Snowmobile Polaris Power P1000i, P2000i (2018 year). Manual - part 6

OPERATION

Total Running (Rated) Watts = 660

Additional Starting Surge Watts = 1380

Total Generator Output Required = 2040

Ensure the combined electrical rating of the powered
device(s) do not exceed the maximum allowed by the
generator. Never exceed the maximum power rating
of the generator. Power levels between rated and
maximum may be used for no more than 30 minutes.

DC Operation

Connecting the Battery Charging Cable:

The  battery  emits  explosive  hydrogen  gas  during
normal  operation.  A  spark  or  flame  can  cause  the
battery to explode with enough force to kill or cause
serious  injury.  Wear  protective  clothing  and  eye
protection when charging a battery.

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead components. Wash hands after
handling.

The DC charging output is not regulated. The DC
receptacle should only be used for charging 12Vdc
batteries.

When using the DC output, position the SMART throttle
switch to OFF.

The DC receptacle may be used while the AC power is
in use.

Position the SMART throttle switch to OFF.

Disconnect the vehicle ground cable from the
negative (-) battery terminal.

Plug the battery charging cable into the DC receptacle
(see “Controls and Features, Control Panel”).

Connect the red lead of the battery charging cable to
the positive (+) battery terminal and then the black
lead to negative (-) battery terminal.

Start the generator.

Do not start the vehicle while the battery charging
cable is connected and the generator is running. The
vehicle’s charging system or the generator may be
damaged.

An overloaded DC circuit, excessive current draw by
the battery, or a wiring problem will trip the DC circuit
fuse.  If  this  happens,  The  fuse  must  be  replaced
before  the  DC  receptacle  is  operative.  Replace  the
fuse  with  one  of  the  same  size  and  rating  (5  amp).
Exceeding  the  current  rating  may  lead  to  alternator
damage. If the DC circuit protector fuse continues to
trip,  discontinue  charging  and  see  your  authorized
Polaris generator dealer.

The circuit protector does not prevent overcharging
the  battery.  Over charging  the  battery  may  result  in
battery  damage  and  potential  ignite  if  a  spark  is
introduced.

Disconnecting the Battery Charging Cable:

Stop the generator.

Disconnect the black lead of the battery charging
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal and then
the lead from the positive (+) battery terminal.

Power Management

DEVICE

RUNNING

(RATED)

WATTS

ADDITIONAL

STARTING

(SURGE)

WATTS

Paint Sprayer

360

1080

Radio

300

OPERATION

Unplug the battery charging cable from the DC
receptacle (see “Controls and Features, Control
Panel”).

Connect the vehicle battery ground cable to the
negative (-) battery terminal.

SMART Throttle System

With the SMART throttle switch in the ON position, engine
speed is automatically lowered when loads are reduced,
turned off, or disconnected. When devices are turned on
or connected, the engine returns to the proper speed to
power the electrical load. When the smart throttle is in the
OFF position, the engine runs at rated load RPM

Appliances  with  large  start-up  power  demands  may  not
allow  the  engine  to  reach  normal  operating  RPM  when
they are connected to the generator. Position the SMART
throttle  switch  to  OFF  and  connect  the  device  to  the
generator.  If  the  engine  still  will  not  reach  normal
operating speed, ensure the device does not exceed the
rated load capacity of the generator.

If high electrical loads are simultaneously connected,
position the SMART throttle switch to OFF to reduce
voltage changes.

The SMART throttle system is not effective for use with
devices or appliances requiring only momentary power. If
the device or appliance will be quickly turned on and off,
the SMART throttle switch should be in the OFF position.
When using the DC output, position the SMART throttle
switch to OFF.

Standby Power

Improper connection  to  a building  electrical system
can allow current from the generator to back feed into
the  utility  lines.  Such  back  feed  may  electrocute
utility  company  workers  or  others  who  contact  the
lines  during  a  power  outage.  Additionally,  the
generator  may  explode,  burn,  or  cause  fires  when
utility power is restored. Consult the utility company
or  a  qualified  electrician  prior  to  making  any  power
connections.

Connections to a Building Electrical System

Connections  for  standby  power  to  a  building's  electrical
system must be made by a qualified electrician and must
comply  with  all  applicable  laws  and  electrical  codes.
Improper  connections  can  allow  electrical  current  from
the generator to back feed into the utility lines. Such back
feed  may  electrocute  utility  company  workers  or  others
who contact the lines during a power outage; when utility
power  is  restored,  the  generator  may  explode,  burn,  or
cause  fires  in  the  building's  electrical  system.  Do  not
connect  this  generator  to  an  automatic  transfer  switch.
Serious damage to the engine and inverter module may
result.

In some areas, generators are lawfully required to be
registered with local utility companies. Check local
regulations for proper registration and usage procedures.

System Ground

To prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances, the
generator should be grounded. Connect a length of heavy
cable between the generator's ground terminal and an
external ground source.

System Requirements

There  may  be  federal  or  state  Occupational Safety and
Health  Administration  (OSHA)  regulations,  local  codes,
or  ordinances  that  apply  to  the  intended  use  of  the
generator.  Please  consult  a  qualified  electrician,
electrical  inspector,  or  the  local  agency  having
jurisdiction.

If the generator is used at a construction site, there may
be additional regulatory requirements.

OPERATION

PARALLEL GENERATOR OPERATION

Parallel operation features, kits sold separately.

Two Polaris parallel ready generators can be connected
together to increase the total power available to a load.
The system seamlessly matches frequency and
automatically evenly distributes the load to each
generator so one is not overloaded.

Operating  the  generators  in  parallel  has  0.9  power  de-
rate  factor.  For  example,  connecting  a  1kw  and  2kw
together  in  parallel  operation,  the  continuous  rated
combined  output  will  equal  0.9x  (900w  +  1600w)  =
2250W.

Any combination of two Polaris parallel ready generators
can be  connected  such  as  a  P2000i  and a P1000i,  two
P2000i  models,  etc.  There  are  two  different  parallel
connection  kits.  One  kit  has  a  30A  receptacle  ideal  for
connecting two P2000i models or a P2000i and a P1000i.

Parallel operation procedure.

Turn off both generators and disconnect all the
electrical devices from the generators

Prepare two parallel ready generators for operation.
Place them on a hard and level surface.

Connect the parallel kit to each generator by
inserting one pair of leads from the parallel box to
the parallel receptacles (A) on the panel

Ground the generators (B).

Start both generators and confirm that both green
"RUN" lights are illuminated. The Smart throttle
system may be used as long as the Smart throttle
setting of both generators is the same.

Securely plug the electrical appliance plug into
parallel cable receptacle and switch on the electrical
appliance power supply

While operating in parallel, the only AC output is through
the receptacle on the parallel cable box.

Do not use the receptacles on the control panel of the
generator.

The required output of the electrical appliance cannot
exceed the rated output of parallel generators.

Shutting off the generators

Turn off the power of electrical appliance then, pull
out the receptacle plug.

Turn off the two generators.

Disconnect the parallel kits from the generators.

•

"The parallel cable connectors can only be used with
Polaris parallel ready generators.

•

"While connecting the generator and electrical
appliance with the parallel output cable, do so
carefully and safely insert the plug into the receptacle.

•

"While operating in parallel, the only AC output is
through the receptacle on the parallel cable box. Do
not use the receptacles on the control panel of either
generator.

•

"Do not disconnect the parallel cables during
operation

OPERATION

High Altitude Use

Carburetor Modification

When carburetor has been modified for high altitude
operation, the air-fuel mixture will be too lean for low
altitude use and may cause engine damage.

At high altitude, the standard carburetor air-fuel mixture
will  be  excessively  rich.  Performance  will  decrease  and
fuel  consumption  will  increase.  A  very  rich  mixture  will
also  foul  the  spark  plug  and  cause  hard  starting.
Operation  at  an  altitude  different  than  that  which  this
engine  was  certified,  for  extended  periods  of  time,  may
increase emissions.

High  altitude  operation  can  be  improved  by  specific
modifications  to  the  carburetor.  If  always  operating  the
generator  at  altitudes  above  5000  feet  (1500  meters),
have an authorized Polaris servicing dealer perform the
carburetor  modification.  The  engine  will  meet  each
emission  standard  throughout  its  life  when  operated  at
high  altitude  with  the  carburetor  modifications  for  high
altitude operation.

With the carburetor modification, engine horsepower will
decrease by about 3.5% for every 1000 feet (300 meters)
increase in altitude. The effect of altitude on horsepower
will be greater if no carburetor modification is made.

Operation of the generator at an altitude lower than the
carburetor is jetted for may result in reduced
performance, overheating, and serious engine damage
caused by an excessively lean air/fuel mixture. Be sure to
have any modification reversed at lower altitudes.

Emission Control System Information

Source of Emissions

Exhaust  gas  contains  carbon  monoxide,  nitrous  oxide
(NOx), and  hydrocarbons.  It is  very important to  control
the  emissions  of  NOx  and  hydrocarbons  as  they  are  a
major  contributor  to  air  pollution.  Carbon  monoxide  is  a
poisonous gas. The emission of fuel vapors is a source of
pollution as well. The generator engine utilizes a precise
air-fuel  ratio  and  emission control  system  to  reduce  the
emissions of carbon monoxide, NOx, hydrocarbons, and
evaporative fuel emissions

Polaris utilizes appropriate air-fuel ratios and other
emissions control systems to reduce the emissions of

carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and hydrocarbons.
In addition, Polaris fuel systems utilize components and
control technologies to reduce evaporative emissions.

The U.S. and California Clean Air Acts

Your  engine  has  been  designed  to  meet  current
Environmental  Protection  Agency  (EPA)  and  the
California  Air  Resources  Board  (CARB)  clean  air
standards. The regulations dictate that the manufacturers
provide operation and maintenance standards regarding
the emission control system. Tune up specifications are
provided  in  the  Maintenance  section.  Adherence  to  the
following instructions  will ensure  your engine  meets  the
emission control standards.

To keep the engine emissions within the emission
standards, the following procedures must be followed:

Alterations

Altering the emission control system may increase
emissions beyond the legal limit. Some possible
alterations are as follows:

• Removal or alteration of any part of the intake,

fuel, or exhaust systems

• Altering or defeating the governor linkage or

speed-adjusting mechanism to cause the engine
to operate outside its design parameters

Problems Affecting Emissions

If aware of any of the following, have the engine
inspected and repaired by an authorized Polaris dealer:

• Hard starting or stalling after starting

• Rough idle

• Shut down or backfire after applying an electrical

load

• Afterburning (backfiring)

• Black exhaust smoke or high fuel consumption

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