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  • Page 2: Proposition 65 Warning

    California California Proposition 65 Warning Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product Certain components in this product and its contains chemicals known to the state of related accessories contain chemicals California to cause cancer, birth defects known to the state of California to cause or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 3: Congratulations On Owning A Westinghouse Generator

    Purchase Receipt: (retain your purchase receipt to ensure trouble-free warranty coverage) Product Registration To ensure trouble-free warranty coverage, it is important you register your Westinghouse generator. You can register your generator by either: 1. Filling in the product registration form below and mailing to:...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CONGRATULATIONS ON OWNING A WESTINGHOUSE GENERATOR ............3 For Your Records: ............................3 Product Registration .............................3 Product Registration Form ..........................3 SAFETY ..................................7 SAFETY DEFINITIONS ............................7 SAFETY SYMBOL DEFINITIONS ........................7 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ..........................8 SAFETY LABELS AND DECALS ........................10 UNPACKING ................................12 UNPACKING THE GENERATOR ........................12...
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT WARRANTY APPLICATIONS AND PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIODS ........36 CONSUMER APPLICATION ........................36 COMMERCIAL APPLICATION ......................36 NON-WARRANTABLE APPLICATIONS ....................37 EXCLUSIONS ............................37 DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES ....................37...

  • Page 7: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY DEFINITIONS SAFETY SYMBOL DEFINITIONS The words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTICE are used throughout this manual to highlight important information. Be certain that the meanings of Symbol Description these alerts are known to all who work on or near the equipment.

  • Page 8: General Safety Rules

    SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING Gasoline and gasoline vapors are DANGER 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 outdoors, generator to rain, snow, water spray or in a well-ventilated area.
  • Page 9 SAFETY WARNING Never operate the generator if powered items overheat, electrical output drops, there is sparking, flames or smoke coming from the generator, or if the receptacles are damaged. Never use the generator to power medical support equipment. Always remove any tools or other service equipment used during maintenance from the generator before operating.

  • Page 10: Safety Labels And Decals

    SAFETY SAFETY LABELS AND DECALS Figure 1...
  • Page 11 SAFETY Class F Figure 2...

  • Page 12: Unpacking

    WHEEL KIT ACCESSORIES Open the Wheel Kit Accessories box and verify the contents against the list below. If any parts are missing, please locate an authorized Westinghouse Generator dealer at www.westpropower.com or call Figure 3 – Wheel Kit Hardware for Serial Number 1-855-WHHELP1 (1-855-944-3571).

  • Page 13: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY 1. Place generator on a flat surface. ASSEMBLY 2. Using a block of wood, raise and support the back of the generator. Before assembling the generator, review Safety on page 7 and the 3. Install the mounting foot to the frame using M8 following safety messages.

  • Page 14: Installing The Battery

    ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE BATTERY 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. • NEVER connect the negative (-) battery cable (black boot) to the positive (+) post on the battery.

  • Page 15: Features

    FEATURES GENERAL GENERATOR FEATURES Figure 7 1 - Engine Control Switch: Turns the engine on 4 - Oil Dipstick: Remove the dipstick to check and off. the engine oil. 2 - Control Panel: Contains the circuit breakers 5 - Choke Knob: Pull out to the ON position and outlets.
  • Page 16 FEATURES Figure 8 1 - Fuel Gauge: Indicates fuel level. 4 - Oil Fill Cap: Remove to add engine oil. 2 - Fuel Shutoff Valve: Controls the flow of fuel 5 - Spark Plug Boot (Wire): Must be removed to the engine. when servicing the engine or the spark plug.

  • Page 17: Control Panel Features

    FEATURES CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Figure 9 – Control Panel Features 1 - 120-Volt, 20-Amp Duplex GFCI Outlets 5 - Main Circuit Breaker: The main circuit (5-20R): Each outlet is capable of carrying a breaker controls total output of all outlets to maximum of 20 amps on a single receptacle protect the generator.

  • Page 18: Operation

    OPERATION No Connected Loads – Make sure the generator BEFORE STARTING THE has no connected loads before starting it. To ensure GENERATOR there are no connected loads, unplug any electrical extension cords that are plugged into the control panel receptacles. Before starting the generator, review NOTICE Safety on page 7.

  • Page 19: Power Cord

    OPERATION WARNING Be sure the generator is properly connected to earth ground before operating. The generator must be grounded to prevent electrical shock due to faulty appliances. POWER CORD Using Extension Cords Westpro Power Systems assumes no responsibility for the content within this table. The use of this table is the responsibility of the user only.

  • Page 20: Transfer Switch Cord

    CONNECTIONS 7. Do not lift the generator if it is not level. The Westinghouse generator is wired with the neutral bonded to ground. If you are connecting your generator to a transfer switch, the electrician must first determine what type transfer switch is being used. Transfer switches for this equipment are either two-pole or three- pole types.

  • Page 21: Generator Anchor

    OPERATION GENERATOR ANCHOR ADDING / CHECKING ENGINE FLUIDS AND FUEL The generator should be used on a flat, level surface whenever possible. If the particular job site requires the generator to be used on uneven terrain, the generator should be anchored. Insert a stake or piece of rebar Before adding/checking engine through the anchor bracket on the frame (see Figure fluids and fuel, review Safety on...

  • Page 22: Adding Gasoline To The Fuel Tank

    OPERATION Adding Gasoline to the Fuel Tank STARTING THE GENERATOR WARNING Before starting the generator, review Never refuel the generator while the Safety on page 7. engine is running. Before attempting to start the generator, verify the Always turn the engine off and allow following: the generator to cool before refueling.
  • Page 23 OPERATION 3. Move the fuel shutoff valve to the ON position (see NOTICE Figure 17). The engine is equipped with a low oil shutdown switch. If the oil level becomes low, the engine will shut down and will not start until the oil is filled to the proper level.

  • Page 24: Stopping The Generator

    OPERATION OTE: If the engine fails to start after 5 seconds, release the engine control switch. Let the generator sit idle for 15 seconds and then repeat step 5. If the cranking speed drops after each unsuccessful attempt, then the battery may not be adequately charged.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CAUTION Before performing maintenance Avoid skin contact with engine oil or on the generator, review Safety on gasoline. Prolonged skin contact with page 7 and the following safety engine oil or gasoline can be harmful. messages. Frequent and prolonged contact with engine oil may cause skin cancer.

  • Page 26: Engine Oil Maintenance

    OPERATION Table 2: Maintenance Schedule - Authorized Westinghouse Service Dealer Performed After First 20 After 50 Hours After 100 Hours After 300 Hours Maintenance Before Every Hours or First of Use or Every of Use or Every of Use or Every...

  • Page 27: Adding Engine Oil

    MAINTENANCE Adding Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil 1. Always operate or maintain the generator on a flat 1. Stop the engine. surface. 2. Let engine sit and cool for several minutes (allow 2. Stop engine if running. crankcase pressure to equalize). 3.

  • Page 28: Air Filter Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 5. Remove the air cleaner element (see Figure 28). AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE WARNING Never use gasoline or other flammable solvents to clean the air filter. Use only household detergent soap to clean the air filter. Inspect and Replace the Air Filter The air filter must be inspected after every 50 hours of use or 3 months (frequency should be increased if generator is operated in a dusty environment).

  • Page 29: Spark Plug Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE The spark plug must be checked and cleaned after every 100 hours of use or 6 months and must be replaced after 300 hours of use or every year. 1. Stop the generator and let it cool for several minutes if running.

  • Page 30: Battery Service

    MAINTENANCE 8. Install the spark plug by carefully following the steps Battery Replacement outlined below: 1. Remove the spark plug wire from spark plug. Carefully insert the spark plug back into the 2. Loosen and remove the nuts on the battery hold- cylinder head.

  • Page 31: Cleaning The Engine Oil Cooler

    MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE ENGINE OIL COOLER 1. Remove the screws for the oil cooler (see Figure 36). Figure 35 Figure 36 – Engine Oil Cooler 1 - Red Positive (+) 2 - Black Negative (-) 1 - Oil Cooler 3 - Oil Cooler Battery Cable Battery Cable Screws...

  • Page 32: Testing The Gfci Outlets

    MAINTENANCE TESTING THE GFCI OUTLETS CLEANING THE GENERATOR It is important to inspect and clean the generator before 1. Start the generator and allow it to warm up. every use. 2. Press the test button on the outlets (see Figure 38). Clean All Engine Air Inlet and Outlet Ports –...

  • Page 33: Storage

    MAINTENANCE STORAGE WARNING Never store a generator with fuel in the tank indoors or in a poorly ventilated area where the fumes can come in contact with an ignition source such as a: 1) pilot light of a stove, water heater, clothes dryer or any other gas appliance;...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Before attempting to service or troubleshoot the generator, the owner or service technician must first read the owner’s manual and understand and follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in conditions that can lead to voiding of the EPA certification or product warranty, serious personal injury, property damage or even death.
  • Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSE SOLUTION Generator is out of fuel. Check fuel level (see page 21). Add fuel if necessary. The low oil shutdown switch Check oil level and add oil if necessary (see pages has stopped the engine. 26 and 27). Generator suddenly stops Too much load Restart the generator and reduce the load.

  • Page 36: Warranty

    WESTPRO Westinghouse unit. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your WESTPRO Westinghouse unit to a WESTPRO Authorized Service Dealer for warranty repairs (which must occur within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.

  • Page 37: Disclaimer Of Implied Warranties

    A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE and any implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY otherwise applicable to WESTPRO’s Westinghouse line of generators. WESTPRO and its affiliated companies shall not be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damage, including lost profits. There are no warranties extended other than as provided herein.

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