Please dispose of packaging for the product in a responsible manner. It is suitable for recycling.

Help to protect the environment, take the packaging to the local amenity tip and place into the appropriate recycling bin.

Never dispose of electrical equipment or batteries in with your domestic waste. If your supplier offers a disposal facility please use it or alternatively use your local amenity tip and dispose in the correct manner. This will allow the recycling of raw materials and help protect the environment.

Medusa T2300 Generator

FOR HELP OR ADVISE ON THIS PRODUCT PLEASE CALL OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE HELP LINE : 01509 500300

Please read and fully understand the instructions in this manual before operation. Keep this manual safe for future reference
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WE SIP LTD GELDERS HALL ROAD SHEPSHED LOUGHBOROUGH LEICESTERSHIRE LE12 9NH Declare that the Medusa 2300 SIP Pt No. 04511 Suppliers Part No. TG2700 Complies with the following EEC Directives their supporting Statutory Instruments and the relevant standard where applicable: 98/37/EC 73/23/EEC 89/336/EEC and amendments 93/68/EEC 2000/14/EEC Machinery Directive EN 12601:2001 Low Voltage Directive EMC Directive EN 55012:2002 EN 61000-6-1:2001 EN 61000-6-3:2001 Noise Directive

Signed: Joint Managing Director Two persons are required to safely remove this machine from its packaging due to its weight. Date: 15th June 2004

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TECHNICAL DATA
SIP MODEL NUMBER DIMENSIONS L X W X H NET WEIGHT ENGINE TYPE OUTPUT VOLTAGE OUTPUT CURRENT MAX OUTPUT CONTINUOUS RATED OUTPUT NOISE @ 4 METERS FUEL OIL FUEL TANK CAPACITY APPROX FULL TANK RUN TIME (HRS) ENGINE OIL CAPACITY SPARK PLUG TYPE SPARK PLUG GAP VALVE CLEARANCE 04511 525 X 420 X 450MM 44KG 4 STROKE, OHV, PETROL 230V 50HZ AC 10A AC 2300 WATTS 2000 WATTS 72DB(A) (97LWA) UNLEADED SAE 20W (0C TO 25C) 12 LTR 10 O.6LTR BPR4ES (NGK) 0.7 mm - 0.8 mm 0.05mm / 0.0004

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PARTS LIST

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GUARANTEE
Guarantee This product is covered by a 12 month parts and labour warranty covering failure due to manufacturers defects. This does not cover failure due to misuse or operating outside the scope of this manual. In the unlikely event of warranty claims, contact your distributor or contact our help line on the back page of this manual. Proof of purchase will be required before any warranty can be honoured

SAFETY SYMBOLS
During normal operation certain parts of this generator will become hot. ALWAYS stay alert and be aware of hot components / surfaces. Allow the engine to cool before attempting to move, clean or maintain the generator.

There is a very real risk of electric shock if this generator is not used in the correct manner. NEVER Use or expose the generator or any thing connected to it to wet conditions . The fuel used to run this generator (unleaded petrol) is highly flammable. Never re-fuel the generator whilst it is still running. Store un used fuel safely and away from children.

Caution: Exhaust fumes are poisonous. Do not operate this generator in enclosed areas.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.CONTINUED
BEFORE STARTING YOUR GENERATOR

MAINTENANCE.CONTINUED

Replace fuel filter when completely clean Refit fuel filler cap

Fill and check fuel level Leave air gap at top of fuel tank Always securely fasten fuel cap Clean up any spilled fuel Do not operate near water Always use caution

TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action

Zero output from receptacles

USE UNLEADED PETROL (OCTANE RATING: 95 RON) Check the oil level in the crank case of the engine before starting the generator. The oil level should be positioned between the Maximum and Minimum levels of the threaded filler.
Oil Filler Cap

1. Engine speed is too slow 2. Open or shorted wiring 3. Faulty capacitor 4. Open/shorted rotor or stator windings 5. Open rectifier Low output voltage with no 1. Engine speed is too load slow 2. Open rectifier 3. Faulty capacitor 4. Open/shorted rotor or stator windings 5. Alternator not magnetized

1. 2. 3. 4.

Have the engine speed adjusted Clean and reconnect all wiring Replace capacitor Test winding resistance, replace winding if necessary 5. Test rectifier replace if necessary

1. 2. 3. 4.

Have the engine speed adjusted Test rectifier, replace if necessary Replace capacitor Test winding resistance, replace winding if necessary 5. Re-magnetize the alternator

Max Min

High output voltage with no load

Low output voltage under load

Erratic output voltage

Warning: Your generator is fitted with a low oil sensor and may cut out or fail to start if the oil level is too low.

1. Faulty capacitor 2. Engine speed is too fast 1. Open rectifier 2. Engine speed too low at full load 3. Excessive load applied 1. Dirty, corroded, or loose wiring connection 2. Unbalanced load applied

1. Replace capacitor 2. Have the engine speed adjusted

1. Test rectifier, replace if necessary 2. Have the engine speed adjusted 3. Reduce the applied load

Noisy operation

1. Loose generator or engine bolt 2. Short circuit in generator field or load 3. Faulty bearing

1. Referring to the wiring diagram, clean and reconnect all wiring 2. Remove all loads, then apply each one individually to determine which one is causing erratic function 1. Tighten all mountings 2. Test winding resistance, replace field winding if necessary Test load devices for shorts. Replace defective load device 3. Replace bearing

Engine wont start

Always ensure your generator is grounded before use.

1. No fuel 2. Fuel switch is in closed position 3. Engine switch is in closed position 4. Spark plug dirty or wrong gap 5. No enough compression inside the cylinder

1. 2. 3. 4.

Check fuel Place fuel switch in open position Place engine switch in open position Clean spark plug. Adjust gap, replace if necessary. 5. Check leakage from the cylinder

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SPARK PLUG INSPECTION

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.CONTINUED
STARTING YOUR GENERATOR Step 1: Turn on fuel tap. Step 2: Turn on the engine switch. Step 3: Move choke lever to closed position.
Choke Lever Fuel Tap Engine Switch

Remove spark plug with the plug spanner supplied Inspect the spark plug. It should be a tan colour If necessary adjust the gap. (See technical spec) Replace the spark plug with correct torque:20nm REPLACE SPARK PLUG IF RQUIRED

EXHAUST SCREEN

Wait until the exhaust is cool. Remove any carbon deposits that may be building up. Undo the screw cap and remove the exhaust screen. Clean with wire brush and refit If exhaust screen is damaged, replace it. Step 4: Pull slowly on the starter cord until it engages, then pull sharply to start the engine. Step 5: Allow the engine to run until it warms up, then move the choke lever to the open position. Step 6: Plug in the power cord and switch the AC switch to ON.
AC Power Switch Pull Cord

AIR FILTER

Do not run engine without the air filter fitted. Unscrew the air filter cover Remove filter and wash well in solvent Pour a small amount of oil onto the filter element and gently squeeze out any excess oil. Replace the filter element and filter cover Ensure the filter cover seals correctly

FUEL FILTER

Remove fuel filler cap. Remove fuel filter and wash in solvent
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STOPPING YOUR GENERATOR STEP 1: Turn off the AC power switch STEP 2: Unplug all power cords STEP 3: Turn engine switch to off
AC Power switch

MAINTENANCE
STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE YOU CARRY OUT ANY MAINTENANCE

Power cord Engine switch

Step 4: Turn off the fuel tap Step 5: Remove any power cords
Fuel Tap

OIL REPLACEMENT ( ensure that the engine is warm )

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Power Cord

Place the generator on level ground Remove filler cap Open drain plug and collect oil in a suitable container Check gaskets, replace if required. Re-fit drain plug and refill with suitable oil (0.6Ltr) Replace filler cap.
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