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Question posted by zookatie01 on June 24th, 2012

Connecting Two Generators Together

what is the placement of the red and black wires and do they have to be exactly the same on both units

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Owners Manual - Page 1

EF2000iS LIT-19626-01-53 7DK-28199-10 OWNER'S MANUAL Generator Read this manual carefully before operating this machine.

Owners Manual - Page 5

...WIRING DIAGRAM 41 AE00041 CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 1 EXHAUST FUMES ARE POISONOUS 1 FUEL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND POISONOUS 1 ENGINE AND MUFFLER MAY BE HOT 1 ELECTRIC SHOCK PREVENTION .....2 CONNECTION NOTES 3 CONNECTION...33 Engine won't start 33 Generator won't produce power .........34 SPECIFICATIONS 36 Dimensions 36 Engine 36 Generator 36 CONSUMER INFORMATION 37 Identification number ...

Owners Manual - Page 7

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Owners Manual - Page 8

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Owners Manual - Page 9

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Owners Manual - Page 10

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Owners Manual - Page 12

...2 "OFF" Direct current is switched off 2 automatically when electric device being connected to "ON" and then pull the recoil starter. AE00101 CONTROL FUNCTION 2 ...current above the rated flows. AE00111 Oil warning light (Red) When the oil level falls below the lower level...this equipment again, turn the engine switch to the generator is switched on and then the engine stops automatically...

Owners Manual - Page 13

... is turned to "ON" 1, 1 the economy control unit controls the engine speed according to "OFF" 2, the engine runs at the rated r/min (4,500 r/min) regardless of a submergible pump. NOTICE Reduce the load of the connected electric device below the specified rated output of the generator if the DC protector turns off again, stop...

Owners Manual - Page 14

... unit overheats, or the AC output voltage rises. The AC pilot light (Green) will go off any blockages are found, remove. 4. TIP The overload indicator light may come on when an overload of connected electric devices within the rated output. 3. Turn off and the overload indicator light (Red) will stay on and power generation...

Owners Manual - Page 15

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Owners Manual - Page 17

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Owners Manual - Page 18

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Owners Manual - Page 19

...move, turn the air vent knob to "OFF" 1. 7DK-034 1 3 "OFF" 2. Turn the engine switch (Red) to "ON" 1. 1 "ON" 7DK-038 4. While holding the fuel tank cap so that it may cause ...Before starting the engine, do not connect any electric devices. Turn the economy control switch (Black) to "ON" 1. 1 Air vent knob 7DK-035 3. NOTICE The generator has been shipped without engine oil....

Owners Manual - Page 20

...out. 1 1 Choke knob TIP The choke is "ON". - 15 - 5. The economy control unit operates normally after the above time period, while the economy control switch is not required to the ... 4,500 r/min for 3 minutes to warm up the engine until it briskly. Pull slowly on the generator: 7DK-042 9 in ambient temperature below 0°C (32°F), the engine will run at the ...

Owners Manual - Page 22

... speed to "ON" 1. 1 I "ON" 5. NOTICE 9 Be sure all electric devices including the lines and plug connections are turned off before plugging them in good condition before connection to the generator. 9 Be sure the total load is within generator rated output. 9 Be sure the receptacle load current is within receptacle rated current. When the electric...

Owners Manual - Page 23

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Owners Manual - Page 25

... of AC and DC power is used , even if they lie within rated output of the generator. Consult the equipment manufacturer for more details.) NOTICE 9 Do not overload. Otherwise, generator damage may occur. DC AC Power factor EF2000iS 1 -1,600W 0.8-0.95 -1,280W 0.4-0.75 (Efficiency 0.85) -544W Rated voltage 12V Rated current 8A 1 7DK-021...

Owners Manual - Page 26

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Owners Manual - Page 29

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Owners Manual - Page 41

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