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generator.
2. Use the stop knob “O - OFF” (pos.1) which will
also close the fuel tap.
3. Close the air bleed valve of the fuel tank (pos.5).
BREAKING-IN THE ENGINE
During the first 10 hours of operation, do not strain
the engine too much; for this reason, do not operate
the machine idle at the maximum RPM and during
use do not force the machine, applying only 75%
of the max. electrical load permitted.
If you notice any operating faults, turn off and con-
sult the “Problems, causes and solutions” chapter.
USER INSTRUCTIONS
After reading the previous chapters carefully, apply
these instructions scrupulously to obtain maximum
performance.
Proceed calmly so as to become familiar with all the
controls; after having gained sufficient experience,
you will be able to make full use of its capacities.
- Using the safety earmuffs also attenuates any
warning sounds used to draw your attention
(such as the horn of a vehicle, or anyone ap-
proaching), therefore, do not station yourself in
transit areas and always closely observe the area
in which you operate.
- If necessary use devices to keep strangers away,
install warning signs and/or a coloured chain to
mark off the area.
- Always respect the maximum altitude over sea
level and ambient temperature limits (see techni-
cal specifications).
- Before connecting any electrical load, read and
understand the safety warnings.
- The electrical load must only be applied after
starting the generator engine.
- Never apply a 230V load together with a 12V load.
Only use one socket at a time.
- Observe the maximum current indicated on each
socket.
- The electrical load connected to the generator
must never exceed the maximum power indicated
in the technical specifications.
-
A continuous load is applicable to 75% of the
declared power.
-
If the load applied to the generator corresponds
to the declared power, do not exceed 20 min-
utes of continuous operation.
- The machine has a trip switch to protect against
overloads. In the case of an excessive load, it
could intervene to interrupt the supply.
- Take care with the power factor of your load
and calculate the load absorption to apply to
the generator first. The following table shows an
indication of the type of load applicable to the
generator and the maximum power. Note: for the
generator power refer to the indications on the
technical data label. For user appliance power
levels refer to the absorbed power indicated in
their technical data labels.
Applied load (examples)
Permitted gener-
ator power (kW)
Purely resistive loads with
cos
φ
=1
- Incandescent lamps
- Electric heaters with resistance
- Electric geysers
- Clothes irons
100%
Loads with high starting pow-
er and power factor near 1.
- Power tools with universal
motors (brush)
- Angle grinders
- Portable jigsaws
- Portable circular saws
- Heat guns
65%
Loads with high starting
power and power factor
other than 1
- Asynchronous motors
- Compressors
- Hoists
- Concrete mixers
- Fluorescent lights
50%
Loads with very high starting
power
- Refrigerators
- Air conditioners
20%
- Never leave the generator working, stay in the
area and check it from time to time. Check the
alarm lights and, if necessary, switch it off and
fill up with fuel (see hourly consumption in the
technical specifications).
- Fuel consumption varies according to the applied
load, therefore with a low load and when the
“Economiser” function is on (described later) the
consumption will be lower, whereas with a high
load the consumption will be higher.
