Transfer Switch Connections; How To Float The Neutral Ground; Engine Fluids And Fuel - Westinghouse 5300 Running Watts User Manual

OPERATION
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.

TRANSFER SWITCH CONNECTIONS

Make sure the generator is turned off
before performing maintenance below.
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 generator. Begin by
removing the alternator cover. Once the cover is off
remove both nuts that hold the white bonded ground
jumper wire in place (see Figure 6). Once the jumper
wire is removed, tighten the nuts back in place, make sure
to not remove any other wires.
If the bonded neutral is removed the generator must be
relabeled as floating neutral on the control panel.
Always keep the jumper wire in case it is needed for
future use when not connected to a transfer switch.
REMOVE
Figure 6 - Remove Bonded Jumper Wire (White)
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ADDING / CHECKING ENGINE
FLUIDS AND FUEL
BEFORE ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE
FLUIDS AND FUEL, REVIEW SAFETY
SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 5.
Filling the fuel tank with gasoline while
the generator is running can cause
gasoline to leak and come in contact
with hot surfaces that can ignite the
gasoline.
Before starting the generator, always check the level of:
• Engine oil
• Gasoline in the fuel tank
Once the generator is started and the engine gets warm,
it is not safe to add gasoline to the fuel tank or engine oil
to the engine while the engine is running or the engine
and muffler are hot.
CHECKING AND / OR ADDING ENGINE OIL
WARNING
Internal pressure can build in the
engine crankcase while the engine
is running. Removing the oil fill plug/
dipstick while the engine is hot can
cause extremely hot oil to spray out
of the crankcase and can severely
burn skin. Allow engine oil to cool for
several minutes before removing the
oil fill plug/dipstick.
The unit as shipped does not contain oil in the engine.
You must add engine oil before starting the generator
for the first time. See Checking Engine Oil and Adding
Engine Oil for instructions on checking engine oil level
and the procedure for adding engine oil.
NOTICE
The engine does not contain engine oil as shipped.
Attempting to start the engine can damage
engine components. The owner of the generator
is responsible to ensure the proper oil level is
maintained during the operation of the generator.
Failure to maintain the proper oil level can result in
engine damage.
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