Generac iX 1400 Manual Del Usuario página 8

STARTING THEGENERATOR
Once the fuel and oil levels have been checked and it has been
verified there are no loads connected, the generator may be
started. Turnthe FlexPowerSwitch OFF(0).
1. Openthe fuel valve (Figure4), located below the starter rope
pull, by turning to the valve 90° counter-clockwiseto the "ON"
(I) position.
2. Pull up on the center of the fuel fill cap and prime the fuel
system by depressingthe plungerup to five (5) times with the
vent closed (Figure5 on next page).
3. Openthe fuel tank vent on the top of the fuel fill cap by turning
the center portion to the "ON" mark (Figure6 on next page).
4. If the engineis cold or has not been run for some time, engage
the choke by pushingthe choke leverto the right.
5. Grip the handlefor the pull starter and brace your other hand
against the generator.Pull the rope slowly until resistance is
felt, then pull the rope rapidly.
Figure 4 - rue/Va/ve
6. If the engine does not start, repeatsteps 2-5 until the engine
fires and beginsto run.
7. Carefully adjust the choke to approximatelythe 1/2position
until the engine beginsto run smoothly,then push the lever all
the way to the left (Figure6).
8. Make surethe bottom of the generatoris not blocked by sand,
leaves, grass, etc. as the cooling vents are located on the
bottom of the unit.
Figure 5 - Prime Fuel System
PLUNGER
FUEL
SYSTEM
VENT
Figure 6 - Adjust Choke
ADDING LOADS
Once the generator has been running smoothly for 2-3 minutes,
electrical loads can be added.
/_ Do not use worn, bare, frayed or otherwise
damaged electrical cord sets with the
generator. Do not handle any kind of electrical
device while standing in water, while barefoot,
or while hands or feet are wet.
1. There are two grounded 120 VAC duplex outlets on the front
of the generator.
2. DO NOT overload the generator; if the red "overload" LED
lights up and the accessories attached to the generator
stop operating, stop the engine and reduce the load to the
generator.Restart and apply reduced loads.
3. Consultthe following table to estimate what can be powered
by the generator.
Device ................................ RunningWatts
*Air Conditioner (12,000Btu) ......................... 1700
*Air Conditioner (24,000Btu) ......................... 3800
*Air Conditioner (40,000Btu) ......................... 6000
BatteryCharger(20 Amp) ............................. 500
BeltSander(3") .................................... 1000
ChainSaw........................................ 1200
CircularSaw(6-1/2").......................... 800 to 1000
*ClothesDryer (Electric)............................. 5750
*ClothesDryer (Gas)................................. 700
*ClothesWasher................................... 1150
CoffeeMaker...................................... 1750
*Compressor(1 HP)................................ 2000
*Compressor(3/4 HP)............................... 1800
*Compressor(1/2 HP)............................... 1400
Curlingiron ........................................ 700
*Dehumidifier ...................................... 650
DiscSander(9") ................................... 1200
EdgeTrimmer ...................................... 500
ElectricBlanket ..................................... 400
ElectricNailGun .................................... 1200
ElectricRange(per element) .......................... 1500
ElectricSkillet ..................................... 1250
*Freezer . .......................................... 700
*FurnaceFan(3/5 HP)................................ 875