Winco HPS12000HE/A - Manual (Page 2)

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USING THIS MANUAL
Congratulations on your choice of a WINCO HOME
POWER generator set. You have selected a high-
quality, precision-engineered generator set designed
and tested to give you years of satisfactory portable
service.
To get the best performance from your new engine
generator set, it is important that you carefully read and
follow the operating instructions in this manual.
Should you experience a problem please follow the
“Things To Check” section near the end of this manual.
The warranty listed in this manual describes what you
can expect from WINCO, Inc should you need service
assistance in the future.
PROPER USE AND INSTALLATION
You must be sure your new engine generator set is:
* Properly serviced before starting
* Operated in a well ventilated area
* Operated so that exhaust gases are dispersed safely
* Wired by a qualified electrician
* Operated only for its designed purposes
* Used only by operators who understand its operation
* Properly maintained
COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER HERE
No other HOME POWER generator has the same serial
number as yours. It is important that you record the
number and other vital information here. If you should
ever need to contact us on this unit it will help us to
respond to your needs faster.
MODEL______________________________________
SERIAL NUMBER _____________________________
PURCHASE DATE_____________________________
DEALER_____________________________________
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION i
GUIDE TO PRODUCT SAFETY 1
SPECIFICATIONS 2
Intended Uses 2
Restricted Uses 2
Unit Capabilities 3
PREPARING THE UNIT 3
Unpacking the unit 3
Unit Preparation 4
Battery Installation 4
Battery Charging 5
Low Oil Level Shutdown System 5
LP/NG INSTALLATION 5
Installing the Fuel Line 6
Fuel Pressure 6
Tank Sizing 7
Changing Fuel Types 7
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 7
Initial Starting 7
Starting 7
Starting Hints 8
Stopping And Storage 8
Operating Speed 8
Connecting The Loads 9
Wiring 9
OPERATOR CARE AND MAINTENANCE 10
Engine Care 10
Generator Care 10
Cleaning 11
Troubleshooting - Things To Check BEFORE
You Call For Service
11
WARRANTY 13
Read and understand all instructions in the manual before starting and
operating the generator set.