GMC G25, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...1 1000W INVERTER GENERATOR GI25 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code GI25 IM Date 070702 Edition 07 Op DCR ...

Page 2: ...etails of the warranty terms and conditions please refer to our website www gmcompany com For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online www gmcservice com au Should you not have access to the internet please contact our service department on 1300 880 001 Australia or 0800 445 721 New Zealand Warranty Generators 2 Introduction 3 Environmental protection 3 Scope of product 3 Desc...

Page 3: ...e and with proper care it will give you many years of dependable service CAUTION Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new GMC product Take special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings Your GMC product has many features that will make your job faster and easier Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the development of product making...

Page 4: ...ols or attachments to do the job best handled by a heavier duty tool Never use a tool for a purpose for which it was not intended 7 Dress correctly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery They can be caught in moving parts Rubber gloves and non slip footwear are recommended when working outdoors If you have long hair wear a protective hair covering 8 Use safety accessories Safety glasses and earmu...

Page 5: ...urface such as a steel walkway or metal roof Accidental leakage of electrical current could charge conductive surfaces in contact with the generator Place generator on low conductivity surface such as a concrete slab ALWAYS operate generator a minimum of 2 meters from any conductive surface Use of worn damaged or ungrounded extension cords Contact with worn or damaged extension cords could result ...

Page 6: ...e speed has been factory set to provide safe operation Tampering with the engine speed adjustment could result in overheating of attachments and could cause a fire Never attempt to speed up the engine to obtain more performance The output of this generator is electronically controlled and speeding up the generator will have no effect on the electrical output Inadequate ventilation for generator Ma...

Page 7: ...hicle immediately upon arrival at your destination Risk of breathing inhalation hazard Hazard What could happen How to prevent it Gasoline engines produce toxic carbon monoxide exhaust fumes Breathing exhaust fumes will cause serious injury or death Operate generator in clean dry well ventilated area Never operate unit in enclosed areas such as garages basements storage sheds or in any location oc...

Page 8: ... result in causing a fire or explosion from the generator or connected appliances Never operate the generator in conditions where explosive gases or chemicals may be present This includes boats pits and any area where ventilation of fresh air is not available Operating generator while suspended Generator will not operate properly and will cause damage to the generator and could cause serious injur...

Page 9: ...he engine running 7 Be careful where you store the generator Store the generator in a dry area away from inflammable liquids 8 Keep your distance The generator emits exhaust fumes As a safety precaution do not stand close to the unit whilst it is in operation Ensure bystanders also keep their distance 9 Never fill fuel tank indoors Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot Do not smoke wh...

Page 10: ...n hose 7 Engine switch 8 Rating label 9 Spark plug maintenance cover 10 Muffler 11 AC socket 12 Low oil alert indicator light red 13 Overload indicator light red 14 Output indicator light green 15 Smart throttle switch 16 DC socket 17 DC circuit protector 18 Air cleaner 19 Oil filler cap 20 Maintenance cover screw 21 Fuel drain screw 9 10 18 19 21 2 6 8 ...

Page 11: ...lled to the top of the neck refer to Fig B with either SAE30 single viscosity or 10W30 multi viscosity 4 stroke oil This Generator is fitted with a low oil alert indicator 12 The low oil alert indicator will glow when the generator requires oil to be topped up If the oil is not topped up the generator will automatically cut out to protect the motor from running without oil and ceasing up The gener...

Page 12: ...ine WARNING Before starting the motor ensure you have filled the crank case to the correct level with oil Fig G Note The crank case is not filled with oil from the factory 1 Before starting ensure that no electrical apparatus has been connected to the generator 2 Turn the fuel cap 2 vent lever to the on position Fig H 3 Turn the engine switch 7 to the on position Fig I 4 To start a cold engine mov...

Page 13: ...imum power rating of the generator 3 Switch the AC Smart Throttle System 15 if required to the ON position Fig O Note Smart Throttle The Smart Throttle System does not operate effectively if the electrical appliance requires the momentary electric power When operating high electrical loads simultaneously turn the Smart Throttle System switch to the OFF position to reduce voltage change Overload In...

Page 14: ...the switch was set to the Off position Note Do not let the two clips of the DC cable ever short together Take extra care to connect the Red to the positive of the battery and the black to the negative of the battery NEVER use any cable other than the one supplied with this generator When removing the plug from the generator DO NOT place the plug on the ground or on any other surface until the clip...

Page 15: ...pours If these substances are on the generator clean with a cloth or soft bristle brush Do not use a garden hose or anything with water pressure to clean the generator Water may enter the cooling air slots and could possibly damage the rotor stator and the internal windings of the generator head Storage If you are going to store your generator for more than 30 days use the following information as...

Page 16: ...r thoroughly by tilting the engine toward the oil filler neck 5 Once emptied tilt the generator back up and place into the generator up right position 6 Refill with recommended oil Fill to the upper limit of the filler neck Fig T Note The recommended 4 stroke engine oils are either SAE30 single viscosity or 10W30 multi viscosity 4 stroke oil CAUTION Check that no foreign material debris dust enter...

Page 17: ...nt if required Never use water to clean the generator as it may cause damage to internal parts 2 Some maintenance products and solvents may damage the plastic parts these include products containing benzene trichloroethylene chloride and ammonia 3 Use a vacuum to clean air inlet and outlet louvers of the alternator 4 Take special care to keep the ventilation inlets outlets free from obstruction cl...

Page 18: ...he instructions when doing so Alternatively if the choke lever is in full choke position start switch the choke to the run position and try to re start 8 Old Fuel 8 Remove the existing fuel and replace with new AC power supply No electrical output 1 Faulty receptacle 1 Have service centre replace receptacle 2 Is the green LED on with motor running and no output 2 YES Try another appliance that is ...

Page 19: ...erator may have ran out of oil 2 Check to make sure that the generator has oil in it If not take corrective action to top up the oil tank 3 Generator may have ran out of Fuel 3 Check to make sure that the generator has fuel in it If not take corrective action to top up the fuel tank 4 Generator may not be correctly ventilated with free flowing air 4 Check and make sure that the generator is locate...

Page 20: ...ot elevate the choke to the run position 2 Has the generator got old fuel in it that has been sitting still for a while 1 If so empty out the old fuel and replace it with new fresh fuel Appliance is not working or stops working 1 Unplug the appliance from the generator and check for defect 1 If appliance has a defect follow the instructions as per the operation owners manual ...

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Page 24: ...ew Zealand 7am 7pm 7days a week AEST Please note that if repair or replacement is required you must provide a valid original purchase receipt You will need the following details at hand to log your service request Personal details First Last name address pick up address contact phone numbers email address Product details Product number date of purchase retailer bought from State postcode receipt n...