Champion CPG5500E2DF-J, Manual

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OPERATION

Starting the Engine Cont’d.

Stopping the Engine Cont’d.

NOTE

Observing frost on LPG containers and regulators 
is common during operation and normally is not 
an indication of a problem. As LPG vapourizes 
and travels from the tank to the generator engine 
it expands. The amount of frost that forms can be 
affected by the size of the container, the amount of 
fuel being used, the humidity of the air and other 
operating conditions. In unusual situations this 
frost may eventually restrict the flow of gas to the 
generator resulting in deteriorating performance. 
For example, if the tank temperature is reduced 
to a very low level then the rate at which the LPG 
vaporizes is also reduced and may not provide 
sufficient fuel flow to the engine. This is not an 
indication of a problem with the generator but 
only a problem with the flow of gas from the LPG 
container. If generator performance seems to be 
deteriorating at the same time that ice formation is 
observed on tank valve, hose or regulator then some 
actions may be taken to eliminate this symptom.
 In these rare situations it can be helpful to reduce 
or eliminate the cold fuel system effects by doing 
one of the following:

– Exchanging fuel tanks to allow the first tank to 

warm up, repeating as necessary

– Placing the LPG container at the end of the 

generator near the handle, where engine fan air 
flows out from the generator. This air is slightly 
heated by flowing over the engine. The container 
should not be placed in the path of the muffler 
outlet.

– The container can be temporarily warmed by 

pouring warm water over the top of the tank.

Connecting Electrical Loads

1.  Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few 

minutes after starting

2.  Plug in and turn on the desired 100/200 Volt AC 

single phase, 50 Hz (60 Hz) electrical loads.

– DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.

– DO NOT connect 60 Hz (50 Hz) loads to the 

generator.

– DO NOT overload the generator.

Connecting a generator to your electric utility company’s 
power lines or to another power source may be against 
the law. In addition this action, if done incorrectly, could 
damage your generator and appliances and could cause 
serious injury or even death to you or a utility worker who 
may be working on nearby power lines. If you plan to run a 
portable electric generator during an outage, please notify 
your electric utility company immediately and remember 
to plug your appliances directly into the generator. Do not 
plug the generator into any electric outlet in your home. 
Doing so could create a connection to the utility company 
power lines. You are responsible for ensuring that your 
generator’s electricity does not feed back into the electric 
utility power lines.
If the generator will be connected to a building electrical 
system, consult your local utility company or a qualified 
electrician. Connections must isolate generator power from 
utility power and must comply with all applicable laws and 
codes.

NOTE

Stopping the Engine

1.  Turn off and unplug all electrical loads. Never start 

or stop the generator with electrical devices plugged 
in or turned on.

2.  Let the generator run at no-load for several minutes 

to stabilize internal temperatures of the engine and 
generator.

3.  Turn the Petrol Fuel Valve to the “OFF” position if 

operating by petrol.

4.  Turn the LPG cylinder knob to the “CLOSE” or off 

position if operating by LPG. 

5.  Let the engine run until fuel starvation has stopped 

the engine. This usually takes a few minutes.

6.  Press the ignition switch to the “OFF” position.
7.  Turn battery switch to the “Off” Position.

Important:

 Always ensure that the Fuel Valve and the 

Ignition Switch are in the “OFF” position when the 
engine is not in use.

When turning off the generator after LPG operation, make 
sure the LPG cylinder knob is in the fully closed position.

NOTE

If the engine will not be used for a period of two (2) weeks 
or longer, please see the Storage section for proper engine 
and fuel storage.

NOTE

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