User Manual

12 | Westinghouse Portable Power
ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK
WARNING
Never refuel the inverter while the
engine is running.
Always turn the engine o and allow
the inverter to cool before refueling.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged skin contact with
gasoline. Avoid prolonged breathing of
gasoline vapors.
Required Gasoline – Only use gasoline that meets the
following requirements:
• Unleaded gasoline only
• Gasoline with maximum 10% ethanol added
• Gasoline with an 87 octane rating or higher
Filling the Fuel Tank – Follow the steps below to ll the fuel
tank:
1. Shut o the inverter.
2. Allow the inverter to cool down so all surface areas of the
muer and engine are cool to the touch.
3. Move the inverter to a at surface.
4. Clean area around the fuel cap.
5. Remove the fuel cap by rotating counterclockwise.
NOTICE
Do not overll the fuel tank. Spilled fuel will damage
some plastic parts.
6. Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank. Be very care-
ful not to overll the tank. The gasoline level should
NOT be higher than the red ring (see Figure 5).
7. Install the fuel cap by rotating clockwise.
Figure 5: Maximum Gasoline Fill Level
OPERATION
STARTING THE INVERTER
BEFORE STARTING THE INVERTER,
REVIEW SAFETY SECTION STARTING ON
PAGE 4.
For proper starting and operation of the inverter, make
sure you review the inverter features and their descriptions
starting on page 7.
Before attempting to start the inverter, verify the following:
• The engine is lled with engine oil (see Figure 4: Engine
Oil Correct Level on page 11).
• The inverter is situated in a proper location (see Location
Selection on page 9).
• The inverter is on a dry surface (see Weather and Dry
Surface on page 9).
• All loads are disconnected from the inverter (see No
Connected Loads on page 9).
• The inverter is properly grounded (see Grounding the
Inverter on page 9)
DANGER
Never use the inverter in a location that is
wet or damp. Never expose the inverter to
rain, snow, water spray or standing water
while in use. Protect the inverter from all
hazardous weather conditions. Moisture
or ice can cause a short circuit or other
malfunction in the electrical circuit.
Never operate the inverter in an enclosed
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide. Only operate the inverter
outside and away from windows, doors
and vents.