Kipor Sinemaster IG3000 Operation Manual

PREFACE

Thank you for purchasing a Kipor Generator.

This manual covers the operation and preventive maintenance of the IG3000 generator with EPA and r

California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification if so designated.

All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of

printing.

We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.

No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the generator and should remain with it if it is

resold.

Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words:

Failure to properly follow these precautions can result in property damage,

serious injury or DEATH!

Read all labels and the owner's manual before operating this generator.

Generators produce carbon monoxide, a poisonous, colorless, odorless gas that can cause death or

serious injury.

Indoor use of a generator can kill quickly. Generators should be used outdoors only.

Generators should be used outdoors only and away from garages and open windows and protected

from rain and snow.

Always stop engine before refueling. Wait 5 minutes before restarting.

Keep any source of ignition away from the fuel tank at all times.

The portable generator is not meant to be used as a permanent back-up power system for the home. A

permanently installed stationary generator is designed to be safely used for this specific purpose.

Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if instructions are

not followed.

Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are

not followed.

NOTE Gives helpful information.

If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about the generator, consult an authorized

dealer or service center.

Our generators are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated

according to the instructions. Read and understand the Owner's Manual before

operating the generator. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or

equipment damage.

CONTENTS

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ··································································································1

2. COMPONENT LOCATIONS ······························································································· 3

2.1 Outside View·················································································································· 3

2.2 Control Panel ·················································································································4

2.3 Serial Number Location ·································································································4

3. PRE-OPERATION CHECK ································································································· 5

3.1 Engine Oil ······················································································································ 5

3.1 Fuel································································································································ 6

3.3 Air Cleaner····················································································································· 7

4. STARTING THE ENGINE ··································································································· 8

4.1 Starting Procedure········································································································· 8

4.2 High Altitude Operation ······························································································· 10

4.3 Ambient Temperature··································································································10

5. GENERATOR USE ···········································································································11

5.1 Warnings and Cautions······························································································· 11

5.2 AC Power Applications································································································12

5.3 Output and Overload Indicators ·················································································· 12

5.4 Overload Reset Switch ································································································ 15

5.5 Smart Throttle ·············································································································· 14

5.6 Air Conditioning Operation ··························································································14

5.7 DC Power Operation ··································································································· 15

5.8 Low Oil Alarm System ································································································· 16

6. STOPPING THE ENGINE································································································· 17

6.1 Normal Shutdown········································································································17

6.2 Emergency Stop··········································································································17

7. MAINTENANCE ················································································································18

7.1 Emission Control System ························································································· 18

7.2 Maintenance Schedule································································································20

7.3 Changing Oil················································································································20

7.4 Air Cleaner Service······································································································ 21

7.5 Spark Plug Service······································································································22

7.6 Spark Arrestor Maintenance························································································ 23

8. TRANSPORTING/STORAGE ··························································································· 24

8.1 Transporting················································································································· 24

8.2 Extended Storage ········································································································24

8.3 Fuel Treatment and Generator Exercise····································································· 24

9. TROUBLESHOOTING ······································································································ 25

10. SPECIFICATIONS ·········································································································· 27

11. WIRING DIAGRAM ·········································································································28

12. WHEEL KIT INSTALLATION ··························································································29

13. WARRANTY ···················································································································· 30

13.1 Limited Warranty- Kipor Power Products ································································30

13.2 Emission Control Warranty ······················································································ 31

13.2 California Emissions Control Warranty Statement··················································33

14. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM···················································································· 34

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■Our generators are designed to give safe and dependable service if

operated according to these instructions.

Read and understand the owner's manual before operating the

generator. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or

equipment damage.

■Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide.

Never run the generator in an enclosed area.

Be sure to provide adequate ventilation.

The muffler becomes very hot during operation and remains hot for

several minutes after stopping the engine.

Be careful not to touch the muffler while it is hot.

Let the engine cool before storing the generator indoors.

The engine exhaust system will be heated during operation and

remain hot immediately after stopping the engine.

To prevent scalding, pay attention to the warning marks attached to

the generator.

The generator must be operated outside with adequate ventilation. It

cannot be operated in an enclosed compartment of any vehicle or

garage area.

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To ensure safe operation:

■ Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain

conditions. Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped.

■Keep away from smoking materials, sparks and other sources of

combustion when refueling the generator. Always refuel in a

well-ventilated location.

■Wipe up spilled gasoline at once.

■Restrict application of generator in high-hazard risk to causing fire area.

■Connections for standby power to a building's electrical system must

be made by a qualified electrician and must comply with all applicable

laws and electrical codes. Improper connections can allow electrical

current from the generator to back feed into the utility lines. Such

back feed may electrocute utility company workers or others who

contact the lines during a power outage, and when utility power is

restored, the generator may explode, burn, or cause fires in the

building's electrical system. This generator is not designed to be

connected to an automatic transfer switch. Serious damage to the

engine and inverter module may result.

■ Always make a pre-operation inspection before you start the engine.

■Place the generator at least three feet or one meter away from

buildings or other equipment during operation.

■Operate the generator on a level surface to prevent fuel spillage or oil

starvation.

■Know how to stop the generator quickly and understand operation of

all the controls. Never permit anyone to operate the generator

without proper instructions. Keep children and pets away from the

generator when it is in operation.

■ Never operate the generator with the door open or any panels

removed. Do not operate in any enclosure such as an RV

compartment.

■Keep away from rotating parts while the generator is running.

■ The generator is a potential source of electrical shocks when

misused; do not operate with wet hands.

■Do not operate the generator in rain or snow or let it get wet.

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2. COMPONENT LOCATIONS

2.1 Outside view

起动手柄

油位指示器

加油盖

排气口

高温标记

空气指数信息铭牌

火花塞

机油尺

维修门

电瓶

空滤

进气口

控制面板

碳罐

Carbon Canister

Spark plug

Oil dipstick

Service

door

Battery

Air filter

Air intake

Control panel

Fuel level indicator

Fuel filler cap

Air quality index

Air exhaust

Muffler warning

Starter grip

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2.2 Control panel

2.3 Serial Number and Bar Code Location:

The engine serial number is stamped on the engine block to the left of the oil drain plug. In most cases

the battery will have to be removed to view it clearly. Refer to this number when ordering parts or

making technical inquiries.

Engine serial number

Please record this information below and keep this manual in a safe place along with the bill of sale.

Serial Number __________________________________

Date of Purchase ________________________________

Place of Purchase ________________________________

SMART throttle switch

DC receptacle

Ignition Module

Engine switch

Choke knob

Fuel valve lever

Ground terminal

AC receptacle

Overload protection device

Engine serial number

Overload Reset Switch

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3. PRE-OPERATION CHECK

Be sure to check the generator on a level surface with the engine stopped. Under no circumstances

can this generator be installed in an enclosed compartment.

3.1 Engine Oil Level

■Using non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil could shorten the

engine's service life.

■Use a high-detergent, premium quality 4-stroke engine oil, certified to

meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer's requirements for API

Service Classification SG/SF.

■Select the appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your

area.

SAE Viscosity Grades

Open the left maintenance cover. Remove and wipe the oil dipstick with a clean rag. Check the oil level by

inserting the dipstick in the filler hole, tighten the dipstick and screw it out. If the oil level is below the end of

the dipstick, refill with recommended oil to the top of the oil filler neck.

Single

viscosity

Multi-

viscosity

Ambient Temperature

Upper limit

Lower limit

Dipstick

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■Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine

damage.

■The Low Oil Alarm System will automatically stop the engine before

the oil level falls below a safe limit. However, to avoid the

inconvenience of an unexpected shutdown, it is still advisable to

visually inspect the oil level regularly.

3.2 Fuel

Fuel tank capacity- 3.1 gal (11.6 L)

Use unleaded 87 octane regular grade automotive gasoline.

If the fuel level is low, refill to the shoulder of the fuel strainer, see fig.4.

Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline.

Avoid getting dirt, dust or water in the fuel tank.

After refueling, tighten the fuel filler cap securely.

■ Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain

conditions.

■Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Keep all

smoking materials, sparks, and any other source of combustion away

from the generator during refueling.

■Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler

neck). After refueling, make sure the fuel filler cap is closed

properly and securely.

■Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor

may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before

starting the engine.

■Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Fuel surface

Fuel surface

Strainer

Fuel filler cap

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Gasoline containing alternate fuels:

If you decide to use a gasoline containing ethanol, be sure its octane rating is no lower than the

specification. Do not use a blend that contains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use any gasoline

containing methanol.

3.3 Air Cleaner

Check the air cleaner element to be sure it is clean and in good condition.

Open the left side maintenance cover. Remove the air cleaner cover, remove the paper element from

the air cleaner cover, and check the element, Replace the element if dirty or the filter paper is torn.

■Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will

result from contaminants such as dust and dirt being drawn through

the carburetor into the engine.

Air cleaner base

Air cleaner element

Air cleaner cover

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4. STARTING THE ENGINE

■When starting the generator after adding fuel for the first time or after

long term storage, or after running out of fuel, turn the fuel valve lever

to the "ON" position, then wait for 10 to 20 seconds before starting

the engine.

4.1 Starting Procedure

4.1(a) Turn the fuel valve lever to the ON position.

Fig.6

4.1(b) Pull the choke knob out to the CLOSED position

Do not use the choke if the engine is already warm or the ambient air temperature is high.

Fig.7

Fuel valve lever

Choke knob