Westinghouse WGen14500TFc Generator User Guide

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

• Fresh clean unleaded gasoline (not included)

• Funnel (included)

• 4-stroke engine oil (included)

BEFORE STARTING

1. install the lifting hook bracket and wheels

   • Install the lifting hook bracket
   • Insert axles through wheels, washers, and frame; secure with Hitchings
     

2. Connect the battery cables
   
   

3. . Add engine oil

   • Slowly add 4-cycle engine oil until full. Do not overfill.
     

4. Add gasoline or connect a fuel source

   • Gasoline – Unscrew gas cap and slowly add gasoline. Do not overfill.
     

   • Propane – Connect the LPG/propane hose to a propane cylinder and the generator.
     

   • Natural Gas – Connect the natural gas hose to a natural gas supply line and the generator.
     

SELECTING THE FUEL SOURCE

1. For gasoline, rotate the fuel selector switch to GAS.
   

2. For propane, rotate the fuel selector switch to LPG and open the propane cylinder valve.
   

3. For propane, rotate the fuel selector switch to NG (natural gas) and open the natural gas valve.
   

STARTING PROCEDURE

1. Make sure all loads are disconnected from the generator and select a fuel source.

2. Push the battery switch to the ON positio

3. For remote start, push and hold the start button on the key fob for two seconds
   

4. For push button start, push and hold the engine START/STOP button for two seconds
   

5. Make sure breakers are ON and connect loads to the control panel receptacles

SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

1. Make sure all loads are disconnected from the generator

2. Turn the fuel selector switch to OFF  and stop the flow of fuel by cylinder valve or the valve on the natural gas hose.
   

3. Press and hold the engine START/STOP button or the stop button on the key fob for one second to stop the generator
   

4. 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
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
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
---|---|---|---|---|---
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| –

1. Change oil every month when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures.
2. Clean more often under dirty or dusty conditions.
3. 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
---|---|---|---|---
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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