Westinghouse WGen14500TFc Generator User Guide
- July 26, 2024
- Westinghouse
Table of Contents
Westinghouse WGen14500TFc Generator
WARNING
This Quick Start Guide is not a substitute for reading the operator’s manual. To reduce the risk of injury or death, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
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Fresh clean unleaded gasoline (not included)
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Funnel (included)
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4-stroke engine oil (included)
BEFORE STARTING
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install the lifting hook bracket and wheels
- Install the lifting hook bracket
- Insert axles through wheels, washers, and frame; secure with Hitchings
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Connect the battery cables
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. Add engine oil
- Slowly add 4-cycle engine oil until full. Do not overfill.
- Slowly add 4-cycle engine oil until full. Do not overfill.
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Add gasoline or connect a fuel source
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Gasoline – Unscrew gas cap and slowly add gasoline. Do not overfill.
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Propane – Connect the LPG/propane hose to a propane cylinder and the generator.
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Natural Gas – Connect the natural gas hose to a natural gas supply line and the generator.
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SELECTING THE FUEL SOURCE
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For gasoline, rotate the fuel selector switch to GAS.
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For propane, rotate the fuel selector switch to LPG and open the propane cylinder valve.
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For propane, rotate the fuel selector switch to NG (natural gas) and open the natural gas valve.
STARTING PROCEDURE
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Make sure all loads are disconnected from the generator and select a fuel source.
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Push the battery switch to the ON positio
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For remote start, push and hold the start button on the key fob for two seconds
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For push button start, push and hold the engine START/STOP button for two seconds
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Make sure breakers are ON and connect loads to the control panel receptacles
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
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Make sure all loads are disconnected from the generator
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Turn the fuel selector switch to OFF and stop the flow of fuel by cylinder valve or the valve on the natural gas hose.
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Press and hold the engine START/STOP button or the stop button on the key fob for one second to stop the generator
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Push the battery switch to the off position
GENERATOR MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
M o del Number| Running Watts| Peak Watts| Fuel Tank Size
(L/G)| Rated Speed (RPM)| Ignition Type| Engine Disp (cc|
Oil Capacity (L)| Oil Type| TH D
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WGenl4500TFc| 14500
Gasoline
| 18000
Gasoline
| 36/9.5| 3600| TCI| 713| 1.6| 10W30| ≤ 23%
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Following the maintenance schedule is important to keep the generator in good operating condition. The following is a summary of maintenance items by periodic maintenance intervals. Refer to the Maintenance section in the Owners Manual to find out how to properly perform maintenance.
TABLE 1: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Maintenance Item| Before Every Use| After First 25 Hours or First
Month of Use| After 50 Hours of Use or Every 6 Months| After 100
Hour of Use or Every 6 Months| After 300 Hours of
Use or Every Year
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Engine Oil| Check Level| Change1| Change| –| –
Air Filter| –| –| Clean2| –| Replace
Spark Plug| –| –| –| Check/Clean| Replace
Spark Arrestor| –| –| –| Check/Clean| –
Fuel Filter| –| –| –| Replace3| –
Valve Clearance| –| –| –| Inspect/Adjust3| –
- Change oil every month when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
- Clean more often under dirty or dusty conditions.
- Recommended service by authorized Westinghouse dealer.
ENGINE OIL
Only use 4-stroke/cycle engine oil. NEVER USE 2-STROKE/CYCLE OIL. Synthetic oil is an acceptable substitute for conventional oil.
SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT
Westinghouse Model Number| Torch| Torch| Torch|
Autolite
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WGen14500TFc| GAS5357| BPR6HS| BPR6HS| 284
DANGER
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES Generator
exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell
NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open
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Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and vents
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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