Troubleshooting-Specifications
| Problem | Cause | Correction |
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Engine is running, but no AC output is available. | 1. Circuit breaker is open. 2. Fault in the generator. 3. Poor connection or defective cord set. 4. Connected device is bad. | 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Contact the authorized service facility. 3. Check and repair. 4. Connect another device that is in good condition. |
| Engine runs well at no–load but “bogs down” when loads are connected. | 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 2. Engine speed is too slow. 3. Shorted generator circuit. 4. Clogged or dirty fuel filter. | 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. 2. Contact the authorized service facility. 3. Contact the authorized service facility. 4. Clean or replace the fuel filter. |
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Engine will not start; starts and runs rough or shuts down when running. | 1. Fuel selector switch set to OFF (O) position. 2. The indicator light is OFF or flashing red. 3. Low oil level. 4. Dirty air cleaner. 5. Out of gasoline. 6. Stale gasoline. 7. Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug. 8. Bad spark plug. 9. Water in gasoline. 10. Flooded. 11. Excessively rich fuel mixture. 12. Clogged or dirty fuel filter. 13. Starting battery may have insufficient charge. 14. Out of LPG/NG. 15. LPG cylinder knob / NG supply valve is not open. 16. Out of battery power. | 1. Set fuel selector switch to “GAS” or “LPG/NG” position. 2. Must have a solid red indicator light to be able to start the engine. 3. Fill crankcase to proper level or place generator on a level surface. 4. Clean or replace air cleaner. 5. Fill fuel tank with gasoline. 6. Drain fuel tank and carburetor; fill with fresh gasoline. 7. Connect a wire to the spark plug. 8. Replace the spark plug. 9. Drain gas tank and carburetor; fill with fresh gasoline. 10. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank the engine 11. Contact authorized service facility. 12. Clean or replace fuel filter. 13. Check battery output and charge battery as necessary. 14. Replace LPG cylinder/ check NG supply. 15. Fully open LPG cylinder knob / NG supply valve. 16. Start Engine in “GAS” position. Charge or replace battery. |
| Engine lacks power. | 1. Load is too high. 2. Dirty air filter. 3. Clogged or dirty fuel filter. 4. Clogged spark arrester. | 1. Don’t Overload Generator 2. Replace the air filter. 3. Clean or replace the fuel filter. 4. Clean or replace spark arrester. |
| Engine“hunts” or falters. | 1. Carburetor is running too rich or too lean. 2. Clogged or dirty fuel filter. | 1. Contact the authorized service facility. 2. Clean or replace the fuel filter. |
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Engine shuts down when running. | 1. Out of gasoline or LPG/NG. 2. Dirty air cleaner. 3. Low oil level. | 1. Fill fuel tank with gasoline or replace LPG cylinder / check NG supply. 2. Clean or replace air cleaner. 3. Fill crankcase to proper level or place. generator on a level surface. |
| Engine shuts down and the yellow CO fault light blinking. | 1. CO system fault | 1. Contact the authorized FIRMAN service facility.
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For all other issues, contact the authorized dealer or FIRMAN customer service.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | T08072 | ||
| Starting Watts | 10000(GASOLINE)/9050(LPG)/6900(NG) | ||
| Running Watts* | 8000(GASOLINE)/7250(LPG)/5500(NG) | ||
| Rated AC Voltage | 120/240V | ||
| Rated Fequency | 60Hz | ||
| Phase | Single | ||
| Voltage Regulator | AVR | ||
| Power Factor | 1 | ||
| Alternator Type | Brushed | ||
| Engine | FIRMAN | ||
| Engine Type | Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke OHV Air Cooled | ||
| Displacement | 439cc | ||
| Low Oil Shutdown | Yes | ||
| Ignition System | Breakless Ignition Type, Flywheel Magneto | ||
| Starting System | Recoil/Electric Start | ||
| Fuel | Unleaded Automotive Gasoline/LPG/NG | ||
| Capacity Fuel Tank | 8.0 U.S. Gallons (30.3L) | ||
| Lubricating Oil Capacity | 37.2 oz (1.1L) | ||
| Carburetor Type | Float | ||
| Air Cleaner | Polyurethane Type | ||
| P.T.O. Shaft Rotation | Counter Clockwise (Facing P.T.O.) | ||
| Oil Type | See “Add Engine Oil” Section | ||
| AC Grounding System | Neutral Bonded To Frame | ||
| Natural gas fuel pressure range | 7-11 inches water column (0.25-0.40 psi)(13-20mm mercury)(1.7-2.7 kpa) | ||
| Natural gas fuel consumption | No Load | Half Load | Full Load |
| 72ft3/hr(2m3/hr) 72,000 BTU/h (21,101 W) | 86ft3/hr(2.4m3/hr) 86,000 BTU/h (25,204 W) | 101ft3/hr(2.9m3/hr) 101,000 BTU/h (29,593 W) | |
| LPG fuel consumption | 15.6ft3/hr(1.6L/hr) 39,000 BTU/h (11,429 W) | 33ft3/hr(3.4L/hr) 82,500 BTU/h (24,176 W) | 54.6ft3/hr(5.7L/hr) 136,500 BTU/h (40,000 W) |
“Generator certified in accordance with CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard C22.2No. 100-14. Motors and Generators and complies with PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association) standard ANSI/PGMA G300-2018. Safety and Performance of Portable Generators.
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