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Summary of Contents for HY2000SI

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...ust from this product contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm 2017 Hyundai Power Equipment All Rights Reserved Licensed by Hyundai Corporation Korea HY2000SI_UG_EN_2017 10 30 ...

Page 3: ...Thanks for choosing the HY Series You re excited to power up so we ll keep this brief Let s get started ...

Page 4: ...THIS PRODUCT MEETS ALL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FROM 263521 ...

Page 5: ... for your product that should be followed during installation and maintenance of the generator This user guide covers the safety operation and maintenance procedures for the HY2000Si All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of print Visit www hyundaipower ca for user guide updates and operation notices No part of this publication may be r...

Page 6: ... request warranty support in the future Product registration is required for all product support and warranty coverage Warranty support operation assistance and product support is provided by Midland Power Inc a licensed manufacturer of Hyundai Power Equipment Please contact us directly for any warranty service questions 1 877 528 3772 support hyundaipower ca www hyundaipower ca ...

Page 7: ... Starting Your Generator 13 5 Generator Use 15 Output Overload and Oil Alert Indicator 15 DC Applications 16 AC Applications 17 6 Stopping the Engine 18 7 Maintenance 18 Maintenance Schedule 19 Emission Control System 20 Changing the Oil 21 Cleaning The Air Filter 23 Spark Plug Service 24 Spark Arrester Maintenance 25 Fuel Filter Maintenance 25 8 Transportation Storage 26 9 Troubleshooting 28 10 T...

Page 8: ...eated during operation and remain hot immediately after the engine is stopped Gasoline is a highly flammable and explosive liquid Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped Use of gasoline with an ethanol content greater than 10 can damage the engine and fuel system and will void the manufacturer s warranty When refueling the generator keep it away from cigarettes open flames smoke a...

Page 9: ...ious injuries to electrical workers during a power outage and when the utility power is restored the generator may explode or cause fires The generator shall be connected through transfer equipment that switches all conductors other than the equipment grounding conductor The frame of the generator shall be connected to an approved grounding electrode For power outages permanently installed station...

Page 10: ...WARNING To avoid breathing in poisonous carbon monoxide from the exhaust gases adequate ventilation should be provided if the generator set is running in a partially enclosed space If the generator set is stored outdoors check all the electrical components on the control panel before each use Moisture can damage the generator and can lead to an electric shock Generators vibrate in normal use Durin...

Page 11: ...our generator Going over the terminology below will make sure we re on the same page 2 1 COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION Fuel Cap Vent Lever Fuel Cap Control Panel Fuel Valve Spark Plug Access Panel Engine Access Cover Muffler Spark Arrester Rear Maintenance Panel Recoil Grip Choke Knob HY SERIES ...

Page 12: ...5 2 2 CONTROL PANEL Reset Ground AC Outlets AC Breaker Power Choke Fuel Shutoff DC Outlet USB Low Oil Indicator Overload Indicator Output Indicator DC Breaker EcoMode Recoil Starter ...

Page 13: ...tor light turns on This will recover generator output without shutting down the engine If the generator is running normally the RESET button will have no effect NOTE The RESET button is available a maximum of 5 times for every full start of the generator Shut down the generator and restart using the power switch to refresh available resets Output and Overload Indicator In normal operation the gree...

Page 14: ...nd push the button back to the ON position Low Oil Indicator Light The oil alert system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase Before the oil level in the crankcase reaches an unsafe limit the oil alert system will automatically shut down the engine the power switch remains in the ON position If the oil alert system shuts down the engine the l...

Page 15: ...rews and use the tab to loosen the top of the panel then work your way around the panel This may require some force 2 Unscrew the air filter cover and remove the filter 3 Clean the air filter with soap and water or solvent and squeeze dry 4 Soak in clean engine oil 5 Squeeze out all excess oil and reinstall Replace the filter if it is damaged NOTE Running the engine without the air filter will qui...

Page 16: ... cap and examine the oil level on the dipstick 5 Add additional oil up to the maximum mark DO NOT OVERFILL 6 Reinsert the oil cap and tighten securely Replace the engine access panel and screws NOTE SAE 10W 30 is recommended for general use Oil Capacity 0 35L 0 09 Gal DO NOT OVERFILL Max Oil Level Min Oil Level Oil Capacity 0 35L 0 09 Gal Oil Transfer Tool Oil Cap Dipstick 20 40 60 80 100 120 F 0 ...

Page 17: ...andle and store the engine oil with care avoid getting dirt or dust into the engine oil If the oil falls below a safe level the low oil alert system will automatically shut off the engine The low oil light will turn on To avoid the inconvenience of unexpected engine shutoff check the engine oil level as often as possible Max Oil Level Min Oil Level Oil Capacity 0 35L 0 09 Gal Oil Transfer Tool Oil...

Page 18: ...TARTING THE ENGINE GASOLINE SUBSTITUTES SUCH AS GASOHOL ARE NOT RECOMMENDED THEY MAY BE HARMFUL TO THE FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS NOTE Use of gasoline with an ethanol content greater than 10 can damage the engine and the fuel system and will void the manufacturer s warranty Only use unleaded gasoline Pump Octane 91 or higher Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an oil gasoline mixture Avoid get...

Page 19: ... CARBON MONOXIDE CAN BUILD UP IN THESE AREAS USING A FAN OR OPENING WINDOWS AND DOORS WILL NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH FRESH AIR ONLY USE A GENERATOR OUTDOORS AND FAR AWAY FROM OPEN WINDOWS DOORS AND VENTS THESE OPENINGS CAN PULL IN GENERATOR EXHAUST EVEN WHEN YOU USE A GENERATOR CORRECTLY CO MAY LEAK INTO THE HOME ALWAYS USE A CO ALARM IN YOUR HOME IF YOU START TO FEEL SICK DIZZY OR WEAK AFTER THE GENERATO...

Page 20: ...y hand do not let it snap back Do not pull out the choke knob when the engine is hot or ambient air temperature is high 1 Rotate the fuel cap vent lever to ON 2 Rotate the fuel valve to the OPEN position 3 Turn the power switch to the ON position 4 If the engine is cold pull the choke lever fully out 5 Pull the starter slowly until you feel it engage then pull quickly Repeat until the generator st...

Page 21: ...ng the generator at altitudes above 1 000 meters contact an authorized service center to have the carburetor modified Conversely if the carburetor has been modified for high altitude operation the air fuel mixture will be too lean for low altitude use Operation at low altitude my cause the engine to overheat and result in serious engine damage In this case the carburetor needs to be returned to it...

Page 22: ...alent standards The maximum length of the extension cable 60 meters 196 feet for cable of 1 5mm2 15 5 gauge 100 meters 328 feet for cable of 2 5mm2 13 25 gauge Keep away from other electric cables or wires 5 1 OUTPUT OVERLOAD AND OIL ALERT INDICATOR Light Solid Description Green Output Indicator ON Indicates normal operation OFF Indicates a problem or unit is off Red Overload Indicator ON Indicate...

Page 23: ...round cable from the negative battery terminals 2 Connect the DC outlet to the battery terminals using the included charging cable Connect red lead to positive battery terminal and black lead to negative battery terminal 3 Turn EcoMode OFF and start the generator NOTE Do not start the vehicle engine when the generator is still connected to the battery this will damage the generator System floating...

Page 24: ...ing condition before connecting them to the generator If an electrical appliance becomes abnormal sluggish or stops suddenly shut off the generator engine immediately and disconnect the appliance Most appliances require more than their rated wattage upon startup For continuous operation do not exceed the rated output of the generator 1600W Do not run a maximum output of 2000W for 30 minutes or lon...

Page 25: ...y ensuring safe economical and trouble free operation Only use genuine parts and recommended fluids to replace the worn components Improper maintenance may cause the generator to malfunction and can lead to serious injury Contact customer support if you have any maintenance questions General Inspection Tips Look for fuel leaks around the fuel tank fuel hose and fuel valve Close the fuel valve and ...

Page 26: ...nt Refer to manual for service procedures Item Task Each Use Every 20 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Every 300 Hours Generator General Inspection Engine Lubricants Inspect Oil Level Replace Air Filter Inspection Cleaning Sediment Cup Cleaning Spark Plug Inspection Cleaning Replacement Valve Clearance Inspection Adjusting Combustion Chamber Inspection Adjusting Fuel Tank and Strainer Cleaning...

Page 27: ...ndards regarding the emission control systems Tune up specifications are provided in the Specifications section and a description of the emission control system may be found in the appendix to this manual Adherence to the following instruction will ensure your engine meets the emission control standards Modification Modification of the emission control system may lead to increased emissions Modifi...

Page 28: ...Index Information label is applied to engines certified to an emission durability time period in accordance with the requirements of the California Air Resources Board The bar graph is intended to provide you our customer the ability to compare the emissions performance of available engines The lower the Air Index the less pollution The durability description is intended to provide you with inform...

Page 29: ...hreading it in Remove the cap and examine the oil level on the dipstick 4 Add additional oil up to the maximum mark DO NOT OVERFILL 5 Reinsert the oil cap and tighten securely Replace the engine access panel and screws NOTE SAE 10W 30 is recommended for general use Oil Capacity 0 35L 0 09 Gal Oil Transfer Tool Oil Cap Dipstick 1 4 2 3 Max Oil Level Min Oil Level Oil Capacity 0 35L 0 09 Gal Oil Tra...

Page 30: ...ILTER DOING SO WILL QUICKLY DEGRADE THE ENGINE 1 Unscrew and remove the engine access panel 2 Unscrew and remove the air filter assembly 3 Remove the foam filter 4 If the foam element is dirty clean it in warm soapy water rinse and allow it to dry thoroughly or clean in non flammable solvent and allow to dry 5 Dip the foam element in clean engine oil then squeeze out all excess oil The engine will...

Page 31: ...a new one if the insulation is cracked or chipped Clean with a wire brush if the spark plug is reused 5 Measure the spark plug gap with a feeler gauge The normal value is 0 6 0 7mm 0 024 0 028in Adjust the gap by carefully bending the electrode 6 Carefully reinstall the spark plug by hand to avoid cross threading A new spark plug should be tightened 1 2 turn with a spanner A used spark plug should...

Page 32: ... arrester is worn down replace it 4 Reinstall the spark arrester and muffle guard 7 7 FUEL FILTER MAINTENANCE 1 Remove the fuel cap and filter 2 Clean the filter with solvent 3 Wipe the filter 4 Reinsert the filter 1 2 3 5 4 9 5 4 5 4 9 5 4 5 4 9 5 4 5 4 9 5 4 5 7 5 8 5 9 2 5 4 5 4 5 4 8 5 4 9 5 4 5 7 5 8 5 9 2 AA97BB 5 4 8 5 4 9 5 4 5 7 5 8 5 9 2 AA97BB 1 2 3 4 5 7 5 8 5 9 2 AA97BB 5 7 5 8 5 9 2 ...

Page 33: ...m the fuel tank and store in a suitable container 2 Rotate the fuel cap vent to ON turn the fuel switch to OPEN and loosen the carburetor drain bolt to discharge all gasoline from inside of the carburetor 3 Take off the spark plug cap revolve the engine three or four times by pulling on the recoil start discharge the gasoline from the fuel lines 4 Turn the fuel switch to CLOSED rotate the fuel cap...

Page 34: ... cap 2 Empty the fuel tank using a siphon and an approved gasoline container 3 Next rotate the fuel cap vent to ON turn the fuel switch to OPEN and loosen the carburetor drain bolt to discharge all gasoline from inside of the carburetor AA97BB AA97BB AA97BB Fuel Drain Hose AA97BB AA97BB AA97BB Fuel Drain Hose ...

Page 35: ... the power switch in RUN Add the recommended oil Turn the power switch to RUN Clean readjust the gap and dry the spark plug Replace if necessary Is there enough oil in the engine Is the spark plug in good condition Turn the fuel switch to OPEN Refill the fuel tank If the engine still does not start contact an authorized dealer HY SERIES ...

Page 36: ...ppliance for any fault Check the electrical appliance for any fault Is the DC circuit protector OFF Stop the engine and then replace or repair the appliance Repair or replace the appliance Turn the DC circuit protector ON Restart the engine Is the overload indicator light ON Contact an authorized dealer Contact an authorized dealer Contact an authorized dealer ...

Page 37: ...Type Unleaded Gasoline Oil Capacity 0 35L 0 09 gal Oil Model SAE 10W 30 GENERATOR Model Name HY2000Si Rated Frequency 60Hz Rated Voltage 120V Rated Current 13 3A Rated Output Power 1600W Max Output Power 2000W OTHER SPECIFICA TIONS DC Output 12V 5A Fuel Tank Volume 3 4L 0 9 Gal Continuous Running Time 4 2h 1600W Working Ambient Temperature 20 C 40 C Max Altitude 1000m 328 ft Sound Power Level at 7...

Page 38: ...31 11 WIRING DIAGRAM Working Overload Low oil Magnetor ...

Page 39: ...r C 0 03 Relative humidity 100 correction factor C 0 04 Example Rated power PN 2 8kVA generator Altitude 1000m Ambient temperature 35 C Relative humidity 80 P Pn C 0 02 2 8 0 82 0 02 2 24kVA Altitude m Ambient Temperature C 25 30 35 40 45 0 1 0 98 0 96 0 93 0 90 500 0 93 0 91 0 89 0 87 0 84 1000 0 87 0 85 0 82 0 80 0 78 2000 0 75 0 73 0 71 0 69 0 66 3000 0 64 0 62 0 60 0 58 0 56 4000 0 54 0 52 0 5...

Page 40: ...components or workmanship during the three 3 year period The warranty coverage is continual from the initial date of purchase and does not restart at anytime under any circumstances This limited warranty is valid for residential or recreational applications only and only when the generator receives all necessary preventative maintenance as described in the User Guide The repair or replacement of a...

Page 41: ...nty Under this Warranty we do not have the obligation to bear any transportation fees of any product to from an authorized Warranty Center Unauthorized alteration installation or any cause other than defects in material or workmanship of the product will not be covered under the warranty Exclusions Not Covered by this Limited Warranty Normal engine alternator wear Damage caused by lack of maintena...

Page 42: ... designed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog standards Other States U S territories and Canada In other areas of the United States and in Canada your engine must be designed built and equipped to meet the U S EPA and Environment Canada emission standards for spark ignited engines at or below 19 kilowatts All of the United States and Canada Midland Power Inc must warrant the...

Page 43: ...emperature sensor Engine control module Fuel regulator Intake manifold Evaporative Fuel Tank Fuel Cap Fuel Hoses Vapor Hoses Carbon Canister Canister Mounting Brackets Fuel Strainer Fuel cock Fuel Pump Fuel Hose Joint Canister Purge Hose Joint Exhaust Catalyst Exhaust Manifold Air Induction Air filter housing Air filter element Ignition Flywheel magneto Ignition pulse generator Crankshaft position...

Page 44: ...w Product Registration Instructions Product registration is required for product support and warranty coverage You can register online at www hyundaipower ca Once your registration is complete your receipt will be on file and any future warranty claims will be easily created If you wish you can confirm your registration by calling customer service at 1 877 528 3772 or by e mail at support hyundaip...

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