GENMAX GM4000iSBEPC User manual

GM4000iSBEPC Portable Inverter Generator

3200 Running Watts | 4000 Peak Watts

INVERTER GENERATOR

USER'S MANUAL

RGENMAX GENERATOR

WARNING: SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

This manual contains important information regarding safety. Operation,

maintenance and storage of this product. Before use, read carefully and

understand all cautions, warnings, instructions and product labels. Failure to do

so could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

UNPACKING

Always have assistance when lifting

the generator. The generator is heavy;

lifting it could cause bodily harm.

Avoid cutting on or near staples to

prevent personal injury.

Tools required - box cutter or similar device.

1. Carefully cut the packing tape on top of the carton.

2. Remove socket wrench, and oil funnel and save for

later.

3. Carefully cut two sides of the carton to remove the

generator.

WHAT COMES IN THE BOX

Spark Plug Socket Wrench (1)

Dual-Purpose Screwdriver (1)

User Manual (1)

Warranty Information (1)

Funnel (1)

30A 120V L14-30P to TT-30R Plug Adapter (1)

DISCLAIMERS:

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the

time of publishing. The illustrations used in this manual are intended as representative reference views only.

Moreover, because of our continuous product improvement policy, we may modify information, illustrations and/or

specifications to explain and/or exemplify a product, service or maintenance improvement. We reserve the right to

make any change at any time without notice. Some images may vary depending upon which model is shown.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form by any means - graphic, electronic or

mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or information storage and retrieval systems - without the

written permission of CHONGQING DINKING POWER MACHINERY CO., LTD

This manual contains important instructions for operating this inverter generator. For your

safety and the safety of others, be sure to read this manual thoroughly before operating the

generator. Failure to properly follow all instructions and precautions can cause you and others

to be seriously hurt or killed.

Spark Plug Socket Wrench

Used in spark plug maintenance,

inspection, and installation.

Phillips and slot blade

screwdriver used for generator

maintenance.

Dual-Purpose Screwdriver Funnel

It's used to oil the generator.

DESCRIPTION OF FITTINGS

30A 120V L5-30P to TT-30R

Plug Adapter

Change the 30A 120V L5-30R

socket to the TT-30R socket.

Note: Actual tools may differ in appearance or design from image shown.

LIMITED WARRANTY

1. DURATION : One (1) year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser ( retail customer ) on products used

solely for consumer applications; if a product is used for business, commercial, or industrial applications, the warranty

per iod will be limited to ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.

2. WHO GIVES THIS WARRANTY (WARRANTOR):

CHONGQING DINKING POWER MACHINERY CO., LTD

3. WHO RECEIVES THIS WARRANTY(PURCHASER):The original purchaser (other than for purposes of resale) of

the Genmax's inverter.

4. WHAT PRODUCTS ARE COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY: Any portable generator supplied or manufactured by

Warrantor.

5. WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY: Substantial defects on material and workmanship which occur

within the duration of the warranty period.

6. WHAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY:

A. Transportation changes for sending the product to Warrantor or its authorized service representative for warranty

service, or for shipping repaired or replacement products back to the customer; these charges must be borne by the

customer.

B. Damages caused by abuse, accident, shipping, misuse, overloading, modification, and the effects of corrosion,

erosion and normal wear and tear.

C. Warranty is voided if the customer fails to install, maintain and operate the product in accordance with the

instructions and recommendations set forth in the owner's manual(s), or if the product is used as rental equipment.

D. Pre-delivery service, i.e. assembly, oil or lubricants, and adjustment.

E. Items or service that are normally required to maintain the product, i.e. lubricants and filters.

F. Warrantor will not pay for repairs or adjustments to the product, or for any costs or labour, performed without

Warrantor's prior authorization.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS: Warrantor makes no other warranty of any kind, express or implied. Implied

warranties, including warranties of merchantability and of fitness for a particular purpose, are hereby disclaimed. This

warranty service described above is the exclusive remedy under this warranty; liability for incidental and consequential

damages is excluded to the extent permitted by law.

7. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PURCHASER UNDER THIS WARRANTY:

A. The purchaser must provide dated proof of purchase and must notify Warrantor within the warranty period.

B. Deliver or ship the serviced generator or component to the nearest Warrantor's authorized service representative.

Freight costs, if any, must be borne by the purchaser.

8. HAVE QUESTIONS?

Email: warrantiessmallengines@gmail.com Phone: 866-960-2920

Model Number: _____________________________________

Name: ___________________________________________

Serial Number: ______________________________________

Street Address: ___________________________________

Date Purchased: ____________________________________

Purchased From: ____________________________________

City, State, ZIP: ____________________________________

Country: __________________________________________

Phone Number: ___________________________________

E-Mail: ___________________________________________

WARRANTY CARD

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIMITED WARRANTY 3

SAFETY WARNING 5

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6

NAMES OF COMPONENTS 8

CONTROL FUNCTIONS 9

PREPARATIONS 11

1.Fuel............................................................................................................................................11

2.Oil...............................................................................................................................................11

3.Pre-operation inspection............................................................................................................12

STARTING UP THE GENERATOR 13

SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR 14

USING THE GENERATOR 15

1.Service environment of the generator.......................................................................................15

2.Generator wiring........................................................................................................................15

3.Generator grounding.................................................................................................................16

4.Battery Charging.......................................................................................................................17

5.Parallel operation......................................................................................................................18

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 19

1.Spark plug inspection...............................................................................................................20

2.Adjustment of the carburetor.....................................................................................................21

3.Replacement of oil....................................................................................................................21

4.Air filter......................................................................................................................................22

5.Fuel filter screen........................................................................................................................23

STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 24

1.Generator storage.....................................................................................................................24

2.Generator transport...................................................................................................................25

TROUBLESHOOTING 26

TECHNICAL PARAMETERS 28

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 29

CHOOSING A GENERATOR 30

SAFETY WARNING

Personal and property safeties of you and others are very vital. Please read the Safety

Warning in the User's Manual and the decals of the generator set carefully.The Safety

Warning can alert you to those potential hazards that could harm you and others. In front

of each Safety Warning, there is one of four words "DANGER" "WARNING",

"ATTENTION", and "CAREFUL". Details are as follows:

Failure to follow the instruction will result in

being in peril of your life or extremely serious

injury.

Failure to follow the instruction will result in

being in peril of your life or very serious injury.

Failure to follow the instruction will result in

minor injury.

Failure to follow the instruction will result in the

damage to your generator set and other properties.

For portable generators where the neutral is floating, the operator's manual shall include the following wording

or equivalent:

The portable generator stator winding is isolated from the frame and from the AC receptacle ground pin; and

Electrical devices that require a connection between one conductor pin and the grounded receptacle pin may not

function properly.

NEUTRAL FLOATING

CO DETECT technology monitors the accumulation of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas produced by

engine exhaust when the generator is running. If CO Sensor detects unsafe elevated levels of CO gas, it

automatically shuts off the engine. CO Sensor is not a substitute for an indoor carbon monoxide alarm or for safe

operation. DO NOT allow engine exhaust fumes to enter a confined area through windows, doors, vents or other

openings. Generators must ALWAYS be used outdoors, far away from occupied buildings with engine exhaust

pointed away from people and buildings. Meets the requirements of ANSI/PGMA G300-2018.

CO TECHNICAL WARNING

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before operating the generator, it will help you avoid accidents to read and understand the Manual

and familiarize yourself with the safe operation procedures of the generator.

Please do not use indoors Please do not use in humid

environment

Please do not connect it to

household appliances directly Please do not smoke when refueling

Please do not spill when refueling

Please shut down the generator

before refueling

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY LABELS AND DECALS

NAMES OF COMPONENTS

① Fuel Tank Cap: Open the fuel tank cap and fill with

proper amount of gasoline.

② Recoil Handle: Pull to start the engine.

③ Bolt: Remove left (right) outer cover.

④ Left Outer Cover

⑤ Control Panel: Contains the reset breaker, outlets

and warning lights.

⑥ Engine Cooling Vents: Helps move airflow in unit

to regulate engine temperatures.

⑦ Right Outer Cover: Unscrew the bolts to remove

the outer cover, add or replace the oil and maintain the

air filter.

⑧ Muffler: Avoid contact until the engine is cooled

down. The spark arrestor prevents sparks from exiting

the muffler. It must be removed for servicing.

⑨ Spark Plug Access Cover: Remove the cover to

service the spark plug.

⑩ Magnetic Oil Dipstick: absorb iron filings in the oil,

it is recommended to screw down the magnetic oil

dipstick and clean it every 50 hours.

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

① Low Idle Switch: When turned to the ON position,

the engine will sense the load needed and run at a

slower RPM to save fuel.

② One Push Start: Press this button, the engine can

start and stop.

③ CO Alarm: Flashing red light: dangerous levels of

carbon monoxide gas have built up leave immediately

until area has aired out. Move generator to well-

ventilated area before operation. Flashing yellow light:

carbon monoxide sensor malfunction. Sensor needs

service.

④ AC Protector: If the generator is overload, the AC

protector will trip to block current.

⑤ Fuel Switch: Switch to ON to turn ON the fuel,

switch to OFF to turn OFF the fuel.

⑥ Reset: If the inverter is overloaded, the reset

breaker will trip. The engine will continue to run, but

there will be no output from the inverter. Unplug the

devices and reduce the load. Push in the reset breaker

to reset it.

⑦ DC Cigarette Lighter Outlet: 12V DC 8.3A.

⑧ Parallel Connectors: To increase AC power output,

the connector sockets are used to connect the two

same type generators with special parallel kit

GM6000SPK sold by GENMAX. The connector sockets

is only used to connect two inverter generators. They

can not used for AC power output. The special

paralleling kit GM6000SPK shall be purchased

separately, and they shall be approved by certification

body.

⑨ Parallel Connectors (240V OUTPUT): When using

parallel kits, two 120V generators can output 240V by

connecting this interface.

⑩ 120V AC 30A L5-30R Outlet: The outlet is capable

of carrying a maximum of 30 amps.

⑪120V AC 20A 5-20R Outlet: The outlet is capable of

carrying a maximum of 20 amps.

⑫Ground Terminal: The ground terminal is used to

externally ground the inverter.

⑬ DC Protector: If the generator is overload, the DC

protector will trip to block current.

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES GM4000iSBEPC

10 11

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