Stopping The Generator; Normal Operation; During An Emergency; Application And Duty Cycle - Westinghouse 2400i Instruction Manual

STOPPING THE GENERATOR

Normal Operation

During normal operation, use the following steps to
stop the generator:
1. Unplug any electrical cords or devices from the
240-Volt AC and 12-Volt DC receptacles on the
control panel.
2. Allow the generator to run unloaded for at least
one minute to cool and stabilise the engine and
alternator temperatures.
3. Press and hold down the engine stop button
until the generator has ceased operating.
4. Turn the fuel control switch to the OFF position.
5. Turn the fuel cap vent anti-clockwise to the OFF
position.

During an Emergency

If there is an emergency and the generator must be
stopped quickly, press and hold down the engine
stop button immediately.
APPLICATION AND DUTY
CYCLE
All models within this range of Westinghouse
generators are portable, air-cooled, petrol-
engine driven, self-contained units designed for
independent supply of electrical power. They are
ideal as a backup power supply in the event of
mains power failure or as a remote area power
supply for use when camping, caravanning or
working out in the field.
For most common applications, users can connect a
Westinghouse generator to power electrical devices
by detachable plug and socket-outlet connection
as described in this manual. The RCD safety switch
equipped models offer the best protection against
electric shock when operated in this manner and
their use is considered "best practice" according to
Australian Workplace Health and Safety Regulations.
Westinghouse generators can also be connected
to an electrical installation such as in a house or
business premises, for example, by a licensed
electrician. It should be noted that the RCD
equipped models are not suitable for connection
to a fixed multiple earthed neutral (MEN) electrical
installation, which is the standard electrical
distribution system used in Australia and New
Zealand. This is because the RCD will trip on load
due to the division of current between the neutral
and earth conductors to the MEN installation.
OPERA TION

AMBIENT CONDITIONS

The generator is designed to operate within the
following range of ambient conditions:
• Temperature:
-5 to +40°C
• Altitude: Up to 1,000 m
Where possible, the generator should be operated
in the shade to prevent additional heat load due to
solar radiation.
The engine's power output will decrease by
approximately 3.5% for each 300 m increase in
altitude above sea level. This is normal for spark-
ignition engines and is attributable to the decrease
in atmospheric pressure (and thus the available air
for combustion) as altitude increases.
CONNECTING ELECTRICAL
LOADS
The generator can only be used to power 240-Volt
AC, 50 Hz, single phase or 12-Volt DC electrical
devices.

240-Volt AC Loads

240-Volt AC devices can be connected either
directly or via electrical extension cords into the
240-Volt AC outlet(s) on the generator's control
panel. Lift up the spring-loaded weather resistant
cover on each outlet for access to connect the
electrical device or cord.
240-Volt AC devices may be fitted with either a
three-pin 15 Ampere (typically abbreviated "15
Amp" or "15 A") plug or a three-pin 10 Ampere ("10
Amp" or "10 A") plug as shown in Figure 12. Certain
double-insulated devices may be fitted with a two-
pin 10 A plug that doesn't have an earth pin (which
is the longer, vertical pin).
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