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OPERATORS MANUAL |
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WL12000HE |
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WINCO INC. |
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225 S. CORDOVA AVE. |
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LECENTER, MN 56057 |
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507-357-6821 |
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SERVICE DEPT. |
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507-357-6831 |
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 Hints” 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION |
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BASIC INFORMATION |
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Specifications |
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SAFETY INFORMATION |
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UNIT CAPABILITIES |
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PREPARING THE UNIT |
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Unpacking the Unit |
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Unit Preparation |
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Battery Installation |
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Basic Operation |
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WIRING |
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ENGINE CARE |
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GENERATOR CARE |
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TROUBLESHOOTING |
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MAINTENANCE LOG |
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WARRANTY INFORMATION |
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PROPER USE AND 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.
MODEL__________________________________
SERIAL NUMBER_________________________
PURCHASE DATE_________________________
DEALER_________________________________
DEALER PHONE # ________________________
UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
GENERATOR MODEL WC12000VE
Surge Watts |
12000 |
Continuous Watts |
10800 |
Volts |
120/240 |
Amps |
90/45 |
Engine |
Honda GX630R VXE1 |
Generator |
Mecc Alte Spa |
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S20FS-160/A |
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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 potentially deadly hazards; from electrical shock, exhaust gas asphyxiation, or fire. 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 fire.
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 flame near the generator set or fuel tank.
d.Keep a fire 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.
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, floors).
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 fire 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 qualified 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.
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e.Always avoid hot mufflers, 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.
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 specified by the manufacturer of the applicable engines.
INTENDED USES
This engine generator set has been designed primarily for portable heavy duty commercial use. Both 120 volt and 240 volt receptacles are provided in the control panel to plug in your loads (lights, portable tools, and small appliances). These units are dual wound generators, therefore the 120 volt loads must be equally split with 1/2 of the rated capacity available on each of the two 120 volt circuits.
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 flow.
RESTRICTED USES
DO NOT remove from the cradle assembly. Removal of the generator from the cradle assembly my 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 flow 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 flow and may cause a fire.
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 certified and meet current code.
DO NOT attempt to operate at 50 cycles. These units are designed and governed to operate at 60 cycles only.
UNIT CAPABILITIES
GENERATOR CONNECTIONS
WL12000HE: 120 volt and 240 volt receptacles are provided for connection to various loads. The diagram below represents a 12,000 watt (maximum output) generator. Receptacles A and B are the two 120 volt duplex receptacles. Up to 6,000 watts at
120 volts (50 Amps) can be taken from the generator at each of the receptacles. This generator produces 120 and 240 volt, 60 Hz (Hertz), AC (Alternating Current).
Check the appliance or tool nameplates for the current and voltage to insure compatibility. Remember that power taken from receptacle C reduces the power available at both A and B and vice versa.
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
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