Winco WL18000VE Installation And Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 WL18000VE GENERATOR 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
UNPACKING COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER HERE LUBRICATION No other WINCO generator has the same serial number as yours. If OIL RECOMMENDATIONS you should ever need to contact us concerning this unit, it will help us OIL ALERT SYSTEM to respond to your needs faster. -
Page 3: Specifications
TESTING POLICY GENERATOR Before any generator is shipped from the factory, it is fully checked for performance. The generator is loaded to its full capacity, and the Model WL18000VE voltage, current, and frequency are carefully checked. Surge Watts 18,000 Continuous Watts... -
Page 4: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION B. Keep fuel containers out of reach of children. C. Do not smoke or use open flame near the generator set or fuel SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS tank. D. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know its proper use. This engine generator set has been designed and manufactured to Fire extinguishers rated ABC by NFPA are appropriate. -
Page 5: Introduction
GENERATOR CONNECTIONS This engine generator set has been designed primarily for portable WL18000VE: 120 Volt and 240 Volt receptacles are provided for heavy duty commercial use. Both 120 volt and 240 volt receptacles connection to various loads. The diagram below represents this 15,000 are provided in the control panel to plug in your loads (lights, portable watt (rated output) generator. -
Page 6: Preparing The Unit
WINCO take care of the freight claim. If you sign for the unit, the requirements. transfer of the ownership requires that you file the freight claim 2. -
Page 7: Battery Installation
for an extended period of time, it is best to drain old fuel from the not designed to be used as a battery charging circuit to recharge dead engine and replace with fresh fuel before attempting to start. batteries. See the engine manual for special instruction for operating this unit at OPTIONAL DOLLY KIT over 5000 feet. -
Page 8: Initial Start Up
INITIAL START UP 1. COLD WEATHER A. Use the proper oil for the temperature expected. B. Use fresh winter grade fuel. Winter grade gasoline is blended to The throttle control on these generators is preset and locked to operate improve starting. Do not use summer grade gasoline. at 3600 RPM (nominal) with no load speed set at 3690 RPM. -
Page 9: Applying The Loads
vs. Output chart. Although individual units and models vary slightly, the normal voltage and frequency of the engine-generator described in this manual are approximately as follows, under varying loads: LOAD vs. OUTPUT Generator Speed Frequency Voltage Load (RPM) (Hz) CONNECTING THE LOADS LOAD VS. -
Page 10: Connecting The Loads
Your WINCO portable generator ships with a bonded neutral. You can safely use this generator without external grounding as long as all loads are powered through the receptacle panel. - Page 11 licensed electrician for wiring the TemPower plug and connecting it as temporary service. To connect these units directly to an un-powered, isolated construction site TemPower panel, have your electrician connect to the control panel using a 120/240 Volt, 4-wire twist-lock plug (14-60P). NOTE: Never attempt to use the 240 Volt 3-wire receptacle to wire into a building.
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Page 12: Engine Care
ENGINE CARE C. Remove the oil filter and dispose of it properly. D. Before you install the new oil filter, clean the filter mounting base ENGINE CARE e. Install the oil filter by hand until the gasket and coat the seal of the new oil filter will clean engine oil. e. -
Page 13: Spark Plug
GENERATOR CARE SPARK PLUG Replace annually or every 300 hours of operation. Always replace with Proper care and maintenance of the generator is necessary to ensure a the same spark plug that came in the engine and check gap before long trouble free life. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
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) -
Page 15: Control Panel Wiring Diagram
CONTROL PANEL WIRING DIAGRAM 60706-239 REV C... -
Page 16: 24 Month Limited Warranty
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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