Winco W6010DE/F - Manual (Page 8)

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CONNECTING THE LOADS
Applying The Load
Allow the engine to warm up for two or three minutes
before applying any load. This will allow the engine to
reach normal operating temperature and oil to circulate
throughout the engine. A short warm-up time will permit
the engine to work more efficiently when the load is
applied and will reduce the wear in the engine, extending
its life.
Receptacles have been provided to allow loads to be
connected to the generator. The loads should be added
one at a time. If a large motor is being started or multiple
motors are being started, they should be started
individually and the largest should be started first.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT OVERLOAD
Keep the generator load within the generator and
receptacle nameplate rating. Overloading may cause
damage to the generator and/or the loads .
Most electric tools and appliances will have the voltage
and amperage requirements on their individual
nameplates. When in doubt consult the manufacturer or a
local electrician. The nameplate amperage rating for
electric motors can be misleading. See “Starting Electric
Motors” in Unit Capabilities (page 3).
These engine generator sets are inherently self regulating
based on engine speed. The engine governor will
automatically adjust itself to the load. No harm to the
generator will result if it is operated with no load
connected.
Proper utilization of the receptacles located on the control
panel is necessary to prevent damage to either the
receptacles or the generator. The generator is a limited
source of electrical power, therefore pay special attention
to the receptacle and generator ratings. The nameplate
rating can be obtained through a single receptacle as long
as the receptacle amperage rating is not exceeded.
Grounding
All units must be grounded. Drive a 3/4 or 1" copper pipe
or rod into the ground close to the engine-generator set.
The pipe must penetrate moist earth. Connect an
approved ground clamp, to the pipe. Run a no. 10 Awg
wire from clamp to the generator ground lug on the
“receptacle panel”. Do not connect to a water pipe or to a
ground used by a radio system.
The engine-generators covered in this manual were
designed for portable use. DO NOT OPERATE INDOORS.
The unit should be stored in a warm dry location. Move
the unit outdoors to a flat dry location for use.
WIRING
Plug your tools such as drills, saws, blowers, sump pump
and other items to be powered directly into the generator
receptacles. Before plugging in all the tools and cord sets,
recheck the rating of the generator set. Be sure it can
handle the intended load and is compatible with the
voltage, phase, and current ratings.
‘Hard Wiring’ this unit directly into a temporary
construction site electrical system is NOT A SIMPLE DO-
IT-YOURSELF JOB. For your safety all wiring must be
done by a qualified electrician and conform to the National
Electric Code and comply with all state and local codes
and regulations. Check with local authorities before
proceeding.
WARNING: PERSONAL DANGER
A fully isolated, double pole double throw manual
transfer switch must be installed any time a generator is
being connected to an existing distribution system.
1. These engine generator sets are designed for
portable heavy duty commercial use. Receptacles are
provided on the control panel to permit 120 and 240
volt portable appliances and tools to be plugged
directly into them. Please note that the 3 wire 240 volt
receptacle(s) on these units are designed to power
only 240 volt tools. There is 2 hots and a ground wire,
but no neutral connection, in the 3 wire 240 volt
receptacle. A 4 wire receptacle (2 hot, 1 ground, and
1 neutral) has been provided on the control panel for
use in temporay power applications requiring 120/
240 volt power. Consult a licensed electrician for
wiring the TemPower plug and connecting it as
temporary service.
To connect these units directly to an un-powered,
isolated construction site TemPower panel, have your
electrician connect to the control panel using a 120/
240 volt, four wire twist-lock plug (L14-30P). The use
of locking receptacles and locking plugs provides the
convenience of quick disconnect, for moving, while
allowing non electrical workers to safely reconnect the
power. In addition they prevent the plug from being
accidentally removed by bumping or vibration.
2. If the generator set is be connected to existing
distribution system a fully isolated manual transfer
switch must be installed. The transfer switch
prevents damage to the generator and other circuit
components if main line power is restored while the
generator is connected. Installing a transfer switch
also permits the use of normal fusing.
3. Many homes and construction sites are wired for at
least 60 to 100 Amp entrance service, much greater
than the capacity of these portable generators. When
installing the generator at these sites, a secondary
emergency distribution panel may have to be
installed, such as the Emergency Transfer/Service
(ET/S) system available through your WINCO dealer.
The emergency distribution panel must be installed
by a licensed electrician according to all applicable
codes. The electrician will move the critical circuits to
be powered during the outage to the emergency
panel. Keep in mind only a limited amount of