Product Manual

18 | Westinghouse Portable Power
OPERATION
ADDING / CHECKING ENGINE
FLUIDS AND FUEL
BEFORE ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE
FLUIDS AND FUEL, REVIEW SAFETY
SECTION STARTING ON PAGE 5.
DANGER
Filling the fuel tank with gasoline while the
generator is running can cause gasoline to leak
and come in contact with hot surfaces that can
ignite the gasoline.
Before starting the generator, always check the level of:
• Engine oil
• Gasoline in the fuel tank
Once the generator is started and the engine gets warm,
it is not safe to add gasoline to the fuel tank or engine oil
to the engine while the engine is running or the engine
and muer are hot.
CHECKING AND / OR ADDING ENGINE OIL
WARNING
Internal pressure can build in the engine
crankcase while the engine is running. Removing
the oil ll plug/ dipstick while the engine is hot
can cause extremely hot oil to spray out of the
crankcase and can severely burn skin. Allow
engine oil to cool for several minutes before
removing the oil ll plug/dipstick.
The unit as shipped does not contain oil in the engine.
You must add engine oil before starting the generator
for the rst time. See Checking Engine Oil and Adding
Engine Oil on page 26 for instructions on checking engine
oil level and the procedure for adding engine oil.
NOTICE
The engine does not contain engine oil as shipped.
Attempting to start the engine can damage engine components. The
owner of the generator is responsible to ensure the proper oil level is
maintained during the operation of the generator. Failure to maintain
the proper oil level can result in engine damage.
NOTICE
During the rst ve hours of operating the generator make sure to
not exceed 50% of the rated running watts until the unit is broken
in properly. Make sure to vary to load occasionally to allow stator
windings to heat and cool. Adjusting the load will also help seat
piston rings. Check oil more often during the rst couple times of
operating the generator.
NOTICE
Weather will aect engine oil performance. Change the type of engine
oil used based on weather conditions to suit the engine needs.
CONNECTING THE GENERATOR TO A
BUILDING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
It is recommended to use a manual transfer switch
when connecting directly to a buildings electrical
system. Connecting a portable generator to a buildings
electrical system must be made in strict compliance
with all national and local electrical codes and laws,
and be completed by a qualied electrician.
TRANSFER SWITCH CONNECTIONS
The Westinghouse generator is wired with the neutral
bonded to ground. If you are connecting your generator
to a panel board transfer switch, a licensed electrician
will need to consider removing the bonded neutral to
ensure proper operation of household GFCI circuits.
Begin by removing the alternator cover (18 on page
14). Once the cover is o remove the nut that holds
the bonded ground jumper wire (see “2” in Figure 6).
Once the nut is removed take the bonded jumper wire
o and re-secure the nut. Next remove the screw holding
the neutral ground wire (see “1” in Figure 6). Attach the
bonded jumper wire (2) to the neutral ground (1) and
tighten the screw.
If the bonded neutral is removed the generator must be
relabeled as oating neutral on the control panel.
If your generator is equipped with GFCI receptacles,
removing the bonded neutral may not allow proper
operation of the GFCI receptacles. Always keep the
jumper wire in case it is needed for future use when not
connected to a transfer switch.
1
1
1
2
2
2
Figure 6
REMOVE
MOVE WIRE HERE
Alternator Neutral Ground Wire (white/Green)
Alternator Bonded Jumper Wire (white/Green)