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Winco WL18000VE-03/B Installation & Operator's Manual

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WL18000VE-03/B
GENERATOR
INSTALLATION & OPERATORS
MANUAL
COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER HERE
No other WINCO generator has the same serial number as yours.
If you should ever need to contact us concerning this unit, it will
help us to respond to your needs faster.
MODEL _________________________________________________
SERIAL NUMBER _________________________________________
16200-011
PURCHASE DATE _________________________________________
DEALER NAME ___________________________________________
DEALER PHONE # ________________________________________
www.wincogen.com

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  • Page 1 MANUAL COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER HERE No other WINCO generator has the same serial number as yours. If you should ever need to contact us concerning this unit, it will help us to respond to your needs faster.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Should you experience a problem please follow the “Troubleshooting Tables” near the end of this manual. UNPACKING The warranty listed in the manual describes what you can LUBRICATION expect from WINCO should you need service assistance in OIL RECOMMENDATIONS the future. OIL ALERT SYSTEM FUELING...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: FIRE HAZARD This engine generator set has been designed and Gasoline and other fuels present a hazard of possible manufactured to allow safe, reliable performance. Poor explosion and/or fire. maintenance, improper or careless use can result in potentially deadly hazards;...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model WL18000VE-03/B Surge Watts 18,000 Continuous Watts 16,500 Volts 120/240 Amps 137.5/68.75 Surge Watts: The amount of inrush amps available for starting motors. Running Watts: Maximum generator output. To use this maximum output requires a variable load that does not apply the maximum load continuously.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION TESTING POLICY Before any generator is shipped from the factory, it is fully checked for performance. The generator is loaded to its full capacity, and the voltage, current, and frequency are carefully checked. Rated output of generator is based on engineering tests of typical units, and is subject to, and limited by, the temperature, altitude, fuel, and other conditions specified by the manufacturer of applicable engines.

  • Page 6: Unit Capabilities

    WL18000VE-03/B: 120 Volt and 240 Volt receptacles are provided for connection to various loads. The diagram below represents this 16,500 watt (rated output) generator.

  • Page 7: Preparing The Unit

    If any damage is noted, it is always easiest to correct model and review the specification pages in refuse the shipment and let WINCO take care of the this manual to insure that this unit meets your job requirements.

  • Page 8: Battery Installation

    Never use gasoline that has been stored for an extended WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY period of time as the fuel will lose its volatile properties Lead acid batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas and you will be left with varnish residue. The varnish when charging.

  • Page 9: Initial Start Up

    INITIAL START UP The throttle control on these generators is preset and CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE locked to operate at 3600 RPM (nominal) with no load Never permit the choke to remain on after the engine speed set at 3690 RPM. Only a trained service technician has run for a short time.

  • Page 10: Storing

    Allow the engine to warm up for two or three minutes Half 3600 60.0 120V before applying any load. This will allow the engine to Full 3510 58.5 115V reach normal operating temperature and oil to circu- late throughout the engine. A short warm-up time will The speed of the engine was carefully adjusted at the permit the engine to work more efficiently when the factory so that the generator produces the proper volt-...

  • Page 11: Connecting The Loads

    STANDARD PORTABLE GENERATOR Your WINCO portable generator ships with a bonded APPLYING THE LOADS neutral. You can safely use this generator without external grounding as long as all loads are powered through the WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY receptacle panel.
  • Page 12 neutral) has been provided on the control panel for use in temporary power applications requiring 120/240 Volt power. Consult a 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).

  • Page 13: Yourgen

    YOURGEN and frequency. For normal usage, the speed setting should The WINCO YourGen meter allows you to not be changed. If the generator is being run continuously see useful information about your generator on a very light load, it is often advisable to lower the from the front panel by displaying RPMs, operating speed slightly.
  • Page 14 YourGen meter. Gently pry the back plate off using the slot located on top. WL18000VE-03/B: 120 Volt and 240 Volt receptacles are provided for connection to various loads. The diagram below represents this 16,500 watt (rated output) generator.

  • Page 15: Engine Care

    C. Remove the air filter (‘E’). Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for D. Remove the pre-cleaner (‘F’) the engines. Winco recommends our 5W-30 fully synthetic from the air filter. oil to give you excellent protection in cold temperatures while maintaining excellent performance in warmer E.

  • Page 16: Spark Plug

    NOTE: Do NOT use pressurized air or solvents to clean the filter. Pressurized air can damage the filter and solvents will dissolve the filter. F. Wash the pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and water. Then allow it to thoroughly air dry. DO NOT oil the pre- cleaner.

  • Page 17: Generator Care

    GENERATOR CARE Proper care and maintenance of the generator is necessary to ensure a long trouble free life. EXERCISING THE GENERATOR The generator should be operated every three to four weeks. It should be operated for a period of time sufficient to warm the unit up and to dry out any moisture that has accumulated in the windings.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Receptacle Wiring Diagram

    RECEPTACLE WIRING DIAGRAM OPM-153/A...

  • Page 20: Ca Evap Emission Control

    WINCO written instructions and applicable codes. 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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