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ISSUE EMD-GU2149
3ZZ9990184
PRINTED IN JAPAN
August 2005 CE-SK
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FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing a Robin generator. This manual covers operation and maintenance of the Robin generators. All information in this publication is based on the latest production information available at the time of approval for printing. Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words: WARNING Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury, loss of life and equipment damage if instructions are not followed. CAUTION Indicates a possibility of perso
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CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 2. SPECIFICATIONS 3 3. COMPONENTS 4 4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 7 5. OPERATING PROCEDURES 10 6. WATTAGE INFORMATION 17 7. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 19 8. "HOW-TO" MAINTENANCE 20 9. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE 22 10. TROUBLESHOOTING 23 11. WIRING DIAGRAM
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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please make sure you review each precaution carefully. WARNING Do not operate the generator near gasoline or gaseous fuel because of the potential danger of explosion or fire. Do not fill the fuel tank with fuel while the engine is running. Do not smoke or use open flame near the fuel tank. Be careful not to spill fuel during refueling. If fuel is spilt, wipe it off and let dry before starting the engine. WARNING Do not place in flammables near the generator. Be careful no
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WARNING Do not operate in rain, in wet or damp conditions, or with wet hands. The operator may suffer severe electric shock if the generator is wet due to rain or snow. WARNING If wet, wipe and dry it well before starting. Do not pour water directly over the generator, nor wash it with water. WARNING Be extremely careful that all necessary electrical grounding procedures are followed during each and every use. Failure to do so can be fatal. WARNING Do not contact the generator to a commercial po
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2. SPECIFICATIONS RGX2900 RGX3600 RGX4800 MODEL Brush-less, self-exciting, 2-poles, single phase Type Voltage regulating system Condenser type AC Output Rated voltage-Frequency V-Hz 220-50, 240-50, 230-50, 120/240-60 Rated output kVA (kW) 50Hz 2 2.4 3.5 60Hz 2.4 2.9 4.1 Maximum output kVA (kW) 50Hz 2.4 3 4.1 60Hz 2.9 3.6 4.8 Rated power factor 1.0 Safety device type Fuse-less circuit breaker DC Output Rated voltage V 12 Rated current A 8.3 Safety device type Fuse-less circuit breaker Mod
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3. COMPONENTS Engine switch Fuel tank Fuel strainer ( ) Fuel cock Control panel Recoil starter handle Recoil starter Oil gauge (oil filler) Oil drain plug Fuel gauge Tank cap Spark plug cap Choke lever Air cleaner Muffler cover Exhaust outlet 4
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CONTROL PANEL RGX2900 (50Hz-220V, 240V) (60Hz-120/240V) AC receptacle AC receptacle Voltmeter Voltmeter AC circuit AC circuit breaker breaker ( ) ( ) Earth ground Earth ground terminal terminal DC output DC circuit DC output DC circuit terminal breaker terminal breaker RGX3600 (50Hz-220V, 240V) (60Hz-120/240V) AC receptacle AC receptacle Voltmeter Voltmeter AC circuit AC circuit breaker breaker ( ) ( ) Earth ground Earth ground terminal terminal DC output DC circuit DC output DC circuit
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RGX2900 (50Hz-230V) AC receptacle Voltmeter AC circuit breaker ( ) Earth ground terminal DC output DC circuit terminal breaker RGX3600 (50Hz-230V) AC receptacle Voltmeter AC circuit breaker ( ) Earth ground terminal DC output DC circuit terminal breaker RGX4800 (50Hz-230V) AC receptacle Voltmeter AC circuit breaker ( ) Earth ground terminal DC output DC circuit terminal breaker 6
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4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS CHECK ENGINE OIL Before checking or refilling oil, be sure Oil filler cap generator is located on stable and level (Oil gauge) surface with engine stopped. Remove oil filler cap and check the engine oil level. Upper level Lower level If oil level is below the lower level line, refill with suitable oil (see table) to upper level line. Do not screw in the oil filler cap when checking oil level. Change oil if contaminated. (See "How-To" Maintenance.) Oil capacity (Upper l
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CHECK ENGINE FUEL. WARNING Do not refuel while smoking or near open flame or other such potential fire hazards. Otherwise fire accident may occur. Check fuel level at fuel level gauge. If fuel level is low, refill with unleaded automotive gasoline. LEVEL Be sure to use the fuel filter screen on the fuel filter neck. Fuel tank cap Fuel filter screen Fuel Amount 12.8 liters up to "LEVEL" position FULL EMPTY WARNING Make sure you review each warning in order to prevent fire hazard. Do not refil
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CHECKING COMPONENT PARTS Check following items before starting engine: Fuel leakage from fuel hose, etc. Bolts and nuts for looseness. Components for damage or breakage. Generator not resting on or against any adjacent wiring. CHECK GENERATOR SURROUNDINGS WARNING Make sure you review each warning in order to prevent fire hazard. Keep area clear of in flammables or other hazardous materials. Keep generator at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from buildings or other structures. Only operate gen
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5. OPERATING PROCEDURES STARTING THE GENERATOR CAUTION Check the oil level before each operations as outlined by the article "CHECK ENGINE OIL" (a) Turn the Engine switch to the position ON "ON". OFF (b) Turn the AC circuit breaker to the ON position "OFF". OFF OFF (c) Open the fuel cock. CLOSE CLOSE OPEN (d) Set choke lever to close if the engine Choke lever is cold. CLOSE OPEN 10
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(e) Pull the starter handle slowly until resistance is felt. This is the "compression" point. Return the handle to its original position and then pull swiftly. If the engine fails to start after several attempts, repeat above procedures with choke lever returned to "OPEN" position. Do not fully pull out the rope. After starting, allow the starter handle to return to its original position while still holding the handle. (f) After the engine started, return the Choke lever choke lever gradual
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USING ELECTRIC POWER WARNING Make sure that the appliance is switched OFF before connecting it to the generator. Do not move the generator while it is running. Be sure to ground the generator if the connected appliance is grounded. Failure to ground unit may lead to electrical shock. (1) AC APPLICATION A Single voltage type (a) Check the voltmeter for proper voltage. This generator is thoroughly tested Voltmeter and adjusted in the factory. If the generator does not produce the specified vo
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Up to total 15 ampere Up to 30 amperes from two receptacles Up to 16 amperes Up to 15 amperes TABLE 1 WARNING To take power out from the TWIST TWIST LOCK RECEPTACLE, insert the plug into the receptacle, and turn it clockwise to the lock position. Be sure to ground the generator if the connected electrical device Is grounded. NOTE : When the AC circuit breaker turns off during operation, the generator is over loaded or the appliance is defective. Stop the generator immediately, check the appli
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B Dual voltage type (RGX4800) FULL POWER SWITCH (a) Select the voltage using the FULL POWER SWITCH in accordance with the electrical appliance. Refer to TABLE 2. CAUTION Change the FULL POWER SWITCH after turning the AC circuit breaker to "OFF". (b) Operate in the same way as step (a) through step (d) of single voltage type. NOTE : Voltmeter always indicates the lower voltage whichever the FULL POWER SWITCH is set. Switch position Lower Voltage Receptacle Higher Voltage Receptacle 120V Activa
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(2) DC APPLICATION The DC terminal is used only for charging 12 volt batteries. Red It provides up to 12V-8.3A (100W) of Black maximum power. + - CONNECTION OF CABLE : Connect positive (red) terminal on generator to positive (+) terminal on battery. Connect negative (black) terminal on generator to negative (-) terminal on battery. Both AC and DC output can be used at the same time if the total output is within rated output of the generator. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHILE CHARGING An explosive
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ON STOPPING THE GENERATOR (a) Turn off the power switch of the electric equipment and unplug the cord from receptacle of the generator. OFF OFF (b) Turn the AC circuit breaker to the "OFF" position. ON (c) Allow the engine about 3 minutes to cool down at no-load before stopping. (d) Turn the Engine switch counterclockwise to the position "OFF". OFF (e) Close the fuel cock. CLOSE CLOSE OIL SENSOR OPEN (a) The oil sensor detects the fall in oil level in the crankcase and automati- cally stops the
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6. WATTAGE INFORMATION Some appliances need a "surge" of energy when starting. This means that the amount of electrical power needed to start the appliance may exceed the amount needed to maintain its use. Electrical appliances and tools normally come with a label indicating voltage, cycles / Hz, amperage (amps) and electrical power needed to run the appliance or tool. Check with your nearest dealer or service center with questions regarding power surge of certain appliances or power tools. E
