Clarke PG2500A Mode d’emploi
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
LS0716
2.2 KVA PETROL GENERATOR
MODEL NO: PG2500A
PART NO: 8857850
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 2.2 kVA Petrol Generator.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required 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
•Always use in a well ventilated area.
• Always position the exhaust outlet away from people.
• Never use indoors or in a confined space.
• Read these safety instructions before using the equipment.
• 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.
6. 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: 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.
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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 7 Engine Switch
2 Fuel Tank Cap 8 Anti-vibration Feet
3 Fuel Level Gauge 9 Oil Dipstick
4 Frame 10 Control Panel
5 Air Filter 11 Choke Lever
6 Starting Handle (recoil/pull start) 12 Earth Point
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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.
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:
• The generator is in good condition and free from any damage.
• The generator is clean and free from fuel or oil spillage.
• The generator is correctly located for use (See page 3).
• The fuel system is intact and there is no leakage.
NOTE: Always use a funnel to fill the fuel tank to avoid accidental
spillage of fuel. If fuel is spilled it must be cleaned up before use.
• The generator • Spark plug box spanner
• Tommy bar • 12 Volt D.C. output lead assembly
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 COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE.
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EARTH POINT
1. Ground the generator by
connecting a suitable grounding
wire to the earth point.
NOTE: Connect the other end of the
grounding wire to a copper or
brass grounding rod that is driven
into the earth.
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Turn the dipstick anti-clockwise
and remove from the oil fill tube.
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth.
3. Insert the dipstick back into the oil
fill 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 (See page 20).
• We recommend the use of
SAE15W/40 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.
The fuel gauge will show as red
when you have fuel in the tank
turning white as the fuel level
decreases
Empty Full
.
2. To add fuel, open the fuel filler
cap.
3.
Fuel filter
Just inside the fuel tank is a fuel
filter which catches any
contaminants as you refuel.
4. Slowly add fuel to the fuel tank
(maximum 15L) watching the fuel
level gauge as you do so.
RECOMMENDED FUEL
Only use standard unleaded petrol.
NOTE: Do not overfill the fuel tank.
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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USING YOUR GENERATOR
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Remove all connections from the
AC sockets.
2. Set the fuel valve to the ON
position as shown.
3. Make sure that the AC breaker is
set to the off (down) position.
4. Move the choke lever to the
‘Choke’ position.
5. Set the engine switch to ‘ON’.
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