Model ESI-4000iER-EFI Please read this manual carefully before operating your new inverter generator.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND OWNER’S MANUAL Energy Storm Series ESI-4000iER-EFI ENGINE ID # IS STAMPED ON CRANK CASE PLEASE KEEP AND READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW LIFAN POWER USA DIGITAL INVERTER GENERATOR RECORD PURCHASE HERE MODEL # ___________________________________ ENGINE ID # _______________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE _______________________ PURCHASE LOCATION _____________________ -CA INDICATES THIS UNIT IS CARB CERTIFIED All pictures shown are for illustration purpose
ATTENTION: Rental Companies and Private Owners who loan this equipment to others! All persons to whom you rent/loan this inverter generator must have access to and read this manual. Keep this owner’s manual with the inverter generator at all times and advise all persons who will operate the machine to read it. You must also provide personal instruction on how to safely set-up and operate the inverter generator and remain available to answer any questions a renter/borrower might have.
SPECIAL HAZARDS • CO Poisoning: Exhaust from engine contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and possible death if inhaled. • Injection Injury: High-pressure spray can pierce skin and underlying tisses, leading to serious injury and possible amputation. Such an injection injury can result in blood poisoning and/or severe tissue damage. • Flying Debris: High-pressure spray can cause flying debris and possible surface damage.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operation of Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Storing The Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Transporting The Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Long-Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Short-Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PREFACE Thank you for choosing LIFAN Power USA for your Power Equipment needs. LIFAN Power USA prides itself on providing quality products at affordable pricing, creating the “Best Equipment Value on Today’s Market!” Your Digital Inverter Generator utilizes our Industrial Grade Gasoline Engines and is intended for OUTDOOR USE ONLY. All LIFAN Power USA products are manufactured utilizing the latest technology.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Voltage 120V AC & 12V DC 1 4100 watts Rated AC Output2 3800 watts AC Surge Output 30 amps Maximum AC Amperage 60Hz AC Cycle 12V 8.3amp DC Receptacle 1 ea. (T-type) 120V 20a AC Receptacles 2 ea. with ground 120V 30a RV Receptacles 1 ea. 120V 30a 3-prong Twist Lock 1 ea.
ONLY operate generators outdoors. Exhaust gas must be prevented from entering confined areas. Direct exhaust gas away from windows, doors, ventilation, and other openings. Do not operate this generator inside or under any buildings. WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL • Turn inverter generator off and let it cool for at least three minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly in order to relieve pressure in the fuel tank. • Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors. Do not excessively inhale fuel vapors.
CAUTION! Improper use and care of this inverter generator will cause damage and shorten its lifespan. Failure to follow these actions will void all warranties. • Use inverter generator only for appropriate and designated purposes. • The dealer or customer helpline (1-866-471-7464) can instruct you on intended uses. • Inverter generator must be placed on a level surface. • Do NOT expose inverter generator to extreme conditions. Excessive dust, moisture, and corrosive vapors will damage unit.
Automotive Type Electronic Fuel Injection System This generator has a computer-controlled fuel and ignition system. An on-board computer, referred to in this manual as an ECU (Engine Control Unit) utilizes a series of virtual maps (lookup tables) that provide values for various aspects of engine performance. The ECU analyzes data provided through the various engine sensors to determine the best combination of values from these lookup tables to provide optimum performance.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES FOLDING HANDLE FUEL CAP CONTROL PANEL LOCKING CASTER WHEELS All pictures shown are for illustration purposes only. Actual product may vary due to product enhancement.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES EXHAUST PORT FUEL LEVEL METER FUEL CAP LOCKING CASTER WHEELS CONTROL PANEL RECOIL STARTER LOCKING CASTER WHEELS
CONTROLS AND FEATURES FOLDING HANDLE RECOIL STARTER HANDLE OIL FILL ACCESS LOCKING CASTER WHEELS All pictures shown are for illustration purposes only. Actual product may vary due to product enhancement.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES FOLDING HANDLE ACCESS PANEL (remove for maintenance of air cleaner element, spark plug, valve adjustment, etc.) LOCKING CASTER WHEELS All pictures shown are for illustration purposes only. Actual product may vary due to product enhancement.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 120V AC RECEPTACLES DC SOCKET NEUTRAL GROUND TERMINAL BOX CONTENTS • Generator • Accessory Kit 1 x Spark Plug Removal Tool 1 x Oil Drain Tube STATUS DISPLAY 1 x 12 Volt Power Cord with Plug & Alligator Clips 1 x NEMA14-30 Male Twist Lock Plug 1 x RV Adapter Plug for 120 Volt 30amp Service 1 x Owner’s Manual and Warranty Card
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: ASSEMBLY 2 PC. SCREWDRIVER BATTERY CHARGER ALLIGATOR CLIPS 12V DC REMOTE START KEY FOBS SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG WRENCH OIL DRAIN TUBE EXTENSION 3-PRONG NEMA MALE TWIST-LOCK PLUG FUSE Your LIFAN Power USA generator is packaged without fuel and oil. Some assembly is required before operating your LIFAN Power USA Generator. For further assistance in assembling your generator, please visit our website (www.lifanpowerusa.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: SETUP CAUTION: Any attempt to start the generator before it has been properly serviced may result in engine failure and void warranty. ADD ENGINE OIL: Refer to the diagrams below. 1. Place generator on level surface. 2. Remove the Right Access Panel (Refer to Controls and Features section). 3. Clean area around Oil Hole Dipstick/Plug & Unscrew Oil Hole Dipstick/Plug. 4. Use Supplied Funnel to Fill with appropriate type and amount of oil using Oil Fill Bottle.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: SETUP WHEN ADDING FUEL • Turn generator off and let it cool for a minimum of three minutes before removing fuel cap. • Turn and remove cap slowly in order to relieve residual tank pressure. • Always fill the fuel tank with the unit outdoors. • DO NOT overfill tank. Allow room for fuel expansion. • Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, heat, pilot lights, and other ignition sources. ADD FUEL: Refer to Controls and Features section for diagrams. 1.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: SETUP CAUTION: Any attempt to start the generator before it has been properly serviced may result in engine failure and void warranty. CHECK AIR CLEANER ELEMENT: Refer to diagram below. 1. Remove the Left Access Cover (Refer to Controls and Features section). 2. Remove the Air Cleaner Case. 3. Pull out the Air Cleaner Cartridge, following the direction of the arrow. 4. Check the cleanliness of the Air Cleaner Element. 5. Clean/Replace if needed. 6.
PRE-OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: SETUP GROUNDING THE GENERATOR: Refer to the diagram below. 1. Connect the Ground Terminal on the generator to an acceptable source of electrical ground, such as a copper-grounding stake, using copper electrical wire with a minimum diameter of 16 gauge. GROUND TERMINAL BATTERY ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE: 1. Remove Left Access Panel. 2. Insert battery into battery tray. 3. Install battery cover and tighten clamping nuts. 4. Disassemble the setscrew, then connect the wires.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR BATTERY When the key is turned to the ON position the display illuminates, the ECU turns on, the fuel pump turns on long enough to bring up the fuel pressure, and the stepper motor is energized for proper throttle position for starting. Because of the power requirements of these components, the battery in this generator is considered dead at a higher voltage than it would be in other types of equipment. The battery must have a charge of at least 10.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR BATTERY If you are operating the generator through the remote fob and the engine is not running, the remote switch will blink red to remind you to turn the remote switch off. Whenever the remote switch is on, it is drawing current from the battery. When the engine is not running, the battery will not be charged to compensate for the load from the remote receiver, and over time the battery will be drained below the 10.5V necessary to start the generator.
• To prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances, the generator should be grounded. Connect a length of heavy cable between the generator’s grounding terminal and an external ground source. WARNING • This generator is not intended, nor designed, for use as a standby power supply, or to be connected to an automatic transfer switch (ATS); it should never be used as such. Severe property damage and/or severe personal injury or death may result.
• Only operate generator outdoors. • Prevent exhaust gas from entering, through windows doors or ventilation intakes, any confined areas. • DO NOT operate generator inside any enclosed or roofed areas. This includes the generator compartment of any recreational vehicle (RV). • Keep the generator away from other electric cables or wires such as commercial power supply lines. • The DC receptacle (in the Battery Charge section of the control panel) can be used while the AC power is in use.
PULL-START (RECOIL) MODELS Your ESI 4000iER-EFI is Recoil Start. 4. Place the ignition switch in the “ON” (l) position using the provided key. 5. Grasp starter handle and pull slowly until resistance is felt. Then pull the cord rapidly with a full arm stroke. Allow the rope to return slowly. Do NOT allow the rope to snap back against housing. REMOTE START MODELS 1. Place the remote start switch on the control panel in the “ON” position.
OPERATION OF GENERATOR GENERATOR OVERLOAD 1. Ensure engine is started before plugging in any electrical appliance. 2. Plug in desired 120 Volt load to the 120 Volt U-Ground receptacles. Always plug appliances into the generator with appliance in its “OFF” position. 3. Plug in 12V DC load to the DC receptacle. DC and AC power may be used simultaneously. Circuit Breaker may need to be re-set before using 12V receptacle.
OPERATION OF GENERATOR HOW TO USE YOUR GENERATOR Before connecting or reconnecting an appliance to the generator, check that it is in good order, and that its electrical rating does not exceed that of the generator. This generator has been designed to prevent the engine from NOTE “overspeed” revving.
OPERATION OF GENERATOR HOW TO USE YOUR GENERATOR If the LED Display indicate an overload, STOP the engine and determine the cause of overload by: • Checking the appliance(s) for proper operation, electrical shorts, and malfunctions. Also ensure the generator has the ability to provide the required starting and running watts of the connected appliance(s). • Ensuring all appliances is in the “OFF” position upon starting the generator.
OPERATION OF GENERATOR USAGE IN HIGH ALTITUDE REGIONS: At high altitude, performance will decrease. Engine horsepower will decrease approximately 3.5% for each 1000 feet (305 meters) increase in altitude. At higher altitudes, the density of the atmosphere decreases, so there is less oxygen volume to draw into the cylinder. This means there will be less energy for every power stroke.
MAINTENANCE NOTE: Refer to Following Procedures for Proper Method to Perform Maintenance MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE OIL CHANGE PROCEDURES: Periodic Maintenance of your engine oil should be performed after each 40 hours of use of you Power Equipment Product. Check your engine oil level prior to each use. 1. Start your engine and let it warm up to get the oil warm and thinner. Turn the ignition switch to the “STOP” position. 2. Remove the Right Access Cover. 3. Remove the oil cap/dipstick by turning counter clockwise.
MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE: Refer to Controls and Features section for diagram. 1. Remove Left Access Cover. 2. Remove the Air Cover Case. 3. Pull out the Air Cleaner cartridge following the direction of the arrow. 4. Check the Air Cleaner Element for cleanliness. If needed clean/replace Air Cleaner Element. 5. Reinstall Air Cleaner Element and Cartridge. 6. Reinstall Air Cover Case. 7. Reinstall the Left Access Cover.
MAINTENANCE Spark Plug Wrench Spark Plug Cap SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE Recommended spark plug: F7RTC To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits. 1. Loosen the cover screws and remove the maintenance door. 2. Remove the spark plug cap. 3. Clean any dirt from around the spark plug base. 4. Use the supplied wrench to remove the spark plug. 5. Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard it if the insulator is cracked or chipped. 6.
MAINTENANCE Fuel Filter Element Removal If the generator has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Allow it to cool before proceeding. Fuel Filter Element Assembly Spark Arrestor Maintenance • The spark arrester must be serviced every 100 hours to maintain its efficiency, or a decrease in Horsepower may occur. • Because of the size of the spark arrester opening in the exhaust grille you may decide that you do not want to take off the grille.
TRANSPORTING THE GENERATOR To prevent fuel spillage when transporting or during temporary storage, the generator should be secured upright in its normal operating position with the ignition switch “OFF” and turn the fuel cap vent to off position. When transporting the generator: • Do not operate the generator while it is on or in a vehicle. WARNING • If you must transport the generator in an enclosed vehicle, drain all fuel from the generator.
LONG-TERM STORAGE OF THE GENERATOR 1. Be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust, and out of direct sunlight. 2. It is best to keep the tank at least 95% full, as condensation will be less likely to occur in the fuel tank during storage if the tank is full. Do not overfill the tank, as the fuel will need room to expand on hot days.
EXERCISING THE GENERATOR It is essential that the generator be exercised on a regular basis. This will prevent the accumulation of varnish or sludge in the fuel system; remove moisture from the generator windings and help keep the battery properly charged. Additionally, the engine seals and moving components will be lubricated. Exercise the generator by running it with at least a 1/2 load (1800W) for 15 minutes per month.
AC APPLICATION The control panel has three AC breakers: Two (2) 20 A breakers for the 5-20R split duplex receptacle, and one (1) 30 A breaker for the L5-30R twist-lock receptacle. The 20A breakers each protect one of the circuits in the 5-20R split duplex receptacle; the left 20A breaker protects the top receptacle, and the right 20A breaker protects the bottom receptacle. Ensure that the breaker is on for the receptacle you want to use. 1. Start the engine. 2.
POWERING 12V DC DEVICES This generator can be used to power 12V DC devices through the DC receptacle on the control panel while the generator is running. The DC output comes directly from the battery, so powering a DC device places a load on the battery. The DC device should require no more than 12V or draw more than 10A (which is the size of the DC breaker).
JUMP-STARTING THE GENERATOR This generator was not designed to be jump-started through the DC receptacle and it is not recommended to do so. If you connect an external battery to the DC receptacle before the generator is started and attempt to start the generator with the key fob or the ignition switch, a jump-start may occur, but it will likely trip the DC breaker. It is recommended to connect external batteries to the DC receptacle using the procedure given in Charging External Batteries.
NO OUTPUT AT THE DC RECEPTACLE DIGITAL DISPLAY This generator is equipped with an LCD digital display that provides continuously-updated status information for the following parameters: • (U) Voltage—Current voltage supplied • (I) Amperage for the generator output • (P) Wattage (power) output for the generator • (T) Run time—Total generator run time since first start (in hours) • (FUEL) Fuel level (bar reading) • It is normal for the run time indicator to have 1-2 hours on the meter from the factory for
ERROR - FAULT CODES DIGITAL READ-OUT The low oil alarm system is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase. Before the oil level in the crankcase falls below a safe limit, the low oil alarm system will automatically shut down the engine (the ignition switch will remain in the “ON” position).
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CONVERTING AMPS OR HORSEPOWER INTO WATTS If necessary, use these formulas: Watts = Amps x Volts Running Watts* = Horsepower x 932** (for motors) Remember, this worksheet lists average power requirements a particular manufacturer’s device may use more or less than the listed wattage. • Add a 10% correction factor to your totals to help overcome this uncertainty. If your customer plans to operate devices that use electric motors, list both the starting and running requirements of each.
LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY This warranty is limited to the following Lifan Power and Storm Series products that are distributed by the EquipSource LLC, d/b/a LIFAN POWER USA, located at 2205 Industrial Park Road, Van Buren, AR 72956. Effective date is 4/20/2010. LENGTH OF WARRANTY Residential Use** Commercial/Rental** Warranty not to exceed 300 hrs. or terms listed below.
LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY This warranty is not valid for products or parts affected or damaged by accident, collision, normal wear, fuel contamination, abuse, neglect, misuse, alteration and/or unsuitable use or unauthorized parts replacement. Mower decks and blades are specifically not warranted for impact or abrasive damage.
LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES This limited warranty is in lieu of all other expressed or implied warranties, including any warranty of the unit’s fitness for any particular use and any implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY otherwise applicable to Lifan Power Equipment and its affiliated companies shall not be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damage, including lost profits. There are no warranties extended other than as provided herein.
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