Cotech ig2400s - Switching the engine off; Connecting electrical devices; Using the 230 V AC sockets; 12 V DC socket for charging batteries

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Switching the engine off
To stop theengine in anemergency: set theengine switch to 0OFF.
Stopping theengine normally:
1. Turn off all applied load devices.
2. Set theengine switch (1) to the0 OFF position.
3. Close thefuel tank air vent (7).
Connecting electrical devices
Before making any connections, first inspect theelectrical device and any cables for damage. Allcables and
connectors must be approved for outdoor use.
If anapplied load begins to act abnormally or stops suddenly:
• Switch it off and disconnect it from thegenerator immediately.
• Investigate thecause of theproblem.
• Make sure that therated power of theapplied load does not exceed themaximum power of thegenerator.
Do not exceed thegenerator’s rated power of 1800 W (continuous operation).
Using the 230 V AC sockets
1. Start theengine and make sure that thegreen output indicator light (14) comeson.
2. Plug theapplied load into theAC socket/s.
Bear in mind that most devices require more than their rated wattage for start-up than during normal operation.
Overload
1. If thegenerator is overloaded, if theapplied load is short-circuited or if thegenerator is overheated, thered
overload indicator light (13) will comeon.
2. Approximately 5 seconds later, thecurrent to thesocket outlets will be cut off. Thered overload indicator
light will stayon.
3. The green output indicator light (14) will goout.
4. Switch theengine off and investigate thecause of theproblem.
5. Then engine must be restarted to reset thegenerator.
12 V DC socket for charging batteries
The 12 V outlet is only intended for charging lead-acid batteries such as car batteries >60 Ah. TheDC output
current and voltage are not regulated and will vary depending on thespeed of theengine and whether ornot
the economy mode is activated. Themaximum charging current is 8.3A.
Note: Battery charging must be supervised and discontinued manually otherwise there is arisk of thebattery
fluid boiling and damaging thebattery. Whilstabattery is being charged it will emit anexplosive oxyhydrogen
gas mixture. Batteries should be charged in well-ventilated areas, and well away from sources of ignition.
Formore efficient car battery charging, we recommend that a230 V AC car battery charger is connected to
the 230 V AC outlet of thegenerator.
Note: Donot connect lead-acid batteries with capacities less than 60Ah.
The 12 V outlet is unregulated, i.e. theoutput voltage depends on thespeed of theengine and theloadon
the generator. Iftheeconomy mode is selected and no applied load is connected to the230 V AC socket,
the charging current is 1/3 of therated current (approx. 2.7 A). The12 V socket is equipped with acircuit
breaker (16) which trips if thesocket is overloaded. Ifthis happens, disconnect thebattery and investigate
the cause. Resetthecircuit breaker by pushing thebutton in.
Warning:
First connect thebattery charging lead to theDC socket of thegenerator and then to thebattery.