Westinghouse WH3250C Manual Del Propietário página 25

CAUTION
Avoid prolonged skin contact with
gasoline. Avoid prolonged breathing of
gasoline vapors.
STARTING THE GENERATOR
Before starting the generator, review
Safety on page 7.
Before attempting to start the generator, verify the
following:
The engine is fi lled with engine oil (see Checking
Engine Oil on page 30).
The generator is situated in a proper location (see
Location Selection on page 22).
The generator is on a dry surface (see Weather and
Dry Surface on page 22).
All loads are disconnected from the generator (see
No Connected Loads on page 22).
The generator is properly grounded (see Grounding
the Generator on page 22).
DANGER
Never use the generator in a location
that is wet or damp. Never expose the
generator to rain, snow, water spray or
standing water while in use. Protect the
generator from all hazardous weather
conditions. Moisture or ice can cause a
short circuit or other malfunction in the
electrical circuit.
Never operate the generator in an
enclosed area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide. Only
operate the generator outside and away
from windows, doors and vents.
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OPERATION
NOTICE
The engine is equipped with a low oil shutdown
switch. If the oil level becomes low, the engine will
shut down and will not start until the oil is fi lled to the
proper level.
Be sure the engine has the proper oil level before
using. Failure to verify that the engine has the proper
oil level could result in engine damage.
Disconnect all loads from the generator before
starting. Failure to verify all loads are disconnected
prior to starting the generator could result in damage
to the connected appliances.
Manually Starting a Generator
N OTE: This procedure can also be used on an
electric start generator.
1. Make sure the circuit breakers are properly set (see
Figure 21).
1 2
Figure 21 – Breakers
1 - 240/120V Main
Circuit Breaker
Operating
Position
2 - 240/120V Main
Circuit Breaker
Tripped Position
3 4
3 - 120V Circuit
Breaker
Operating
Position
4 - 120V Circuit
Breaker Tripped
Position
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