Chicago Electric 67561 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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Note: If an overloaded circuit causes the
AC Circuit Breaker to switch off,
reduce the electrical load on the
circuit and wait a few minutes before
resetting the circuit breaker.
The DC terminal may be used 7.
to operate 12 Volt DC portable
appliances only.
CAUTION! Do not use this
generator to charge 12VDC
batteries. Directly charging a 12
Volt battery may cause the battery
to overheat and possibly explode.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to start
an automobile engine with this
generator. Voltage back feed from
the alternator may damage the
generator.
Note: The DC terminal may be used
while the AC power is in use. An
overloaded DC circuit will trip the DC
circuit protector (push button comes
out). If this happens, wait a few
minutes before pushing in the circuit
protector to resume operation.
Disconnect all loads from the 8.
generator before shutting off. To
prevent accidents, turn off the engine
and disconnect its spark plug wire
after use. Wait for the engine to
cool, clean external parts with clean
cloth, then store the equipment out
of children’s reach according to the
Storage instructions in this manual.
Control Panel Features
Engine Power Switch must be in ON 1.
position for engine to start and run.
Move to OFF position to stop engine.
Power Indicator Light, when lit, 2.
shows that the generator is producing
electrical energy.
AC Circuit Breaker Switch protects 3.
circuits when using AC power.
120 V~ duplex outlet provides two 4.
grounded outlets for standard 110-
120 V~ household appliances.
The outlets are congured for both
standard 15A plugs or 20A plugs -
See Figure 1 “Controls”.
120 V~ twist lock receptacle provides 5.
a grounded outlet for one 120 Volt
appliance, such as a water heater.
12 VDC outlet provides a power 6.
source for 12 volt DC items, such
as automotive accessories. 12 VDC
Circuit Breaker Switch provides circuit
protection for 12 VDC accessories.