Starting - Westinghouse iPro4200 User Manual

OPERATION
STARTING THE INVERTER
BEFORE STARTING THE INVERTER,
REVIEW SAFETY SECTION STARTING
ON PAGE 5.
For proper starting and operation of the inverter, make
sure you review the inverter control panel features and
their descriptions starting on page 10.
Before attempting to start the inverter, verify the
following:
• The engine is filled with engine oil (see Engine Oil
Correct Level on page 17).
• The inverter is situated in a proper location (see
Location Selection on page 11).
• The inverter is on a dry surface (see Weather and Dry
Surface on page 11).
• All loads are disconnected from the inverter (see No
Connected Loads on page 11).
• The inverter is properly grounded (see Grounding the
Inverter on page 11)
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.
Starting iPro4200
1. Move inverter to a flat surface outside in a well
ventilated area away from open doors or windows.
2. Check oil levels. If it is the first time starting make
sure to add oil (see Adding Engine Oil on page 17).
3. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator.
4. Make sure the circuit breakers are properly set (see
Figure 2 below).
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120V Breaker Operating Position
120V Breaker Tripped Position
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Figure 2: Breaker position
5. Move the fuel shut off valve to the ON position (see
Figure 3).
Figure 3: Fuel shut off valve - ON
6. Push the engine control switch into the RUN
position (see Figure 4).
Figure 4: Engine control switch - RUN
7. Pull the choke lever on the control panel (see Figure 5).
Pull out:
Choke On
Figure 5: Pull choke lever
8. Firmly grasp and pull the recoil handle slowly until
you feel increased resistance. At this point, apply
a rapid pull while pulling up and slightly away from
the generator.
9. As the engine starts and stabilizes, push the choke
lever in (see Figure 6).
Push in: Choke Off
Figure 6: Push in choke lever
ON
OFF