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- Page 1 EC2500 EC2600 EC3300 EC5000 PORTABLE GENERATOR MODELS EC2500, EC2600, EC3300 & EC5000 OPERATOR'S MANUAL...
- Page 2 There are no warranties, expressed or implied other than those speci ed herein. For the nearest Authorized Service Centre call the manufacturer. For Honda engine service contact your local Honda dealer or www.honda.ca. EMB Manufacturing Inc. 4144 Boomer Line St. Clements, ON...
- Page 3 WALLENSTEIN PORTABLE GENERATOR INSPECTION REPORT This form must be lled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of delivery. Customer’s Name Dealer Name Address Address City, State/Province, Code City, State/Province, Code Phone Number ( Phone Number ( Contact Name...
- Page 4 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Always give your dealer the serial number of your Wallenstein Portable Generator when ordering parts or re- questing service or other information. The serial number plates are located where indicated. Please mark the numbers in the spaces provided for easy reference.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE Introduction ................1 Safety ................... 2 General Safety................3 Equipment Safety Guidelines ..........4 Safety Training ................5 Safety Signs ................5 Preparation ................6 Maintenance Safety ..............6 Operation Safety ..............7 Refueling Safety ............... 7 Storage Safety ................ -
Page 6: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of an Wallenstein Portable Generator to compliment your operation. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discerning person, operator or industry that needs portable electrical power. Safe, e cient and trouble free operation of your Wallenstein Portable Generator requires that you and anyone else who will be using or maintaining the generator, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance and Trouble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual. -
Page 7: Safety
SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This Safety Alert symbol means The Safety Alert symbol identi es ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! important safety messages on the YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Wallenstein Portable Generator and in the manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death. -
Page 8: General Safety
GENERAL SAFETY SAFETY Read and understand the Op- YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and erator’s Manual and all safety maintenance of your Wallenstein Portable Gener- signs before using, maintaining, ator. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else adjusting or cleaning the Port- who is going to use, maintain or work around the able Generator. -
Page 9: Equipment Safety Guidelines
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Safety of the operator and bystanders is one Never exceed the limits of a piece of machin- of the main concerns in designing and de- ery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, veloping equipment. -
Page 10: Safety Training
SAFETY TRAINING SAFETY SIGNS Safety is a primary concern in the design and Keep safety signs clean and legible at all manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, times. our e orts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an Replace safety signs that are missing or have operator or bystander. -
Page 11: Preparation
PREPARATION MAINTENANCE SAFETY Never use the engine and machine until you Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor have read and completely understand this maintenance is an invitation to trouble. manual, the Engine Operator's Manual and each of the Safety Messages found on the Follow good shop practices. -
Page 12: Operation Safety
2.7 OPERATING SAFETY 2.8 REFUELING SAFETY Read and understand operator's manual before Handle fuel with care. It is highly ammable. starting. Review safety instructions annually. Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before refuel- Stop and disable engine, remove ignition key ling. -
Page 13: Gas Motor Safety
2.10 GAS MOTOR SAFETY 14. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine is ooded, crank until engine starts. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING 15. DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS metal tool as this may cause ywheel to shatter in THAT CAME WITH YOUR ENGINE. -
Page 14: Employee Sign-O Form
2.11 SIGN-OFF FORM Wallenstein follows the general Safety Standards speci ed 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 15: Safety Sign Locations
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 16 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. •...
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Page 17: Assembling
ASSEMBLING The machine comes from the factory in a ship- ping carton and con guration. Always use tools equipment and forklifts of appropriate size and capacity for the job. Always use 2 men when lifting, moving and assembling the machine. When the machine is shipped, follow this proce- dure when preparing for the customer: Clear the area of bystanders especially... -
Page 18: Operation
OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY • Read and understand operator's manual before • Do not refuel the engine while it is in opera- starting. Review safety instructions annually. tion or still hot. Do not refuel the engine near open ames, pilot lights or sparking electrical •... -
Page 19: Machine Components
MACHINE COMPONENTS The Wallenstein EC Portable Generator consists The unit is designed to provide 120 V 60 Hz power as of a 5.0, 5.5, 6.5 or 9.0 hp Honda engine driv- a back up power supply at a remote location. Each ing a 2500, 2600, 3300 or 5000 watt electrical outlet is designed with a circuit breaker to protect generator. -
Page 20: Machine Break-In
MACHINE BREAK-IN PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Although there are no operational restrictions on the E cient and safe operation of the Wallenstein Port- Portable Generator when used for the rst time, it is able Generator requires that each operator reads recommended that the following mechanical items and understands the using procedures and all be checked: related safety precautions outlined in this section. -
Page 21: Controls
CONTROLS Before starting to work, all operators should familiarize themselves with the location and function of controls. Gas Engine: Read the engine manufacturers op- erator's manual before starting for more detailed instructions. a. Ignition Switch: This switch controls the electrical power to the engine electrical system. - Page 22 2. Electrical Controls: 120 Volt, 15 Amp Outlets: These outlets are used to provide 120 Volt, 15 Amp power to the customer. 120 Volt, 20 Amp Outlets: These outlets are used to provide 120 Volt, 20 Amp power to the customer. 120 Volt, 30 Amp Outlets: These outlets are used to provide 120 volt, 30...
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Page 23: Field Operation
FIELD OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY • Read and understand operator's manual before • Do not refuel the engine while it is in opera- starting. Review safety instructions annually. tion or still hot. Do not refuel the engine near open ames, pilot lights or sparking electrical •... - Page 24 Starting the Generator: Plug in power cords from appliances or loads. b. Turn all the appliances or electrical loads o . Refer to engine manual for detailed engine starting procedure. d. Turn the ignition switch ON. Pull out the choke if the engine is cold or hasn't been run for awhile.
- Page 25 Weather: Do not operate in the rain or with wet hands. Keep the generator and work area dry to prevent shocks and shorts. Always ground the frame when operating in damp or wet conditions. b. Do not operate at temperatures above 100°...
- Page 26 11. Electrical Hazards: The generator is designed to generate an electrical current at a high enough power level to get meaningful work done. How- ever, power at these levels also includes the possibility of electrical hazards. Some things to remember about electrical hazards include but are not limited to: Keep all electrical components in good condition.
- Page 27 13. Operating Hints: a. Position frame on a level area to minimize the chance of spilling fuel and maximize the fuel capacity of the tank. Spilled fuel can be ignited by a spark from the electrical power system. b. Do not refuel while the engine is running. Wait until the unit has cooled before refu- elling.
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Page 28: Moving
MOVING The generator is designed to be easily moved from one location to another. Review the follow- ing details on how the unit can be moved: Lift Frame: The machine is designed with a frame that provides 2 locations for moving with an A frame, forklift, crane or by hand. -
Page 29: Storage
STORAGE 5.8.2 REMOVING FROM STORAGE OPERATING SAFETY When removing this machine from storage, follow this procedure: • Store the unit in an area away from human activity. Remove the tarpaulin if covered. • Do not permit children to play on or around Review and follow the pre-operation checklist. -
Page 30: Service And Maintenance
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 6.1 SERVICE MAINTENANCE SAFETY 6.1.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS • Good maintenance is your responsibility. Grease: Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. Use an SAE multipurpose high temperature grease with extreme pressure (EP) performance. Also • Follow good shop practices. acceptable is an SAE multipurpose lithium base grease. - Page 31 6.1.2 SERVICING INTERVALS The period recommended is based on normal operating conditions. Severe or unusual condi- tions may require more frequent lubrication or oil changes. 8 Hours or Daily 1. Check engine oil level. 2. Check fuel level. EC2500 a. Oil Level EC2500 b.
- Page 32 40 Hours or Weekly 1. Clean engine air cleaner. EC2500 EC2600 Fig. 15 AIR CLEANER (Typical) 100 Hours or Monthly 1. Change engine oil. EC2500 EC2600 Fig. 16 DRAIN PLUG (Typical)
- Page 33 100 Hours or Monthly 2. Replace engine air cleaner. EC2500 EC2600 Fig. 17 AIR CLEANER (Typical) Annually 1. Clean machine. EC2500 EC2600 Fig. 18 MACHINE...
- Page 34 6.1.3 SERVICE RECORD See Lubrication and Maintenance sections for details of service. Copy this page to continue record. ACTION CODE CHECK CLEAN REPLACE CHANGE HOURS SERVICED MAINTENANCE 8 Hours or Daily Engine Oil Level Fuel Level 40 Hours or Weekly Air Cleaner 100 Hours or Monthly Engine Oil...
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Page 35: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE By following a careful service and mainte- nance program for your machine, you will enjoy many years or trouble-free operation. 6.2.1 CLEANING AIR CLEANER 1. Review the Operator's Manual for the en- gine. EC2500 2. Place all controls in neutral, stop engine and remove ignition key and place in pock- et before maintaining. - Page 36 6.2.2 CHANGING ENGINE OIL Review the Operator's Manual for the en- gine. Place all controls in neutral, stop engine and remove ignition key and place in pock- et before maintaining. Allow the engine to cool before changing the oil. Hot oil can cause burns if it con- tacts exposed skin.
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Page 37: Troubleshooting
7 TROUBLE SHOOTING The Wallenstein Portable Generator is designed to generate up to 10,000 continuous watts of power at any type of remote location. It is a simple and reliable system that requires minimal maintenance. In the following section, we have listed many of the problems, causes and solutions to the problems that you may encounter. -
Page 38: Speci Cations
SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL EC2500 EC2600 EC3300 EC5000 Max / continuous watts 2500 / 2100 2600 / 2300 3300 / 3000 5000 / 4500 Max / continuous amps (120-V) 20.8 / 17.5 21.6 / 19 27.5 / 25 41.6 / 37.5 Volts / Frequency 120-V / 60 Hz 120-V / 60 Hz 120-V/ 60 Hz... -
Page 39: 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 speci ed 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 40: Index
INDEX PAGE PAGE Safety ..................2 Equipment Safety Guidelines ........4 Assembly ................12 Gas Motor Safety ............8 General Safety ..............3 Maintenance Safety .............6 Operating Safety............7 Preparation ..............6 Refuelling Safety ............7 Index ................... 35 Safety Signs ..............5 Introduction ................1 Safety Training ...............5 Sign-O Form ..............9 Storage Safety ...............7 Safety Sign Locations ............
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