Clarke IG1700F Manual de instrucciones
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC0119 - ISS 1
INVERTER/GENERATOR
MODEL NO: IG1700F
PART NO: 8877095
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Inverter Generator.
Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting to operate this product
and carefully follow all instructions given.
It is vitally important that ALL precautions are taken as specified, which will not
only provide protection for yourself and that of others around you, but will also
ensure that the generator will give you long and satisfactory service.
GUARANTEE
This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of
12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt 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
WORK AREA
1. Always use in a well ventilated area.
2. Always position the exhaust outlet away from people.
3. Never use indoors or in a confined space.
4. Read these safety instructions before using the equipment.
5. 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 ensure the surrounding area is free from any material that could
burn or be damaged by heat.
4. Never move or tilt the generator whilst it is switched on.
FIRE PREVENTION
1. Always switch the engine OFF when refuelling.
2. Always refuel away from any source of heat.
3. Always refuel in a well ventilated area.
4. Only use standard unleaded petrol.
5. Never smoke whilst refuelling and avoid smoking or using a naked flame
near the generator.
WARNING: EXHAUST FUMES CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF INHALED
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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
disconnect the generator when carrying out any maintenance.
3. Always ensure the generator reaches operating speed before connecting
a load.
4. Never allow the generator to run out of fuel when a load is connected.
5. Never transport the generator with fuel in the tank.
6. Do Not connect to a commercial or residential power supply e.g. ring main.
7. Never allow the generator air vents to become blocked.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Read Instruction
manual before use
Flammable
Caution - The user
should be aware of
a general hazard
Hot Surface - Do
not touch
Dangerous voltage Poisonous fumes -
Do not use the
generator in an
enclosed space.
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GENERATOR OVERVIEW
NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION
1 Fuel Supply Valve (at the rear) 7 Control Panel
2 Fuel Cap 8 Anti-vibration Feet
3 Fuel Level Gauge 9 Oil Dipstick
4 Frame 10 Choke Lever (at the rear)
5 Air Filter (at the rear) 11 Earth Point
6 Starting Handle
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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.
• Spark plug box spanner
•Tommybar
• Oil Funnel
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 it is:
• in good condition and free from damage.
• clean and free from fuel or oil spillage.
• correctly located for use (See page 3).
• the fuel system is intact and there are no leaks.
NOTE: Always use a funnel to fill the fuel tank to avoid accidental
spillage. If fuel is spilled it must be cleaned up before use.
•Never start the engine if there is spilled fuel. Any spillage must be wiped
clean and the generator allowed to dry before attempting to start the
engine.
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 TO IT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS
DAMAGE.
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EARTH POINT
1. Earth the generator by connecting
a suitable grounding wire to the
earth point.
NOTE: Connect the other end of the
earthing wire to a copper or
brass grounding rod that is driven
into the ground.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Turn the dipstick anti-clockwise
and remove from the oil filler tube.
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth.
3. Insert the dipstick back into the oil
filler tube and then remove it
again. Do not screw in the oil filler
cap/dipstick when doing this.
4. If the oil level is at or below the ‘L’
mark on the dipstick, add oil to
the crankcase.
• Fill until the oil reaches the
threads in the oil fill tube.
• Oil capacity is 0.36L.
• We recommend the use of
SAE15W40 oil in this generator.
available from your Clarke
dealer.
5. Replace the oil filler cap.
WARNING: FAILURE TO PROPERLY GROUND THE GENERATOR CAN RESULT
IN ELECTROCUTION.
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.
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CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL
1. Check the fuel level on the fuel
gauge.
2. To add fuel, open the fuel filler
cap.
3. Check the filter is free of any
trapped debris.
4. Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank
(maximum 10L) watching the fuel
level gauge as you do so.
NOTE: Do not overfill the fuel tank.
RECOMMENDED FUEL
We recommend the use of standard
unleaded petrol.
5. Replace the fuel filler cap securely.
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.
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INDICATOR LIGHTS
OUTPUT
The output indicator (Green) will
remain illuminated whenever the
generator is producing power.
OVERLOAD
The overload indicator (Red) will light
up if there is an overload or a short
circuit in the connected appliance. If
this happens proceed as follows:
1. Turn off any connected electrical devices and stop the engine.
2. Reduce the total wattage of connected electric devices to within the
rated output of the generator.
3. Check air inlet and around the control unit. If any obstructions are found,
remove them.
4. After checking, restart the engine.
OIL ALERT
The oil alert indicator (Yellow) will light up when the oil level is low.
• To add oil, follow the instructions on page 7.
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USING YOUR GENERATOR
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all connections from the
AC sockets.
2. Set the ECON switch to ‘OFF’.
3. Set the fuel valve to the ON
position as shown.
4. Set the engine switch to ‘ON’.
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