Powermate WX2200 Pramac Portable Generators Owner’s Manual

Powermate WX2200 Pramac Portable Generators

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This manual contains important operational information for your selected generator. For best results, please read all safety messages and warnings carefully before starting and operating your generator.

All information in this publication is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. The contents in this manual may be different from the actual parts due to revision and other changes. Our company reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced without our company’s written permission. This manual should be considered a permanent part of the generator and should remain with the generator if it is resold.

SAFETY MESSAGES

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on the generator. Please read these messages carefully. A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by a safety alert symbol and one of three words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These mean:

• DANGER: You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
• WARNING: You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
• CAUTION: You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
• NOTICE: Your generator or other property could be damaged if you don’t follow instructions.

SAFETY NOTICE

SAFETY STANDARD

Read and understand this owner’s manual before starting and operating your generator. You can help prevent accidents by being familiar with your generator’s controls, and by observing safe operating procedures.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Electrical equipment including lines and plug connections should be free from exposure.
• The circuit breakers should be matched with the generator equipment. If the circuit breakers require replacement, they must be replaced with a circuit breaker having identical ratings and performance characteristics

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

– FREQUENCY METER

16| GROUND TERMINAL

CONTROL

GENERATOR SWITCH

RECOIL STARTER

• To start the engine, pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly.

NOTICE

• Do not allow the starter to snap back against the engine.
• Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.

FUEL VALVE

• The fuel valve controls fuel flowing from the fuel tank to carburetor. Be sure to return the lever to “OFF” after stopping the engine.

CHOKE LEVER

• The choke lever is used to provide an enriched fuel mixture when starting a cold engine.
• Slowly put the choke lever to “OPEN” position after the engine is heated.

AC CIRCUIT BREAKER / OVERCURRENT PROTECTOR

The overload current will automatically switch off circuit breaker to avoid short circuit of the load or overload. If the indicator of AC Overcurrent Protector is raised, the Over-current Protector is now in the “OFF” position. Press the button of AC Over-current Protector to the “ON” position again a few minute later. If the circuit breaker is switched OFF automatically, switch the circuit breaker ON again.

OIL ALERT SYSTEM

The oil alert system is specially designed to prevent engine damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase. When the oil level in the crankcase falls down below a safe limit, the oil alert system will automatically shut down the engine (though the generator switch still remain in the ON position), so that the engine can’t be damaged resulting from the insufficient amount of the oil.

GENERATOR OPERATION

• Generator operation environment:
  • Temperature: – 15 ℃～40℃·
  • Humidity: 95% lower.·
• Height above sea level: 1000 m lower (If the area is 1000 m over, the power should be lowered in operation).

1. CONNECTION TO THE HOUSEHOLD POWER SUPPLY

NOTICE

• When connecting the generator to the household power supply, connection must be made by a qualified electrician. After connecting, carefully check electric connections for their safety and reliability.
• Unsafe connections will result in generator damage and risk of fire.

AC CURRENT

• Before starting the generator, make sure that total load appliance power (Total resistance, capacitive and inductive) does not exceed rated power of the generator.

NOTICE: Overload operation will greatly shorten generator service life.

If the generator set is connected to multi- loads or electric appliances, please first connect to current maximum, in turn, current second, and final, current minimum. In general, capacitive and inductive load, especially, motor- driven devices have a big starting current when starting.

HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION

At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture will be excessively rich. Output power will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase. Engine performance can be improved by installing a smaller diameter main fuel jet in the carburetor and readjusting the pilot screw. If you always operate the engine at altitudes above sea level 1000 meters, have our company authorized dealer perform this carburetor modification. If not, lower load power in operating generator. Even equipped with suitable carburetor, engine horsepower will decrease approximately 3.5% for each 300 meter increase in altitude. The effect of altitude on horsepower will be lowered greater than this if no carburetor modification is made.

NOTICE: If a carburetor for high altitude is equipped with engine suitable to a lower altitude, the lean air fuel mixture will cause the engine output power lowering, over-heat and seriously damage.

PRE-OPERATION CHEK

ENGINE OIL

NOTICE: Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life. Nondetergent and 2-stroke engine oils will damage the engine and are not recommended. Check the oil level before each use with the generator on a level surface with the engine stopped.

• Recommended oil
• 4-stroke gasoline oil
• API service Classification’s SF or SAE10W-30 of equivalent SG class.

Method of check oil level

• Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
• Check the oil level by inserting the dipstick into the filler neck without screwing it in.
• If the level is low, add the recommended oil to the upper mark on the dipstick.
• After adding, don’t forget to reinsert and screw down the oil dipstick.

FUEL

1. Check the fuel level gauge,
2. Refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Do not fill above the shoulder of the fuel strainer.
3. Reinstall and screw down the fuel tank cap after refuelling.

WARNING

• Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refuelled or where gasoline is stored.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank.
• Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapour.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Don’t use the oil and gasoline mixture or gasoline contained impurity.

Use gasoline with octane rating ≥90 . We recommend unleaded gasoline because it produces fewer engine and spark plug deposits and extends exhaust system life. Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or oil/gasoline mixture. Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank.

BATTERY (WX6200ES, WX6250ES, WX7000)

NOTICE: Don’t connect the battery positive and negative poles in reverse. Reversed connection can seriously damage the generator set and battery.

WARNING

• If operated improperly, the battery may be explosive and potentially hurt others nearby. Keep the fire and inflammable materials far away from battery.
• The battery will release the explosive gas, please keep the fire far away from battery. Keep the air ventilating when battery is charging and using.

STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE

RECOIL STARTER

1. Remove all the loads out of the output.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the “ON” position.
3. Turn the AC circuit breaker to the “OFF” position.
4. Turn the choke lever to the “CLOSE” position.
   • NOTICE: Don’t close the choke when starting the engine in warm state
5. Turn the generator switch to the “ON” position.
6. Pull the starter grip until compression is felt, then pull briskly.
7. Turn the choke lever to the “OPEN” position after the engine is warm.
8. Don’t use electric apparatus before setting circuit breaker to the “ON” position.

ELECTRIC STARTING (WX6200ES, WX6250ES, WX7000)

1. Remove all the loads out of the output.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the “ON” position.
3. Turn the choke lever to the “CLOSE” position.
   • NOTICE: Don’t close the choke when starting the engine in warm state.
4. Turning the generator switch to electric starting position.
5. After starting engine, immediately release generator switch and generator switch can automatically return to open position.
6. Turn the choke lever to “OPEN” position after the engine is warm.

NOTICE

• Turn the generator switch to electric starting position for more than 5 seconds can damage the starting motor. If failing to start, release the switch and wait 10 seconds before operating it again.
• If the speed of the starting motor drops fast after a period of time, it means that the battery should be recharged.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. Turn the AC circuit breaker to the OFF position.
2. Turn the generator switch to the OFF position.
3. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position.

NOTICE: To stop the engine in an emergency, turn the generator switch to the OFF position.

MAINTENANCE

Good maintenance is essential for safe, economical, and trouble-free operation. It will also help reduce air pollution.

WARNING: Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide. Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. If the engine must be run, make sure the area is well ventilated.

Periodic maintenance and adjustment is necessary to keep the generator in good operating condition. Perform the service and inspection at the intervals shown in the Maintenance schedule below:

REGULAR SERVICE PERIOD

|

Each Use

| First Month or 20 Hrs.(3)| Every 3

Months or 50

Hrs. (3)

| Every 6

Months or 100

Hrs. (3)

| Every Year or 300 Hrs.

(3)

---|---|---|---|---|---
Engine oil| Check Level| ○| | | |
Change| | ○| | ○|
Air cleaner| Check| ○| | | |
Clean| | | ○  (1)| |
Sediment Cup| Clean| | | | ○|
Spark plug| Clean| | | | ○| renew
Valve clearance| Check-Adjust| | | | | ○       (2)
Cylinder Cover| Clean| Every 300 Hours (2)
Fuel tank and strainer| Clean| Every 2 Years (2)
Fuel line| Replace| Every 2 Years (2)
WX2200–WX3200

Cylinder head and the head of piston

|

Clean carbon

|

Every 125 hours (2)

WX6200–WX7000

Cylinder head and the head of piston

|

Clean carbon

|

Every 250 hours (2)

1. Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
2. These items should be serviced by an authorized generator dealer.
3. When used more often, only servicing according to above correct intervals can insure the generator set long-term use.

WARNING

• Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
• Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner’s manual.

ENGINE OIL CHANGE

Drain the oil while the engine is warm to assure complete and rapid draining.

1. Remove the oil dipstick and drain plug to drain the oil.
2. Reinstall the drain plug, then tighten the plug securely.
3. Refill oil and check the oil level.
   • Oil capacity: WX2200-WX3200: 0.6L;
   • WX5000-WX6200-WX6250-WX7000: 1L

CAUTION

• Refer to the oil security card.
• Dispose of the oil according to the local requirements

AIR CLEANER SERVICE

A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow to the carburetor. To prevent carburetor malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly. Service more frequently when operating the generator in extremely dusty areas.

CAUTION: Using gasoline or flammable solvent to clean the filter element can cause a fire or explosion. Use only soapy water or non flammable solvent.

NOTICE: Never run the generator without the air cleaner. If not, rapid engine wear will result.

1. Open the air cleaner clip and open the air cover. Check the air cleaner element for any damage and clean.
2. If the air cleaner element is dirty, please clean the air cleaner element: Wash the air cleaner element in a solution of household detergent and warm water, then rinse thoroughly or wash in non flammable or high flash point solvent: Pour a few drops of engine oil, on the oil filter element then squeeze out.
3. Reinstall the air cleaner element and the cover.

FUEL SEDIMENT CUP CLEANING

1. Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position. Remove the sediment cup, o-ring and strainer according to the arrow direction.
2. Clean the sediment cup, and o-ring, and strainer in non flammable or high flash point solvent.
3. Reinstall o-ring, and strainer and screw down the sediment cup.
4. Turn the fuel valve ON and check for leaks.

SPARK PLUG SERVICE

1. Recommended spark plugs: F7RTC or other equivalents
2. Remove the spark plug cap.
3. Use the plug wrench to remove the spark plug.
4. Visually inspect the spark plug if the insulator is cracked. If cracked, replace with new the spark plug.
5. Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as necessary by carefully bending the side electrode. The gap should be: 0.70-0.80 mm.
6. Check the spark plug washer for damage.
7. Reinstall the spark plug, tighten it with plug wrench and impact the washer. Reinstall the spark plug accurately.

NOTICE: Please use the spark plug with suitable heat range.

STORAGE

WARNING: Do not touch a hot engine or exhaust system to avoid burns or fires. Let the engine cool before storing the generator.

If storing the unit for an extended period, be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust.

1. Drain the fuel in the fuel tank out, clean strainer, o-ring and sediment cup, then reinstall. Drain fuel out of the carburettor by loosening the drain screw, then reinstall and screw down the carburetor screw.
   • WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Drain fuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area during this procedure.
2. Screw the oil dipstick off and screw the drain bolt off the crankcase to completely drain the oil out. Then screw down the drain bolt and fill fresh oil to upper mark, finally reinstall the oil dipstick.
3. Remove the spark plug, and pour about a tablespoon of clean engine oil into the cylinder. Crank the engine several revolutions to distribute the oil, then reinstall the spark plug.
4. Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt. Leave the intake and exhaust valves in the closed position.
5. Place the generator in the clean area.

TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE UNABLE TO START:

NO POWER SUPPLY:

WHEEL KIT

1. Install the two wheels on the wheel axle with gaskets and pins.
2. Install the wheel on the bottom plate of the generator frame with bolts and nuts.
3. Fix the handle on the frame.

CE DECLARATION

SERIAL NUMBER PLATES

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