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- Page 2 California California Proposition 65 Warning Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product Certain components in this product and its contains chemicals known to the state of related accessories contain chemicals California to cause cancer, birth defects known to the state of California to cause or other reproductive harm.
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Page 3: Congratulations On Owning A Westinghouse Inverter
Purchase Receipt: (retain your purchase receipt to ensure trouble-free warranty coverage) Product Registration To ensure trouble-free warranty coverage, it is important you register your Westinghouse inverter. You can register your inverter by either: 1. Filling in the product registration form below and mailing to:... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS CONGRATULATIONS ON OWNING A WESTINGHOUSE INVERTER ..............3 For Your Records: ............................3 Product Registration .............................3 Product Registration Form ..........................3 SAFETY ..................................5 SAFETY DEFINITIONS ............................5 SAFETY SYMBOL DEFINITIONS ........................5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ..........................6 SAFETY LABELS AND DECALS ........................7 UNPACKING ................................9... -
Page 5: Safety
SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS SAFETY SYMBOL DEFINITIONS The words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are used throughout this manual to highlight important information. Be certain that the meanings of Symbol Description these alerts are known to all who work on or near the equipment. -
Page 6: General Safety Rules
SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING Gasoline and gasoline vapors are DANGER extremely flammable and explosive Never use the inverter in a location under certain conditions. that is wet or damp. Never expose the • Always refuel the inverter outdoors, inverter to rain, snow, water spray or in a well-ventilated area. -
Page 7: Safety Labels And Decals
SAFETY SAFETY LABELS The safety labels have specific placement and must be replaced if they are unreadable, damaged or missing. BACK FRONT Figure 3... - Page 8 SAFETY MWE Investments LLC Designed in Columbus, OH USA Columbus OH 43228 USA Figure 4...
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Page 9: Unpacking
UNPACKING UNPACKING THE INVERTER CAUTION Always have assistance when lifting the inverter. The inverter is heavy; lifting it could cause bodily harm. Avoid cutting on or near staples to prevent personal injury. Tools required – box cutter or similar device. 1. -
Page 10: Control Panel Features
FEATURES CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Figure 10 – Control Panel Features 1 - 120-Volt, 20-Amp Duplex Outlet (NEMA 5 - Output Ready LED: The light will be green 5-20R): The outlet is capable of carrying a when the inverter is ready to be used. maximum of 20 amps. -
Page 11: Operation
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE Weather – Never operate your inverter outdoors during rain, snow or any combination of weather conditions INVERTER that could lead to moisture collecting on, in or around the inverter. Dry Surface – Always operate the inverter on a dry Before starting the inverter, surface free of any moisture. -
Page 12: Inverter Paralleling Operation
Always ensure that both ends of the paralleling cord are switched off before connecting the inverters. DANGER 1. Using only the Westinghouse paralleling cord (Part Never connect the paralleling cord to No. 260041) with both cord switches set to OFF the inverters with the inverters running. -
Page 13: Initial Oil Fill
OPERATION INITIAL OIL FILL 2. Start one of the inverters and wait until the ready light is on. 3. Turn both cord switches to ON (I). NOTICE 4. Start the remaining inverter; wait until the ready Engine oil must be added when the inverter is on light is on before connecting the load. - Page 14 OPERATION 3. Using the supplied oil fill container and oil, fill the container to the 2.0 mark on the container. Do not overfill (see Figure 23). Figure 25 – Engine Oil Correct Level 7. Do not overfill. If oil level is too high, oil will drain out through the fill plug.
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Page 15: Adding / Checking Engine Fluids And Fuel
OPERATION ADDING / CHECKING ENGINE Adding Gasoline to the Fuel Tank FLUIDS AND FUEL WARNING Never refuel the inverter while the Before adding/checking engine engine is running. fluids and fuel, review Safety section. Always turn the engine off and allow the inverter to cool before refueling. -
Page 16: Starting The Inverter
OPERATION NOTICE CAUTION The engine is equipped with a low oil shutdown Avoid prolonged skin contact with switch. If the oil level becomes low, the engine will gasoline. Avoid prolonged breathing of shut down and will not start until the oil is filled to the gasoline vapors. -
Page 17: Using Efficiency Mode
OPERATION Using Efficiency Mode 3. Pull the choke knob out to the ON position (see Figure 29). The inverter is equipped with an efficiency mode switch to minimize fuel consumption. In efficiency mode, the inverter will sense the load and adjust the engine RPM to the current load requirements. -
Page 18: Stopping The Inverter
OPERATION STOPPING THE INVERTER Normal Operation During normal operation, use the following steps to stop your inverter: 1. Remove any connected loads from the control panel receptacles. 2. Allow the inverter to run at “no load” to reduce and stabilize engine and alternator temperatures. 3. -
Page 19: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CAUTION Before performing maintenance Avoid skin contact with engine oil or on the inverter, review Safety gasoline. Prolonged skin contact with section and the following safety engine oil or gasoline can be harmful. messages. Frequent and prolonged contact with engine oil may cause skin cancer. -
Page 20: Engine Oil Maintenance
ENGINE OIL MAINTENANCE NOTICE Engine Oil Specification Engine oil must always be checked and added when the inverter is on a flat, level surface, or an inaccurate 1. Only use the engine oil specified in Figure 32. reading may result, causing serious engine damage. 2. -
Page 21: Changing Engine Oil
MAINTENANCE Changing Engine Oil Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter must be cleaned after every 50 hours of 1. Stop the engine. use or 3 months (frequency should be increased if 2. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow inverter is operated in a dusty environment). -
Page 22: Draining The Float Bowl
MAINTENANCE 5. Wash the foam air filter element by submerging the element in a solution of household detergent soap and warm water. Slowly squeeze the foam to thoroughly clean. NOTICE NEVER twist or tear the foam air filter element during cleaning or drying. Only apply slow but firm squeezing action. - Page 23 MAINTENANCE 8. Inspect the spark plug for: NOTICE • Cracked or chipped insulator Never apply any side load or move the spark plug • Excessive wear laterally when removing the spark plug. Applying a side load or moving the spark plug laterally may crack •...
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Page 24: Cleaning The Spark Arrestor
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE SPARK 6. Pull the spark arrestor screen off the muffler exhaust pipe. ARRESTOR 7. Using a wire brush, remove any dirt and debris that may have collected on the spark arrestor screen. Check and clean the spark arrestor after every 100 hours of use or 6 months. -
Page 25: Checking And Adjusting Valve Lash
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE INVERTER 5. Insert a feeler gauge between the rocker arm and the push rod and check for clearance (see Figure It is important to inspect and clean the inverter before 54). See Table 2 for valve lash specifications. every use. -
Page 26: Service Parts
MAINTENANCE Service Parts 21 22 Figure 56... - Page 27 MAINTENANCE Item Description 260005 Reset Breaker 260014 Efficiency Mode Switch 260021 Choke Cable 260039 12-volt DC Power Socket 260020 Recoil Starter 260019 Spark Plug Cover (Blue) 260003 A5RTC (Torch) Spark Plug 260017 Oil Filling Cover (Blue) 260015 Oil Filler Plug 260018 Draining Fuel Cover, Carburetor (Blue)
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Before attempting to service or troubleshoot the inverter, 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. - Page 29 MAINTENANCE NOTES...
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