iPower SC2400iP User manual
PORTABLE GENERATOR
Owner’s Manual
Model:
Serial:
Date Purchased:
P/N: 32082-04345-01
SC2400iP REV01
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Table of Contents
Introduction..........................................1
Safety....................................................1
General Safety Precautions....................2
Unpacking the Generator.......................7
Parts Included........................................7
Controls and Features............................8
Control Panel Features..........................9
Specifications.....................................11
CO WATCH-GUARD..............................12
Add Engine Oil......................................14
Low Oil Shutdown................................14
Add Fuel...............................................14
Operation at High Altitude......................15
Grounding............................................15
Operation............................................16
Generator Location...............................16
Surge Protection...................................16
Starting the Generator...........................16
Connecting Electrical Loads..................17
Low Idle Switch....................................17
Stopping the Engine..............................18
Low Oil Shutdown................................18
Do Not Overload Generator....................19
Parallel Operation.................................19
Maintenance And Storage....................20
Maintenance Schedule........................20
Engine Maintenance.............................20
Engine Oil Level Check.........................20
Change Engine Oil................................21
Air Filter Maintenance...........................22
Spark Plug Maintenance.......................22
Valve Clearance..................................22
Cleaning the Spark Arrestor.................23
Generator Maintenance.........................23
Storage................................................23
Trouble Shooting..................................25
Parts Diagram and Parts List................26
Parts Diagram......................................26
Parts List.............................................27
Circuit Diagram....................................29
Warranty..............................................30
Connecting to a Building’s Electrical
System.................................................15
INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
Read This Manual Thoroughly
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a hazard. The
warnings in this manual and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are therefore not all-inclusive. If you use a
procedure, work method or operating technique that the manufacturer does not specifically recommend you
must satisfy yourself that it is safe for you and others. You must also make sure that the procedure work
method or operating technique that you choose does not render the generator unsafe.
If any section of this manual is not understood,
contact customer Service at 1-855-888-3598, or
www.a-ipower.com for starting, operating and
servicing procedures. The owner is responsible for
proper maintenance and safe use of the unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference.
This manual contains important instructions that
must be followed during placement, operation and
maintenance of the unit and its components. Always
supply this manual to any individual that will use this
unit.
The information in this manual is accurate based on
products produced at the time of publication. The
manufacturer reserves the right to make technical
updates, corrections and product revisions at any
time without notice.
Page 01
DEFINITIONS AND SYMBOLS
DANGER
Indicates a hazard
which, if not avoided,
will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazard
which, if not avoided,
could result in death
or serious injury.
NOTICE
Indicates information
considered important,
but not hazard-related
(e.g.,messages relating
to property damage).
CAUTION
Indicates a hazard
which, if not avoided,
could result in minor
or moderate injury.
WARNING
Read and understand manual completely
before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and
product couldresult in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Operating, servicing, and maintaining this equipment
can expose you to chemicals including engine
exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead,
which are known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects orother reproductive harm.
To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, and
wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when
servicing this equipment. For more information go to
www.P65warnings.ca.gov.
The words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE are used throughout this manual to highlight important
information. Make sure that the meanings of this safety information is known to all who operate, perform
maintenance on, or are nearthe generator.
This safety alert symbol appears with most safety statements. It means attention,become alert, your
safety is involved! Please read and abide by the messagethat follows the safety alerts symbol.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a poisonous gas that could
kill you in minutes. You CANNOT smell
it, see it, or taste it. Even if you do not
smell exhaust fumes, you could still be
exposed to carbon monoxide gas.
Asphyxiation
Hazard
Fire
Hazard
Hot Surface.
Do Not Touch the Surface.
Burn Hazard
Page 02
Kickback
Electric Shock
Hazard
Explosion
Hazard
Moving Parts
Hazard
Operator’s Manual
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
POISONOUS GAS HAZARD
DANGER
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust
contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home or garage,
EVEN IF doors and windows are open.
Avoid other generator hazards. READ MANUAL BEFORE USE.
Only use OUTSIDE and far away
from windows, doors and vents.
The exhaust system must be properly
maintained. Do not alter or modify the
exhaust system as to render it unsafe or
make it noncompliant with local codes
and/or standards. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
Always, install battery operated carbon
monoxide alarm indoors and installed
according to the manufacturer’s
instruction.
• Operate this product ONLY outside and at least
20 feet away from windows, doors and vents to
reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas from
accumulating and potentially being drawn towards
occupied spaces.
DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages,
basements, crawl spaces, sheds, or other
partially-enclosed spaces even if using fans or
opening doors and windows for ventilation. Carbon
monoxide can quickly build up in these spaces and
can linger for hours, even after this product has
shut off.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point
the engine exhaust away from occupied spaces. If
you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using
this product, shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHT
AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon
monoxide poisoning.
WARNING
If you start to feel sick, dizzy or weak while using
the portable generator, you may have carbon
monoxide poisoning. Get out side to fresh air
immediately and call 911 for emergency medical
attention. Very high levels of CO can rapidly cause
victims to lose consciousness before they can
rescue themselves. DO NOT attempt to shut off the
generator before moving to fresh air. Entering an
enclosed space where a generator is or has been
running may put you at greater risk of CO
poisoning.
WARNING
Page 03
• Operate generators outside and at least 20 feet away from any structure with exhaust pointed away from doors
and windows.
CORRECT USAGE
INCORRECT USAGE
Example location to reduce risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
• Near any door, window or vent
• Garage
• Basement
• Crawl Space
• Living Area
• Attic
• Entry Way
• Porch
• Mud Room
Do not operate in any of the following locations:
at least 20 feet away from
windows, doors and vents
Page 04
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid
kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged in and turned on.
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction)
will pull hand and arm toward engine
faster than you can let go which could
cause broken bones, fractures, bruises,
or sprains resulting in serious injury.
WARNING
DANGER
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
• Turn generator engine OFF and let it cool at least 2
minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap
slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel
expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot
lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently
for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
Fuel and its vapor are extremely flammable and
explosive. Add fuel in a well ventilated area. Keep
sparks, open flames and other ignition sources away.
Failure to do so will result in death and serious injury.
DANGER
Do not overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion. If
fuel spills wait until it evaporates before starting
engine. Failure to do so will result in death and
serious injury.
WHEN STARTING THE GENERATOR
• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
cleaner are in place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATING THE GENERATOR
• DO NOT operate this product inside any building,
carport, porch, mobile equipment, marine
applications, or enclosure.
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which
causes fuel to spill.
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to
“Start” position.
DANGER
WHEN TRANSPORTING, MOVING OR REPAIRING
THE GENERATOR
• Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or
with fuel shutoff valve OFF.
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which
causes fuel to spill.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR THE GENERATOR WITH
FUEL IN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters,
clothes dryers, or other appliances that have pilot
light or other ignition source because they could
ignite fuel vapors.
Generator voltage could cause electrical
shock or burn will result in death or
serious injury.
DANGER
Never use generator in wet or damp
locations. Never expose generator to
rain, snow, water spray while in use.
Protect generator from all hazardous weather
conditions. Moisture, or ice can cause a short
circuit or other malfunction in the electric circuit.
Water contact with a power source if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
DO NOT lay the generator on its side when moving,
storing or operating. Oil may leak and damage the
engine or your property.
NOTICE
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
When operating machine, do not touch
hot surfaces. Keep machine away from
combustibles during use. Hot surfaces
could result in severe burns or fire.
WARNING
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in any
damp or highly conductive area, such as metal
decking or steel work.
• DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which
are worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to
operate or service generator.
DANGER
Contact with terminals, bare wires and
electrical connections when generator
is running will result in death or serious
injury.
DANGER
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO
YOUR GENERATOR
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
and place the wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire,
resulting in death or serious injury.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns
resulting in serious injury.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code,
Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any
forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered
land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrester, as defined in Section 4442,
maintained in effective working order. Other states
or federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer,
retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrester
designed for the exhaust system installed on this
engine.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed
in the same position as the original parts.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything
that could be caught in the starter or other rotating
parts.
Starter and other rotating parts could
entangle hands, hair, clothing, or
accessories. Keep away from rotating
parts, failure to do so could result in
death or serious injury.
Unintentional sparking could cause fire or electric
shock resulting in death or serious injury.
Fire and electrocution hazard. Do not connect to a
building's electrical system unless the generator and
transfer switch have been properly installed and the
electrical output has been verified by a qualified
electrician. The connection must isolate the
generator power from utility power and must comply
with all applicable laws and electrical codes.
Excessively high operating speeds could result in
minor injury. Excessively low operating speeds
impose a heavy load.
CAUTION
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Page 06
• DO NOT tamper with governor spring, links or other
parts to increase engine speed. Generator supplies
correct rated frequency and voltage when running
at governed speed.
• DO NOT modify generator in any way.
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity
could damage generator and/or electrical devices
connected to it.
• DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage amperage
capacity.
• Start generator and let engine stabilize before
connecting electrical loads.
• Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn
ON for operation.
• Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from
generator before stopping generator.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator could damage it and
shorten its life.
• Use generator only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, ask
dealer or contact local service center.
• Operate generator only on level surfaces.
• DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture,
dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
• If connected devices overheat, turn them off and
disconnect them from generator.
• Shut off generator if:
-Electrical output is lost.
-Equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames.
-Unit vibrates excessively.
Medical and Life Support Uses.
• In case of emergency, call 911 immediately.
• NEVER use this product to power life support
devices or life support appliances.
• NEVER use this product to power medical devices
or medical appliances.
• Inform your electricity provider immediately if you
or anyone in your household depends on electrical
equipment to live.
• Inform your electrical provider immediately if a loss
of power would cause you or anyone in your
household to experience a medical emergency.
WARNING
Page 07
UNPACKING THE GENERATOR
Parts Included
Your gasoline powered generator ships with the
following parts:
NO.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Qty
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Item Description
Oil Bottle (400ml)
Owner's Manual
Quick Start Guide
Spark Plug Wrench
Screw Driver
30 AMP RV Adapter
Parallel Cable
12V DC Battery Charging Cable
Flexible screw-on funnel
• Open carton completly. Remove and verify carton
content prior to assembly. Your generator ships
with following items.
• Call our customer service at 1-855-888-3598 with
the unit model and serial number for any missing
item.
• Record model, serial number, and date of purchase
on front cover of this munual for your own record.
9
1 2
45
6
7
3
8
Page 08
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
1 - Recoil Starter
2 - Carrying Handle
3 - Fuel Cap Vent Lever
4 - Fuel Cap
5- Telescopic Handle
6 - Maintenance Cover
7 - Muffler/Spark Arrester
8 - Wheel
9 - Starting Dial Switch
10 - Control Panel
11 - Support Leg
1 2 43 5 6 7
8 9 10 11
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