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- Page 1 Portable Generator Instruction Manual WHXC3750 WHXC3750-PRO WHXC5000 WHXC7000 WHXC8500E WHXC8500E-PRO...
- Page 2 DISCLAIMERS: All instructions, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. The illustrations used in this manual are intended as representative reference views only. Moreover, because of our continuous product improvement policy, we may modify information, illustrations or specifications to explain or exemplify a product, service or maintenance improvement.
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Page 3: For Your Records
Congratulations on PurCHasing a WEstingHousE gEnErator Thank-you for purchasing a Westinghouse portable generator. It is a high quality power product that will provide many years of safe and reliable service if properly operated and maintained. DANGER This manual contains important instructions for operating the generator. For your safety and that of others, be sure to read this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Checking Engine Oil ...........................30 Adding Engine Oil ............................31 Changing Engine Oil ...........................31 AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE ..........................31 Cleaning the Air Filter (Models WHXC3750 & WHXC3750-PRO) ..............32 Cleaning the Air Filter (Models WHXC5000, WHXC7000, WHXC8500E & WHXC8500E-PRO)....33 FUEL STRAINER MAINTENANCE........................34 FUEL SEDIMENT CUP MAINTENANCE......................35 SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE ........................36... - Page 6 Storage Procedure for Greater than 3 Months ...................42 Removal from Storage ..........................42 DISMANTLING AND DISPOSAL ........................42 TROUbLESHOOTING ............................43 SPECIFICATIONS ..............................47 WIRING DIAGRAMS ...............................48 WHXC3750 WIRING DIAGRAM ........................48 WHXC3750-PRO WIRING DIAGRAM ......................49 WHXC5000 WIRING DIAGRAM ........................50 WHXC7000 WIRING DIAGRAM ........................51 WHXC8500E WIRING DIAGRAM ........................52 WHXC8500E-PRO WIRING DIAGRAM ......................53 WARRANTY ................................54...
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Page 7: Safety
SAFETY saFEtY DEFinitions saFEtY sYMBol DEFinitions The words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and Symbol Description NOTICE are used throughout this manual to highlight important information. Be certain that the meanings of these alerts are known to all who work on or near the Safety Alert Symbol equipment. -
Page 8: General Safety Rules
SAFETY gEnEral saFEtY rulEs WARNING Fuel and fuel vapours are extremely DANGER flammable and explosive under Never use the generator in a location certain conditions. that is wet or damp. Never expose the • Always refuel the generator generator to rain, snow, water spray outdoors, in a well-ventilated area. - Page 9 SAFETY WARNING Never operate the generator if: powered items overheat; electrical output drops; there are sparks, flames or smoke coming from the generator; or if the receptacles are damaged. Never attempt to connect more than one generator to the same electrical device, extension cord or fixed electrical installation.
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Page 10: Safety Labels And Decals
SAFETY saFEtY laBEls anD DECals Figure 1 - Safety Labels and Decals (Front, Left Side & Top) - Page 11 SAFETY STOP START STOP Figure 2- Safety Labels and Decals (Rear & Right Side)
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Page 12: Unpacking
Check the wheel kit and verify its components against those shown in Figure 3. If any parts are missing, please contact your local Westinghouse dealer. A – Wheel (qty 2) b – Handle with Grip (qty 2) C – Mounting Foot (qty 1) D –... -
Page 13: Assembly
ASSEMBLY WHEEl Kit assEMBlY 1. Place generator on a flat surface. 2. Place a piece of cardboard or other soft material to tip the generator onto, to protect the frame paint before assembling the generator, and prevent the generator from sliding. Tip the review Safety on page 7 and the generator onto its side as shown in Figure 4 with following safety messages. - Page 14 ASSEMBLY 4. Attach the mounting foot to the frame using the 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 using the other axle, wheel M8 bolts and nuts. and cotter pin. 8. Install each handle using a clevis pin and cotter pin as shown in Figure 7. Figure 5 –...
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Page 15: Installing The Battery (Electric Start Generators Only)
ASSEMBLY installing tHE BattErY (ElECtriC start gEnErators onlY) WARNING To avoid electric shock: • ALWAYS connect the positive (+) battery cable (red boot) first when connecting battery cables. • ALWAYS disconnect the negative (-) battery cable (black boot) first when disconnecting battery cables. -
Page 16: Features
FEATURES Main gEnErator CoMPonEnts Figure 9 - Main Generator Components (Front, Left Side & Top) 1 - Fuel Cap 8 - Wheel (if equipped) 2 - Fuel Tank 9 - Engine 3 - Fuel Gauge 10 - Recoil Starter Handle 4 - Frame 11 - Fuel Shutoff Valve 5 - Control Panel... - Page 17 FEATURES Figure 10 - Main Generator Components (Rear & Right Side) 1 - Handle (if equipped) 5 - Alternator 2 - Muffler 6 - Spark Plug 3 - Spark Arrester 7 - Carburettor 4 - Mounting Foot (if equipped)
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Page 18: Control Panel
FEATURES CONTROL PANEL Voltage Frequency Run Time Figure 11 – Control Panel Features 1A. Engine Control Switch (RUN/STOP for Manual 4. 240-Volt AC, 15-Amp Circuit breakers (if Start Units): equipped): Protect each 240-Volt AC outlet from overload current above 15 Amps, and can also • RUN - In the RUN position, the switch allows the be used to switch the individual AC outlets on generator to be started. -
Page 19: Operation
OPERATION BEForE starting tHE No Connected Loads – Make sure the generator has no connected loads before starting it. To ensure gEnErator there are no connected loads, unplug any electrical cords or devices from the 240-Volt AC and 12-Volt DC receptacles on the control panel. -
Page 20: Checking / Adding Engine Oil And Fuel
OPERATION CHECKing / aDDing EnginE Checking and Adding Fuel oil anD FuEl WARNING Never refuel the generator while the engine is running. before checking or adding engine oil and fuel, review Safety on page 7. Always turn the engine off and allow the generator to cool before refuelling. -
Page 21: Starting The Generator
OPERATION starting tHE gEnErator NOTICE The generator is equipped with a low oil shutdown switch. If the oil level becomes too low, the engine before starting the generator, review will shut down automatically and cannot be restarted Safety on page 7. until the oil is filled to the proper level. - Page 22 OPERATION 2. Move the fuel shutoff valve to the ON position 4. Push the engine control switch into the RUN (see Figure 15). position (see Figure 17). Figure 17 – Engine Control Switch in the RUN Position 5. Firmly grasp the recoil starter handle and pull Figure 15 –...
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Page 23: Starting An Electric Start Generator
OPERATION Starting an Electric Start Generator 4. Move the choke lever to the ON position (see Figure 21) if starting a cold engine. To re-start 1. Verify the battery is properly installed and both a warm engine, leave the choke lever in the OFF battery cables are attached (see Installing the position. -
Page 24: Stopping The Generator
10 A plug that doesn’t have an earth pin (which is the longer, vertical CYClE pin). 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 for... -
Page 25: 12-Volt Dc Loads
OPERATION WARNING Never insert an automotive cigarette lighter device into the 12-Volt DC outlet. The heated lighter may ignite the fuel causing an explosion or fire. Power Output and Demand There are two limits to the amount of electric power that the generator can usefully provide: (a) its total 240-Volt AC or 12-Volt DC electric power generating capacity or power output and (b) the electric current or... -
Page 26: 240-Volt Ac Extension Cords
3000:2007. generator’s outlets must not exceed 3,000 W for the WHXC3750 and WHXC3750-PRO models or NOTICE 3,600 W for the other models. DO NOT use standard 10 A extension cords fitted The above guidelines serve as approximations only of with standard domestic 10 A plugs and sockets. -
Page 27: 12 Volt Battery Charging
OPERATION 12 Volt BattErY CHarging 5. Insert the cigarette lighter plug into the generator’s 12-Volt DC accessory socket. The battery is now There are two methods by which the generator can be charging. Keep the battery as far away as possible used to charge an external 12 Volt battery: from the generator due to the explosive gas hazard. -
Page 28: Transporting The Generator
OPERATION transPorting tHE 2. Connect the battery charger’s positive (+) alligator clip or terminal clamp (red) to the positive (+) gEnErator terminal on the battery. The generator should be stopped and the fuel shutoff 3. Connect the battery charger’s negative (-) alligator valve should be turned to the OFF position before clip or terminal clamp (black) to the negative (-) transporting the generator. -
Page 29: Maintenance
Alternatively, an authorized Westinghouse service dealer can carry out this work for a fee. Table 1: basic Maintenance Schedule - Owner Performed... -
Page 30: Engine Oil Maintenance
Table 2 lists the more complicated maintenance tasks that are best performed by a qualified mechanic using specialized tools. It is recommended to engage an authorized Westinghouse service dealer to carry out this work. Table 2: Advanced Maintenance Schedule - Authorized Westinghouse Service Dealer Performed... -
Page 31: Adding Engine Oil
Tools required (not included) – 10 mm spanner (for water or alternatively a non-flammable models WHXC3750 and WHXC3750-PRO) or 12 mm solvent. spanner (for all other models) and oil drain pan. 1. Stop the engine. -
Page 32: Cleaning The Air Filter (Models Whxc3750 & Whxc3750-Pro)
Cleaning the Air Filter 6. Pay special attention also to the metal backfire plate in the upper left corner of the air filter (Models WHXC3750 & WHXC3750-PRO) assembly box. This metal plate must be in its proper position when re-installing the air filter The air filter must be cleaned after every 50 hours of element (see Figure 32). -
Page 33: Cleaning The Air Filter (Models Whxc5000, Whxc7000, Whxc8500E & Whxc8500E-Pro)
MAINTENANCE 12. Install the air filter cover by re-engaging the tabs 4. Pull the air filter cover off and away from the air on the top of the air filter assembly and then filter assembly noting its orientation with the choke tightening the knob clockwise (see Figure 33). -
Page 34: Fuel Strainer Maintenance
MAINTENANCE FuEl strainEr NOTICE MaintEnanCE NEVER twist or tear the air filter elements during cleaning or drying. Apply only a slow and firm Check and clean the fuel strainer after every 100 squeezing action. hours of use or 6 months. It is recommended that this maintenance task be performed each time when filling 7. -
Page 35: Fuel Sediment Cup Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 8. Re-install the fuel strainer by hand inside the filling hole on top of the fuel tank (see Figure 36). Make sure it is fully inserted into the opening and properly seated on the underside of its top rim. Figure 40 –... -
Page 36: Spark Plug Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 11. Turn the fuel shutoff valve to the ON position and 4. Clean area around the spark plug. check for any leaks around the threaded joint 5. Use a spark plug socket wrench to remove the where the fuel sediment cup screws into the fuel spark plug from the cylinder head by unscrewing it shutoff valve. -
Page 37: Spark Arrester Maintenance
MAINTENANCE sParK arrEstEr MaintEnanCE Tools required (not included) – 5 mm flat head screwdriver, wire brush. Check and clean the spark arrester after every 100 hours of use or 6 months. 1. Stop the generator and let it cool for several minutes if it’s been running. -
Page 38: Cleaning The Generator
MAINTENANCE ClEaning tHE gEnErator Make sure all of the engine and alternator cooling air ports are clean of any dirt or other debris (see Figures The generator should be kept clean and dry at all 47, 48 and 49) otherwise the generator may overheat times to ensure its reliable and safe operation. -
Page 39: Rcd Safety Switch Testing (If Equipped)
Stop the generator as described in Stopping the Generator on page 24 and take it to your nearest authorized Westinghouse service dealer. 6. If the RCD safety switch passes the TEST function, push the circuit breaker switch back upwards to the ON position. Close the cover and secure it in place by turning the locking screw clockwise by hand. -
Page 40: Volt Battery Maintenance (If Equipped)
MAINTENANCE 12 Volt BattErY 3. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable (black boot) from the negative (-) terminal on the battery. MaintEnanCE (iF EquiPPED) 4. Disconnect the positive (+) battery cable (red boot) from the positive (+) terminal on the battery. The generator’s 12 Volt battery (if equipped) is a sealed-for-life type that requires no regular 5. -
Page 41: Draining The Fuel
Figure 52 – Removing the Carburettor Drain Screw other gas appliance; or a spark from (WHXC3750 & WHXC3750-PRO) an electric appliance. NOTICE Fuel stored for as little as 30 days can go bad, causing gum, varnish and corrosive build-up in fuel lines, fuel passages and the engine. -
Page 42: Storage Procedure For 1 - 3 Months
Dismantling should only be carried out by a clean, dry place for storage. mechanically proficient person with access to proper tools or alternatively by your authorized Westinghouse 5. For electric-start models equipped with a 12 Volt service dealer for a fee. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
Faulty battery. Replace battery. If above possible causes are checked and Take generator to an authorized eliminated, generator may be faulty. Westinghouse service dealer. Engine control switch is in the STOP Push engine control switch into the RUN position. position. - Page 44 TROUBLESHOOTING PRObLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE SOLUTION If VFT meter display is blank, Take generator to an authorized Westinghouse generator may be faulty. service dealer. Main 240-Volt AC circuit Switch main 240-Volt AC circuit breaker and individual breaker and/or individual 240- 240-Volt AC outlet circuit breakers (if equipped) to the Volt AC outlet circuit breakers ON position.
- Page 45 Engine speed may vary slightly when electrical load off. changes; this is normal operation. No fault. If above possible causes Take generator to an authorized Westinghouse are checked and eliminated, service dealer. generator may be faulty. This sound my be heard This is normal operation.
- Page 46 (whichever is the lesser). If above possible cause is Take generator to an authorized Westinghouse checked and eliminated, service dealer. generator may be faulty. Electrical overload or short...
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Page 47: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS WHXC3750- WHXC8500E- PARAMETER WHXC3750 WHXC5000 WHXC7000 WHXC8500E Type 1-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Overhead Valve, Air Cooled Displacement (cm Speed (rpm) 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 Oil Capacity (L) Low Oil Shutdown Spark Plug Champion RN9YC, Bosch WR7DC+, Denso W20EPR-U or NGK BPR6ES... -
Page 48: Wiring Diagrams
WIRING DIAGRAMS WHXC3750 WiRiNg DiAgRAM... -
Page 49: Whxc3750-Pro Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAMS WHXC3750-PRO WIRING DIAGRAM... -
Page 50: Whxc5000 Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAMS WHXC5000 Wiring DiagraM... -
Page 51: Whxc7000 Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAMS WHXC7000 Wiring DiagraM... -
Page 52: Whxc8500E Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAMS WHXC8500E Wiring DiagraM... -
Page 53: Whxc8500E-Pro Wiring Diagram
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Page 54: Warranty
WARRANTY WarrantY against DEFECts serviced to schedule using genuine spare parts; altered or otherwise misused or damaged in any way. Proof of Purchase The Company shall not be responsible for any diagnosis, communication, dismantling, packing, It is recommended that you keep a copy of the original handling, freight, and reassembly or reinstallation tax invoice together with this manual. - Page 55 NOTES...
- Page 56 WHXC7000 Tel (262) 522-1450 Toll Free (855) 944-3571 WHXC8500E WHXC8500E-PRO © 2013 All rights reserved. Content may change without notice. Westpro Power Systems, a Westinghouse Electric Corporation licensee. August 2013 and Westinghouse are registered trademarks of Westinghouse Electric Corporation.
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