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If the generator is out of use for a longer time:
Remove the battery and store it in a safe and dry place (eg, wintering in the boiler room)
Refuelling
Never refuel while the unit is running. Let the unit cool down for 5 minutes at least, only then it is
possible to refuel.
Fuel: Diesel
Never smoke close to the unit and fuel. Never refuel near sparkles, flames and open
fire.
Important: Put away all the cables.
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Remove the cover from the filler hole.
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Pour the fuel in the filler hole carefully.
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Never fill the tank above the fuel filter upper edge.
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Place the cover back on the filler hole.
Initial Operation Safety Instructions
No sensitive electronic instruments and HI-FI, television sets, computers should be
connected because of voltage spikes! These instruments could be damaged.
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Put the unit on a flat base. Do not put it on a metal base.
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Do not expose the unit to strong sunshine and temperatures above 40°C. Do not store it in
moist ambient conditions.
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Before using it, make sure that the input of the appliance to be connected to the unit is lower
than the output of the generator.
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Do not connect the appliance to the generator before the later is running at full. Disconnect the
appliance before switching the generator off.
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Do not connect other sources to the unit. Do not connect it to the mains.
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Immediately switch the generator off under conditions as follows:
- Unsteady or uneven engine run
- Electrical output decline
- connected appliance overheating
- Excessive generator vibrations
- Sparkling
- Smoke or fire
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Make sure that there is enough fuel before connecting the generator to the appliance
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Never refuel while the unit is running. Before refuelling, let the unit cool down for 54 minutes as
a minimum after any use.
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Never touch the unit hot parts.
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Do not store fuel near the unit.
 The silencer and the air filter work as flame trap. Make sure that the parts are installed correctly
and in perfect condition.