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Summary of Contents for Westinghouse WGen2000
- Page 1 USER MANUAL PORTABLE GENERATORS FOR MODELS: WGen2000, WGen3600, WGen5500 WGen6500st, WGen7500, WGen8300st...
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Page 2: Wgen Technical Specifications
The effect of altitude on horsepower will be greater if no carburetor modification is made. A decrease in engine horsepower will de- crease the power output of the generator. HAVE QUESTIONS? Email us at service@wpowereq.com or call 1-855-944-3571 2 | Westinghouse Portable Power... -
Page 3: Product Registration
IMPORTANT: KEEP YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT TO ENSURE TROUBLE-FREE WARRANTY COVERAGE. PRODUCT REGISTRATION To ensure trouble-free warranty coverage, it is important you register your Westinghouse generator. You can register your generator by either: 1. Filling in the product registration form below and mailing to:... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
UNPACKING ....... . . 9 WGen2000 Schematic ..... . . 40 Wheel Kit Accessories Box . -
Page 5: Safety
NOTE: Indicates a procedure, practice or condition that should be followed in order for the generator to function in the manner intended. Westinghouse Portable Power | 5... -
Page 6: General Safety Rule
Never use the generator to power medical support engine misfires often. equipment. Always disconnect tools or Always remove any tools or other service equipment used appliances from the during maintenance from the generator before operating. generator before starting. 6 | Westinghouse Portable Power... -
Page 7: Safety Labels And Decals
SAFETY SAFETY LABELS AND DECALS Westinghouse Portable Power | 7... - Page 8 CSA 45.8/22.9 A 268850 Columbus Ohio 43228 Etats-Unis Co n u à columbus , Ohio,tats-Unis Made in China/ Fabriqu é en Chine Sample from WGen5500 Sample from WGen5500 WGen5500 WGen3600 WGen2000 WGen7500 WGen6500st WGen8300st 8 | Westinghouse Portable Power...
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Page 9: Unpacking
WHEEL KIT ACCESSORIES BOX Open the Wheel Kit Accessories box and verify the contents against the list below. If any parts are missing, please locate an authorized Westinghouse Generator dealer at service@wpowereq.com or call 1-855-944-3571. Figure 1 -Wheel and Feet Kit Hardware... -
Page 10: Assembly
ASSEMBLY INSTALLING WHEELS AND FEET (NOT APPLICABLE TO WGEN2000) BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE GENERATOR, REVIEW THE SAFETY SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 5. CAUTION Never lift the generator without Figure 3 - Assemble Mounting Feet to Frame assistance. The generator is heavy and lifting without assistance could 3. -
Page 11: Installing The Battery (Electric Generators Only)
3. Locate negative (-) cable attached to alternator cable, remove tie and route to the negative (-) battery post. See figure 5 below for location of negative (-) cable. Figure 5 - (1) Negative Cable Westinghouse Portable Power | 11... -
Page 12: Features
Engine Control Switch: Allows fuel to flow to Oil Drain Plug: Must be removed to drain engine oil engine and energizes the ignition system. Never Flat Wheels: Not available with WGen2000 Push Button Electric Start: Starts and stops Air Cleaner Cover: Must remove to service the air the engine. - Page 13 CARB Canister: Required for models sold into and used in California. Muffler and Spark Arrester: Avoid contact until engine is cooled down. Spark arrestor prevents sparks from exiting the muffler. It must be removed for servicing. Westinghouse Portable Power | 13...
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Page 14: Control Panel Features
120-volt duplex outlets to 20amps. 120-Volt 30 Amp TT-30 Outlet: Travel Trailer Ground Terminal: The ground terminal is used to outlet can supply a maximum of 30 amps and ground the generator. 120 volts. 14 | Westinghouse Portable Power... - Page 15 (NEMA L14-30R): Outlet can supply either 120V or 240V output. 120-Volt, 20-Amp Duplex GFCI Outlets (NEMA 5-20R): Each outlet is capable of carrying a maximum of 20 amps on a single receptacle or a combination of both receptacles. Westinghouse Portable Power | 15...
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Page 16: Operation
Placing the generator on non level surfaces can cause the Floating Neutral (WGen2000 & WGen3600: The generator generator to tip over, causing fuel (stator winding) is isolated from the frame and from the AC and oil to spill. Spilled fuel can ignite receptacle ground pin. -
Page 17: Powercord
Using Extension Cords Westinghouse Portable Power assumes no responsibility for the content within this table. The use of this table is the responsibility of the user only. This table is intended for reference only. The results produced by using this table are not guaranteed to be correct or applicable in all situations as the type and construction of cords are highly variable. -
Page 18: Transfer Switch Connections
OPERATION TRANSFER SWITCH CONNECTIONS ADDING / CHECKING ENGINE FLUIDS AND FUEL The Westinghouse generator is wired with the neutral bonded to ground. If you are connecting your generator BEFORE ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE to a panel board transfer switch, a licensed electrician... -
Page 19: Engine Fluids And Fuel
Failure to maintain the proper oil CAUTION level can result in engine damage. Avoid prolonged skin contact with gasoline. Avoid prolonged breathing of gasoline vapors. Westinghouse Portable Power | 19... -
Page 20: Starting The Generator
OFF position. (Figure 18) 3. Move the choke lever to the ON position (see Figure 15 below). Figure 18 - Choke - OFF Figure 15 - Choke - ON 20 | Westinghouse Portable Power... -
Page 21: Starting An Electric Start Generator
4. Rotate the red Battery Disconnect button clockwise in Manually Starting a Generator on page 20. until the button pops out (see 1 below) . Figure 22 - Push Button Start Figure 21 - Battery Disconnect - Twist to unlock Westinghouse Portable Power | 21... -
Page 22: Stopping The Generator
Always perform maintenance in a well- Allow hot components to cool to ventilated area. Gasoline fuel and fuel the touch prior to performing any vapors are extremely flammable and maintenance procedure. can ignite under certain conditions. 22 | Westinghouse Portable Power... -
Page 23: Maintenance Schedule
Spark Plug Check/Clean Replace Spark Arrestor Check/Clean *Service more frequently if operating in dry and dusty conditions TABLE 2: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - AUTHORIZED WESTINGHOUSE SERVICE DEALER PERFORMED After First 20 After 50 Hours After 100 Hour After 300 Hours Before Every... -
Page 24: Engine Oil Maintenance
Stop frequently to check the level to avoid overfilling. 8. Continue to add oil until the oil is at the correct level. See Figure 27. Figure 26 - Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick 24 | Westinghouse Portable Power... -
Page 25: Changing Engine Oil
Use only the elements in a solution of household detergent household detergent soap to clean the soap and warm water. Slowly squeeze the foam to air filter. thoroughly clean. Westinghouse Portable Power | 25... -
Page 26: Spark Plug Maintenance
Never apply any side load or move the spark plug laterally when removing the spark plug. Applying a Figure 31 side load or moving the spark plug laterally may crack and damage the spark plug boot. 26 | Westinghouse Portable Power... - Page 27 Replace the spark plug boot, making sure the boot fully engages the spark plug’s tip. Recommended Spark Plug Replacement: AC Delco: 4EXLS Autolite: 52 Champion: N9YC Bosch: W7DC Torch: F7TC Figure 34 – Removing Spark Plug Westinghouse Portable Power | 27...
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Page 28: Testing Gfci Outlets
1. Remove the spark plug wire from spark plug. 2. Loosen and remove the bolt on the battery hold down plate and swing the plate out (see Figure 36). 3. Tip the battery forward slightly to access battery cables. 28 | Westinghouse Portable Power... -
Page 29: Cleaning The Spark Arrestor
(see Figure 40 and Figure 41). Figure 40 Figure 41 General Cleaning of the Generator – Use a damp rag to clean all remaining surfaces. Westinghouse Portable Power | 29... -
Page 30: Storage
5. Press the reset button on the GFCI outlet (see page 28). 6. If trying 1-5 above does not solve 6. Take the generator to your nearest the problem, the cause might be the authorized service dealer. generator has a fault. 30 | Westinghouse Portable Power... - Page 31 RPM. 4. If trying 1-3 above does not solve 4. Take the generator to your nearest the problem, the cause might be a authorized service dealer. fault in the generator Westinghouse Portable Power | 31...
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Page 32: Exploded And Engine Views
WGen2000 EXPLODED VIEW 32 | Westinghouse Portable Power... -
Page 33: Wgen2000 Engine View
WGen2000 ENGINE VIEW Westinghouse Portable Power | 33... -
Page 34: Wgen3600 Exploded View
WGen3600 EXPLODED VIEW 34 | Westinghouse Portable Power... -
Page 35: Wgen3600 Engine View
WGen3600 ENGINE VIEW Westinghouse Portable Power | 35... -
Page 36: Wgen5500 Exploded View
WGen5500 EXPLODED VIEW 36 | Westinghouse Portable Power... -
Page 37: Wgen5500 Engine View
WGen5500 ENGINE VIEW Westinghouse Portable Power | 37... -
Page 38: Wgen7500 Exploded View
WGen7500 EXPLODED VIEW 38 | Westinghouse Portable Power... -
Page 39: Wgen7500 Engine View
WGen7500 ENGINE VIEW Westinghouse Portable Power | 39... -
Page 40: Schematics
WGen2000 SCHEMATIC 40 | Westinghouse Portable Power... -
Page 41: Wgen3600 Schematic
WGen3600 SCHEMATIC Westinghouse Portable Power | 41... -
Page 42: Wgen5500 Schematic
WGen5500 SCHEMATIC 42 | Westinghouse Portable Power... -
Page 43: Wgen7500 Schematic
WGen7500 SCHEMATIC Westinghouse Portable Power | 43... - Page 44 44 | Westinghouse Portable Power...