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MANUAL COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER HERE No other WINCO generator has the same serial number as yours. If you should ever need to contact us on this unit, it will help us to respond to your needs faster.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS RP15 INTRODUCTION TESTING POLICY PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PREPARING THE UNIT START-UP CHECK LIST UNPACKING LIFTING THE GENERATOR SET INSTALLATION GENERAL INFORMATION ENGINE GENERATOR SET MOUNTING VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS EXHAUST INSTALLATION FUEL INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE FUEL LINE GROUNDING TRANSFER SWITCH INSTALLING THE BATTERY...
Read and understand all instructions in the manual before starting and operating the generator. USING THIS MANUAL Congratulations on your choice of a WINCO generator. You have selected a high-quality, precision-engineered generator designed and tested to give you years of satisfactory service.
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: FIRE HAZARD Gasoline and other fuels present a hazard CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 of possible explosion and/or fire. A. Do not refuel when the engine is running or This product contains crude oil, gasoline, diesel fuel hot. and other petroleum products, Antifreeze to which B.
NOTE: Review the Mecc Alte nameplate on your generator. Some custom applications use other models. Check the generator nameplate for actual model number. Additional generator information available on line at www.wincogen.com under Service Support. RP15Y2/1 Model Mecc Alte NPE31-D MD35 Voltage Regulator (L-L) SR-7/2G...
Go the total system’s performance and reliability. to the WINCO website for a list of engine dealers or contact the WINCO Service Department. The engine generator set consists of a multi-cylinder, liquid cooled engine nominally operating at 3600 rpm.
A Start-Up Completion & Warranty Validation Form was sent along with this manual. This must be completed and returned to WINCO Inc. within 180 days of the factory invoice date. If this form is not returned, the Warranty may be voided.
Radiator Discharge NOTICE The WINCO installation manual OPM-112 contains Never mount these engine-generator sets to a wooden additional information on indoor, open skid installations base/structure. Over time, the wood will deteriorate and is available electronically through our website or by and the unit mountings will come loose.
VEHICLE-MOUNTED GENERATOR The fuel supply should be as close as possible to the Your WINCO generator ships with a bonded neutral. engine. This will reduce the installation cost of fuel runs. When mounted to a vehicle to safely distribute power it is...
TRANSFER SWITCH NOTICE For full service switching of the entire load, the ATS must be ‘SE’ (Service Entrance) rated or must have a properly rated fusible disconnect installed before the ATS to protect the contacts. WARNING All wiring must be done by a licensed electrician, and must conform to the National Electrical Code and comply with all the local codes and regulations.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY WARNING The electrolyte is diluted sulfuric acid that is harmful WARNING to the skin and eyes. It is electrically conductive and corrosive. The following precautions must always be In the following battery installation procedure, check to taken. 1. Always wear full eye protection and protective be sure the ComAp InteliNano is in the “stop”...
An optional three-stage, 2 amp, electronic battery charger is available for this unit. OPTIONAL SOLAR CHARGER The WINCO solar option consists of two parts; the solar panel and the Sun Guard charge controller. The solar panel collects the energy while the Sun Guard controls the charging process acting as a switch to prevent the solar panel from discharging or overcharging the battery.
These two push button 20 amp circuit breakers protect the PERMANENTLY INSTALLED GENERATORS two GFCI receptacle (D). This WINCO portable generator ships with a bonded C: 125/250 50A Receptacle neutral and overcurrent protection. NFPA 70 refers to this This receptacle is rated for dual voltage, 120 or 240V as a “separately derived system.”...
DC CONNECTIONS E STOPS All DC connections are completed on the terminal strip just below the engine control. All DC connection must be separate conduit. You cannot mix AC and DC leads at the same conduit. To install the wires, reference the following picture. Use a small flat head screwdriver to push the release spring inside the square hole (A).
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ASCO 300 UL SWITCH WHEN NORMAL TERMINALS ON SOURCE FAILS TRANSFER SWITCH Contact Closes TB1 and TB2 Contact Opens TB1 and TB3 Engine start and auxiliary circuit terminal block TB located on 3ATS &3NTS transfer switch. OPM-173/B...
STARTING PROCEDURE □ Engine oil. Fill as required with proper grade/qty. □ Engine coolant. Fill as required with proper mixture. □ Unit mounting base properly bolted down. □ Clearance for service and maintenance on all sides. □ Proper fuel line material and size. □...
The voltage between the L1 and L2 terminals should be jumper strap between the neutral connection block and the same as it was on the generator front panel. The the ground lug. This will isolate the neutral from the voltage should also be checked between the hot ground and allow you a single point grounding at a terminals (L1, L2) and the N to be certain of a balanced distribution panel.
RPM. Actual speed value is derived from generator frequency or is sensed directly Battery Flat If the controller loses power during starting sequence due to bad batte Emergency Stop 12.3.6 Possible shutdown alarms using magnetic pick-up input. The protection comes active if the speed is greater than 120 % of nominal engine will not try to start again and will activate this protection.
AVR WIRING SR-7 The Mecc Alte SR-7/2G is an advanced, AVR regulator. Connections on the AVR have been factory set. Other than voltage adjustment, settings should never be changed. VOLT: Voltage. Rotate clockwise to increase voltage. STAB: Stability. HZ: Low Frequency. AMP: Overload.
Only change oil when the engine is not running and is at a low temperature in order to avoid the risk of burns. 1. Place a drip pan or suitable container for catching the oil. WINCO has supplied a valve on the skid frame to OPM-173/B...
3. Reinstall radiator cap. the air cleaner element is clogged with dust. CHANGING COOLANT NOTICE WINCO PIPES THE COOLANT TO DRAIN TO THE Never operate the engine with the air cleaner OUTSIDE FOR CONVENIENT MAINTENANCE. element removed. This may allow foreign material to enter the engine and damage it.
Store indoors in dry area. Preform the next preventative maintenance procedure. For example, if there are 10 hours remaining before the 250 hour maintenance, you should preform the maintenance prior to storing the generator set. See Maintenance Schedule on page 23 of this manual. In order to prevent oxidation of the internal parts of the engine and of certain components in the injection system, 1.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The ultimate aim of a preventive maintenance program is to maintain the equipment in optimum condition, for the maximum amount of time during it’s useful life. The detection of faults before they develop into major problems will decrease downtime. A regular schedule of cleaning and inspection will help assure trouble-free operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE NOTE: Before doing any trouble shooting, check the digital display on the ComAp IntelliNano. Normally, it will tell why the unit has failed. This will shorten your trouble shooting time and in many cases, prevent the replacement of parts that may not be defective.
WIRING SIZE TABLE The table below is based on Table 310.16 in the National Electric Code 2020 edition. Allowable ampacitier of insulated conductrs rated 0 through 2000V, 75°C through 90°C. Not more than three current-carrying conductors in Raceway, Cable, or Earth (direct buried). Adjust for 40°C (104°F) ambient temperature.
Air cooled units purchased for stock have 1 year to be sold. The warranty to the original retail customer commences on the date of sale of the product to them. All liquid cooled units have 180 days from the Winco invoice to submit a start up date. If no startup form is submitted, then warranty period starts on the Winco invoice date unit was sold.
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Note 2: 3rd Year warranty coverage is parts only/no labor. Note 3: Round trip mileage is limited to 200 miles per trip and a total of 2 trips per repair unless authorized in writing by the WINCO Service Dept.
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