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GENMAX GM4000iSBEPC - User Manual

GENMAX GM4000iSBEPC
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GM4000iSBEPC
Portable Inverter Generator
3200 Running Watts | 4000 Peak Watts
INVERTER GENERATOR
USER'S MANUAL
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GENMAX GENERATOR
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This manual contains important information regarding safety. Operation,
maintenance and storage of this product. Before use, read carefully and
understand all cautions, warnings, instructions and product labels. Failure to do
so could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
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Overview

The Genmax GM4000iSBEPC is a portable inverter generator designed for various applications, offering a balance of power, efficiency, and safety features. It provides 3200 running watts and 4000 peak watts, making it suitable for powering a range of electrical devices.

Function Description:

The generator's primary function is to convert fuel into electrical energy, providing a portable power source. It incorporates inverter technology, which ensures a clean and stable power output, making it safe for sensitive electronics. A key safety feature is the CO DETECT technology, which monitors carbon monoxide levels and automatically shuts off the engine if unsafe levels are detected, adhering to ANSI/PGMA G300-2018 standards. This feature is crucial for preventing carbon monoxide poisoning, emphasizing the importance of outdoor use in well-ventilated areas.

The control panel is designed for user-friendly operation, featuring a "One Push Start" button for easy engine ignition and shutdown. It includes a "Low Idle Switch" to optimize fuel consumption by adjusting engine RPM based on the load. The digital display center provides real-time information on voltage, frequency, and total operation time, along with indicators for overload, power output, low oil, and fuel level.

For increased power output, the generator supports parallel operation, allowing two identical Genmax inverter generators to be connected using a special parallel kit (GM6000SPK, sold separately). This enables the combined output of two 120V generators to provide 240V, expanding its utility for higher power demands.

Important Technical Specifications:

  • Model: GM4000iSBEPC
  • Rated Power: 3.2 kW
  • Max. Power: 4.0 kW
  • Engine Model: 164F/P, 4-stroke, OHV
  • Displacement: 145 cc
  • Rated Speed: 4850 RPM
  • Starting Method: Recoil start
  • Fuel Tank Volume: 0.9 gal (3.6 L)
  • Fuel Type: Vehicle-use unleaded gasoline
  • Lubricating Oil Capacity: 0.12 gal (0.45 L)
  • Lubricating Oil Model: SAE 10W/30 (API standard Type SE or higher recommended)
  • Noise dB (at 7m, 25% load): 62 dB
  • Rated Voltage: 120 V
  • Rated Frequency: 60 Hz
  • Rated Power Factor: 1
  • Phase Number: Single phase
  • Run Time @ 25% load: 4.5 hours
  • Fuel Consumption Rate (25% load): 0.8 L/h
  • Fuel Consumption Rate (100% load): 1.8 L/h
  • THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): ≤5%
  • Overall Dimension: 19.1 × 11.2 × 17.9 inches (485 × 285 × 455 mm)
  • Net Weight: 51.1 lbs (23.2 kg)
  • Spark Plug Gap: 0.7-0.8 mm (Standard spark plugs: Torch A5RTC, Champion RZ10YC, Bosch U24BC, NGK CR7HS)

Usage Features:

The generator is designed for outdoor use, away from windows, doors, and vents, to prevent carbon monoxide accumulation. It should not be used indoors or in humid environments. Direct connection to household appliances is discouraged; instead, professional electrical connection is recommended when used as a backup power supply.

Before operation, users must perform a pre-use inspection, checking fuel and oil levels, and ensuring no oil leakage. The battery line needs to be connected before first use, ensuring correct polarity. The fuel switch should be turned to "ON" and the low idle switch to "OFF" for starting. The generator can be started either by pulling the recoil handle (hand starting) or by pressing the one-click start button.

When connecting loads, it's advised to start with larger electrical equipment first, then smaller ones. The AC protector and DC protector prevent damage from overload by tripping to block current. The ground terminal allows for external grounding, which is essential for preventing electric shock.

Battery charging can be done automatically when the generator is running (hand start charging) or via an external power source using a dedicated charger. Proper charging practices, including maintaining a 10%-90% power level and charging within a 0-45°C temperature range, are recommended to prolong battery life and prevent overcharging, which can damage the battery or lead to explosion.

Maintenance Features:

Regular maintenance is crucial for the generator's safe, economical, and long-term operation. A detailed maintenance schedule is provided, outlining tasks and their frequencies:

  • Engine Oil: Check-fill before each use, replace every 50 hours or every three months (or every 25 hours if used under high temperature/load).
  • Air Cleaner Element: Inspect every 50 hours or every three months, clean every 10 hours (if used in dusty environments), replace every 25 hours.
  • Spark Plug: Clean-adjust every 50 hours or every three months, replace as necessary. The spark plug gap should be 0.7-0.8 mm.
  • Fuel Filter Screen: Clean every 100 hours or annually.
  • Fuel Line: Inspect every two years (replace if necessary).
  • Settling Cup: Clean every 100 hours or annually.
  • Spark Eliminator: Clean every 100 hours or annually.
  • Idle Speed and Valve Clearance: Check-adjust every 100 hours or annually (requires dealer service).
  • Cylinder Head, Piston (carbon deposit): Remove carbon deposit every 125 hours for displacement < 225cc, or every 250 hours for displacement ≥ 225cc.

When performing maintenance, the engine must be shut down and placed in a horizontal position. The spark plug cap should be separated to prevent accidental starting. Safety precautions, such as avoiding contact with hot muffler parts, are highlighted.

For storage, the generator should be shut down, the fuel tank drained, and the carburetor run dry to burn off remaining fuel. The oil should be drained and replaced with new oil. The battery cable should be disconnected, and the generator stored in a clean, dry area. During transport, ensure no fuel spillage, avoid overfilling the fuel tank, and do not run the generator.

GENMAX GM4000iSBEPC Specifications

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BrandGENMAX
ModelGM4000iSBEPC
CategoryPortable Generator
LanguageEnglish

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