Champion Power Equipment 100156 - Manual (Page 14)

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ENGLISH 100156
OPERATION
Stopping the Engine
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 Valve to the “OFF” position.
4. Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped
the engine. This usually takes a few minutes.
5. Turn the engine switch to the “Off” position.
Important: Always ensure that the Fuel Valve and the
Engine Switch are in the “OFF” position when the
engine is not in use.
If the engine will not be used for a period of two (2)
weeks or longer, please see the storage section for proper
engine and fuel storage.
NOTE
12V DC Outlet
1. Before connecting the battery charging cable to a
battery that is installed in a vehicle, disconnect the
vehicle battery ground cable from the negative (–)
battery terminal.
2. Plug the battery charging cable into the DC
receptacle of the generator.
3. Connect the red (+) battery charger lead to the red
(+) battery terminal.
4. Connect the black (–) battery charger lead to the
black (–) battery terminal.
5. Start the generator.
The 12V DC outlet is ONLY to be used with the supplied
12V battery charging cable. The DC output is unregulated
and will damage other 12V DC products. When using the
DC outlet, turn the Economy switch to the “OFF” position.
Be sure all electric devices including the lines and plug
connections are in good condition before connection to
the generator.
NOTE
Do not start the vehicle while the battery charging cable is
connected and the generator is running. It will not give the
battery a boost of power. The vehicle or the generator may
be damaged. Charge only vented wet lead acid batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury
or damage.
CAUTION
GFCI
Your generator is equipped with two (2) Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) duplexes. In the event of a
ground fault, a GFCI trips automatically to stop the
flow of electricity and prevent serious injury. The green
indicating light on the receptable will also turn off. Press
the reset button located on the front of the receptacle
to restore flow of electricity. (A) The green indicating
lightwill also turn back on. GFCI does not protect against
circuit overloads.
To ensure proper operation of the GFCI duplex, perform
this test monthly:
1. With the generator running, plug a lamp into the
GFCI receptacle. Turn the lamp on.
2. Press the “Test” button located on the front of
the receptacle to trip the device. (A) This should
immediately stop the flow of electricity and shut off
the lamp. If the electricity is not stopped, do not
use this receptacle until is has been serviced or
replaced.
3. Press the “Reset” button located on the front of
the receptacle to restore the flow of electricity. If
the indicator light does not go out and come back
on or if the GFCI cannot be reset then it must be
replaced.
A
For the GFCI receptacles to work properly the neutral wire
must be bonded to ground or to the generator frame. Your
Champion generator comes with the neutral wire already
bonded to the frame. If the bonding wire is removed then
the GFCI receptacles will no longer function as designed.
If the neutral bonding wire is removed to accommodate
a transfer switch installation for connection to a house
or building, then the transfer switch must not switch off
the neutral connection to ground within the building.
Champion Power Equipment recommends that you consult
with a licensed, local electrician. Due to the variety of
local codes, we cannot specifically advise you regarding
modifications to the wiring of your portable generator.
WARNING