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- Page 1 Digital Inverter Generator Instruction Manual iGen4500...
- Page 3 Thank you for purchasing a Westinghouse portable generator. It is a high-quality power product that will provide many years of safe and reliable service if properly operated and maintained. DANGER This manual contains important instructions for operating the generator. For your safety and that of others, be sure to read this manual thoroughly before operating the generator.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SAFETY ..................................1 SAFETY DEFINITIONS ............................1 SAFETY SYMBOL DEFINITIONS ........................1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ..........................2 SAFETY LABELS ..............................4 UNPACKING ................................5 UNPACKING THE GENERATOR ........................5 ACCESSORIES ..............................5 FEATURES ................................6 MAIN GENERATOR COMPONENTS .........................6 CONTROL PANEL FEATURES ...........................7 OPERATION ................................9 CONNECTING THE BATTERY ...........................9 BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR ......................10 CHECKING OR ADDING ENGINE OIL AND FUEL ..................10 Checking and Adding Engine Oil ......................10... - Page 5 CONTENTS 12 VOLT BATTERY CHARGING ........................17 Battery Charging by Direct Connection ....................18 Battery Charging by a Mains-Powered Charger ..................18 TRANSPORTING THE GENERATOR .......................19 MAINTENANCE ..............................20 MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS ........................20 Maintenance Schedule ..........................20 ENGINE OIL MAINTENANCE ...........................21 Engine Oil Specification ..........................21 Checking Engine Oil ..........................21 Adding Engine Oil ............................22 Changing Engine Oil ..........................22 AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE ..........................23...
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Page 6: Safety
SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS SAFETY SYMBOL DEFINITIONS The words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and Symbol Description NOTICE are used throughout this manual to highlight important information. Be certain that the meanings of these alerts are known to all who work on or near the Safety Alert Symbol equipment. -
Page 7: General Safety Rules
SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING DANGER Petrol fuel liquid and vapours are extremely flammable and explosive Never use the generator in a location under certain conditions. that is wet or damp. Never expose the • Always refuel the generator generator to rain, snow, water spray outdoors, in a well-ventilated area. - Page 8 SAFETY WARNING WARNING Never operate the generator if: You must take reasonable care for powered items overheat; electrical the health and safety both of yourself output drops; there are sparks, flames and any others who may be affected or smoke coming from the generator; by your actions.
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Page 9: Safety Labels
Do not refuel the generator while engine is running. WARNING WARNING Read Unleaded Instruction Petrol Manual Only Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment 777 Manor Park Drive, Columbus OH 43228 USA westinghouseoutdoorpower.com.au Figure 1 - Safety Labels... -
Page 10: Unpacking
The generator is heavy; lifting it could cause bodily harm. A – Bottle of SAE 10W-30 Engine Oil (600 ml for iGen4500AS) Avoid cutting on or near staples to B – Spark Plug Socket Wrench prevent personal injury. -
Page 11: Features
- Muffler Access Cover - Control Panel - Exhaust Pipe with Spark Arrester - Extendable Handle - Battery Access Cover - Wheel - Oil Access Cover - Engine Access Cover - Recoil Starter Handle Figure 3 - iGen4500AS Main Generator Components... -
Page 12: Control Panel Features
Run Time (hours) Empty (hours) (kW) (litres) (Volts) Figure 4 - iGen4500AS Control Panel Features 1. 240-Volt AC, 15-Amp Outlets: Each outlet is Auto Start Control Switch: In the ON position, capable of delivering the generator’s peak output the generator’s 2-wire remote control function is of 4,500 Watts (i.e. - Page 13 FEATURES Auto Start Fault Indicator: The red status 11. 12-Volt DC Accessory Socket: Can be used for light will flash on and off if the engine fails to start 12-Volt DC powered devices up to a maximum automatically after six attempts when in auto- demand of 100 Watts (i.e.
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Page 14: Operation
OPERATION CONNECTING THE BATTERY 2. Check that the battery is positioned correctly and securely held in place by the battery strap hooked onto the mounting base (see Figure 6). Check also WARNING that the battery cables are not kinked or pinched. To avoid electric shock: •... -
Page 15: Before Starting The Generator
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE Weather – Never operate your generator outdoors during rain, snow or any combination of weather GENERATOR conditions that could lead to moisture collecting on, in or around the generator. Location Selection – Before starting the generator, Dry Surface –... -
Page 16: Checking And Adding Fuel
OPERATION NOTICE The generator does not contain engine oil as shipped. Attempting to start the engine before adding engine oil can permanently damage internal engine components. Checking and Adding Fuel WARNING Never refuel the generator while the engine is running. Always push the auto start control switch to the OFF position before Figure 8 –... -
Page 17: Manual Starting
OPERATION NOTICE The generator is equipped with a low oil shutdown switch. If the oil level becomes too low, the engine will shut down automatically and cannot be re- started until the oil is filled to the proper level. Be sure the engine has the proper oil level before using. -
Page 18: Local Electric Starting
OPERATION NOTE: If the engine fails to start on the first 4. Firmly grasp the recoil starter handle with your attempt, it will automatically retry a hand and pull it slowly until you feel increased resistance. At this point, pull it briskly up and away second time without any operator from the generator (see Figure 13). -
Page 19: Eco Throttle Control
OPERATION ECO THROTTLE CONTROL The generator is equipped with ECO Throttle Control to minimise fuel consumption. In ECO mode, the generator senses the electrical load demand and adjusts the engine speed and power output to match it; if there is no electrical load connected, the engine speed drops down to idle. -
Page 20: Stopping The Generator
APPLICATION AND DUTY CYCLE Manual Stopping During normal operation, use the following steps to The Westinghouse iGen4500AS generator is a stop the generator manually: portable, air-cooled, petrol-engine driven, self- contained unit designed for independent supply 1. Turn off or unplug any electrical cords or devices of electrical power. -
Page 21: 12-Volt Dc Accessory Loads
OPERATION 240-Volt AC devices may be fitted with either a WARNING three-pin 15 Ampere (typically abbreviated “15 Amp” or “15 A”) plug or a three-pin 10 Ampere (“10 Amp” Never insert an automotive cigarette or “10 A”) plug as shown in Figure 17. Certain lighter into the 12-Volt DC outlet. -
Page 22: 240-Volt Ac Extension Cords
OPERATION A rule of thumb for devices fitted with an electric In those instances where it’s not practicable or safe motor is to apply a starting power multiplier of 1.2 for to directly plug an electrical device into the generator, small hand-held or portable devices and a value of the use of an electrical extension cord is necessary. -
Page 23: Battery Charging By Direct Connection
OPERATION hydrometer is necessary to accurately determine DANGER the battery’s condition. A fully charged battery will have an open circuit voltage of at least 12.6 V and Wet cell batteries produce explosive an electrolyte specific gravity of at least 1.265. hydrogen gas while charging. -
Page 24: Transporting The Generator
OPERATION 8. Monitor the battery charger in accordance with its operating instructions and switch it off when indicated to do so. 9. Switch the battery charger OFF and unplug its power supply cord from the generator. 10. Stop the generator unless it’s being used to power some other 240-Volt AC device(s). -
Page 25: Maintenance
Alternatively, an authorised Westinghouse service dealer can carry out this work for a fee. Table 1: Basic Maintenance Schedule - Owner Performed... -
Page 26: Engine Oil Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Table 2 lists the more complicated maintenance tasks that are best performed by a qualified mechanic using specialised tools. It is recommended to engage an authorised Westinghouse service dealer to carry out this work. Table 2: Advanced Maintenance Schedule - Authorised Westinghouse Service Dealer Performed... -
Page 27: Adding Engine Oil
MAINTENANCE • Too High Oil Level - Oil flows out when the oil 10. Reinstall the oil fill plug and oil access cover. fill plug is removed. Allow the excess oil to drain Changing Engine Oil out into a waste oil container. Tools required: Oil funnel as supplied and oil drain pan or oil extractor vacuum pump. -
Page 28: Air Filter Maintenance
MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE WARNING Never use fuel or other flammable solvents to clean the air filter. Use only household detergent and warm water or alternatively a non-flammable solvent. NOTICE Do not operate the generator without an air filter element or with a damaged air filter element. This will allow dirt to enter the engine and cause accelerated wear. -
Page 29: Fuel Strainer Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 8. Pour the contents of the fuel strainer into NOTICE a suitable waste receptacle. Low pressure compressed air can be used if necessary for Never dispose of the used cleaning solution or blowing onto the outside of the strainer mesh to solvent by dumping it into a sewer, on the ground, remove any trapped fine grit. - Page 30 Always check the gap of a new spark plug before installing it. When replacing the spark plug, use only the specified part as listed in Table 3. Table 3: Replacement Spark Plug for iGen4500AS Spark Plug Make and Model Torch Bosch...
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Page 31: Spark Arrester Maintenance
MAINTENANCE to 1/2 a turn after the spark plug seats. The 5. Loosen the locking screw and pull the spark tightening torque should not exceed 17 Nm arrester collar and screen off the muffler exhaust (13 lb-ft). pipe (see Figure 36). c - Replace the spark plug boot, making sure the boot fully engages onto the spark plug’s terminal. -
Page 32: Volt Battery Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Make sure all of the ventilation grilles are clean of charger unless the battery has failed and needs to be any dirt or other debris otherwise the generator may replaced. overheat and be damaged. Tools required: Phillips head screwdriver, 8 mm socket wrench and mains-powered 12 Volt battery NOTICE charger. -
Page 33: Replacing The Battery
Step 9 instead of the old one. It is recommended to use a genuine replacement battery purchased from an authorised Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment dealer or service agent for optimum fit and performance. If this is not possible, an aftermarket battery such as a Motobatt MB5.5U... -
Page 34: Long-Term Storage
MAINTENANCE 4. Stop the generator (see Stopping the Generator). NOTICE 5. Turn the fuel control switch to the OFF position if Never dispose of fuel or fuel contaminants by not already done in Step 4. dumping either of them into a sewer, on the 6. -
Page 35: Dismantling And Disposal
Dismantling should only be carried out by a mechanically proficient person with access to proper tools or alternatively by your authorised Westinghouse service dealer for a fee. Before dismantling: 1. Stop the generator (see Stopping the Generator). -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
11. Check air filter element and clean if necessary. 12. Spark arrester is dirty or 12. Check spark arrester and clean if necessary. blocked. 13. If above possible causes 13. Take generator to an authorised Westinghouse are checked and eliminated, service dealer. generator may be faulty. - Page 37 Electric starter will not discharged (flat) or faulty. crank engine fast enough If above possible causes Take generator to an authorised Westinghouse or at all. are checked and eliminated, service dealer. generator may be faulty.
- Page 38 DC device(s) are not faulty, e.g. short circuit. Damage caused to the generator by excessive or faulty DC loads is not covered by warranty. If above possible causes Take generator to an authorised Westinghouse are checked and eliminated, service dealer. generator may be faulty.
- Page 39 Air filter is dirty or blocked. Check air filter element and clean if necessary. If above possible causes Take generator to an authorised Westinghouse are checked and eliminated, service dealer. generator may be faulty.
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Page 40: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS PARAMETER iGen4500AS Type 1-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Overhead Valve, Air Cooled Displacement (cm Max. Speed (rpm) 3,600 Oil Capacity (mL) Low Oil Shutdown Spark Plug Torch F7RTC Fuel Unleaded Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 13.5 Fuel Gauge Starting Method Electric & Recoil... -
Page 41: Wiring Diagram
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Page 42: Warranty
Company’s prior written approval. Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment (the To the extent permissible by law and notwithstanding “Company”) warrants that its Westinghouse portable any other clause in these Warranty Conditions, the electric generators (the “Goods”) shall be free from... - Page 44 Parkinson QLD 4115 Australia www.westinghouseoutdoorpower.com.au © 2023 All rights reserved. Content may change without notice. , Westinghouse, and INNOVATION YOU CAN BE SURE OF are trademarks of the Westinghouse Electric Corporation used under license by Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment. All rights reserved.