Adding Gasoline To The Fuel Tank; Starting The Inverter - Westinghouse iGen4500 User Manual

OPERATION

ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK

Never refuel the inverter while the
engine is running.
Always turn the engine off and allow
the inverter to cool before refueling.
Avoid prolonged skin contact with
gasoline. Avoid prolonged breathing of
gasoline vapors.
Required Gasoline – Only use gasoline that meets the
following requirements:
• Unleaded gasoline only
• Gasoline with maximum 10% ethanol added
• Gasoline with an 87 octane rating or higher
Filling the Fuel Tank – Follow the steps below to fill the
fuel tank:
1. Shut off the inverter.
2. Allow the inverter to cool down so all surface areas
of the muffler and engine are cool to the touch.
3. Move the inverter to a flat surface.
4. Clean area around the fuel cap.
5. Remove the fuel cap by rotating counterclockwise.
NOTICE
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Spilled fuel will damage
some plastic parts.
6. Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank. Be very care-
ful not to overfill the tank. The gasoline level should
NOT be higher than the red ring (see Figure 5).
7. Install the fuel cap by rotating clockwise.
Figure 5: Maximum Gasoline Fill Level
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WARNING
CAUTION

STARTING THE INVERTER

BEFORE STARTING THE INVERTER,
REVIEW SAFETY SECTION STARTING
ON PAGE 4.
For proper starting and operation of the inverter,
make sure you review the inverter features and their
descriptions starting on page 7.
Before attempting to start the inverter, verify the
following:
• The engine is filled with engine oil (see Figure 4:
Engine Oil Correct Level on page 11).
• The inverter is situated in a proper location (see
Location Selection on page 9).
• The inverter is on a dry surface (see Weather and Dry
Surface on page 9).
• All loads are disconnected from the inverter (see No
Connected Loads on page 9).
• The inverter is properly grounded (see Grounding the
Inverter on page 9)
Never use the inverter in a location
that is wet or damp. Never expose
the inverter to rain, snow, water
spray or standing water while in use.
Protect the inverter from all hazardous
weather conditions. Moisture or ice
can cause a short circuit or other
malfunction in the electrical circuit.
Never operate the inverter in an
enclosed area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide. Only
operate the inverter outside and away
from windows, doors and vents.
DANGER