Chicago Electric 65414 - Manual (Page 12)

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break-in period
Breaking-in the engine will help 1.
to ensure proper equipment and
engine operation, and will extend
the engine’s lifespan. The warranty
is void if the engine is not broken
in properly. The first 20 hours of
operation is the break-in period.
During the first 3 hours of use:
2.
Do not apply a heavy load to the •
equipment.
After the first 20 hours of use: 3.
Change the engine oil. •
Under normal operating conditions
subsequent maintenance follows
the schedule explained in the
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
section.
Equipment operation
To pREvEnT
sERious injuRY
AnD DEATh:
Do noT connEcT
gEnERAToR DiREcTlY To
housEholD WiRing.
A portable electric generator
that is connected to your
household wiring without a
proper cut off switch can
‘back feed’ into the power
lines connected to your home.
power created by your
generator can injure or even
kill a utility lineman making
outage repairs many miles
away.
Only a certified electrician can
safely connect the generator
to your home’s wiring.
Make sure your generator is properly 1.
grounded to avoid electrical shocks.
Connect a 10 gauge or larger
insulated copper wire to the Ground
Connection on the Control Panel.
Connect this wire to a suitable
external ground, such as a metal
stake in the ground.
Don’t overload the generator. The
2.
total wattage used by the appliances
should be less than the output rating
of the generator. If you put too many
appliances on the generator, it could
seriously damage the appliances
and electronics. Overloading the
generator could also cause fires in
the power cord. This generator is
rated at 3000 / 3500 Watts.
note: At start-up, appliances draw more
power in a surge than they do during
continuous operation. When figur-
ing total wattage of all appliances
connected to this generator, use the
higher start-up amperage rating of
each appliance.
Do not exceed the current limit
3.
specified for any one receptacle.
Move the AC Circuit Breaker switch
4.
to the ON position.
Plug in your extension cord or
5.
appliance.
Be sure that all appliances are in
6.
good working order before connecting
them to the generator. If an appliance
begins to operate abnormally,
becomes sluggish, or stops suddenly,
turn off the AC Circuit Breaker and
the generator Engine Power Switch
immediately. Then disconnect the
appliance and examine it for signs of
malfunction.