3000W Chinese Gensets Info.

greengasradio wrote:
I just had 2 quick questions before I fire it up. When I un-packaged it and inspected I noticed 2 things. First, the ignition switch seems a bit flimsy and keeps popping out of the socket. Second, one corner mount of the tank appears to be bent a bit. I don't believe it was shipping or handling related because there are not paint chips and I really don't think its a big deal but i posted a pic anyways.
I don't want to return and I was just wondering if there was a more durable ignition switch I could put in place or is the normal one good enough (assuming i replace this one).
Thanks for all the great work!
eric

Eric, welcome aboard!

The tank looks defective and it appears the seam is broken open. I would suggest calling CPE tech support and explaining the problem. You may need to e-mail the photo to them. They most likely will ship out a new tank if you don't mind making the swap yourself. It is easy, unbolt the cross brace from the frame at the fuel petcock end, take out the four tank bolts and disconnect the fuel line. The tank easily slides out. Unscrew the petcock, put it in the new tank and slide it back into the frame.

The ignition switch is just a simple single pole single throw switch. It should not pop out. Only problem is to replace the switch you must remove the front panel and the protector box behind the panel. Of course, if it is poping out you may be able to replace it without doing all the other steps. CPE will send you a new switch if you think the one you have is defective.

Some owners have removed the OEM switch and replaced it with a key switch. It is an extra level of safety if you think someone else might fool around with the generator.

Your model also has the new over voltage protection module installed. A great safety feature if the AVR fails to keep the voltage from soaring and blowing out any connected equipment.