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EC18000VE/A EC22000VE/A GENERATORS INSTALLATION AND OPERATORS MANUAL WINCO INC. 225 S. CORDOVA AVE. LE CENTER, MN 56057 507-357-6821 SERVICE DEPT. 507-357-6831 www.wincogen.com...
Should you experience a problem please follow the “Troubleshooting STARTING ELECTRIC MOTORS Tables” near the end of this manual. The warranty listed in the manual PREPARING THE UNIT describes what you can expect from WINCO should you need service UNPACKING assistance in the future. VENTILATION...
SAFETY 4. CLEANLINESS - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Keep the generator and surrounding area clean. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A. Remove all grease, ice, snow or materials that create slippery conditions around the unit. This manual contains important information that should be understood B.
1. As you receive your unit, it is critical to check it for any damage. If any damage is noted, it is always easiest to refuse the shipment and let WINCO take care of the freight claim. If you sign for the unit, the transfer of the ownership requires that you file the freight claim 2.
GASOLINE LUBRICATION When using gasoline, always use fresh, clean, unleaded fuel. The Before starting the engine, fill the crankcase to the proper level with engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline with a minimum a good quality oil. The recommended grade oil and quantity of oil octane rating of 87 or higher.
INITIAL START UP to prevent severe damage caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase. However, if the unit is repeatedly allowed to shutdown on low oil pressure, progressive damage will be done to the engine, The throttle control on these generators is preset and locked to operate shortening the engine’s life.
STOPPING AND STORING LOAD vs. OUTPUT 1. Move the key to the “OFF” position. Generator Speed Frequency Voltage 2. Turn off the fuel supply valve. Load (RPM) (Hz) 3. Before extended storage (over 30 days) certain precautions None 3690 61.5 125V must be taken to ensure the fuel doesn’t deteriorate and clog the fuel system.
ENGINE CARE APPLYING THE LOADS Allow the engine to warm up for two or three minutes before applying MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE any load. This will allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature and oil to circulate throughout the engine. A shot warm-up time will permit the engine to work more efficiently when the load is If major engine service or repair is required, contact an authorized applied and will reduce the wear in the engine, extending its life.
GENERATOR CARE C. Remove the oil filter and dispose of it properly. D. Before you install the new oil filter, clean the filter mounting base and coat the seal of the new oil filter will clean engine oil. GINE CARE e.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Won’t start Low oil level Fouled spark plug Out of fuel Start switch in OFF position Fuel Valve turned off Plugged fuel filter Blown fuse in key switch Voltage too low Engine speed is too low Generator overloaded Defective stator Defective rotor (field)
THREE PHASE AC WIRING EC22000VE AC WIRING HIGH AND LOW WYE 3-PHASE THREE PHASE-HIGH WYE THREE PHASE-LO 277/430 HIGH WYE 277/480 VOLTS 120/208 VOLTS EE PHASE AC WIRING H AND LOW WYE E-HIGH WYE THREE PHASE-LOW WYE 3-PHASE 120/208 VOLTS 120/208 LOW WYE REV B 60706-231...
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THREE PHASE AC WIRING - D SINGLE PHASE AC WIRING 1-PHASE SINGLE PHASE THREE PHASE -D 120/240 VOLTS 120/240 VOLTS 120/240 E PHASE AC WIRING - DELTA E PHASE AC WIRING 3-PHASE GLE PHASE THREE PHASE -DELTA 120/240 DELTA 240 VOLTS 120/240 VOLTS 60706-231 REV B...
WINCO written instructions. WINCO’s sole liability, and Purchaser’s sole remedy for a failure under this warranty, shall be limited to the repair of the product. At WINCO’s option, material found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use and service will be repaired or replaced.
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