Champion Power Equipment 73536i - Manual (Page 15)

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73536i ENGLISH
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.
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.
Never exceed the specified capacity when adding
loads to the generator.
NOTE
Overload Operation
The overload indicator light will turn on when the load
exceeds 1750W. If the load exceeds 2000W, the light
will blink and cut power to the receptacles. To recover the
power, you must shut off the engine, wait 5 seconds, and
restart the generator.
Parallel Operation
Two Champion model 73536i 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 attached to the parallel kit
must not exceed 3400 watts.
NOTE
OPERATION