Winco W3000H User Manual
INDUSTRIAL PORTABLE
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATORS MANUAL
W3000H
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PROPER USE AND
This manual contains important instructions that
should be followed during installation and maintenance of the generator and battery. Read and
understand all instructions in the manual before
starting and operating the generator set.
USING THE MANUAL
Congratulations on your choice of a Winco generator set. You have selected a high-quality, precision
engineered generator set designed and tested to
give you years of satisfactory service.
To get the best performance from your new engine
generator set, it is important that you carefully read
and follow the operating instructions in this manual.
Should you experience a problem please follow
the “Troubleshooting Tables” near the end of this
manual. The warranty listed in the manual describes
what you can expect from WINCO should you need
service assistance in the future.
INSTALLATION
You must be sure your new engine generator set is:
* Properly serviced before starting.
* Operated in a well ventilated area.
* Properly exhausted and gases safely
dispersed.
* Operated only for its designed purposes.
* Used only by operators who understand
its operation.
* Properly maintained.
COPY YOUR MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER HERE
No other WINCO generator has the same serial
number as yours. It is important that you record
the number and other vital information here. If you
should ever need to contact us on this unit it will help
us to respond to your needs faster.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 2
BASIC INFORMATION
Specifi cations 2
Unit Capabilities 4
GUIDE TO PRODUCT SAFETY 3
PREPARING THE UNIT
Unpacking the Unit 5
Unit Preparation 5
Initial Start Up 6
Basic Operation 6
ENGINE CARE 7
GENERATOR CARE 8
TROUBLESHOOTING 9
WARRANTY INFORMATION 10
MAINTENANCE LOG 11
MODEL__________________________________
SERIAL NUMBER_________________________
PURCHASE DATE_________________________
DEALER_________________________________
DEALER PHONE # ________________________
UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
GENERATOR
Surge Watts 3000
Continuous Watts 2400
Volts 120
Amps 20
Receptacle
NEMA 5-20R 20A Duplex GFCI
ENGINE HONDA
Model GC160AVXA
Horse Power 5
Fuel Capacity .48 gal.
Oil Capacity 20 oz.
Oil Grade SAE 10W-30 (General Use)
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SAFETY INFORMATION
This engine generator set has been designed and
manufactured to allow safe, reliable performance.
Poor maintenance, improper or careless use can
result in potential deadly hazards; from electrical
shock, exhaust gas asphyxiation, or fi re. Please
read all safety instructions carefully before installation or use. Keep these instructions handy for future
reference. Take special note and follow all warnings
on the unit labels and in the manuals.
ANSI SAFETY DEFINITIONS
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DANGER:
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the
most extreme situations.
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WARNING:
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
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CAUTION:
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
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NOTE:
CAUTION is also used on the unit labels and in this
manual to indicate a situation that could result in
serious damage or destruction of the equipment and
possible personal injury.
1. ELECTRICAL SHOCK The output voltage present in this equipment can cause fatal electric shock.
This equipment must be operated by a responsible
person.
a. Do not allow anyone to operate the generator
without proper instruction.
b. Guard against electric shock.
c. Avoid contact with live terminals or receptacles.
d. Use extreme care if operating this unit in rain
or snow.
e. Use only three-pronged grounded receptacles
and extension cords.
f. Be sure the unit is properly grounded to an
external ground rod driven into the earth.
2. FIRE HAZARD Gasoline and other fuels present a hazard of possible explosion and/or fi re.
a. Do not refuel when the engine is running or
hot.
b. Keep fuel containers out of reach of children.
c. Do not smoke or use open fl ame near the gen-
erator set or fuel tank.
d. Keep a fi re extinguisher nearby and know its
proper use. Fire extinguishers rated ABC by
NFPA are appropriate.
e. Store fuel only in an approved container, and
only in a well ventilated area.
f. Follow local codes for closeness to combust ible material.
3. DEADLY EXHAUST GAS Exhaust fumes from
any gasoline engine contain carbon monoxide, an invisible, odorless and deadly gas that must be mixed
with fresh air.
a. Operate only in well ventilated areas.
b. Never operate indoors.
c. Never operate the unit in such a way as to
allow exhaust gases to seep back into closed
rooms (i.e. through windows, walls, fl oors).
4. NOISE HAZARD Excessive noise is not only
tiring, but continual exposure can lead to loss of
hearing.
a. Use hearing protection when working around
this equipment for long periods of time.
b. Keep your neighbors in mind when permanent ly using this equipment.
5. CLEANLINESS Keep the generator and surrounding area clean.
a. Remove all grease, ice, snow or materials that
create slippery conditions around the unit.
b. Remove any rags or other materials that could
create a potential fi re hazard.
c. Carefully clean up any gas or oil spills before
starting the unit.
6. SERVICING EQUIPMENT All service, including the installation or replacement of service parts,
should be preformed only by a qualifi ed technician.
a. Use only factory approved repair parts.
b. Do not work on this equipment when fatigued.
c. Never remove the protective guards, covers, or
receptacle panels while the engine is running.
d. Use extreme caution when working on electri cal components. High output voltage from this
equipment can cause serious injury or death.
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e. Always avoid hot muffl ers, exhaust manifolds,
and engine parts. They can cause severe
burns instantly.
f. The use of the engine-generator set must com ply with all national, state, and local codes.
TESTING POLICY
UNIT CAPABILITIES
GENERATOR CONNECTIONS
This generator is designed for 120 volt alternating
current (AC) use only. A GFCI protected duplex outlet is provided for connection to various loads.
Before any generator is shipped from the factory, it
is fully checked for performance. The generator is
loaded to its full capacity, and the voltage, current
and frequency are carefully checked.
Rated output of generator is based on engineering
tests of typical units, and is subject to, and limited
by, the temperature, altitude, fuel, and other conditions specifi ed by the manufacturer of the applicable
engines.
INTENDED USES
These engine generator sets have been designed
primarily for portable use. A 120 volt GFCI AC receptacle is provided in the end cover to connect your
loads (lights, portable tools, and small appliances).
This portable unit requires large quantities of fresh
air for cooling the engine and generator. For safety,
long life and adequate performance, these units
should never be run in small compartments without
positive fresh air fl ow.
RESTRICTED USES
DO NOT install and operate this generator in a small
compartment., i.e. generator compartments of vehicles, motor homes or travel trailers. These compartments will not allow enough free fl ow of fresh
air to reach the engine generator set for cooling and
will cause the unit to overheat damaging both the
engine and generator. Small compartments will also
develop hot spots where there is very little air fl ow
and may cause a fi re.
Check the appliance or tool nameplate for the current and voltage to insure compatibility. Although a
circuit breaker is provided, damage due to overloading constitutes abuse and will not be warranted. Refer to the generator nameplate for unit’s capabilities.
STARTING ELECTRIC MOTORS
Electric motors require much more current (amps) to
start them than to run them. Some motors, particularly low cost split-phase motors, are very hard
to start and require 5 to 7 times as much current
to start them as to run them. Capacitor motors are
easier to start and usually require 2 to 4 times as
much current to start them as to run them. Repulsion Induction motors are the easiest to start and
require 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 times as much to start them as
to run them.
Most fractional horsepower motors take about the
same amount of current to run them whether they
are Repulsion Induction (RI), Capacitor (Cap), or
Split-Phase (SP) type. The chart below shows the
approximate current required to start and run various
types and sizes of 120 volt 60 cycle electric motors
under average load conditions.
HP AMPS
RUNNING
1/6 3.2 16 to 22 6 to 13 5 to 8
1/4 4.5 22 to 32 9 to 18 7 to 12
1/3 5.2 26 to 35 10 to 21 8 to 17
1/2 7.2 not made 14 to 29 11 to 18
1 13.0 not made 26 to 52 20 to 33
ST ARTING AMPS
SP CAP RI
PLEASE NOTE There are 3rd party companies
making enclosures for generators that have been
properly engineered. The use of these 3rd party
enclosures is acceptable as long as they have been
certifi ed and meet current code.
DO NOT attempt to operate at 50 cycles. These
units are designed and governed to operate at 60
cycles only.
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The fi gures given above are an average load such
as a blower or fan. If the electric motor is connected
to a hard starting load such as an air compressor, it
will require more starting current. If it is connected
to a light load, or no load such as a power saw, it will
require less starting current. The exact requirement
will also vary with the brand or design of the motor.
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