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4.5.3 ELECTRICAL PANEL

One three prong twist lock outlet is used to provide 120v power. One four prong twist lock outlet is used to

provide 120/240v power. One three prong and one four prong outlet to provide 120/240v power. Two duplex

outlets for 120v power, protected by 15 amp pop up breakers. Full panel is protected by a 42 amp breaker.

Only R models will be equipped with automatic voltage regulation.

WHS12000 & WHS12000R

30 amp

breaker

42 amp main

breaker

125/250v

6-30R

receptacle

125/250v

14-50R

receptacle

One three prong twist lock outlet is used to provide 120v power. One four prong twist lock outlet is used to

provide 120/240v power. One three prong and one four prong outlet to provide 120/240v power. Two duplex

outlets for 120v power, protected by 15 amp pop up breakers. Full panel is protected by a 50 amp breaker.

Only R models will be equipped with automatic voltage regulation.

WHS14000 & WHS14000R

30 amp

breaker

50 amp main

breaker

125/250v

6-30R

receptacle

125/250v

14-50R

receptacle

2 x 15 amp pop

up breaker

2 x 125v duplex

receptacles (5-20R)

125v L5-30

receptacle

Auto idle

control switch

AVR / Auto

idle indicator.

AVR on

WHS12000R

only

125/250v

L14-30

receptacle

Voltage meter

Ground

terminal

2 x 125v duplex

receptacles (5-20R)

2 x 15 amp pop

up breaker

125v L5-30

receptacle

Voltage meter

Auto idle

control switch

AVR / Auto

idle indicator.

AVR on

WHS14000R

only

125/250v

L14-30

receptacle

Ground

terminal

Summary of Contents for WCS12000

Page 1: ...AL WCS12000 WCS12000R WCS14000 WCS14000R WHS12000 WHS12000R WCS14000 WCS1400R WHS12000 WHS12000R WCS12000 WCS12000R FIRST USE DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended amount and type of oil Damage to the generator as a result of failure to follow these instructions will void your warranty See the engine owners manual for detailed instructi...

Page 2: ... WHS14000R 23 WCS12000 WCS12000R 24 WCS14000 WCS14000R 24 CIRCUIT BREAKERS 25 OPERATING HINTS 25 4 6 ELECTRICAL LOAD 26 4 6 1 WATTAGE AND LOAD 26 REACTIVE LOAD 26 RESISTIVE LOAD 26 CONTINUOUS WATTAGE 26 MAXIMUM WATTAGE 26 4 6 2 CALCULATING LOAD 26 4 6 4 WATTAGE CHART 27 5 FIELD OPERATION 28 5 1 PREPARE 28 5 2 START 29 5 2 1 STARTING THE GENERATOR 29 5 2 2 STOPPING 29 5 2 3 EMERGENCY STOPPING 29 5 ...

Page 3: ...ice contact your local engine dealer Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any consequential damage or expense of any kind including loss of profits The manufacturer is under no circumstances liable for tow vehicle of any kind The manufacturer is not liable for the maintenance of the product This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is not transferable Warra...

Page 4: ...e at www embmfg com _________________________________________ Customer s Name _________________________________________ Contact Name _________________________________________ Dealer Name _________ _______________________________ Phone Number _________________________________________ Serial Number __________ __________ __________ Delivery Date I have thoroughly instructed the buyer on the equipment...

Page 5: ...ce Labels are pictorial with a blue background and generally rectangular with single or multiple symbols The label illustrates requirements for safe operation safety equipment housekeeping etc These labels are accompanied by detailed instructions in the owners manual with the label illustrated along side Informative Labels are generally pictorial with a white background and can vary to the number ...

Page 6: ...e of power outage or when the need arises The Backup Power series is intended to be connected directly to the appliance equipment requiring electrical power It is not recommended to connect these generators to a home electrical system without appropriate equipment and a qualified electrician to make the connections The Wallenstein Jobsite Rated Series generator are designed with the contractor in ...

Page 7: ...83 or Fax 519 699 4146 DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components which for functional purposes cannot be guarded WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and inclu...

Page 8: ...An untrained operator is not qualified and exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death It is the owners responsibility to the operator to ensure familiarity and understanding of the machine DO NOT modify the equipment in any way Unauthorized modification may impair the function and or safety and could affect the life of the equipment DO NOT risk injury or death by ignoring g...

Page 9: ... works Review the safety instructions with all users annually 5 This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation The operator should be a responsible properly trained and physically able person familiar with machinery and familiar with this equipment s operations Iftheelderlyareassistingwithwork their physical limitations need to be recognized and accommodated 6 Ne...

Page 10: ...hemachinery Apersonwho hasnotreadandunderstoodallusingandsafety instructions is not qualified to use the machine An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death If the elderly are assisting with the work their physical limitations need to be recognized and accommodated 2 4 PREPARATION 1 Never use the engine and machine until the operators have been adequate...

Page 11: ...o trouble 2 Follow good shop practices Keep service area clean and dry Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded Use adequate light for the job at hand 3 Make sure there is plenty of ventilation Never operate the machine or the towing vehicle in a closed building The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation 4 Put the machine in safe condition before working on this machine Flip main s...

Page 12: ...rages or drugs which can hinder alertness or coordination while operating this equipment Consult your doctor about operating this machine while taking prescription medications 10 Never allow children or unauthorized people to operate or be around this machine 11 Plug appliances directly into generator or use a heavy duty outdoor rated extension cord Make sure entire extension cord is free of cuts ...

Page 13: ...red machine 5 Place the generator on a level surface Tilting or laying it on its side can cause fuel or oil leakage Support the frame with planks if required 6 Allow the engine exhaust to cool A hot engine and exhaust system can ignite or melt some materials 7 With the engine and exhaust system cool cover the generator to keep out dust 8 Do not use a nonporus sheet as a dust cover A nonporous cove...

Page 14: ... engine starts 15 DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or metal tool as this may cause flywheel to shatter in operation Use proper tools to service engine 16 DO NOT operate engine without a muffler Inspect periodically and replace if necessary If engine is equipped with a muffler deflector inspect periodically and replace if necessary with correct deflector 17 DO NOT operate engine with an ac...

Page 15: ...nyone else to use this generator until such information has been reviewed Annually review this information before the season start up Make these periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice for all of your equipment We feel that an untrained operator is unqualified to use this machine A sign off sheet is provided for your record keeping to show that all personnel who will be workin...

Page 16: ... most important safety device on this equipment is an informed SAFE operator 3 2 SAFETY SIGN EXPLANATIONS 3 1 HOW TO INSTALL SAFETY SIGNS Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry Be sure temperature is above 50 F 10 C Determine exact position before you remove the backing paper Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper Align the sign over the specified area and carefully pr...

Page 17: ...Y Z94221 Z94216 Z94222 Z94215 0 NEVER use inside a home or garage EVEN IF doors and windows are open N employerJAMAIS dans la maison ou dans des secteurs partiellement inclus tels que des garages MÊME SI les portes et les fenetres soient ouvertes Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows doors and vents Employer seulemer DEHORS et loin de fenêtres des porte et des ventilateurs DANGER Using a gene...

Page 18: ...operate this generator in the rain or with wet hands Generatorshouldbekeptdryandnotoperated on wet or damp surfaces Close and secure all guards deflectors and shields before starting and operating Do not connect the generator to a commercial power line Do not operate with damaged or defective extension cords or power cords Protect the cord from getting pinched or crushed if it passes through a win...

Page 19: ...e The entire assembly is mounted within the frame for added protection and convenient access Series Model Engine cc Alternator kW Continuous wattage Maximum wattage WHS12000 688cc 12 10000 12000 WHS12000R 688cc 12 10000 12700 WHS14000 688cc 14 4 12000 12800 WHS14000R 688cc 14 4 12000 13900 WCS12000 688cc 12 10000 12000 WCS12000R 688cc 12 10000 12700 WCS14000 688cc 14 4 12000 12800 WCS14000R 688cc ...

Page 20: ... personal safety and maintaining good mechanical condition that this checklist is followed BeforeoperatingtheWallensteinPortableGenerator and each time thereafter the following areas should be checked off Pre Operation Checklist P Check and lubricate the machine per the schedule outline in the Maintenance Section Exhaust gas contains poisonous carbon monoxide Never run the generator in an enclosed...

Page 21: ...0 engine The GX690 engine is described in the illustration below The GX630 and GX690 are similar in layout 1 Ignition Switch This switch controls the electric power to the engine 2 Throttle The throttle is preset and locked to run at optimum RPM and is not adjustable Engine RPM directly affects output from the alternator and therefore the RPM should never be adjusted 3 Choke This pull knob control...

Page 22: ...GFCI which is able to detect an imbalance as small as 6 milliamps and it can react almost instantly to trip the circuit GFCI circuit protection is a requirement for OSHA GFCI Module Function And Testing In a typical circuit the current returning to the power supply will be equal to the current leaving the power supply If the difference between the current leaving and current returning through the ...

Page 23: ... is used to provide 120 240v power One three prong and one four prong outlet to provide 120 240v power Two duplex outlets for 120v power protected by 15 amp pop up breakers Full panel is protected by a 50 amp breaker Only R models will be equipped with automatic voltage regulation WHS14000 WHS14000R 30 amp breaker 50 amp main breaker 125 250v 6 30R receptacle 125 250v 14 50R receptacle 2 x 15 amp ...

Page 24: ... is used to provide 120 240v power One three prong and one four prong outlet to provide 120 240v power Two duplex outlets for 120v power protected by 15 amp pop up breakers Full panel is protected by a 50 amp breaker and GFCI module Only R models will be equipped with automatic voltage regulation WCS14000 WCS14000R 30 amp breaker 50 amp main breaker 125 250v 6 30R receptacle 125 250v 14 50R recept...

Page 25: ...let water pool around the generator or connections to prevent potential electrocution hazard Position the generator under cover to protect it from rain or bad weather Donotoperatewhentheambienttemperature exceeds100 F 40 C topreventoverheating Do not cover the unit during operation to prevent overheating IMPORTANT A circuit breaker that trips repeatedly indicates a problem Pop up breaker Generator...

Page 26: ...ing maximum wattage for extended periods will cause the breaker to trip 4 6 2 CALCULATING LOAD When calculating load in watts you will need to determine two wattage values runningwattage startingwattage determine the starting wattage of your reactive loads and addthemtotherunningwattageofyourresistive loads running wattage only add up the running wattage of both the resistive and reactive loads lo...

Page 27: ...00 Television tube 43 flat screen 300 190 300 190 Drill 3 8 4 amps 600 440 Air Conditioner 10000 BTU 2200 1500 Drill 1 2 5 4 amps 900 600 Laptop Computer 200 250 200 250 Desktop Computer 600 800 600 800 Farm Equipment Approx Starting Running Monitor LCD style 30 30 Electric Fence 25 miles 250 Printers Milk Cooler 1800 1100 Ink Jet Ink Jet Multi Function 20 250 20 250 Milker Vacuum Pump 2hp 2300 10...

Page 28: ...torshouldbekeptdryandnotoperated on wet or damp surfaces Close and secure all guards deflectors and shields before starting and operating Do not connect the generator to a commercial power line Do not operate with damaged or defective extension cords or power cords Protect the cord from getting pinched or crushed if it passes through a window or doorway Use properly rated grounded 3 prong extensio...

Page 29: ... operate in the rain in damp wet conditions or with wet hands Keep the generator and work area dry to prevent shocks and shorts Use properly rated grounded 3 prong extension cords tools and appliances Do not operate at temperatures above 100 F 40 C to prevent overheating of the engine or generator Always run for a few minutes without an electrical load to help cool the components before shutdown 5...

Page 30: ...utage When not required for home portable generators can be used to power recreational vehicles or put to work on construction sites that have no electrical service providing clean reliable power to operate saws drills air compressors heaters paint sprayers and other AC powered tools Electronics are sensative and may become damaged if subjected to voltage and frequency varitations Wallenstein gene...

Page 31: ...erators without sky hook location are not designed to be lifted by crane 5 4 3 FOLDING HANDLE Wallenstein standard generators are equipped with a folding handle to allow for easy transportation To raise handle simply lift the handle and the latch pins will release Pivot handle upward until pins engage to lock handle in raised position To lower handle push down on the handle and the latch pins will...

Page 32: ... over6months followtheenginemanufacturers recommendations for storage preparation 6 Store the machine inside in cool dry area Avoid storage areas with high humidity because that promotes rust and corrosion 7 Use a canvas tarp or similar material to keep it covered and free of dust Avoid plastic or nonporus cover that will trap moisture and promote corrosion 8 If stored outside not recommended keep...

Page 33: ...rs manual for full detail on fuel types and limitations Fuel Tank Capacity is 46 L 12 2 US gal 3 Storing Lubricants Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if clean lubricants are used Use clean containers to handle all lubricants Store them in an area protected from dust moisture and other contaminants Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely A fire extinguisher and first ...

Page 34: ...se only new genuine parts for repair and replacement Genuine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to original specifications The manufacturer will not be responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of unapproved parts and or accessories WARNING Use caution when performing maintenance Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task 6 2 1 GENERAL ...

Page 35: ...nnect positive lead of charger to positive terminal and negative lead to negative terminal 5 Charge battery according to the instructions from battery charger manufacturer and battery manufacturer Jump Starting Battery Read Section 2 6 on battery safety for safe handling of the battery Unit used for jump starting should have a 12 volt battery and a negatively grounded system 1 Connect positive jum...

Page 36: ...s kg 407 185 430 195 407 185 430 195 Dimensions length width height Inch cm Starting System Auto idle control Yes Yes Yes Yes Full panel GFCI protection No No Yes Yes Automatic voltage regulation WHS12000R Only WHS14000R Only WCS12000R Only WCS14000R Only Receptacles Options Details 120 240 G20211 10 Power Cord one male one female L14 30 30A Twistlock G20212 20 Power Cord one male one female L14 3...

Page 37: ...5 72 110 155 215 390 570 850 9 19 33 53 80 115 160 290 420 630 17 36 63 100 155 220 305 540 880 1320 12 27 45 75 115 165 220 400 650 970 8 8 N m lb ft Bolt Torque Bolt Diameter A 10 9 N m lb ft M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M20 M24 M30 M36 5 3 6 10 25 50 90 140 225 435 750 1495 2600 4 2 2 4 7 18 37 66 103 166 321 553 1103 1917 1 8 4 5 9 15 35 70 125 200 310 610 1050 2100 3675 1 3 3 3 7 11 26 52 9...

Page 38: ...sure machine is off Breaker tripped Reset breaker GFCI correct reason for breaker trip replace if defective Ensure machine is off Alternator problem Check connections receptacles at control panel inspect alternator Ensure machine is off Call technician Electrical cords damaged cut Check cord and connections for damage replace Ensure machine is off Defective capacitor Have capacitor tested and repl...

Page 39: ...f your generator Heavy Duty SJTW Cable 40 cold weather jacket Nema L14 30P 30a 125 250v Plug Nema L14 30R 30a 125 250v Connector Water Flame Resistant UL OSHA compliant Z63417 125 250V Universal Style 3 pole 4 wire Configure for 14 30P 30A or 14 50P 50A 4 Prong Z63402 125 250V 30A Twistlock 3 pole 4 wire L14 30P 4 Prong Z63411 125V 30A Twistlock 2 pole 3 wire L5 30P 3 Prong Z63417 Z63411 Z63402 G2...

Page 40: ... SHUT OFF VALVE 21 FUEL TANK CAPACITY 33 G G20211 39 G20212 39 G20213 39 GFCI 25 H HAZARDS 29 I IGNITION SWITCH 21 IMPROPER MAINTENANCE 34 INSPECTION 4 J JUMP STARTING BATTERY 35 L LABEL INFORMATION 5 LOAD CALCULATION EXAMPLE 26 LUBRICANTS 33 M MAXIMUM WATTAGE 26 N NEUTRAL BONDED TO FRAME 6 30 NOISE 10 O OIL 33 OIL ALERT 21 OPERATING HINTS 25 ORIENTATION 6 P POP UP BREAKER 23 24 R REACTIVE LOAD 26...

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