Troubleshooting - Westinghouse WHL1000 Owner's Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

!
WARNING
Before attempting to service or
troubleshoot the generator, the owner
or service technician must first read
the owner's manual and understand
and follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions may
result in conditions that can lead to
voiding of the EPA certification or
product warranty, serious personal
injury, property damage or even death.
PROBLEM
Engine is running, but no
electrical output.
POTENTIAL CAUSE
1. Circuit breakers are tripped.
2. The power cord's plug
connector is not fully engaged
in the generator's outlet.
3. Faulty or defective power cord
4. Faulty or defective electrical
appliance
5.
GFCI outlet is tripped
6. If trying 1-5 above does not
solve the problem, the cause
might be the generator has a
fault.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Reset the circuit breakers and check for overload
condition (see pages 23 and 25).
2. Verify plug connector is firmly engaged in the
generator's outlet. If using the 240V outlet, make sure
plug connector is rotated 1/4 turn in the clockwise
direction.
3. Replace power cord.
4. Try connecting a known good appliance to verify the
generator is producing electrical power.
5.
Press the reset button on the GFCI outlet (see page
33).
6. Take the generator to your nearest authorized
service dealer.
SOLUTION
37