Alpha Technologies AlphaGen ACX2000i 120V - Operator's Manual - Manual (Page 21)

21 041-036-B000-001, Rev. A (07/2013)
3.0 Maintenance
The maintenance schedule will help keep the generator in peak operating condition.
There are no special operating instructions for the break in period for the engine, but the oil should be changed
between the first 4 to 6 hours of operation to remove any manufacturing debris or contamination.
• Engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas. Shut off the engine before performing any
maintenance. If the engine must be run, make sure the area is well ventilated.
WARNING! FUMES HAZARD
• Use genuine Alpha approved parts. The use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may
damage the generator.
• When repairing or replacing components of the emission control system, only use parts known to comply with
EPA standards.
CAUTION!
3.1 Emission Control System
Emission source
Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides (NOx), and hydrocarbons. Controlling the
emissions of NOx and hydrocarbons is important as they are a major contributor to air pollution. Carbon
monoxide is a poisonous gas. The emission of fuel vapors is a source of pollution as well. The Alpha
generator engine utilizes a precise air-fuel ratio and emission control system to reduce the emissions of
carbon monoxide, NOx, hydrocarbons, and evaporative fuel emissions.
Regulation
This engine has been designed to meet current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the
California Air Resources Board (CARB) clean air standards. The regulations dictate that the manufacturer
provides operation and maintenance standards regarding the emission control system. Tune up
specifications are provided in Section 6.0, Specifications and a description of the emission control
system may be found in the appendix to this manual. Adherence to the following instructions will ensure
the engine meets the emission control standards.
Modification
Modification of the emission control system may lead to increased emissions. Modification is defined as
the following:
• Disassembling or modifying the function or parts of the intake, fuel, or exhaust system.
• Modifying or destroying the speed governing function of the generator.
Engine faults that may affect emission
Any of the following faults must be repaired immediately. Consult with your authorized Alpha service
center for diagnosis and repair:
• Hard starting or shut down after starting.
• Unstable idle speed.
• Shut down or backfire after applying an electrical load.
• Backfire.
• Black smoke and/or excessive fuel consumption.
Replacement parts and accessories
The parts making up the emission control system supplied with the Alpha engine have been specifically
approved and certified by the regulatory agencies. You can trust that replacement parts supplied by Alpha
have been manufactured to the same production standard as the original parts. The use of replacement
parts or accessories which are not designed by Alpha may affect the engine emission performance.
The manufacturers of replacement parts and accessories have the responsibility to guarantee that their
replacement products will not adversely affect emission performance.