Starting The Generator; Manually Starting A Generator - Westinghouse WHXC3750 Instruction Manual

starting tHE gEnErator

before starting the generator, review
Safety on page 7.
Before attempting to start the generator, verify the
following:
• The engine is filled with engine oil (see Checking
Engine Oil on page 30).
• The generator is situated in a proper location (see
Location Selection on page 19).
• The generator is on a dry surface (see Weather and
Dry Surface on page 19).
• All loads are disconnected from the generator and
the AC circuit breakers are switched OFF (see No
Connected Loads on page 19).
• The generator is properly earthed (see Earthing the
Generator on page 19).
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Never use the generator in a location
that is wet or damp. Never expose the
generator to rain, snow, water spray
or standing water while in use. Protect
the generator from all hazardous
weather conditions. Moisture or ice
can cause a short circuit or other
malfunction in the electrical system.
Never operate the generator in an
enclosed area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide. Only
operate the generator outside and
away from windows, doors and vents.
DANGER
OPERATION
NOTICE
The generator is equipped with a low oil shutdown
switch. If the oil level becomes too low, the engine
will shut down automatically and cannot be restarted
until the oil is filled to the proper level.
Be sure the engine has the proper oil level before
using. Failure to verify that the engine has the
proper oil level could result in severe engine
damage and/or shortening the life of the engine.
Disconnect all loads from the generator before
starting. Failure to verify all loads are disconnected
prior to starting the generator could result in damage
to the connected electrical devices.

Manually Starting a Generator

N OTE: This procedure can also be used for an
electric start generator.
1. Make sure the AC circuit breakers are properly set
to the OFF position and the DC breaker is pushed
in (see Figure 14).
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Figure 14 – Circuit Breakers
1 - 12-Volt DC
Circuit Breaker
2 - 240-V AC Main
Circuit Breaker
2 3 4
3 - 240-Volt AC
Circuit Breaker
for Outlet A
4 - 240-Volt AC
Circuit Breaker
for Outlet B
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