Campbell Hausfeld IN198203AV user manual

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Operating Instructions
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Operating Instructions 2. Use of a Ground Fault Interrupter EXTENSION CORDS (GFI) is strongly recommended. MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LENGTHS (IN FEET) Ground Fault Interrupters can significantly reduce the possibility of Amps Watts Watts #8 #10 #12 #14 #16 injury if an electrical short occurs. In 120 V 240 V Wire Wire Wire Wire Wire order to install a GFI, the generator neutral wire must be internally 2.5 300 600 1000 600 375 250 grounded to the generator frame, 5 600 1200 500 300 200 125 and the fra

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Operating Instructions ESTIMATED POWER USAGE (WATTS) LOAD DEVICES 1. All load devices and extension cords Load Device Watts Load Device Watts should use three prong terminals. Air conditioner 2000-3000 Radio 50-200 Refer to the following chart for Automatic washer 150-1500 Refrigerator 190-2000 extension cord and cable size requirements. Brooder 100+ Skillet 1200 2. Allow the engine to run for 2-3 Clothes dryer 5000-10,000 Space heater 600-4800 minutes before applying any Coffee maker 400-700

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Operating Instructions 2. In accordance with national and following prestorage procedures Whenever the generator is stored, be local standards, a double throw should be performed: sure that the fuel shut-off valve is in transfer switch must be installed in the closed position. 1. Make sure engine oil is filled to the the system. proper level. Refer to the engine manual that Always shut off 2. Drain all fuel from the tank, lines, accompanies this unit for instructions main power prior carburetor

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Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Alternator field is not energized 1. Engine speed is too slow 1. Adjust engine speed ] 2. Open, shorted, or incorrect wiring 2. Referring to the wiring diagram, clean and reconnect all wiring ] 3. Faulty capacitor 3. Replace capacitor ] 4. Open or shorted field windings 4. Test winding resistance, replace field winding if necessary ] 5. Open diodes 5. Test diodes, replace if necessary ] 1. Engine speed is to

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Operating Instructions Yellow Rotor Stator 120 V Duplex White Receptacle Main NEMA 5-15R Gn Winding Tab broken Control Red 120V on brass side Panel Models Only Blk Main Red Winding 240 V Duplex Red 120V Red Receptacle Circuit NEMA 6-20R Gn Breaker Green Gn Blk Blk Circuit Excitation Breaker Winding Idle Control Circuit Board Idle Control OFF - ON Idle Idle Control Control Models Only Magnet Figure 1 - Generator Wiring Diagram For Dual Voltage Models White Rotor Stator Circuit Breaker Main Windi

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Operating Instructions TESTING GENERATOR DIODES The following method eliminates the need to disconnect the diodes from the generator wiring. 1. Use a 12 Volt battery and automotive lamp (Type 5001) to test the diodes in the generator. 2. Connect the battery and lamp as shown in Figure 3. 3. If the diodes are operating properly, the lamp illuminates brightly when the battery polarity is correct, and goes dim when battery polarity is reversed. 4. If there is no change in lamp brightness when polar

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Operating Instructions Notes 8