Winco W3000H/C Installation And Operator's Manual

W3000H/C

GENERATOR

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATORS

WINCO INC. 225 S. CORDOVA AVE. LE CENTER, MN 56057

MANUAL

SALES DEPT. 507-357-6821

SERVICE DEPT. 507-357-6831

www.wincogen.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2

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 concerning this unit, it will help us
to respond to your needs faster.

SPECIFICATIONS 3

GENERATOR
ENGINE

TESTING POLICY 3
SAFETY 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
ANSI SAFETY DEFINITIONS

INTRODUCTION 4

INTENDED USES
RESTRICTED USES

UNIT CAPABILITIES 5

GENERATOR CONNECTIONS
STARTING ELECTRIC MOTORS
LOAD TYPES

PREPARING THE UNIT 6

UNPACKING
LUBRICATION
GASOLINE

INITIAL START UP 7

BASIC OPERATION
STARTING HINTS
STOPPING
OPERATING SPEED

MODEL __________________________________________________

SERIAL NUMBER _________________________________________

PURCHASE DATE _________________________________________

DEALER NAME ___________________________________________

DEALER PHONE # ________________________________________

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important instructions that should be followed
during installation and maintenance of the generator. 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.

To get the best performance from your new generator, it is important
that you carefully read and follow the operating instructions in this
manual.

CONNECTING THE LOADS 8

APPLYING THE LOADS
GROUNDING
WIRING

ENGINE CARE 9

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CHANGING THE OIL

GENERATOR CARE 10

EXERCISING THE GENERATOR
GENERATOR MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
AIR FILTER
SPARK PLUG

TROUBLESHOOTING 11
CONTROL PANEL WIRING DIAGRAM 11
12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY 12

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.

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SPECIFICATIONS

SAFETY

GENERATOR

Model W3000H
Starting Watts 3,000
Running Watts 2,400
Volts 120
Starting Amps 25
Running Amps 20
Generator Manufacturer Mecc Alte Spa
Generator Model Number SF15W-75
Part Number 16346-008
Rotor Resistance 4.356 Ohms
Stator Resistance 2.165 Ohms
Regulation Capacitor

ENGINE

Engine Manufacturer Honda
Engine Model Number GC160 LVXA
Fuel Type Gasoline
Oil Capacity 20 oz. (0.625 qts)

TESTING POLICY

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 specied by the manufacturer of applicable engines.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important information that should be understood
and followed before the installation, operation and maintenance of the
generator. Failure to follow the safety instructions in this manual could
result in serious injury or death. Keep this manual available for future
reference.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING: This product contains crude oil, gasoline,
diesel fuel and other petroleum products, Antifreeze to
which can expose you to chemicals including toluene

and benzene, Ethylene glycol (ingested) which are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm and developmental issues.
For more information go to www.P65Warning.ca.gov.

ANSI SAFETY DEFINITIONS

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.

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may be used to alert
against unsafe practices.

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 or your application.

2. FIRE HAZARD -

Gasoline and other fuels present a hazard of possible explosion and/

or re.

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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 ame near the generator set or fuel

tank.

D. Keep a 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 combustible 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 including attached garages
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,

oors).

INTRODUCTION

INTENDED USES

This engine generator set has been designed primarily for portable
commercial use. 120 volt receptacles are provided in the control panel
to plug in 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 ow.

RESTRICTED USES

DO NOT operate generator where it could get wet or have pooling
water near it. This generator is NOT weatherproof. Failing to keep
generator in a dry area may cause an electrical shock, resulting in
injury or death.

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 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 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 performed only by a quali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 electrical components.
High output voltage from this equipment can cause serious
injury or death.

E. Always avoid hot mufers, exhaust manifolds, and engine parts.

They can cause severe burns instantly.
F. The use of the engine-generator set must comply with all
national, state, and local codes.

DO NOT operate and/or store the unit outside during inclement
weather without adequate protection from the elements. Failure to do
so will damage the unit.

DO NOT remove from the cradle assembly. Removal of the generator
from the cradle assembly may cause excessive vibration and damage
to the engine-generator set.

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 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

ow and may cause a re.

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 engineered
and meet applicable 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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