Clarke PG3800A Mode d’emploi

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

LS0716

3KVA PETROL GENERATOR

MODEL NO: PG3800A

PART NO: 8857852

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 3kVA 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.

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 Dipstick

4 Frame 10 Control Panel

5 Air Filter 11 Choke Lever

6 Starting Handle 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

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.

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.

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

We recommend the use of 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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