Starting The Generator; Adding Loads - Generac iX 1600 Manual Del Usuario

STARTING THE GENERATOR

Once the fuel and oil levels have been checked and it has been
verified there are no loads connected, the generator may be started.
Turn the FlexPower Switch OFF (O).
1. Open the fuel valve (Figure 4), located below the starter rope
pull, by turning to the valve 90° counter-clockwise to the "ON" (I)
position.
2. Locate the primer bulb (See Figure 5). Slowly, fully depress the
primer bulb and release. Allow the primer bulb to return to its
original state. Repeat this six (6) more times.
3. If the engine is cold or has not been run for some time, engage
the choke by pushing the choke lever to the right (Figure 6).
4. Grip the handle for the pull starter and brace your other hand
against the generator. Pull the rope slowly until resistance is felt,
then pull the rope rapidly up to three (3) times.
5. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 2-4 until the engine fires
and begins to run.
Figure 4 - Fuel Valve
TURNING THE FUEL ON
6. Carefully adjust the choke to approximately the ½ position until
the engine begins to run smoothly, then push the lever all the way
to the left (Figure 6).
7. Make sure the bottom of the generator is not blocked by sand,
leaves, grass, etc. as the cooling vents are located on the bottom
of the unit.
Figure 5 - Prime Fuel System
Figure 6 - Adjust Choke
OFF
O
ENGINE CHOKE
OPERATION

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 devices attached to the generator stop operating, stop
the engine and reduce the load to the generator. Restart and
apply reduced loads.
3. Consult the following table to estimate what can be powered by
the generator.
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Running Watts
*Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1700
*Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3800
*Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6000
Battery Charger (20 Amp). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500
Belt Sander (3") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000
Chain Saw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200
Circular Saw (6-1/2") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 to 1000
*Clothes Dryer (Electric). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5750
*Clothes Dryer (Gas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700
*Clothes Washer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1150
Coffee Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1750
*Compressor (1 HP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
*Compressor (3/4 HP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800
*Compressor (1/2 HP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1400
Curling Iron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700
*Dehumidifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 650
Disc Sander (9") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200
Edge Trimmer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500
Electric Blanket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Electric Nail Gun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1200
Electric Range (per element) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500
Operation
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