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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, efficient 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.
GF6000A
This manual covers the Wallenstein Portable Generator Models GF5000A, GF5000EA, GF6000A, GF6000EA
and GF7200EA. 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 Wal-
lenstein dealer or the Distributer if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manuals.
OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this manual,
are determined when standing and looking at the electrical panel.
GF7200EA
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- Page 1 Safe, efficient 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.
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Page 2: Safety Alert Symbol
If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is dam- aged, please contact your dealer or Wallenstein, 4144 Boomer Line, St. Clements, ON, N0B 2M0. Phone (519) 669-9283 or Fax (519) 699-4146. -
Page 3: General Safety
1. 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, maintain- ator. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else ing, adjusting or cleaning the who is going to use, maintain or work around the Portable Generator. -
Page 4: Equipment Safety Guidelines
EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES 1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one 7. 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, is in question - DON'T TRY IT. -
Page 5: Safety Training
SAFETY TRAINING SAFETY SIGNS 1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and 1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an 2. -
Page 6: Maintenance Safety
PREPARATION MAINTENANCE SAFETY 1. Never use the engine and machine until you 1. 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 2. -
Page 7: Refueling Safety
2.7 OPERATING SAFETY 2.8 REFUELING SAFETY 1. Read and understand operator's manual before 1. Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. starting. Review safety instructions annually. 2. Allow engine to cool for 5 minutes before refu- 2. Stop and disable engine, remove ignition key elling. - Page 8 2. GAS MOTOR SAFETY 14. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine is flooded, 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 flywheel to shatter in THAT CAME WITH YOUR ENGINE.
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Page 9: Sign-Off Form
2.2 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 10: 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 11 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 12 ASSEMBLING The machine comes from the factory in a shipping carton. 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: 1.
- Page 13 5. Install battery: a. Remove cables, clamps and brackets from their shipping position. Shipping b. Bring a battery to the machine. c. Lay out components. Lay-Out d. Position battery in its tray. Battery e. Install the anchor posts and top brack- ets.
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Page 14: Operation
Prolonged exposure can lead to unconscious- ness and death. TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER The Wallenstein Portable Generators are de- Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety is everyone's business. By following recom- signed to provide portable electrical power to... -
Page 15: Machine Components
MACHINE COMPONENTS The Wallenstein GF Portable Generator consists of a The unit is designed to provide 120 V or 240 V 60 Hz 9, 11 or 13 hp Honda engine driving a 5000, 6000 or power as a back up power supply at a remote location. -
Page 16: Machine Break-In
MACHINE BREAK-IN PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST Although there are no operational restrictions on the Efficient and safe operation of the Wallenstein Port- Portable Generator when used for the first time, it is able Generator requires that each operator reads recommended that the following mechanical items... - Page 17 CONTROLS Before starting to work, all operators should fa- miliarize themselves with the location and func- tion of controls. Engine: Read the engine manufacturers operator's manual before starting for more detailed instructions. a. Ignition Key Switch (Electric Start): This key switch controls the electrical power to the engine electrical system.
- Page 18 120 Volt, 30 Amp power to the customer. c. 20/20 Volt Outlet: This outlet is used to provide 240 Volt power to the customer (GF5000A/EA - 20 A, GF6000A/EA - 25 A, GF7200EA - 30 A). GF6000A d. 20 Volt Circuit Breakers: These push switches are used to reset the circuit breakers to the adjacent 120 Volt outlets.
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Page 19: 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 flames, pilot lights or sparking electrical •... - Page 20 4. Starting the Generator: a. Plug in power cords from appliances or loads. b. Turn all the appliances or electrical loads off. c. Refer to engine manual for detailed engine starting procedure. d. Use the ignition key to engage the starter.
- Page 21 8. Weather: a. 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°...
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Page 22: Control Panel
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: a. - Page 23 14. 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 refuelling.
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Page 24: Wheel Unit
MOVING The generator is designed to be easily moved from one location to another. Review the following details on how the unit can be moved: 1. Lift Frame: The frame is designed with grab handles on each end that provide a location to attach when moving with an A frame, forklift, crane or by hand. -
Page 25: Placing In Storage
STORAGE .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. 1. Remove the tarpaulin if covered. • Do not permit children to play on or around 2. -
Page 26: Service And Maintenance
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 6. SERVICE MAINTENANCE SAFETY 6.. FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS • Good maintenance is your responsibility. 1. Grease: Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble. Use an SAE multipurpose high temperature grease with extreme pressure (EP) performance. • Follow good shop practices. Also acceptable is an SAE multipurpose lithium base grease. -
Page 27: Servicing Intervals
6..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. a. Dip Stick b. - Page 28 00 Hours or Monthly 1. Change engine oil. a. Drain Plug b. Fill Plug Fig. 7 ENGINE (Typical) 2. Replace engine air cleaner. Fig. 8 AIR CLEANER (Typical) Annually 1. Clean machine. Fig. 9 MACHINE (Typical)
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Page 29: Service Record
6..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 CK Engine Oil Level CK Fuel Level 0 Hours or Weekly CL Air Cleaner 00 Hours or Monthly CH Engine Oil... -
Page 30: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE By following a careful service and maintenance program for your machine, you will enjoy many years or trouble-free operation. 6.2. CLEANING AIR CLEANER 1. Review the Operator's Manual for the engine. 2. Place all controls in neutral, stop engine and remove ignition key and place in pocket before maintaining. -
Page 31: Changing Engine Oil And Filter
6.2.2 CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER Review the Operator's Manual for the en- gine. Place all controls in neutral, stop engine and remove ignition key and place in pocket before maintaining. Allow the engine to cool before changing the oil. Hot oil can cause burns if it con- tacts exposed skin. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
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 33: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS MECHANICAL MODEL GF000A GF000EA GF6000A GF6000EA GF7200EA Engine 9 hp / GX270 9 hp / GX270 11 hp / GX340 11 hp / GX340 13 hp / GX390 Maximum Watts 5000 5000 6000 6000 7200 Continuous Watts 4500 4500 5000 5000 6500... -
Page 34: Checking 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 35 INDEX PAGE PAGE Safety ..............2 Battery Safety ..........7 Assembly ............12 Equipment Safety Guidelines .....4 Gas Motor Safety........8 General Safety ...........3 Maintenance Safety ........6 Operating Safety.........7 Preparation ..........6 Index ..............37 Refuelling Safety ........7 Introduction ............1 Safety Signs ..........5 Safety Training..........5 Sign-Off Form ..........9 Storage Safety ..........7 Safety Sign Locations ........10 Service and Maintenance ......26...
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