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- Page 1 Portable Generator Instruction Manual WHXC3750 WHXC3750-PRO WHXC5000 WHXC7000 WHXC8500E WHXC8500E-PRO WHXC8500E-AS II...
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Page 3: For Your Records
CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING A WESTINGHOUSE PORTABLE GENERATOR 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. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SAFETY ..................................1 SAFETY DEFINITIONS ............................1 SAFETY SYMBOL DEFINITIONS ........................1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ..........................2 SAFETY LABELS ..............................4 UNPACKING ................................6 UNPACKING THE GENERATOR .........................6 WHEEL KIT .................................6 ASSEMBLY ................................7 WHEEL KIT ASSEMBLY ............................7 INSTALLING THE BATTERY (ELECTRIC START GENERATORS ONLY) .............9 FEATURES ................................10 MAIN GENERATOR COMPONENTS ........................10 CONTROL PANELS ............................12... - Page 5 Adding Engine Oil ............................29 Changing Engine Oil ...........................29 AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE ..........................29 Cleaning the Air Filter (Models WHXC3750 & WHXC3750-PRO) ..............30 Cleaning the Air Filter (Models WHXC5000, WHXC7000, WHXC8500E / PRO / AS II) ......31 FUEL STRAINER MAINTENANCE ........................32 FUEL SEDIMENT CUP MAINTENANCE ......................33 SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE .........................34...
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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
SAFETY SAFETY LABELS The safety labels have speci c positions and must be replaced if they are unreadable, damaged or missing (see Figures 1 and 2). Figure 1 - Safety Labels (Front, Left Side & Top) - Page 10 SAFETY Read the Instruction Manual before operating the generator. Failure to follow all instructions may cause death, serious injury or property damage. Do not operate in a hazardous location, e.g. where there may be a risk of explosion of petrol fumes, leaking gas or explosive dusts. Do not operate in a confined area where exhaust gases, smoke or fumes could reach dangerous concentrations.
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Page 11: Unpacking
WHEEL KIT Check the wheel kit and verify its components against those shown in Figure 3. If any parts are missing, please contact your local Westinghouse dealer. A – Wheel (Qty 2) B – Handle with Grip (Qty 2) C – Mounting Foot (Qty 1) D –... -
Page 12: Assembly
ASSEMBL Y WHEEL KIT ASSEMBLY 1. Place generator on a at surface. 2. Place a piece of cardboard or other soft material CAUTION to tip the generator onto, to protect the frame paint and prevent the generator from sliding. Tip Never lift the generator without the generator onto its side as shown in Figure 4 assistance. - Page 13 ASSEMBL Y 1. Attach the mounting foot to the frame using the 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 using the other axle, wheel M8 bolts and nuts. and cotter pin. 5. Install each handle using a clevis pin and cotter pin as shown in Figure 7.
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Page 14: Installing The Battery (Electric Start Generators Only)
ASSEMBL Y INSTALLING THE BATTERY (ELECTRIC START GENERATORS ONLY) WARNING To avoid electric shock: • ALWAYS connect the positive (+) battery cable (red boot) first when connecting battery cables. • ALWAYS disconnect the negative (-) battery cable (black boot) first when disconnecting battery cables. -
Page 15: Features
FEATURES MAIN GENERATOR COMPONENTS Figure 9 - Main Generator Components (Front, Left Side & Top) 1 - Fuel Cap 8 - Wheel 2 - Fuel Tank 9 - Engine 3 - Fuel Gauge 10 - Recoil Starter Handle 4 - Frame 11 - Fuel Shutoff Valve 5 - Control Panel 12 - Air Filter... - Page 16 FEATURES Figure 10 - Main Generator Components (Rear & Right Side) 1 - Muf er 4 - Carburettor 2 - Alternator 5 - Spark Arrester 3 - Spark Plug...
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Page 17: Control Panels
FEATURES CONTROL PANELS WHXC3750, 5000 & 7000 WHXC8500E WHXC3750 - PRO Figure 11 – Control Panel Features (continued over page) - Page 18 FEATURES WHXC8500E-PRO WHXC8500E-AS II 11 10 Voltage Frequency Run Time Figure 11 – Control Panel Features 1A. Engine Control Switch (RUN / STOP): the electric starter motor engages and starts the engine. Once the engine starts, release the • RUN - In the RUN position, the switch allows the switch.
- Page 19 FEATURES 1C. Engine Control Switch 8. 12-Volt DC Circuit Breaker: Protects the (START / AUTO RUN / STOP): generator against overload or short circuit of the 12-Volt DC system. The push button will • START – When the switch is momentarily turned automatically extend out from the control panel in and held in the START position while the auto the event of a fault and must be manually pushed...
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Page 20: Operation
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 21: Checking Or Adding Engine Oil And Fuel
OPERATION Checking and Adding Fuel WARNING WARNING Be sure the generator is properly installed to reduce the possibility of Never refuel the generator while the electric shock. Generators equipped engine is running. with a RCD Safety Switch offer much For the WHXC8500E-AS II model, better protection against electric always push the auto start control shock as mandated by Australian... -
Page 22: Starting The Generator
OPERATION STARTING THE GENERATOR Manually Starting a Generator NOTE: This procedure can also be used for an Before attempting to start the generator, verify the electric start generator. following: 1. Make sure the AC circuit breaker is properly set to •... - Page 23 OPERATION 3. Move the fuel shutoff valve to the ON position 4. Push the engine control switch into the RUN (see Figure 16). position (see Figure 18). Or for the WHXC8500E- model, turn the engine control switch to the AUTO RUN position (see Figure 19). Figure 16 –...
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Page 24: Starting An Electric Start Generator (Models Whxc8500E & Whxc8500E-Pro)
OPERATION 3. Move the fuel shutoff valve to the ON position (see Figure 22). Figure 20 – Recoil Starter Handle Figure 22 – Fuel Shutoff Valve in the ON Position 6. As the engine starts running and stabilises, 4. Move the choke lever to the ON position (see gradually move the choke lever back to the OFF Figure 23) if starting a cold engine. -
Page 25: Local Electric Starting Of The Whxc8500E-As Ii
OPERATION NOTICE NOTICE Failure to release the engine control switch once the Failure to release the engine control switch once the engine starts can result in damage to the generator. engine starts can result in damage to the generator. Never push the engine control switch to the START Never turn the engine control switch to the START position while the engine is running;... -
Page 26: Stopping The Generator
OPERATION 4. Connect the 2-wire auto start terminals to an 9. Upon receiving a “start” signal by closing of external “dry” or voltage-free circuit that will the external 2-wire remote control circuit, the provide the start and stop commands to the generator will start automatically, operate for generator by closing and opening the circuit, 15 seconds without electrical output to allow... -
Page 27: Normal Operation (Whxc8500E-As Ii In Auto-Start Mode)
CYCLE The generator can only be used to power 240-Volt AC, 50 Hz, single phase or 12-Volt DC electrical devices. All models within this range of Westinghouse generators are portable, air-cooled, petrol-engine 240-Volt AC Loads driven, self-contained units designed for independent supply of electrical power. -
Page 28: 12-Volt Dc Loads
OPERATION WARNING Never insert an automotive cigarette lighter device into the 12-Volt DC outlet. The heated lighter may ignite the fuel causing an explosion or fire. Power Output and Demand There are two limits to the amount of electric power that the generator can usefully provide: (a) its total 240-Volt AC or 12-Volt DC electric power generating capacity or power output and (b) the electric current... -
Page 29: 240-Volt Ac Extension Cords
4. 15 A extension cords with conductor size of 1.5 generator’s outlets must not exceed 3,000 W for or 2.5 mm should not exceed 25 m or 40 m the WHXC3750 and WHXC3750-PRO models or in length, respectively, in accordance with AS/NZS 3,600 W for the other models. 3199:2020. -
Page 30: 12 Volt Battery Charging
OPERATION 12 VOLT BATTERY CHARGING 5. Insert the cigarette lighter plug into the generator’s 12-Volt DC accessory socket. The battery is now charging. Keep the battery as far away as There are two methods by which the generator can be possible from the generator due to the explosive used to charge an external 12 Volt battery: gas hazard. -
Page 31: Transporting The Generator
OPERATION 2. Connect the battery charger’s positive (+) alligator TRANSPORTING THE clip or terminal clamp (red) to the positive (+) GENERATOR terminal on the battery. The generator should be stopped and the fuel shutoff 3. Connect the battery charger’s negative (-) alligator clip or terminal clamp (black) to the negative (-) valve should be turned to the OFF position before transporting the generator. -
Page 32: Maintenance
Alternatively, an authorised Westinghouse service dealer can carry out this work for a fee. Table 1: Basic Maintenance Schedule - Owner Performed... -
Page 33: Engine Oil Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Table 2 lists the more complicated maintenance tasks that are best performed by a quali ed 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 34: Adding Engine Oil
Changing Engine Oil or alternatively a non-flammable solvent. Tools required (not included) – 10 mm spanner (for models WHXC3750 and WHXC3750-PRO) or 12 mm spanner (for all other models) and oil drain pan. NOTICE 1. Stop the engine. Do not operate the generator without an air lter 2. -
Page 35: Cleaning The Air Filter (Models Whxc3750 & Whxc3750-Pro)
6. Pay special attention also to the metal back re plate in the upper left corner of the air lter (Models WHXC3750 & WHXC3750-PRO) assembly box. This metal plate must be in its proper position when reinstalling the air lter The air lter must be cleaned after every 50 hours of element (see Figure 36). -
Page 36: Cleaning The Air Filter (Models Whxc5000, Whxc7000, Whxc8500E / Pro / As Ii)
MAINTENANCE 12. Install the air lter cover by re-engaging the tabs 4. Pull the air lter cover off and away from the air on the top of the air lter assembly and then lter assembly noting its orientation with the choke tightening the knob clockwise (see Figure 37). -
Page 37: Fuel Strainer Maintenance
MAINTENANCE FUEL STRAINER NOTICE MAINTENANCE NEVER twist or tear the air lter elements during cleaning or drying. Apply only a slow and rm Check and clean the fuel strainer after every squeezing action. 100 hours of use or 6 months. It is recommended that this maintenance task be performed each time when lling with fuel from any source other than directly 7. -
Page 38: Fuel Sediment Cup Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 8. Reinstall the fuel strainer by hand inside the lling hole on top of the fuel tank (see Figure 43). Make sure it is fully inserted into the opening and properly seated on the underside of its top rim. Figure 44 –... -
Page 39: Spark Plug Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 11. Turn the fuel shutoff valve to the ON position and 4. Clean area around the spark plug. check for any leaks around the threaded joint 5. Use a spark plug socket wrench to remove the where the fuel sediment cup screws into the fuel spark plug from the cylinder head by unscrewing shutoff valve. -
Page 40: Spark Arrester Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Table 3: Replacement Spark Plugs Spark Plug Make and Model Generator Model Torch Bosch Champion Denso WHXC3750 F7RTC WR5DC RN7YC W22EPR-U BPR7ES WHXC3750-PRO WHXC5000 WHXC7000 WHXC8500E F6RTC WR7DC RN9YC W20EPR-U BPR6ES WHXC8500E-AS WHXC8500E-PRO SPARK ARRESTER MAINTENANCE Tools required (not included) – 5 mm at head screwdriver, wire brush. -
Page 41: Cleaning The Generator
MAINTENANCE 4. Slide the spark arrester band clamp off the spark arrester screen. 5. Pull the spark arrester screen off the muf er exhaust pipe. 6. Using a wire brush, remove any dirt and debris that may have collected on the spark arrester screen. -
Page 42: Rcd Safety Switch Testing (If So Equipped)
Stop the generator as described in Stopping the Generator and take it to your nearest authorised Westinghouse service dealer. 6. If the RCD safety switch passes the TEST function, push the circuit breaker switch back upwards to the ON position. Close the cover and secure it in place by turning the locking screw clockwise by hand. -
Page 43: Battery Bulk Charging
MAINTENANCE 7. Move the battery to a well-ventilated work bench DANGER or other suitable location adjacent to the battery charger. Wet cell batteries produce explosive 8. Charge the battery in accordance with the battery hydrogen gas while charging. If ignited, charger’s instructions. -
Page 44: Draining The Fuel
Figure 56 – Removing the Carburettor Drain Screw other gas appliance; or a spark from (WHXC3750 & WHXC3750-PRO) an electric appliance. NOTICE Fuel stored for as little as 30 days can spoil, causing gum, varnish and corrosive build-up in fuel lines, fuel passages and the engine. -
Page 45: Storage Procedure For 1 - 3 Months
Dismantling should only be carried out by a clean, dry place for storage. mechanically pro cient person with access to proper tools or alternatively by your authorised Westinghouse 5. For electric-start models equipped with a 12 service dealer for a fee. -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
(electric start models only). Faulty battery. Replace battery. If above possible causes Take generator to an authorised Westinghouse are checked and eliminated, service dealer. generator may be faulty. Engine control switch is in the Push engine control switch into the RUN position. - Page 47 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE SOLUTION If VFT meter display is blank, Take generator to an authorised Westinghouse generator may be faulty. service dealer. Main 240-Volt AC circuit Switch main 240-Volt AC circuit breaker and breaker or individual 240-Volt individual 240-Volt AC outlet circuit breakers AC outlet circuit breakers (if (if so equipped) to the ON position.
- Page 48 “stop” command by opening of the 2-wire remote control circuit. If above possible causes Take generator to an authorised Westinghouse are checked and eliminated, service dealer. generator may be faulty. Engine is not warm enough.
- Page 49 RCD safety switch turns itself (if so equipped). If above possible causes Take generator to an authorised Westinghouse are checked and eliminated, service dealer. generator may be faulty. Electrical overload or short Disconnect all electrical cords and devices from...
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Page 50: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS WHXC3750- WHXC8500E WHXC8500E- PARAMETER WHXC3750 WHXC5000 WHXC7000 WHXC8500E-AS II Type 1-Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Overhead Valve, Air Cooled Displacement (cm Speed (rpm) 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 Oil Capacity (L) Low Oil Shutdown Spark Plug Torch F7RTC Torch F6RTC Unleaded... -
Page 51: Wiring Diagrams
WIRING DIAGRAMS WHXC3750 WIRING DIAGRAM... -
Page 52: Whxc3750-Pro Wiring Diagram
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Page 53: Whxc5000 Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAMS WHXC5000 WIRING DIAGRAM... -
Page 54: Whxc7000 Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAMS WHXC7000 WIRING DIAGRAM... -
Page 55: Whxc8500E Wiring Diagram
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Page 56: Whxc8500E-Pro Wiring Diagram
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Page 57: Whxc8500E-As Ii Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAMS WHXC8500E-AS II II WIRING DIAGRAM... -
Page 58: Warranty
Consumer or Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment (the others without the Company’s prior written approval. “Company”) warrants that its Westinghouse portable To the extent permissible by law and electric generators (the “Goods”) shall be free from... - Page 60 Parkinson QLD 4115 Australia 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.
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