Energy Cube AP4050 Owner's Manual
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PORTABLE GENERATOR
Owner’s Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC
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YEAR
TIONS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL
A-iPOWER Corp.
1477 E. Cedar St. #B,
Ontario, CA 91761
U.S.A.
www.a-ipower.com
Introduction..........................................1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 — Safety Rules.......................1
Standards Index...........................................1
Section 2 — General Information..........4
2.1 Unpacking...................................................4
2.2 Assembly.....................................................4
Section 5 — Operation..........................7
Section 6 — Maintenance....................10
Section 8 — Troubleshooting..............13
Section 9 — Parameter........................14
Section 10 — Diagram.........................15
Section 3 —Features and Controls........5
Section 4 — Preparation
Before Operation................6
4.1 Adding Engine Oil.........................................6
4.2 Adding Fuel.................................................6
4.3 Grounding the Generator.............................6
5.1 Starting the Engine......................................7
5.2 Connecting Electrical Loads...........................9
5.3 Stopping the Engine....................................9
5.4 Low Oil Level Shut down System..................9
5.5 High Altitude...............................................9
6.1 Maintenance Schedule................................10
6.2 General Recommendations..........................10
Section 7 — Storage...........................12
Section 11 — Warranties.....................16
6.2.1 Generator Maintenance...........................10
6.2.2 To Clean the Generator...........................10
6.2.3 Engine Maintenance................................10
6.2.4 Changing the Oil....................................11
6.2.5 Replacing the Spark Plug........................11
6.2.6 Spark Arrester.........................................11
6.3 Service Air Filter..............................................11
6.4 Valve Clearance..............................................12
6.5 General..........................................................12
6.6 Other Storage Tips..........................................12
• Operate this product ONLY outdoors.
• Install a battery operated carbon monoxide
alarm near the bedrooms.
• Keep exhaust gas away from entering a confined
area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes,
or other openings.
• NEVER operate this product inside any
building, carport, porch, mobile equipment,
marine applications, or enclosure, even if
windows and doors are open.
INTRODUCTION
SAFETY RULES
Safety Symbols and Meanings
Thank you for purchasing products from
Eenergy Cube. We appreciate your business. Our
generator is driven by a compact air-cooled
engine with high performance, which can supply
electrical power to operate power tools on job
sites, or to run home appliances during outage, or
provide power to remote locations where utility
power is unavailable.
Toxic Fumes KickbackElectrical Shock
Fire Explosion
Owner’s Manual
Moving PartsFlying Objects
Hot Surface
This manual contains safety information to make
you aware of hazards and risks associated with
generator products and how to avoid them. It is
important that you read and understand these
instructions thoroughly before attempting to start
or operate this equipment. Save this original
instruction for future reference.
Every effort has been made to ensure that
information in this manual is both accurate and
current. However Energy Cube. reserves all
rights to change, alter, or otherwise to improve
the generator and this documentation at any time
without prior notice.
If any portion of this manual is not understood,
please contact the nearest authorized dealer for
starting, operating and servicing procedures. We
also strongly recommend you to instruct any
other users who may operate the generator in an
emergency.
The Emission Control System within this
generator is warranted for standards set by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
Read this manual carefully and become
familiar with your generator. Know its
applications, its limitations, and any
hazards involved. Failure to follow
instructions could result in serious injury or
death. Throughout this publication, and on tags
and decals affixed to the generator, DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE symbols are
used to alert personnel with special instructions
about a particular operation that may be
hazardous if performed incorrectly, or carelessly
Observe them carefully. Their definitions are as
follows:
Toxic Fumes Hazard. Running
engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odourless poisonous gas that can
cause nausea, fainting, or death. Do
not start or run engine indoors or in an enclosed
area, even if windows and doors are open.
The engine exhaust from this
product, certain components in this product and
related accessories contain chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handing.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner
are in place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or
with fuel valve OFF.
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which
cause fuel to spill.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN TRANSPORTING, OR REPAIRING
EQUIPMENT
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH
FUEL IN TANK
Starter cord kickback (rapid
retraction) will pull hand and arm
toward engine faster than you can let
go which could cause broken bones,
fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in serious
injury.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid
kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned on.
Fuel and its vapors are
extremely flammable and
explosive which could cause
burns, fire or explosion
resulting in death, serious injury and/or property
damage.
• Turn generator engine OFF and let it cool at
least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen
cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank, Allow space for fuel
expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before
starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot
light, heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings
frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
• DO NOT operate this product inside any
building, carport, porch, mobile equipment,
marine applications, or enclosure.
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle
which cause fuel to spill.
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control
to “OFF” position.
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters,
clothes dryers, or other appliances that have light
or other ignition source because they could ignite
fuel vapors.
Generator voltage could cause
electrical shock or burn resulting in
death or serious injury.
• Use approved transfer equipment
to prevent back feed by isolating generator from
electric utility workers.
• When using generator for backup power, notify
utility company.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter in any
damp or highly conductive area, such as metal
decking or steel work.
• DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
• DO NOT use generator with electrical cords
which are worn, frayed, bare or otherwise
damaged.
• DO NOT operate generator in the rain or wet
weather.
• DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords
while standing in water, while barefoot, or while
hands or feet are wet.
• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children
to operate or service generator.
This generator does not meet U.S. Coast Guard
Regulation 33CFR-183 and can not be used
on marine applications. Incorrect use of the
appropriate U.S. Coast Guard approved generator
could result in death or serious injury and/or
property damage.
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Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or
damage fuel tank causing a fire,
resulting in death, serious injury
and/or property damage. Contact with muffler
area could cause burns resulting in serious injury.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot
exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (1.5m) of clearance on all
sides of generator including overhead.
• It could be a violation of to use or operate the
engine on any forest - covered, brush - covered,
or grass - covered land unless the exhaust system
is equipped with a spark arrester.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer,
retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark arrester
designed for the exhaust system installed on this
engine.
• Replacement parts must be the same and
installed in the same position as the original parts.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS
TO YOUR GENERATOR
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug
removed.
Exceeding generators wattage/
amperage capacity could damage generator
and/or electrical devices connected to it.
• DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage/
amperage capacity. See Don’t Overload
Generator in the Operation section.
• Start generator and let engine stabilize before
connecting electrical loads.
• Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from
generator before stopping generator.
Unintentional sparking could
cause fire or electric shock
resulting in death or serious
injury.
Starter and other rotating parts
could entangle hands, hair, clothing, or
accessories resulting in serious injury.
• NEVER operate generator without protective
housing or covers.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or
anything that could be caught in the starter or
other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
Excessively high operating
speeds could result in minor injury and/or
generator damage.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
• DO NOT tamper with governor spring, links or
other parts to increase engine speeds. Generator
supplies correct rated frequency and voltage
when running at governed speed.
• DO NOT modify generator in any way.
Improper treatment of generator
could damage it and shorten its life.
• Use generator only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, ask
dealer or contact local service center.
• Operate generator only on level surfaces.
• DO NOT expose generator to excessive
moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapor.
• DO NOT insert any object through cooling
slots.
• If connected devices overheat, to turn them off
and disconnect them from generator.
-or electrical output is lost.
-or equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames.
-or unit vibrates excessively.
to turn them off and disconnect them from
generator.
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There is a permanent conductor
between the generator (stator winding) and the
frame.
SECTION 2 —GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 UNPACKING
• Set the carton on a rigid, flat surface.
• Remove everything from carton except
generator.
• Open carton completely by cutting each corner
from top to bottom.
• Leave generator on carton to install wheel kit.
2.1.1 PACKING CONTENTS
1-Owner’s Manual
2-Wheels
2-Wheel Axles
1-Hardware Bag
(Including 1-Spark Plug Socket; 1-Extension)
2.2 ASSEMBLY
The generator requires some assembly prior to
locknut
support
rubber pad
flange bolt
using it.
2.2.1 ASSEMBLING THE ACCESSORY
KIT
The wheels are designed to greatly improve the
portability of the generator.
Refer to Figure to install wheels as shown.
Refer to Figure to install the leg supports as
shown.
The wheels are Not intended for
over-the-road use.
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• Slide the axle through the wheel hub, then insert
the flat washer.
• Slide the axle through the frame brackets.
• Bend the cotter pin tabs outward to lock the pin
in place.
• Unscrew nut on leg support, install bolt through
the generator frame, secure the bolt tightly with
wrench(not included).
REMOVE Red Support Brackets (2 pieces total)
Before Use! (They are packing material, will
damage engine without removing them.)
SECTION 3 —FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Read this Owner’s Manual and safety rules before operating your generator.
Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of
various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Pictures and drawings used in this manual are for reference only and do not represent any specific model.
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ENGINE SWITCH
11
SPARK PLUG
3
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MUFFLER
4
AC CIRCUIT BREAKER
13
CHOKE LEVER
5
OIL DRAIN PLUG
AIR FILTER
6
OIL FILL CAP/DIPSTICK
RECOIL STARTER
7
FUEL TANK
AC RECEPTACLE
8
FUEL GAUGE
9
FUEL TANK CAP
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