Even the manufacturer of the Sumec Firman brand of generators is aware of the possibility of counterfeiting, especially in the Nigerian market. For this reason, they have put some anti-fake indicators on various parts of their products.

Here are the various ways to How To Identify Original Sumec Firman Generator

• The name “FIRMAN” is boldly engraved on the fuel tank (for their petrol generators)
• The name is also engraved on the AVR, air filter, engine block, alternator rear frame, carburetor, cylinder head cover, and muffler.
• If you cannot spot the name on any of these parts, run!!
• Even if you see “SUMEC” or “SUMEC FIRMAN” engraved on these parts, you’re spotting a fake. Only the name “FIRMAN” is engraved on these parts.
• Note, however, that the names “SUMEC FIRMAN” or “SUMEC” may be printed (not engraved) on other parts of the generator. This doesn’t mean it is fake. You can only be sure it’s a fake when the name “FIRMAN” is not engraved on the parts mentioned above.
• Note how the “F” in the name “FIRMAN” is written with a dot used as it’s middle piece rather than a short horizontal line.