Westinghouse WGen12000DF User Manual page 18

OPERATION
CONNECTING TO STANDARD LPG/PROPANE TANK
BEFORE CONNECTING PROPANE TANK TO
THE GENERATOR PLEASE REVIEW FUEL
SAFETY SECTION ON PAGE 9
Connecting LPG Tank
1. Make sure the generator is off, on a flat surface in well
ventilated area.
2. Make sure propane tank valve is in the off position.
3. Make sure the fuel selector switch on the generator
control panel is pointing downward to "Propane".
4. Remove the plastic cover on the generator propane
inlet valve.
5. Tighten the LPG hose (included) to the generator
propane inlet. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN 35-88 Ib-in
maximum.
6. Attach the other end of the hose to a tank of LPG/
Propane and hand tighten.
7. Check all connections for leaks by wetting the fittings
with soapy water. Anywhere that bubbles appear or
grow indicates a leak in the connection. If a leak exists
at a fitting then turn off the tank valve and tighten the
fitting. Turn the gas back on and recheck with soapy
water again. If the leak continues or if the leak is not
at a fitting then do not use the generator and contact
customer service.
• When using standard 20 or 30 pound capacity LPG tanks, make sure
they have Type 1, right hand Acme threads.
• Verify the requalification date on the tank has not expired.
• All new tanks must be purged of air and moisture prior to filling. Used
tanks that have not been plugged or kept closed must also be purged
• The purging process should be done by a LPG supplier. (Tanks from
an exchange supplier should have been purged and filled properly
already)
• Always position the tank so the connection between the valve and the
gas inlet won't cause sharp bends or kinks in the hose.
Do not start generator if you smell propane. This may
result in explosion hazard. Do not use provided LPG
hose for any other appliances. Always turn off the
propane tank and disconnect LPG hose when not in
use.
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NOTICE
WARNING
CONNECTING TO LARGE LPG/
PROPANE TANK
BEFORE CONNECTING PROPANE TANK
TO THE GENERATOR PLEASE REVIEW
FUEL SAFETY SECTION
You can hook up your Duel Fuel Generator to a large
home LP tank. It is required that you consult a licensed
plumber to properly connect your generator to the tank.
To properly connect with a large propane tank, you
must first check and confirm the LP fuel pressure at
the outlet of the LP tank. The LP fuel pressure should
be 14-10" of water column, which is the standard fuel
pressure for residential gas fired appliances.
If the LP fuel pressure is within the 14-10" water
column range, the primary fuel regulator should be
removed from the fuel line components. Then plumb
directly from the LP tank to the secondary regulator
assembled to the generator.
WARNING
You must consult a certified plumber to
connect to large LP tank safely.
BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR
BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR,
REVIEW SAFETY SECTION STARTING
ON PAGE 5.
Before attempting to start the generator,
verify the following:
• The engine is filled with engine oil. See Checking
Engine Oil.
• The generator is situated in a proper location
(Location Selection).
• The generator is on a dry surface (Weather and Dry
Surface).
• All loads are disconnected from the generator (No
Connected Loads).
• The generator is properly grounded.
• Propane connection is secure with no leaks or
damage. See Connecting LPG Tank.