SAFETY USER MANUAL iGen4500DF Digital Inverter Generator Gasoline: 3700 Running Watts | 4500 Peak Watts Propane: 3330 Running Watts | 4050 Peak Watts DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE If you have questions or need assistance, please call customer service at 855-944-3571.
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION DISCLAIMERS �������������������������������������������������������������������������2 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ��������������������������������������������������������2 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS �������������������������������������������������������������������3 SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS �����������������������������������������������������������4 SAFETY SYMBOLS �����������������������������������������������������������������4 SAFETY INSTRUCTI
SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS The words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are used throughout this manual to highlight important information. Make sure that the meanings of this safety information is known to all who operate, perform maintenance on, or are near the generator. This safety alert symbol appears with most safety statements. It means attention, become alert, your safety is involved! Please read and abide by the message that follows the safety alerts symbol.
SAFETY SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FUEL SAFETY • Never use the generator to power medical support equipment. • Store fuel in a container approved for gasoline. • Do not operate the generator when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. • Do not allow the generator’s gas tank to overflow when filling. • Do not use generator with electrical cords which are worn, frayed, bare, or otherwise damaged.
SAFETY SAFETY LABELS AND DECALS COMPONENTS COMPONENTS GENERATOR COMPONENTS 1. Fuel Cap: Add unleaded fuel here. Close the cap until it clicks. 6. Recoil Handle: Pull the recoil handle to manually start the engine. 3. Transport Wheels: Wheels allow one-handed maneuverability when used with the extendable handle. 8. Oil Access Cover: Cover provides access to the oil fill cap/dipstick and oil drain plug. 2.
COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS Weight hazard. Always have assistance when lifting the generator. 1. Carefully open the carton. 2. Remove and save the instruction manual, oil bottle, oil funnel, LPG/propane hose, spark plug socket wrench, and battery charger. 3. Remove and discard the packing tray. 4. Unfold the top of the plastic bag enclosing the generator. 5. Carefully cut the vertical corners of the carton to access the generator.
ASSEMBLY FUEL ASSEMBLY FILLING THE FUEL TANK Fire and explosion hazard. Never use a gasoline container, gasoline tank, propane connector hose, propane tanks, or any other fuel item that is broken, cut, torn or damaged. Fire and explosion hazard. Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill only to the red fill ring located in the in-tank fuel screen filter. Overfilling may cause fuel to spill onto engine causing a fire or explosion hazard. Fire and explosion hazard.
OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION GENERATOR LOCATION Read and understand all safety information before starting the generator. REMOTE START Asphyxiation hazard. Place the generator in a wellventilated area. DO NOT place the generator near vents or intakes where exhaust fumes could be drawn into occupied or confined spaces. Carefully consider wind and air currents when positioning generator. GROUNDING Shock hazard. Failure to properly ground the generator can result in electric shock.
OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE: GASOLINE OPERATION SWITCHING FUEL SOURCES 3. Push the battery switch to the ON position. 4. Choose the starting method: a. Recoil Start: Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until you feel increased resistance, then pull rapidly. b. Remote Start: Push and hold the ON button on the remote start key fob for one second. c. Push-Button Start: Push and hold the engine start button for two seconds. STARTING THE ENGINE: LPG Fire and explosion hazard.
OPERATION OPERATION is the amount of power the generator must produce to keep the items running. See the wattage reference chart on the next page. 3. Estimate how many surge (starting) watts you will need. Surge wattage is the short burst of power needed to start electric motor-driven tools or appliances such as a circular saw or refrigerator.
OPERATION Note: DO NOT connect two red leads or two black leads into the same generator. MAINTENANCE TRANSPORTING • Allow the generator to cool a minimum of 30 minutes before transporting. • If operating on LPG, turn the propane tank valve to the fully closed position. 4. Start one of the generators and wait until the OUTPUT READY LED illuminates. 5. Start the second generator and wait until the OUTPUT READY LED illuminates before connecting a load. 6.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE ENGINE OIL CHANGE 4. Remove the foam air filter from the air cleaner housing and wash it by submerging the element in a solution of household detergent soap and warm water. Slowly squeeze the foam to thoroughly clean. Accidental start-up. Remove the spark plug boot from the spark plug when working on the generator. Also remove the battery quick-connect plug from the battery. NOTICE DO NOT twist or tear the foam air filter element during cleaning or drying.
MAINTENANCE SPARK ARRESTOR SERVICE Check and clean the spark arrestor after every 100 hours of use or six months. Failure to clean the spark arrestor will result in degraded engine performance. 1. Place the generator on a level surface and allow the muffler to cool before servicing the spark arrestor. 2. Remove the cover screws and the muffler cover. Use a screw driver to remove the spark arrestor. MAINTENANCE 1. Plug the charger into the battery charging port on the control panel.
MAINTENANCE 8. Put a teaspoon of engine oil into the cylinder and pull the recoil handle until resistance is felt. At this position the piston is coming up on its compression stroke and both valves are closed. Storing the engine in this position will help prevent internal corrosion. Return the recoil handle gently. 9. Reinstall the spark plug. Leave the spark plug boot disconnected to prevent accidental starting. TROUBLESHOOTING 8. Perform this procedure for the other valve. TROUBLESHOOTING 9.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Frost on the propane tank or regulator Propane fuel smell Poor performance or engine stalling on Propane EXPLODED VIEW POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION If the temperature of the propane tank drops below the dew point, condensation on the tank may turn to frost or ice. This typically occurs in humid conditions. Providing all the propane fuel handling equipment is functioning normally, no correction is needed.
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SCHEMATICS EXPLODED VIEW GENERATOR PART NUMBERS (CONTINUED) NO. PART # DESCRIPTION 78 92078 CROSS RECESSED PAN HEAD BOLT M6X16 79 500007 FUEL TANK ISOLATION PAD A 80 92079 RETAINING BOLT M6X16 81 503052 BASE OIL COVER 82 503053 RESTRICTOR BLOCK 83 500321 AXLE OUTER CLIP 84 91334 BOLT M6X30 85 8.
