Winco W6010DE/G - Manual (Page 10)

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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 name-
plates. 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 5).
These engine generator sets are inherently self regulating
based on engine speed. The engine governor will auto-
matically adjust itself to the load. No harm to the genera-
tor will result if it is operated for short periods of time with
no load connected to warm it up.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Diesel engines should never be run for an extended
period of time with a very light load or no load on
them, it may do permanent damage to the engine if
run under these conditions.
Proper utilization of the receptacles located on the control
panel is necessary to prevent damage to either the recep-
tacles 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 ap-
proved 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.
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 volt-
age, phase, and current ratings.
‘Hard Wiring’ this unit directly into a temporary construc-
tion site electrical system is NOT A SIMPLE DO-IT-YOUR-
SELF JOB. For your safety all wiring must be done by a
qualifi ed electrician and conform to the National Electric
Code and comply with all state and local codes and regu-
lations. 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. A 4 wire receptacle (2 hot, 1
ground, and 1 neutral) has been provided on the control
panel for use in temporary 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 dis-
connect, 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 distribu-
tion 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 install-
ing 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 accord-
ing 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 amperage is available from the generator set. Some
circuit breakers may still have to be turned off to prevent
an overload on the generator during the initial start up.
See the nameplate on your generator for the amperage
capabilities of your unit.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Failure to properly limit and balance the load applied to
the generator will cause the generator to produce low
voltage and may damage the engine generator set. It
may also cause severe damage to the loads connected
to the generator at that time. Improper loading of the
generator set constitutes abuse and will not be covered
by warranty.