OMec_GB.book Page 1 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 POWER EQUIPMENT GENERATING SET EC2200 - EC4000 - EC6000 - ECT6500 OWNER’S MANUAL Honda Europe Power Equipment S.A.
OMec_GB.book Page 2 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 INDEX INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety labelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OMec_GB.book Page 3 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 INTRODUCTION You are now the owner of a Honda generating set: thank you for your confidence in us. This manual has been written to help you to become familiar with your generating set. We advise you to read it carefully before starting the machine so that you are aware of the precautions you need to take when using it; the manual also contains the information you need to carry out proper maintenance.
OMec_GB.book Page 4 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY AND THE LONG LIFE OF THE EQUIPMENT, PLEASE PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION WHEN READING THIS MANUAL TO THE SECTIONS PRECEDED BY THE FOLLOWING HEADINGS: Warning against risk of severe personal injury or death if instructions are not followed. CAUTION : • Warning against risk of personal injury or damage to equipment if instructions are not followed. NOTE: Source of helpful information.
OMec_GB.book Page 5 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not connect the generating set to the mains or to the public network. GB STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE REFUELING. F ARRETEZ LE MOTEUR AVANT DE REFAIRE LE PLEIN. D VOR AUFTANKEN MOTOR ABSTELLEN. I ARRESTARE IL MOTORE PRIMA DI FARE RIFORNIMENTO. NL E P DESLIGUE O MOTOR ANTES DE ABASTECER. GR S DK STÄNG AV MOTORN FÖRE BRÄSLEPÄFYLLNING. STOP MOTOREN FOR BRAENDSTOFPÄFYLDNING. STOP DE MOTORE ALVORENS BIJ TE TANKEN.
OMec_GB.book Page 6 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. It is vital to know how to stop the generating set quickly and to know how to use all the controls. Never allow anyone not familiar with the instructions to use the generating set. 2. Do not allow children under fourteen years of age or animals to approach the generating set when it is in operation. 3.
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OMec_GB.book Page 10 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 PRE-OPERATION CHECK To carry out this series of checks, place the generating set on stable and horizontal ground, with the engine off and the spark plug cap removed. Be careful not to touch the hot metallic parts of the engine when checking the oil level. CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL CAUTION : • The engine oil is an important factor which affects the engine’s performance and its operational life.
OMec_GB.book Page 11 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 PRE-OPERATION CHECK CHECKING THE PETROL LEVEL Do not overfill the fuel tank. After filling up, check that the fuel tank cap is properly and fully screwed in. SAFETY 7 DO NOT LEAVE PETROL WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION : • Do not use dirty or contaminated fuel (water, dust, ...), or fuel which is too old. The quality of unleaded petrol deteriorates with time. Do not keep fuel for more than one month.
OMec_GB.book Page 12 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 GENERATING SET USE STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION : • Check that no appliances are connected to the generating set receptacles. SAFETY 2 4 5 1. Turn the fuel valve “ON” [1] (direction of the arrow “ON”), close the choke by turning the lever [2] towards the symbol. NOTE: Do not use the choke when the engine is warm or the ambient temperature is high. 2. Turn the engine switch “ON” [3]. 3.
OMec_GB.book Page 13 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 GENERATING SET USE OIL ALERT SYSTEM The oil alert system is designed to prevent any risk of damage to the engine caused by insufficient oil in the crankcase. As soon as the oil level drops below the safe limit, the oil alert system automatically shuts down the engine (the engine switch remains in the “ON” position). Use of the starter will not restart the engine until the oil level has been topped up. STOPPING THE ENGINE 1.
OMec_GB.book Page 14 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 GENERATING SET USE OPERATION OF THE GENERATING SET Your Honda generating set is a reliable piece of equipment, developed to ensure your safety. It can help you carry out work more easily and bring improvements to your leisure time, but there is also a risk of electrocution if you do not follow strictly the instructions for use given in this chapter. • • • • • • • • • • 8 9 10 Never connect the generating set to a main socket.
OMec_GB.book Page 15 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 GENERATING SET USE • Avoid overloading the generating set; the following rules must be respected if the generating set is to perform properly: - the sum of the power outputs of the machines connected simultaneously to the generating set must be compatible with the characteristics given in the last pages of this manual, - some appliances draw more power when starting up than their nominal power rating (electric motors and compressors are examples).
OMec_GB.book Page 16 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 GENERATING SET USE • This type of generating set is fitted with a thermal circuit breaker which acts as a protection against overload. If the distribution of electric current is interrupted during use, this might be caused by an overload tripping the thermal circuit breaker. If this happens, wait a few moments, eliminate the cause of the overload, then reset the circuit breaker by pressing the button [1] sited near to the AC receptacles.
OMec_GB.book Page 17 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 MAINTENANCE To ensure that the generating set performs correctly and has a long working life, it is essential that the maintenance schedule be observed. SAFETY 5 7 CAUTION : • The engine and the muffler reach temperatures sufficient to cause burns if touched and to start a fire if adjacent to inflammable material. Allow the engine to cool for 15 minutes before carrying out any maintenance. • Only use original Honda parts or their equivalent.
OMec_GB.book Page 18 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE OIL CAUTION : • Prolonged and frequent contact with used engine oil can cause skin cancer. Although this is unlikely, it is sensible to wash your hands thoroughly after handling used engine oil. • Drain the oil while the engine is still warm so that the oil flows out quickly and completely. 1. Remove the oil filler cap [1] and the drain plug [2]. 2. Drain the oil in an appropriate container. 3.
OMec_GB.book Page 19 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 MAINTENANCE 2. Paper element [4]: tap the element lightly several times on a hard surface to get rid of any loose dirt, or blow through with compressed air from the inside towards the outside. Never brush the element, as this causes impurities to penetrate the fibres. Replace the paper element if it is very dirty. 3.
OMec_GB.book Page 20 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE SEDIMENT CUP Close the fuel valve. Remove the cup [1] and the Oring [2] and wash them in a non-flammable solvent. Dry them thoroughly and refit them. Open the fuel valve and check that there is no fuel leakage. [2] [1] SERVICING THE SPARK PLUG Recommended sparking plugs: BPR-6ES (NGK), W20EPR-U (NIPPONDENSO Co., Ltd.). CAUTION : • Only use the recommended type of spark plug.
OMec_GB.book Page 21 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 TRANSPORTING - STORAGE TRANSPORTING THE GENERATING SET Before transporting the generating set make sure that the engine switch is set to “OFF”. During transport, always keep the generating set level and the fuel valve closed to avoid any risk of leakage of fuel. SAFETY 7 STORAGE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD 1. Ensure that the storage area is not damp or dusty. 2. Drain the fuel: - Close the fuel valve and remove and empty the sediment cup [1].
OMec_GB.book Page 22 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine will not start. The engine is difficult to start or is losing power. No current from the receptacles. Probable cause 1. The engine switch is “OFF”. 2. The fuel valve is closed or there is no petrol in the tank. 3. The engine oil level is too low. 10 4. The spark plug is faulty or the gap between the electrodes is incorrect. 20 5. Electrical appliances are connected to the receptacles. 1.
OMec_GB.book Page 23 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS EC2200 TYPE Overall L x w x h EC4000 F-GV-W-IT B1 F-GV-IT B (mm) 585 x 435 x 440 (kg) 36 (l) 3.6 6 EC2200 EC4000 Dry weight Tank capacity 800 x 550 x 540 58 58 GENERATOR TYPE F-GV-W-IT Code description Rated voltage Rated frequency B1 F-GV-IT EABF (V) B EZDJ 230 115/230 (Hz) 230 115/230 50 Rated current (A) Rated output (kVA) 7.5 1.7 15/7.5 Maximum output (kVA) 2.
OMec_GB.book Page 24 Vendredi, 21. octobre 2005 3:05 15 SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS EC6000 TYPE Overall L x w x h Dry weight ECT6500 B-F-GV-IT F-GV-IT (mm) 800 x 550 x 540 (kg) Tank capacity 75 77 (l) 6.5 GENERATOR EC6000 TYPE Code description Phase Rated voltage Rated frequency Rated current Rated output Maximum output Sound pressure level F-GV-IT ECT6500 B F-GV-IT EZDP EZDL Single (V) (Hz) (A) (kVA) (kVA) 1.60 m 1m Sound power level guaranteed 230 115/230 19.5 19.5/39 4.
