Alpha Technologies AlphaGen ACX2000i 120V - Operator's Manual - Manual (Page 4)

4 041-036-B000-001, Rev. A (07/2013)
Table of Contents
ACX2000i Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................................6
1.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................7
1.1 ACX2000i Generator .............................................................................................................................................7
1.2 ACX2000i Generator Accessories ..........................................................................................................................7
1.3 Control Panel..........................................................................................................................................................8
1.4 Serial Number/Bar Code Identification Location ....................................................................................................8
2.0 Operation ..........................................................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Oil Level .................................................................................................................................................................9
2.2 Fuel Level .............................................................................................................................................................10
2.3 Air Cleaner ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Starting the Engine ...............................................................................................................................................12
2.5 High Altitude Operation ........................................................................................................................................13
2.6 Operating at Extreme Temperatures ....................................................................................................................13
2.7 Using the Generator .............................................................................................................................................14
2.8 AC Application ......................................................................................................................................................15
2.9 Output and Overload LEDs ..................................................................................................................................16
2.10 DC Application ......................................................................................................................................................17
2.11 Low Oil Alarm System ..........................................................................................................................................19
2.12 Economy Switch ...................................................................................................................................................19
2.13 Stopping the Engine .............................................................................................................................................20
3.0 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................21
3.1 Emission Control System .....................................................................................................................................21
3.2 Maintenance Schedule .........................................................................................................................................22
3.3 Changing Oil.........................................................................................................................................................23
3.4 Servicing the Air Cleaner ......................................................................................................................................24
3.5 Spark Plug Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................25
3.6 Spark Arrestor Maintenance .................................................................................................................................27
4.0 Transporting And Storage .............................................................................................................................................28
4.1 Transporting the Generator ..................................................................................................................................28
4.2 Short Term Storage of the Generator ...................................................................................................................28
4.3 Infrequent Use ......................................................................................................................................................28
4.4 Exercising the Generator......................................................................................................................................29
5.0 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................30
5.1 Engine will not start ..............................................................................................................................................30
5.2 Equipment does not Operate ...............................................................................................................................31
5.3 No Output at the DC Receptacle ..........................................................................................................................31
6.0 Specifications ...............................................................................................................................................................32
7.0 Warranty And Consumer Information ...........................................................................................................................33
Appendix A – Emission Control System Warranty ................................................................................................................35
Appendix B – Emission Control System ...............................................................................................................................36
Appendix C – Safety And Charging Instructions...................................................................................................................36