Winco WL18000VE/B - Manual (Page 8)

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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. Thereare
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 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 plug (Nema 14-60P), the matching receptacle is
installed on the control panel.
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 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. 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 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.
ENGINE CARE
If major engine service or repair is required contact an
authorized engine service center. The manufacturer of
these engines has established an excellent worldwide
engine service organization. Engine service is very likely
available from a nearby authorized dealer or distributor.
Check the yellow pages of your local telephone directory
under “Engines-Gasoline” for the closest engine repair
center or ask the dealer from whom you purchased the
power plant.
Change the oil
After the first fifty hours of operation the oil should be
changed. For oil change intervals and a complete
maintenance schedule consult the engine manual you
received with your generator. Change engine oil more often
if the engine is operated under heavy load, or in high
ambient temperatures. Generators should be considered
heavy use when determining oil change intervals
a. Remove oil drain plug at base of the engine and
drain the oil with the engine warm.
b. Replace oil drain plug.
c. Change the oil filter.
d. Remove oil filler plug and refill with new oil.
e. Replace filler plug.
Refer to the table in the engine manual for the
proper grade of oil based on your operating
temperature.
Checking the Oil Level
The oil level must always be checked before the engine is
started. Take care to remove any dirt or debris from around
the oil fill plug before removing. Be sure the oil level is
maintained to the “FULL” mark, on the dipstick.