USING THIS MANUAL * Properly exhausted and gases safely dispersed * Wired by a qualified electrician Congratulations on your choice of a Winco generator set. * Operated only for its designed purposes You have selected a high-quality, precision-engineered * Used only by operators who understand its operation...
SAFETY INFORMATION Keep fuel containers out of reach of children. Do not smoke or use open flame near the This engine generator set has been designed and generator set or fuel tank. manufactured to allow safe, reliable performance. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know its Poor maintenance, improper or careless use can result proper use.
TESTING POLICY: 2) ENGINE/GENERATOR PSS8000 - The engine generator set consists of a Briggs Before any generator is shipped from the factory, it is fully & Stratton Vanguard, two cylinder, air cooled engine checked for performance. The generator is loaded to equipped to run on L.P.
0 f(-18 c) -20 f(-29 c) PSS8000 150 Gal. 150 Gal. 250 Gal. 500 Gal. The PSS8000 and PSS12000 are shipped without oil. PSS12000 150 Gal. 250 Gal. 500 Gal. 1000 Gal. The PSS20000 is shipped with oil, and a 50/50 mix of PSS20000* 250 Gal.
INSTALLATION FUEL INSTALLATION The fuel supply should be as close as possible to the General Information engine. This will reduce the installation cost of fuel runs. The information in this manual is offered to ************* assist you in providing the proper fuel for your engine. ***** WARNING **** However, this information is only provided to inform *************...
Single Regulator (L.P. Vapor only) NATURAL GAS or LP vapor up to 25 feet* 25 - 100 feet* over 100 feet* UNIT OFF TANK PSI 7-11 in 7-11 in PSS8000 3/4" pipe 1" pipe not recommended 4-6 oz 4-6 oz PSS12000 3/4”...
Tank Fuel Solenoid Converter Engine 4. On the PSS8000 & PSS12000 see your engine manual for governor adjustment procedures. The PSS20000 is equipped with an electronic governor which requires no adjustment. Reference number 1 is the fuel tank. No regulator is...
7. If the pressure is correct, remove the meter and PSS8000 - A customer supplied twelve-volt BCI group U1 reinstall the pipe plug. battery rated 235 CCA (minimum) is required to complete the installation. Install the highest CCA rated 8. You are now ready to make the final fuel mixture battery available for best cold weather starting adjustment.
Check with your electrical inspectors before proceed- ing! PSS8000 - The Automatic Transfer Switch shipped with the PSS8000 system has a 100 Amp line side contactor installed to handle your normal power needs and a 50 Amp generator side contactor to handle the emergency generator output.
Consult CASE OF GENERATOR FAILURE. your local wire supplier for proper gauge and type for your area. PSS8000 A.T.S .Connections Generator Connections The standby generator terminals in the A.T.S are marked To gain access to the customer connections remove the “GENERATOR - G1, G-N, G3”.
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PSS20000 Single Phase the A.T.S. to pick-up the line power on initial installa- tion, try switching the A and B phase on the monitor. Your rotation may be C-B-A. If so, be sure to match Generator Connections the generator rotation to your current line rotation or your three phase motors will try to turn backwards.
2. Position the top left hand (AUTO) slide switch to the center position. PSS8000 3. Press the “Program Select Button” until No 1 is Three control wires are required to be installed between displayed on the clock to the right of the time.
This stop signal will activate trouble before proceeding. a cool down timer circuit. The engine generator will shut down 90 seconds later on the PSS8000 & 2. With the engine running smooth, check the no load PSS12000, 3 minutes later on the PSS20000.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES ENGINE WILL NOT COME UP TO SPEED AFTER IT STARTS. PSS8000 Insufficient fuel volume getting to the unit. Fuel line too small. UNIT WILL NOT CRANK WHEN THE Low fuel pressure. POWER FAILS. Fuel load block needs to be adjusted.
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ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK WITH GENERATOR NO AC OUTPUT FROM GENERATOR . SELECTOR SWITCH IN THE RUN POSITION. AC short in the output leads. Defective voltage regulator. Battery dead. Defective armature. DC circuit breaker on control module tripped. Defective coils. 3/4 amp fuse blown inside control module.
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ENGINE STARTS AND THEN STOPS AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE A FAULT LIGHT COMES ON. Reasonable care in preventive maintenance will insure Engine is low on oil. high reliability and a long life for the engine generator Engine has high water temperature. set and the Automatic Transfer Switch.
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. For warranty service, return the product within 12 months from the date of purchase, transportation charges prepaid, to your nearest WINCO Authorized Service Center or to WINCO, Inc.
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