider wind and air currents when positioning generator.
Surge Protection
Electronic devices, including computers and many programmable appliances use components that are
designed to operate within a narrow voltage range and may be affected by momentary voltage fluctuations. While
there is no way to prevent voltage fluctuations, you can take steps to protect sensitive electronic equipment.
1. Install UL1449, CSA-listed, plug-in surge suppressors on the outlets feeding your sensitive equipment.
Surge suppressors come in single- or multi-outlet styles. They’re designed to protect against virtually
all short-duration voltage fluctuations.
2. Consider the purchase of an inverter generator. An inverter generator uses “sine wave technology” to convert DC
power into AC power. This allows the inverter to run cleaner, make it an excellent choice for operating sensitive
electronics.
Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion portable generator!
You have joined millions of satisfied customer who have discovered the
quality and serviceability of Champion Power Equipment!
How to Operate Your
Champion Portable Generator