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Wallenstein WHS12000 Operator's Manual

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4144 Boomer Line · St. Clements, On · N0B 2M0 · Canada
HEAVY DUTY PORTABLE
WHS12000
WHS12000R
WCS12000
WCS12000R
WHS12000
WHS12000R
WHS14000
WHS14000R
FIRST USE: DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly filled with the recommended amount and type of oil.
Damage to the generator as a result of failure to follow these instructions will void your
warranty. See the engine owners manual for detailed instructions.
Thoroughly review this manual and the engine manual for
Keep this manual with the Generator at all times
PRINTED IN CANADA
REV 020216
EMB Manufacturing Inc.
Ph: (519) 699-9283 · Fax: (519) 699-4146
www.embmfg.com
GENERATORS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
safe and proper operation.
U1 Lawn & Garden 250 CCA battery is not included
WHS12000
WHS12000R
WCS14000
WCS1400R
WCS12000
WCS12000R
WCS14000
WCS14000R
PART NUMBER: Z97098
PS
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CERTIFIED.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY

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  • Page 1 EMB Manufacturing Inc. 4144 Boomer Line · St. Clements, On · N0B 2M0 · Canada Ph: (519) 699-9283 · Fax: (519) 699-4146 www.embmfg.com HEAVY DUTY PORTABLE GENERATORS OPERATOR'S MANUAL WHS12000 WHS12000 WHS12000R WHS12000R WCS14000 WCS12000 WCS1400R WCS12000R WHS12000 WCS12000 WHS12000R...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ELECTRICAL PANEL....... 22 6.2.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE ....34 4.5.3 ELECTRICAL PANEL....... 23 6.2.2 ENGINE MAINTENANCE ....34 WHS12000 & WHS12000R ....23 6.2.3 ALTERNATOR MAINTENANCE ..34 WHS14000 & WHS14000R ....23 6.2.4 BATTERY MAINTENANCE ....35 WCS12000 & WCS12000R ....24 SPECIFICATIONS ........36 WCS14000 &...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    Wallenstein Authorized Service Centre. If a difficulty develops with the product, contact the local dealer from which you purchased the unit. Only Wallenstein author- ized dealers are authorized to make repairs to the product or affect the replacement of defective parts, which will be done at no charge within a reasonable time after the receipt of the product.

  • Page 4: Wallenstein

    Wallenstein Backup Power Series: WHS12000, WHS12000R, WHS14000, WHS14000R Jobsite Rated Series: WCS12000, WCS12000R, WCS14000, WCS14000R DELIVERY INSPECTION REPORT To activate warranty, register your product online at www.embmfg.com _________________________________________ Customer’s Name  Pre-Delivery Inspection Inspect for damage from shipping, immediately contact _________________________________________ the shipping company if damage is found.

  • Page 5: Label Information

    Serial Number ____________________________________________________ LABEL INFORMATION As you begin to get familiar with your Wallenstein product, you will notice that there are numerous labels located on the machine. Here is a brief explanation of what they are for and how to read them.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Use the Table of Contents or Index as a guide to locate required information. Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Wallenstein dealer or the Distributor if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manuals.

  • Page 7: Safety

    If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is damaged, please contact your dealer or Wallenstein, 4144 Boomer Line, St. Clements, ON, N0B 2M0. Phone (519) 699-9283 or Fax (519) 699-4146.

  • Page 8: Safety Do's & Don'ts

    SAFETY YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation • DO review safety related items annually with and maintenance of your Wallenstein Portable all personnel who will operating or maintaining Generator. YOU must ensure that you and anyone the generator else who is going to use, maintain or work around the •...

  • Page 9: Equipment Safety Guidelines

    EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and developing equipment. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this section.

  • Page 10: Safety Training

    SAFETY TRAINING PREPARATION 1. Never use the engine and machine until the 1. Train all new personnel and review instructions frequently with existing workers. Safety is a operators have been adequately trained in the primary concern in the design and manufacture safe operation of the machine and have read of our products.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Safety

    MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor 12. W h e n p e r f o r m i n g maintenance is an invitation to trouble. m a i n t e n a n c e o n t h i s equipment always have at 2.

  • Page 12: Refueling Safety

    operating to maintain control. REFUELING SAFETY 8. Keep the generator dry. Operate on a dry surface under an open well ventilated, covered structure. 1. Allow the engine to cool if the 9. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which generator has been in operation. can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this equipment.

  • Page 13: Transport Safety

    TRANSPORT SAFETY 2.11 ELECTRICAL SAFETY 1. Comply with Provincial / state and local laws 1. The generator produces enough governing safety and transporting of machinery electric power to cause a serious on public roads. shock or electrocution if misused. 2. Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slow down 2.

  • Page 14: Gas Motor Safety

    2.12 GAS MOTOR SAFETY 14. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine is flooded, crank until engine starts. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ 15. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shatter AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS in operation.

  • Page 15: Sign-Off Form

    2.13 SIGN-OFF FORM Wallenstein follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Anyone who will be using and/or maintaining the Portable Generator must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Usage and Maintenance information presented in this manual.

  • Page 16: Safety Signs

    SAFETY SIGNS 1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times, 2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. 3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. 4. Safety signs in Section 3 each have a part number displayed with it. Use this part number when ordering replacement parts.
  • Page 17 SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good safety requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the area, or particular function related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS. •...

  • Page 18: Operation & Features

    TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER The Wallenstein Portable Generators are designed Many features incorporated into this machine are to provide portable electrical power to equipment the result of suggestions made by customers like that is not connected to the electrical grid system.

  • Page 19: Machine Components

    688cc 14.4 12000 13900 Note: All Wallenstein generators are CSA certified and have the safety feature of the neutral conductor bonded to the frame, an OSHA requirement when using portable electrical equipment on job sites. Engine See "Controls" section Circuit...

  • Page 20: Machine Break-In

    MACHINE BREAK-IN PREOPERATION CHECKLIST Although there are no operational restrictions on the Efficient and safe operation of the Wallenstein portable generator when used for the first time, it is Portable Generator requires that each operator recommended that the following mechanical items reads and understands the use procedures and all related safety precautions outlined in this section.

  • Page 21: Controls

    Please review this section to familiarize yourself with the location and function of each control before starting. The controls of the Wallenstein generators are laid out so that they are easy to see and use. Familiarizing yourself with the controls will enable you to take advantage of all the features available on the Wallenstein generators and apply them as conditions demand.

  • Page 22: Electrical Panel

    4.5.2 ELECTRICAL PANEL Wallenstein Heavy Duty Series generators have models available with a range of features. All heavy duty generators feature a reliable Honda engine, large fuel tanks for extended run time, and a heavy duty wheeled frame with fold away handle.

  • Page 23: Electrical Panel

    4.5.3 ELECTRICAL PANEL WHS12000 & WHS12000R One three prong twist lock outlet is used to provide 120v power. One four prong twist lock outlet is used to provide 120/240v power. One three prong and one four prong outlet to provide 120/240v power. Two duplex outlets for 120v power, protected by 15 amp pop up breakers.

  • Page 24: Wcs12000 & Wcs12000R

    WCS12000 & WCS12000R One three prong twist lock outlet is used to provide 120v power. One four prong twist lock outlet is used to provide 120/240v power. One three prong and one four prong outlet to provide 120/240v power. Two duplex outlets for 120v power, protected by 15 amp pop up breakers.

  • Page 25: Circuit Breakers

    CIRCUIT BREAKERS: 120v section Main circuit GFCI Outlets on the electrical panel are protected circuit breaker module breaker with circuit breakers to prevent overloading the Pop up breaker circuit. If a breaker trips, reduce the load before re-setting the breaker. The pop out breakers control duplex outlets (5-20R) only.

  • Page 26: Electrical Load

    ELECTRICAL LOAD 4.6.2 CALCULATING LOAD 4.6.1 WATTAGE AND LOAD When calculating load in watts, you will need to Your Wallenstein generator has two wattage determine two wattage values: (power) specifications that need to be considered • running wattage + starting wattage: determine...

  • Page 27: Wattage Chart

    4.6.4 WATTAGE CHART The chart below contains general wattage information, and is intended to be used as a guide only. For some electrical, and electronic appliances, you can determine the power needed by looking at the data tag supplied by the manufacturer. Most products and all electrical motors should have a data tag attached to their bodies that give volts and amps and may contain wattage information.

  • Page 28: Field Operation

    FIELD OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY • Read and understand operator's manual before • Do not refuel the engine while it is in operation starting. Review safety instructions annually. or still hot. Do not refuel the engine near open flames, pilot lights or sparking electrical •...

  • Page 29: Start

    START Please review the engine controls section and the engine owners manual for starting and stopping the engine. 5.2.1 STARTING THE GENERATOR: 5.2.5 WEATHER: • Ensure the main power switch / breaker is • Do not operate in the rain, in damp wet in the "off"...

  • Page 30: Residential

    Move the For standby installation: please note that fuel valve lever to the OFF position. Wallenstein generators have a "neutral bonded • Do not lay the generator on its side when moving, to frame" feature, and requires connection by a storing, or during operation.

  • Page 31: Lifting Hook

    5.4.2 LIFTING HOOK: 5.4.3 FOLDING HANDLE: Wallenstein standard generators feature a "sky Wallenstein standard generators are equipped with hook" lifting hook location for lifting with a crane. a folding handle to allow for easy transportation. Lifting locations are indicated by lift...

  • Page 32: Storage

    STORAGE 5.5.2 REMOVING FROM STORAGE STORAGE SAFETY When removing this machine from storage, follow • Store the unit in an area away from human this procedure: activity, or children playing • Do not store near any tool, machine, 1. Remove the tarpaulin if covered. appliance that produces flame or sparks.

  • Page 33: Service And Maintenance

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SAFETY • Good maintenance is your responsibility. • Never work under equipment unless it is Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. blocked securely. • Read the instructions before you begin, • A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should and make sure you have the tools and be kept readily accessible while performing skills required.

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine, you will enjoy many years of trouble free operation. Ensure all operators understand how to put the machine in safe condition before working with this machine, • Flip main switch "off" or disconnect all loads •...

  • Page 35: Battery Maintenance

    6.2.4 BATTERY MAINTENANCE Jump Starting Battery Read Section 2.6 on battery safety for safe Read Section 2.6 on battery safety for safe handling of the battery. handling of the battery Caution: Battery posts, W A R N I N G : terminals related frozen...

  • Page 36: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL Backup Power Series Jobsite Rated Series Heavy Duty WHS12000 WHS14000 WCS12000 WCS14000 Generators WHS12000R WHS14000R WCS12000R WCS14000R 77dBA Decibel Rating @7 meters (22ft) 12000 12800 12000 12800 Maximum watts 12700 (R Models) 13900 (R Models) 12700 (R Models)

  • Page 37: Bolt Torque

    BOLT TORQUE CHECKING BOLT TORQUE The tables shown below give correct torque values for various bolts and capscrews. Tighten all bolts to the torques specified in chart unless otherwise noted. Check tightness of bolts periodically, using bolt torque chart as a guide. Replace hardware with the same strength bolt. ENGLISH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Bolt Torque* Bolt...

  • Page 38: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Wallenstein generators are designed with high quality engines combined with tested and tough 120 / 240v alternators to produce a system that very reliable and robust. In the following page, we have listed many of the causes and solutions to the problems that you may encounter.

  • Page 39: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Call your dealer for pricing and availability Generator Extention cord, the right length and size, to make the most of your generator. • Heavy Duty SJTW Cable • -40° cold weather jacket • Nema L14-30P 30a 125/250v Plug • Nema L14-30R 30a 125/250v Connector •...

  • Page 40: Index

    INDEX JUMP STARTING BATTERY ..........35 ACCESSORIES ..............39 AFTER OPERATING FOR 1 HOUR ........20 LABEL INFORMATION ............5 AFTER OPERATING FOR 8 HOURS ........20 LOAD CALCULATION EXAMPLE ........26 AIR DISCHARGE ..............20 LUBRICANTS ..............33 AIR INTAKE ................. 20 MAXIMUM WATTAGE ............

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