Champion Power Equipment 73535i - Manual (Page 14)

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ENGLISH 73535i
OPERATION
Do Not Overload Generator
Capacity
Follow these simple steps to calculate the running and
starting watts necessary for your purposes.
1. Select the electrical devices you plan on running at
the same time.
2. Total the running watts of these items. This is
the amount of power you need to keep your items
running.
3. Identify the highest starting wattage of all devices
identified in step 1. Add this number to the number
calculated in step 2. Surge wattage is the extra
burst of power needed to start some electric driven
equipment. Following the steps listed under “Power
Management” will guarantee that only one device
will be starting at a time.
Power Management
Use the following formula to convert voltage and
amperage to watts:
Volts x Amps = Watts
To prolong the life of your generator and attached
devices, follow these steps to add electrical load:
1. Start the generator with no electrical load attached
2. Allow the engine to run for several minutes to
stabilize.
3. Plug in and turn on the first item. It is best to
attach the item with the largest load first.
Never exceed the specified capacity when adding
loads to the generator.
NOTE
Overload Operation
The overload indicator light will turn on when the rated
load is exceeded. When the maximum load is reached,
the LED will blink and cut power to the receptacles. To
recover the power, shut down the engine, wait until the
light turns off and restart the generator.
Parallel Operation
Two Champion model 73535i generators can be
operated in parallel to increase the total available
electrical power to 3000 watts. A Champion model
73500i parallel kit (optional equipment) is required
for parallel operation. For kit availability, call Customer
Service at 1-877-338-0999 or visit:
www.championpowerequipment.com.
Detailed instructions for parallel kit installation and
operation of the connected generators are provided
in the parallel kit Owner’s Manual and Operating
Instructions. Please note the following important
requirements:
1. The two generators may be stacked one on top
of the other by aligning the lower pads and upper
pockets at each corner of the generators.
2. Disconnect or turn off all electrical loads from both
generators.
3. The ECON switch must be in the same position on
both generators.
4. Before starting the engines, connect the AC power
outlet cables, the control cables and the ground
cables to both generators. Follow the instructions
supplied with the parallel kit.
5. Do not disconnect any cables after the engines
have been started.
6. Start both engines and observe the green output
indicator light on both generator panels.
7. Connect and turn on the electrical devices.
8. Follow the instructions on the previous page for
turning off the generators.
The total electrical load must not exceed 3000 watts.
NOTE
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.
6. Allow the generator to cool down completely to room
temperature
7. Turn the fuel cap lever vent to the “Off” position
after the generator has cooled down completely.
Important: Always ensure that the Fuel Valve and the
Engine Switch are in the “OFF” position when the
engine is not in use.
Power Management Cont’d.
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
4. Allow the engine to stabilize.
5. Plug in and turn on the next item.
6. Allow the engine to stabilize.
7. Repeat steps 5-6 for each additional item.