High Altitude Operation; How To Ground Generator; Connecting The Generator To Building Electrical; How To Float The Neutral - Westinghouse WGen12000 User Manual

OPERATION

HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION

Engine power is reduced the higher you operate above
sea level. Output will be reduced approximately 3.5% for
every 1000ft of increased altitude from sea level. This is
a natural occurrence and cannot be adjusted by engine.
Increased exhaust emissions can also result due to
increased fuel mixture. Other issues include hard starting,
increased fuel consumption and spark plug fouling.
Contact our service team 1-855-944-3571 for altitude part
kits. High Altitude Carburetor Kit Part Number: 140574
HOW TO GROUND THE GENERATOR
NOTICE
Grounding codes can vary by location. Please
contact a local electrician to check the grounding
regulations for your area.
1. Attach grounding wire to the ground on the control
panel and secure. A generally acceptable grounding
wire is a No. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge)
stranded copper wire.
2. Connect the other end to a copper or brass
grounding rod that's driven into the earth.
WARNING
Failure to properly ground the
generator can result in electrocution.
CONNECTING THE GENERATOR TO A
BUILDING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
It is recommended to use a manual transfer switch when
connecting directly to a buildings electrical system.
Connecting a portable generator to a buildings electrical
system must be made in strict compliance with all national
and local electrical codes and laws, and be completed by a
qualified electrician.

HOW TO FLOAT THE NEUTRAL

The Westinghouse generator is wired with the neutral
bonded to ground. If you are connecting your generator
to a panel board transfer switch, a licensed electrician will
need to consider removing the bonded neutral to ensure
proper operation of household GFCI circuits.
Begin by removing the alternator cover. Once the cover
is off, remove the (white) bonded ground jumper wire
by removing the two nuts that hold it in place. Once the
wire is removed, make sure to reattach the nuts without
removing any other wires that are underneath the jumper
wire. See picture below:
Make sure to keep the white ground jumper wire in case
you need to bond the neutral.
If the bonded neutral is removed the generator must be
relabeled as floating neutral on the control panel.
If your generator is equipped with GFCI receptacles,
removing the bonded neutral may not allow proper
operation of the GFCI receptacles.
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