Co Sensor; Action Label; Control Panel Co Auto-Shutoff - Westinghouse iGen4500DFcv User Manual

CO SENSOR

The CO Sensor monitors for the accumulation of
poisonous carbon monoxide gas around the generator
when the engine is running. If increasing levels of CO gas
are detected, the CO Sensor automatically shuts down the
engine.
The CO Sensor will also detect the accumulation of carbon
monoxide from other fuel burning sources used in the area
of operation. For example, if the exhaust of fuel burning
tools is pointed at a CO Sensor-equipped generator, a
shut-off may be initiated due to rising CO levels. This is not
an error. Hazardous carbon monoxide has been detected.
Move and redirect any additional fuel burning sources
to dissipate carbon monoxide away from personnel and
occupied buildings.
Note: Remote start-equipped generators must be restarted
with the START/STOP button on the control panel
after an automatic shut-down occurs.
Generators are intended to be used outdoors, far from
occupied buildings and the exhaust pointed away from
personnel and buildings. If misused and operated in a
location that results in the accumulation of CO, like in a
partially enclosed area, the CO Sensor shuts off the engine
and the RED indicator light will flash notifiying the user that
there are unsafe levels of carbon monoxide.
If the generator shuts off and the RED indicator light
flashes, leave the area immediately. Wait for the carbon
monoxide to dissipate and the RED indicator light to turn
off before returning to the affected area. Once it is safe to
return, read the Action Label for further steps to take. The
CO Sensor DOES NOT replace carbon monoxide alarms.
Install battery-powered carbon monoxide alarm(s) in your
home.
Automatic shutoff accompanied with a flashing RED
light in the CO Sensor portion of the control panel is an
indication that the generator was improperly located. If
you start to feel sick, dizzy, weak, or carbon monoxide
detectors in your home indicate an alarm, get to fresh
air immediately. Call emergency services. You may have
carbon monoxide poisoning.

ACTION LABEL

CONTROL PANEL CO AUTO-SHUTOFF

CO SENSOR INDICATOR LIGHTS
Color Description
Unsafe levels of carbon monoxide ac-
cumulated around the generator. After
shut-off, the RED indicator light in the CO
Sensor area of the control panel will flash
to provide notification that the generator
was shut-off due to carbon monoxide
levels rising above a safe threshold. The
RED light will flash for at least five minutes
RED
after a CO shut-off.
When it is safe to do so, move the genera-
tor to an open, outdoor area far away from
occupied spaces with exhaust pointed
away. Once relocated to a safe area and
the red light is off, the generator can be
restarted. Introduce fresh air and ventilate
the area where the generator had shut
down.
A CO sensor system fault occurred.
When a system fault occurs, the
generator is automatically shut down
and the YELLOW indicator light in the
CO auto-shutoff area of the control panel
will flash to provide notification that a
YELLOW fault has occurred. The YELLOW light
will flash for at least five minutes after a
fault. The generator can be re-started,
but may continue to shutoff. A CO sensor
fault can only be diagnosed and repaired
by an authorized Westinghouse service
center.
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