Clarke PG 3800A, 8857852 User guide

3KVA PETROL GENERATOR

MODEL NO: PG3800A

PART NO: 8857852

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

LS0716

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 3kVA Petrol Generator.

Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.

GUARANTEE

This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.

This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.

Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.

This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.

ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY

Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the
obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE
regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and
environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.

In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general
household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governing
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised disposal
facility.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING: EXHAUST FUMES CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF INHALED

WORK AREA

• Always use in a well ventilated area.

• Always position the exhaust outlet away from people.

• Never use indoors or in a confined space.

• Read these safety instructions before using the equipment.

• Keep children away from the generator.

POSITIONING THE GENERATOR

1. Always leave a least a 1m gap between the generator and any
surrounding building or structures.

2. Always ensure the generator is on a solid, flat surface.

3. Always en
burn or be damaged by heat.

4. Never m

sure the surrounding area is free from any material that could

ove or tilt the generator whilst it is switched on.

FIRE PREVENTION

1. Always switch the engine OFF when refuelling.

2. Always

3. Always refuel in a well ventilated area.

4. Only use standard u

5. Never smoke whilst refuel
near the generator.

6. Never
clean and the generator allowed to dry before attempting to start the
engine.

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refuel away from any source of heat.

nleaded petrol.

ling and avoid smoking or using a naked flame

start the engine if there is spilled fuel. Any spillage must be wiped

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PREVENTION OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

1. Never use the generator in wet conditions unless it is well protected/
covered. Under these conditions, adequate ventilation MUST be provided.

2. Never operate the generator with wet hands.

3. Never use

water or any other liquids to clean the generator.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR GENERATORS

1. Always ensure the applied load does not exceed the generator rating.
Overloading the generator is dangerous and could cause serious
damage.

2.

Always

3. Always ensure the generator reaches operating speed before connecting
a load.

4. Never

5. Never

6. Do Not
main.

7. Never allow the generator air vents to become blocked.

disconnect the generator when carrying out any maintenance.

allow the generator to run out of fuel when a load is connected.

transport the generator with fuel in the tank.

connect to a commercial or residential power supply; e.g. ring

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SAFETY SYMBOLS

Read Instruction
manual before use

Caution - The user
should be aware of a
general hazard

Dangerous voltage Poisonous fumes - Do

Flammable

Hot Surface - Do not
touch

not use the generator
in an enclosed space.

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GENERATOR OVERVIEW

NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION

1 Fuel Supply Valve 7 Engine Switch

2 Fuel Tank Cap 8 Anti-vibration Feet

3 Fuel Level Gauge 9 Dipstick

4 Frame 10 Control Panel

5 Air Filter 11 Choke Lever

6 Starting Handle 12 Earth Point

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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY

Unpack your generator and check to ensure the following items are present.
Should there be any deficiency or damage caused during transit contact
your CLARKE dealer immediately.

• The generator • Spark plug box spanner

• Tommy bar • 12 Volt D.C. output lead assembly

BEFORE USING THE GENERATOR

Attach a suitable earth lead to a good earthing point - water pipe, ground
spike etc., whenever you use this generator.

Before using your generator check that:

• The generator is in good condition and free from any damage.

• The generator is clean and free from fuel or oil spillage.

• The generator is correctly located for use (See page 3).

• The fuel system is intact and there is no leakage.

NOTE: Always use a funnel to fill the fuel tank to avoid accidental

spillage of fuel. If fuel is spilled it must be cleaned up before use.

WARNING: ENSURE THERE IS ADEQUATE FUEL IN THE TANK WHEN USING
THE GENERATOR. RUNNING OUT OF FUEL OR STOPPING THE ENGINE
SUDDENLY WITH A LOAD CONNECTED COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE.

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EARTH POINT

WARNING: FAILURE TO PROPERLY GROUND THE GENERATOR CAN RESULT
IN ELECTROCUTION

1. Ground the generator by
connecting a suitable grounding
wire to the earth point.

NOTE: Connect th

grounding wire to a copper or
brass grounding rod that is driven
into the earth.

e other end of the

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

WARNING: TO CARRY OUT THIS CHECK, PLACE THE GENERATOR ON LEVEL
GROUND WITH THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF.

WARNING: TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH ANY HOT PARTS OF THE
GENERATOR WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL.

1. Turn the dipstick anti-clockwise
and remove from the oil fill tube.

2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth.

3. Insert the dipstick back into the oil
fill tube and then re
Do not screw in the oil filler cap/
dipstick when doing this.

move it again.

If the oil level is at or below the ‘L’

4.
mark on the dipstick, add oil to
the crankcase.

• Fill until the oil reaches the

threads in the oil fill tube.

• Oil capacity (See page 20).

• We recommend the use of

SAE15W40 oil in this generator.

available from your CLARKE
dealer.

5. Replace the oil filler cap.

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CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL

Empty

Full

Fuel filter

1. Check the fuel level on the fuel
gauge.
The fuel gauge will show as red

en you have fuel in the tank

wh
turning white as the fuel level
decreases

To add fuel, open the fuel filler

2.
cap.

3.

Just inside the fuel tank is a fuel
filter which catches any
cont

4. Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank
(ma
level gauge as you do so.

.

aminants as you refuel.

ximum 15L) watching the fuel

RECOMMENDED FUEL

We recommend the use of standard
unleaded petrol.

WARNING: ALWAYS REFUEL IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM
ANY HEAT SOURCES.

WARNING: ALLOW THE UNIT TO COOL DOWN BEFORE REFUELLING.

WARNING: DO NOT LEAVE FUEL WITHIN THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

NOTE: Do not overfill the fuel tank.

5. Replace the fuel filler cap securely.

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USING YOUR GENERATOR

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Remove all connections from the
AC sockets.

2. Set the fuel valve to the ON
positio

n as shown.

3.

Make sure that the AC breaker is
set to the off (down

4. Move the choke lever to the
‘Choke’ position.

) position.

5. Set the engine switch to ‘ON’.

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6. Hold the generator steady and
pull the starting handle lightly until
you start to feel resistance.
Then pull sharply to start the

e.

engin

NOTE: You may have to do this

more than once.

WARNING: ONCE THE GENERATOR HAS STARTED, RELEASE THE STARTING
HANDLE SLOWLY TO AVOID INJURY/DAMAGE AS IT RECOILS.

NOTE: When you first start the generator, the overload indicator may light

up for a few seconds, this is normal. If the overload indicator is still
lit after 5 seconds, stop the engine and contact your CLARKE
dealer.

Once the engine has warmed up,

7.
move the choke lever to the “run”

n.

positio

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CONNECTING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

The generator can supply both 230V AC and 12V DC

AC POWER

Start the engine. See page 10.

1.

2. Make sure that the AC Breaker is
set to the ON

3. Connect the appliance to the
generato

• Make sure the appliance is

turned off before connecting it
to the generator.

• The voltage being supplied is

shown on the voltmeter.

AC BREAKER

The AC Breaker will activate if the generator is overloaded,
activates,

1.

Remove any connected devices
from the generator

2. Wait for a few minutes

3. Set the AC breaker to the ON (up)
positio

n.

4. Reconnect the devices to the
gene

rator, making sure your do
not exceed the maximum
capacity of the generator.

(up) position.

r.

If the AC Breaker

CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE APPLIANCE BEING CONNECTED IS IN
GOOD WORKING ORDER, IF IT BEGINS TO ACT ABNORMALLY OR STOPS
SUDDENLY, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE GENERATOR

CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
RATED LOAD FOR THE GENERATOR.

CAUTION: ANY DEVICE WHICH CONTAINS AN
DEVICES THAT CONTAIN A MOTOR

MAY REQUIRE MORE CURRENT ON

INDUCTIVE LOAD E.G.

STARTUP.

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DC POWER

1. Start the generator. See page 10.

2. Make sure the appliance is turned
off before connecting it to the
generator.

3. Connect the 12V DC appliance
(max 8.3A) to the generator.

DC POWER (CHARGING CAR BATTERIES)

WARNING: FOR YOUR SAFETY PERFORM THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE ORDER SHOWN.

WARNING: YOU SHOULD ONLY USE THIS GENERATOR TO ‘TOP UP’ THE
BATTERY, ALSO TRYING TO CHARGE A COMPLETELY FLAT BATTERY MAY
CAUSE THE FUSE TO BLOW.

1. Start the generator. See page 10.

2. Connect the battery charging leads to the battery.

• Make sure you clamp the red wire to the positive (+

) terminal and

the black wire to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.

3. Connect the battery charging leads to the generator.

• The battery will begin to charge

4. Monitor the voltage across the battery

regularly during charging and

disconnect the battery when the voltage reaches 14.4 volts.

• Do not allow the clamps to touch each other whilst connected to

the generator.

CAUTION: WHEN DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY, ALWAYS DISCONNECT
THE NEGATIVE (BLACK) LEAD FIRST.

DC OVERLOAD PROTECTOR

If the DC overload protector
activates, wait for a few minutes and
then press the reset button shown on
the right.

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SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR

To stop the generator in an emergency simply set the engine switch to ‘OFF’.

NOTE: Turn off any electric devices.

1.

Disconnect any electric devices.

2. Make sure that the AC breaker is
set to the off (dow

Set the engine switch to the “0”

3.
(OFF) position.

4. Set the fuel valve to the OFF
position as shown.”.

n) position.

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MAINTENANCE

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL

CAUTION: PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO USED ENGINE OIL IS DANGEROUS,
ALWAYS WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING USED
ENGINE OIL.

1. Unscrew and remove the oil filler
cap/dipstick.

2. Place an oil collection tray under
the drain plug.

3. Unscrew the drain plug and allow
the

used engine oil to drain from
the crankcase into the oil
collection tray.

NOTE: Drain the engine oil when the

engine is warm, this will ensure
the oil flows out faster.

4. Replace the drain plug.

5. Fill the crankcase with engine oil.

• Fill until the oil reaches the threads in the oil fill tube.

•

il capacity (See page 20.).

O

• We recommend the use of

from your CLARKE dealer.

6. Replace the dipstick.

SAE15W40 oil in this generator. available

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

One of the most damaging sources of pollution is oil, Do not throw away used
engine oil in with your domestic rubbish or pour it down drains and sinks. Place
it in a leak proof container and take it to your local waste disposal site.

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CHANGING THE SPARK PLUG

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CAUTION: ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING THE SPARK
PLUG.

1. Remove the spark plug cap from
the spark plug.

2.

Use the spark plug spanner
supplied to remove the spark
plug.

3. Remove any carbon that has
accu

mulated around the

electrode.

Check the spark plug gap (a), it

4.
should be between 0.7 and 0.8
mm, adjust if necessary.

5. Check the overall condition of the
spark plug

for erosion or pitting

and replace if necessary.

6. Reinstall the spark plug and
replace the spark plug cap.

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CHECKING THE AIR FILTER

CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE GENERATOR WITHOUT THE AIR FILTER FITTED,
THIS CAN DAMAGE THE GENERATOR.

1. Unclip and remove the air filter
cover.

2. Remove the air filter element.

3. Make sure that the air filter is
clean and not damaged.

•

If the air filter is damaged
cont

act CLARKE spare parts

department for a replacement.

• If the filter is dirty, wash in a

solution of warm water and
mild detergent and rinse
thoroughly. Leave the filter to
dry completely, once it is dry immerse in clean engine oil and
squeeze to remove excess oil.

WARNING: DO NOT USE INFLAMMABLE SOLVENTS OR PETROL TO CLEAN
THE AIR FILTER.

4. Replace the filter to its original position and replace the air filter cover.

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CLEANING THE FUEL VALVE FILTER / DRAINING THE FUEL TANK

VALVE FILTER

‘O’ RING

CUP

1. Set the fuel supply valve to OFF.

2. U

nscrew and remove the cup,
then remove the valve filter and
‘O’ ring.

Wash these parts in a non-

3.
inflammable solvent. Make sure
that the valve filter
damaged.

4. Place an approved petrol storage
container under the fuel valve
and set the fuel supply valve to
‘ON’.

• The fuel in the tank will drain

into the container.

5. Replace the ‘O’ ring and valve
filter and tighten
possible.

is not

the cup as far as

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

The generator fails

start

to

The generator fails

g

enerate elec-

to
tricity

The generator is

i

fficult to start

d

Ignition switch is off Set the ignition switch to ‘on’

Not enough oil in the generator Add more oil, See page 8

No fuel Add more fuel, See page 9

Spark plug not working correctly Change the spark plug, See

page 16

The device you are trying to
power is faulty

The AC breaker is switched off Switch the AC breaker on

The air filter is dirty Clean the air filter, See page 17

The fuel filter is blocked Clean the fuel filter, See page 18

Make sure the device you want
to power is working properly

If this does not solve your problem, please contact the CLARKE service
department.

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SPECIFICATIONS

PG3800A

Engine Engine Model PT170F1

Fuel Type Petrol

3

Displacement (cm

Max. power output (hp/rpm) 5.6 @ 3000 rpm

Start system Hand recoil

Fuel tank capacity (L) 15

Fuel consumption (L/hr.) 1.9

Maximum run time (h) @75% Load 8.2

Engine oil type SAE15W40

Engine oil capacity (L) 0.61

)

212 cc

Guaranteed sound power (L

Generator Rated Frequency (Hz) 50

AC Output Voltage (V) 230 (13A)

DC Output Voltage (V) 12V (Max 8.3A)

Rated Power (W) 2700

Dimensions Length (mm) 600

Width (mm) 435

Height (mm) 445

Unpacked Weight (kg) 43.7

WA dB) 96

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EXPLODED DIAGRAM

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PARTS LIST

No Description No Description

1 Switch 19 Bolt M6x25

2 Panel 20 Fuel Filler Cap

3 Vo lt me te r 21 Fuel Filter

4 AC Socket 22 Screw M5x12

5 AC Breaker 23 Fuel Gauge

6 Screw M3x8 24 Fuel Valve

7 Earth Bolt 25 Frame

8 DC Socket 26 Cross Beam

9 DC Breaker 27 Anti Vibration Foot (LH)

10 Panel Back Cover 28 Flange Nut M8

11 Wiring Loom 29 Rubber Feet

12 Bolt M6x12 30 Anti Vibration Foot (RH)

13 Bridge Pile 31 Back Guard Plate

14 Engine 32 Flange Bolt M6x12

15 Generator 33 Side Guard Plate

16 Fuel Tank 34 Flange Bolt M6x12

17 Rubber Gasket 35 Flange Bolt M6x35

18 Wash er 36 Upper Guard Plate

Please quote the reference THPG380001 onwards. e.g. Fuel Filter will be
THPG380021.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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