KW INVERTER GENERATOR MODEL NO: IG1000 PART NO: 8877050 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS0709
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 1kw Inverter 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. • Always position the exhaust outlet away from people. • Read these safety instructions before using the equipment. • Keep children away from the generator POSITIONING THE GENERATOR 1. Keep the generator at least 1 m (3 ft) from buildings or other equipment, or the engine may overheat. 2. Always ensure the generator is on a solid, flat surface. 1M (3ft) 3.
6. 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/ covered. 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.
GENERATOR OVERVIEW NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION 1 Air Vent Knob 10 Earthing Point 2 Fuel Cap 11 Economy Control Switch 3 Fuel Valve Knob 12 AC Socket 4 Starting Handle 13 DC Socket 5 Left Side Maintenance Cover 14 DC Circuit Breaker 6 Top Maintenance Cover 15 Overload Indicator 7 Muffler 16 Output Indicator 8 Choke 17 Oil Alarm Indicator 9 Engine ON/OFF Switch 7
UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY Unpack your Generator and check to ensure the following items are present. Should there be any deficiency or damage caused during transit contact your Clarke dealer immediately. • 1 x Inverter Generator • 1 x Spark Plug Box Spanner • 1 x Screwdriver/Tommy Bar • 1 x Container with Spout for Oil Filling • 1 x Operating & Instruction Manual • 1 x 12V Battery Connector Lead BEFORE USING THE GENERATOR IMPORTANT: Generators should ALWAYS be earthed.
WARNING: TO CARRY OUT THIS CHECK, SWITCH THE ENGINE OFF. WARNING: TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH ANY HOT PARTS OF THE GENERATOR WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL. CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOTE: Place the generator on a level surface and check the oil level as follows. 1. Remove the left side maintenance panel. 2. Turn the oil filler cap anticlockwise and remove from the oil reservoir, wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth. 3. Insert the dipstick back into the oil filler tube and then remove it again.
CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the tank. 1. To check the fuel level, open the fuel filler cap. Fuel filler cap 2. Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank (maximum 2.7L) • Do not overfill the fuel tank. 3. Replace the fuel filler cap securely. WARNING: FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS. WARNING: SEE “GENERAL SAFETY RULES” ON PAGE 4 AND READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE REFUELING.
CHECKING THE AIR FILTER 1. Remove the left side maintenance panel. 2. Remove the air filter cover screw shown on the right. 3. Remove the air filter cover 4. Remove the air filter element. 5. Make sure that the air filter is clean and not damaged. • If the air filter is damaged contact Clarke spare parts department for a replacement See page 2 • If the filter is dirty, wash the filter in a solution of warm water and mild detergent and rinse thoroughly.
USING YOUR GENERATOR STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Remove all connections from the AC sockets. 2. Hold the fuel tank cap so that it will not move, and turn the air vent knob to the ON position. air vent knob 3. Turn fuel valve to the ON position. 4. Set the engine switch to ‘ON’.
5. Set the choke to the required position. • If the engine is cold, pull the choke all the way out. • If the generator is warm, push the choke all the way in. 6. 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. NOTE: You may have to do this more than once. . WARNING: ONCE THE GENERATOR HAS STARTED, RELEASE THE STARTING HANDLE SLOWLY TO AVOID INJURY/DAMAGE AS IT WHIPS BACK.
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL DEVICES The generator can supply both 230V AC and 12V DC AC POWER 1. Start the engine. See page 12. 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 CAUTION: MAKE CONNECTIONS TO THE BATTERY AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. 1. Set the economy control switch to ‘OFF’. 2. Start the generator. 3. Connect the battery charging leads to the generator. 4. Connect the battery charging leads to the battery. • Clamp the red wire to the positive (+) terminal and the black wire to the negative (-) terminal of the battery. Do not reverse these positions.
ECONOMY SWITCH When the economy control switch is turned on, the engine speed varies according to the load connected. This results in decreased fuel consumption and less noise. When the economy control switch is turned off, the engine runs at the 5,500 r/min. regardless of whether there is a load connected or not. CAUTION: THE ECONOMY CONTROL DOES NOT WORK EFFECTIVELY IF THE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE REQUIRES ‘BURSTS’ OF POWER.
SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR To stop the generator in an emergency simply set the engine switch to ‘OFF’. NOTE: Turn off any electric devices. NOTE: Set the economy control switch to the ‘0’ (OFF) position. 1. Disconnect any electric devices. 2. Turn the fuel valve knob to “OFF”. 3. Turn the air vent knob to the off position. air vent knob 4. Set the engine switch to the “0” (OFF) position.
MAINTENANCE THE ENGINE OIL (EVERY 20 HOURS OF USE) 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 with fresh oil.
THE AIR FILTER (EVERY 50 HOURS OF USE) 1. Remove the left side maintenance panel. 2. Remove the air filter cover screw shown on the right. 3. Remove the air filter cover. 4. Remove the air filter element. 5. If the air filter is damaged contact Clarke spare parts department for a replacement See page 2. • If the filter is dirty, wash the filter in a solution of warm water and mild detergent and rinse thoroughly.
THE SPARK PLUGS (EVERY 50 HOURS OF USE) CAUTION: ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK PLUG. 1. Remove the top maintenance panel. 2. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug. 3. Use a spark plug spanner (supplied) to remove the spark plug. 4. Check for discoloration and remove any carbon build up. 5. Check the spark plug gap (a), it should be between 0.6 and 0.7 mm, adjust if necessary. 6. Check the overall condition of the spark plug and replace if damaged. 7.
FUEL TANK FILTER Just inside the fuel tank is a fuel filter, check this filter periodically and remove any contaminants which may have accumulated. 1. Remove the fuel tank cap and filter. Fuel filler cap 2. Clean the filter with solvent. If damaged, replace. 3. Wipe the filter and insert it. Fuel filter 4. Make sure the tank cap is tightened securely.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION The generator fails to start Engine switch is off Set the engine switch to ‘on’ Not enough oil in the generator Add more oil, See page 9 No fuel Add more fuel, See page 10 Spark plugs not working correctly Change the spark plugs, See page 20 The device you are trying to power is faulty Make sure the device you want to power is working properly The overload indicator is on Remove the appliance immediately, do not connect any appliance that requires more t
SPECIFICATIONS IG1000 Engine Engine Model 144F Forced air cooled 4stroke gasoline OHV Type Generator Dimensions 3 Displacement (cm ) 53 Ignition type TDI Fuel tank capacity (L) 2.7 Maximum run time (h) 6 Engine oil capacity (L) 0.25 Guaranteed sound power (LWA dB) 92 Rated Frequency (Hz) 50 Rated AC Voltage (V) 230 Rated Power (kVA) 0.9 Max.
EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST 24
EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST NO DESCRIPTION PART NO NO DESCRIPTION PART NO 1 Engine RKIG100001 37 Bakelite pad RKIG100037 2 Ignition coil sleeve RKIG100002 38 Carburetor RKIG100038 3 Ignition coil RKIG100003 39 M4 nut RKIG100039 4 M6 Hex bolt RKIG100004 40 Washer RKIG100040 5 Stud(short) RKIG100005 41 Step motor holder RKIG100041 6 Sensor Assembly RKIG100006 42 M4 hex bolt RKIG100042 7 Stud(long) RKIG100007 43 Choke holder (1) RKIG100043 8 Stator assembly R
EXPLODED DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST NO DESCRIPTION PART NO 73 Pads RKIG100073 74 M5 nut RKIG100074 75 M5 screw cap RKIG100075 76 M5 Hex bolt RKIG100076 77 CDI box holder RKIG100077 78 Vacuum pump RKIG100078 79 Fuel inlet hose RKIG100079 80 Vacuum pipe RKIG100080 81 Pump inlet hose RKIG100081 82 M5 Hex bolt RKIG100082 83 CDI box assembly RKIG100083 84 M5 nut RKIG100084 85 Inverter assembly RKIG100085 86 M4 hex bolt RKIG100086 87 Inverter holder RKIG100087 88 M5 Hex
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY This is an important document and should be retained. We declare that this product complies with the following directives: 89/336/EE Electromagnetic Compatibility directive, as amended. 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Equipment directive, amended by 93/68/EEC. 98/37/ EC Machinery Directive.
