Westinghouse WGen2000, WGen3600, WGen5500, WGen6500st, WGen7500 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

PORTABLE GENERATORS

FOR MODELS:

WGen2000, WGen3600, WGen5500

WGen6500st, WGen7500, WGen8300st

California

Proposition 65 Warning

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the state

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

Proposition 65 Warning

Certain components in this product and its

related accessories contain chemicals

known to the state of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

harm. Wash hands after handling.

California

DISCLAIMERS:

All information, illustrations and specications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. The illustrations used in this manual are intended as representative reference views only. Moreover, because of our continuous product improvement policy, we may modify information, illustrations and/or specications to explain and/or exemplify a product, service or maintenance improvement. We reserve the right to make any change at any time without notice. Some images may vary depending upon which model is shown.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form by any means – graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or information storage and retrieval systems – without the written permission of MWE Investments LLC.

DANGER

This manual contains important instructions for operating this generator. For your safety and the safety of others, be sure to read this manual thoroughly before operating the generator. Failure to properly follow all instructions and precautions can cause you and others to be seriously hurt or killed.

WGen TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Fuel

Model Number

WGen2000 2000 2500 15/4.0 3600 TCI F7TC 212 55X70 0.60 10W30 <23%

WGen3600 3600 4650 15/4.0 3600 TCI F7TC 212 55X70 0.60 10W30 <23%

WGen5500 5500 6850 25/6.6 3600 TCI F7TC 420 66X90 1.10 10W30 <23%

WGen7500 7500 9000 25/6.6 3600 TCI F7TC 420 66X90 1.10 10W30 <23%

Even with a carburetor modication, engine horsepower will decrease about 3.5% for each 300 meter (1,000 foot) increase in altitude. The eect of altitude on horsepower will be greater if no carburetor modication is made. A decrease in engine horsepower will decrease the power output of the generator.

Running Watts

Peak Watts

Tank Size (L/G)

Rated Speed (RPM)

Ignition Type

NOTICE

Spark plug

Engine Disp (cc)

Stroke X Bore

Oil Capacity (L) Oil Type THD

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HAVE QUESTIONS?

or call 1-855-944-3571

FOR YOUR RECORDS:

Date of Purchase:

Generator Model Number:

Purchased from Store/Dealer:

Generator Serial Number:

IMPORTANT: KEEP 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:

Product Registration

MWE Investments LLC 777 Manor Park Drive Columbus, Ohio 43228

2. Registering your product Online at www.westinghouseportablepower.com/register-your-product/ To register your generator you will need to locate the following information:

MWE Investments LLC

Columbus Ohio 43228 USA

MWE Investments LLC

Columbus Ohio 43228 Etats-Unis

Sample from WGen5500

Par t N0.

Numéro de pièc e

wGEN5500

05501

120/240V

45.8/22.9 A

5500W

6850W

60Hz

3600rpm

Designed i n Columbus , Ohio USA Con u à columbus , O hio,tats-Unis

此 60 x20mm的条形 (此大小65x 20mm)

Made in China/ Fabriqu é en Chine

CSA Master Contract Number :

268850

Numéro de contrat principa l de CSA

WESTINGHOUSE PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM

PERSONAL INFORMATION GENERATOR INFORMATION

First Name: _______________________________________ Model Number: _____________________________________

Last Name: _______________________________________ Serial Number: ______________________________________

268850

Street Address: ___________________________________ Date Purchased: ____________________________________

Street Address: ___________________________________ Purchased From: ____________________________________

City, State, ZIP: ____________________________________

Country: __________________________________________

Phone Number: ___________________________________

E-Mail: ___________________________________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WGEN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............2

PRODUCT REGISTRATION .....................3

For Your Records: ..........................3

Product Registration .......................3

Product Registration Form ...................3

SAFETY .....................................5

Safety Denitions ..........................5

Safety Symbol Denitions ...................5

General Safety Rule .........................6

Safety Labels and Decals ....................7

UNPACKING .................................9

Wheel Kit Accessories Box ...................9

ASSEMBLY .................................10

Installing Wheels and Feet ....................10

Installing the Battery (Electric Generators Only) ...11

FEATURES .................................12

Basic Generator Features ....................12

Control Panel Features .....................14

TROUBLE SHOOTING .........................30

EXPLODED AND ENGINE VIEWS ................32

WGen2000 Exploded View ...................32

WGen2000 Engine View .....................33

WGen3600 Exploded View ...................34

WGen3600 Engine View .....................35

WGen5500 Exploded View ...................36

WGen5500 Engine View .....................37

WGen7500 Exploded View ...................38

WGen7500 Engine View .....................39

SCHEMATICS ................................40

WGen2000 Schematic .......................40

WGen3600 Schematic .......................41

WGen5500 Schematic .......................42

WGen7500 Schematic .......................43

OPERATION .................................16

Before Starting the Generator .................16

Power Cord ..............................17

Using Extension Cords ...................17

Using Westinghouse Power Cord ...........17

Transfer Switch Connections ..................18

Engine Fluids and Fuel .......................19

Checking/Adding Engine Oil ...............18

Adding Gasoline to the Fuel Tank ...........19

Starting the Generator ......................20

Manually Starting a Generator .............20

Starting an Electric Start Generator .........21

Stopping the Generator ......................22

Normal Operation .......................22

During an Emergency ....................22

MAINTENANCE ..............................22

Maintenance Schedule ......................23

Engine Oil Maintenance .....................24

Engine Oil Specication ...................24

Checking Engine Oil .....................24

Adding Engine Oil .......................24

Changing Engine Oil .....................25

Air Filter Maintenance .......................25

Cleaning the Air Filter ....................25

Spark Plug Maintenance .....................26

Testing GFCI Outlets ........................28

Battery Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Battery Replacement .....................28

Cleaning the Spark Arrestor ...................29

Cleaning the Generator ......................29

Storage ..................................30

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SAFETY

SAFETY DEFINITIONS

The words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and 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 equipment.

This safety alert symbol appears

with most safety statements. It means attention, become alert, your

safety is involved! Please read and abide by the message that follows

the safety alerts symbol.

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

SAFETY SYMBOL DEFINITIONS

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

Indicates a situation which can cause damage

to the generator, personal property and/or the environment, or cause the equipment to operate improperly.

NOTE: Indicates a procedure, practice or condition that should be followed in order for the generator to function in the manner intended.

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SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Never use the generator in a location that is wet or damp. Never expose the generator to rain, snow, water spray or standing water while in use. Protect the generator from all hazardous weather

conditions. Moisture or ice can cause a short circuit or other malfunction in the electrical circuit.

Never operate the generator in an enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. Only operate the generator outside and away from windows, doors and vents.

Voltage produced by the generator could result in death or serious injury.

• Never operate the generator in rain or a ood plain unless proper precautions are taken to avoid being subject to rain or a ood.

• Never use worn or damaged extension cords.

• Always have a licensed electrician connect the generator to the utility circuit.

• Never touch an operating generator if the generator is wet or if you have wet hands.

• Never operate the generator in highly conductive areas such as around metal decking or steel

works.

• Always use grounded extension cords. Always use three-wire or double-insulated power tools.

• Never touch live terminals or bare wires while the generator is operating.

• Be sure the generator is properly grounded before operating.

DANGER

WARNING

Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely ammable and explosive under certain conditions.

• Always refuel the generator outdoors, in a well-ventilated area.

• Never remove the fuel cap with the engine running.

• Never refuel the generator while the engine is running. Always turn engine o and allow the

generator to cool before refueling.

• Only ll fuel tank with gasoline.

• Keep sparks, open ames or other form of ignition (such as match, cigarette, static electric source)away when refueling.

• Never overll the fuel tank. Leave room for fuel to expand. Overlling the fuel tank can result in a sudden overow of gasoline and result in spilled gasoline coming in contact with HOT surfaces. Spilled fuel can ignite. If fuel is spilled on the generator, wipe up any spills immediately. Dispose of rag properly. Allow area of spilled fuel to dry before operating the generator.

• Wear eye protection while refueling.

• Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.

• Store any containers containing gasoline in a well-ventilated area, away from any combustibles or

source of ignition.

• Check for fuel leaks after refueling. Never operate the engine if a fuel leak is discovered.

WARNING

Never operate the generator if powered items overheat, electrical output drops, there is sparking, ames 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.

Never modify the generator.

Never operate the generator if it

vibrates at high levels, if engine

speed changes greatly or if the

engine misres often.

Always disconnect tools or appliances from the

generator before starting.

NOTICE

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SAFETY

SAFETY LABELS AND DECALS

3 4

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SAFETY

SAFETY LABELS AND DECALS

MWE Investments LLC

Columbus Ohio 43228 USA

MWE Investments LLC

Columbus Ohio 43228 Etats-Unis

Sample from WGen5500

WGen5500 WGen3600 WGen2000

WGen7500 WGen6500st WGen8300st

Part N 0.

Numéro de pièce

wGEN5500

05501

120/240V

45.8/22.9 A

5500W

6850W

60Hz

3600rpm

Designed in Columbus , Ohio U SA Con u à columbus , Ohio,tats-Unis

此 60x 20m m的条形

(此大小65x 20mm)

Made i n China/ Fabriqu é en C hine

CSA Master Contract Number :

268850

Numéro de contrat principa l d e CSA

268850

Sample from WGen5500

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UNPACKING

CAUTION

Always have assistance when lifting the generator. The generator is heavy; lifting it could cause bodily harm.

Avoid cutting on or near staples to prevent personal injury.

Tools required – box cutter or similar device.

1. Carefully cut the packing tape on top of the carton.

2. Fold back top aps to reveal the manual.

3. Remove the Wheel Kit Accessories cardboard box.

4. Carefully cut two sides of the carton to remove the generator.

WHEEL KIT ACCESSORIES BOX

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 service@wpowereq.com or call 1-855-944-3571.

WGen2000 Components:

Tool Bag (1) Spark Plug Socket Wrench (1)

0.6 Liter Bottle of SAE 10W30 Oil (1)

Oil Funnel (1)

WGen3600 Components:

Wheels (2) Tool Bag (1) Spark Plug Socket Wrench (1)

0.6 Liter Bottle of SAE 10W30 Oil (1)

Mounting Foot (2) Oil Funnel (1)

Figure 1 -Wheel and Feet Kit Hardware

1. Washer (2 used)

2. Flange Bolt M8 x16mm (4 used)

3. Locking Flange Nut M8 (4 used)

4. Hairpin Cotter Pin (2 used)

5. Wheel Axle Pin WGen3600: 16 mm x 95mm (2 used) WGen5500-8300 16 mm x 100mm (2used)

WGen5500, WGen7500, WGen6500st & WGen8300st Components:

Wheels (2) Tool Bag (1) Spark Plug Socket Wrench (1)

1.1 Liter Bottle of SAE 10W30 Oil (1) Mounting Foot (2) Oil Funnel (1)

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING WHEELS AND FEET

(NOT APPLICABLE TO WGEN2000)

BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE

GENERATOR, REVIEW THE SAFETY SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 5.

CAUTION

Never lift the generator without assistance. The generator is heavy

and lifting without assistance could

result in personal injury.

Never use the handles as a lifting point

to support the entire weight of the

generator. Only use the handles to move the generator by lifting the handles and using the wheels to move the generator.

Use caution when collapsing the

handles. Hands and ngers could get

caught and pinched.

NOTICE

Assembling the generator will require lifting the unit on one side. Make sure all engine oil and fuel are

drained from the unit prior to assembling. Once

assembled, the wheel kit is not intended for onroad use. The wheel kit is designed for use on this

generator only.

Figure 3 - Assemble Mounting Feet to Frame

3. Install the mounting foot to the frame using M8 ange bolts and nuts.

1 - Mounting Feet 2 - Flange Bolts M8

3 - Locking Flange M8 Nut

INSTALLING WHEELS TO FRAME

1. Insert axle pin through washer and wheel.

Tools Required - tool bag (included)

INSTALLING FEET TO FRAME

1. Place generator on a at surface.

2. Place a piece of cardboard or other soft material to tip the generator onto, to protect the frame paint

and prevent the generator from sliding. Tip the generator onto its side as shown in Figure 2 (engine should be on the bottom).

Figure 2

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2. Install the wheel with axle pin through the axle

bracket on the frame. The eye of the bolt should be

facing toward the inside of the generator.

Figure 4 - Assemble Wheel to Frame

3. Install the hairpin cotter through the axle pin to lock it in place.

1 - Axle Bracket 2 - Hairpin Clip 3 - Axle Pin

4. Repeat previous steps on other wheel.

ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING THE BATTERY (ELECTRIC START GENERATORS ONLY)

WARNING

To avoid electrics hock:

• ALWAYS connect the positive (+) battery cable (red boot) rst when connecting battery cables.

• ALWAYS disconnect the negative (-) battery cable (black boot) rst when disconnecting battery cables.

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

• NEVER connect the positive (+) battery cable (red boot) to the negative (-) post on the battery.

• NEVER touch both battery posts simultaneously.

• NEVER place a metal tool across both battery posts.

• ALWAYS use insulated or

nonconducting tools when installing

the battery.

4. Pull back the black boot and securely attach the negative (-) battery cable (black boot) to the negative (-) battery post as shown in Figure15.

Replace the black boot so it protects the cable lug and battery post.

NOTE: THE GENERATOR COMES EQUIPPED WITH THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE (RED BOOT)

ALREADY ATTACHED.

1. Verify the positive (+) battery cable (red boot) is securely tightened to the positive (+) battery post. Make sure boot is over battery post.

2. Carefully remove the protective wrapping around the lug of the negative (-) battery cable (black boot).

3. Locate negative (-) cable attached to alternator cable, remove tie and route to the negative (-) battery post. See gure 5 below for location of negative (-) cable.

Figure 6 - Attaching the Negative (-) Battery Wire (black)

1 - Positive (+) Battery Cable (Red) 2- Negative (-) Battery Cable (Black)

NOTE: The electric start generator is equipped with a battery charging feature. Once the engine is running, a small charge is supplied to the battery

via the battery cables and will slowly recharge the

battery.

Figure 5 - (1) Negative Cable

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FEATURES

BASIC GENERATOR FEATURES

Manual Start Models Electric Start Models

Engine Control Switch: Allows fuel to ow to engine and energizes the ignition system.

Push Button Electric Start: Starts and stops

the engine. Only on electric start models.

Fuel Cap: Close until clicking sound is heard.

Battery Disconnect: Stops engine and

disconnects battery for storage. Only on

electric start models.

Control Panel: Contains the circuit breakers

and outlets

Battery: For electric start models only

Oil Fill Plug/Dipstick: Must be removed to add

and check oil.

Oil Drain Plug: Must be removed to drain engine oil

Never Flat Wheels: Not available with WGen2000

Air Cleaner Cover: Must remove to service the air

cleaner.

Fuel Shut o Valve: Controls the ow of fuel

to the engine.

Choke Lever: Must be put in the ON position to start the engine and returned to the OFF position once the engine is running. (Not included on WGen7500)

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FEATURES

BASIC GENERATOR FEATURES

Fuel Gauge: Indicates fuel level.

Spark Plug Boot (Wire): Must be removed

when servicing the engine or the spark plug.

CARB Canister: Required for models sold into

and used in California.

Muer and Spark Arrester: Avoid contact until engine is cooled down. Spark arrestor prevents sparks from exiting the muer. It must be removed for servicing.

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OPERATION

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

1 2

Figure 7 - Manual Start Control Panel Features

4 5 6

Engine Control Switch (RUN/STOP for Manual Start Units):

• RUN - In the RUN position, the switch allows

the generator to be started (for manual start models).

• STOP - In the STOP position, the switch stops

the engine.

Main Circuit Breaker: The main circuit breaker

controls total output of all outlets to protect the generator.

120-Volt 30 Amp TT-30 Outlet: Travel Trailer

outlet can supply a maximum of 30 amps and 120 volts.

120-Volt, 30 - Amp Twistlock Outlet (L5-30R ):

Outlet can supply 120V output.

120-Volt, 20-Amp Duplex Outlets (NEMA

5-20R): Each outlet is capable of carrying a maximum of 20 amps on a single receptacle or a

combination of both receptacles.

20-Amp Circuit Breakers: This circuit breaker

limits the current that can be delivered through the 120-volt duplex outlets to 20amps.

Ground Terminal: The ground terminal is used to

ground the generator.

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