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USING YOUR GENERATOR

CO SENSOR INFORMATION

The CO Watchdog carbon monoxide monitoring system (Fig.

15 - 1) measures the accumulation of poisonous CO gas

while the generator is running. If the level of CO gas gets too

high, the CO Watchdog system will automatically shut down

the generator.

This system is not a substitute for an indoor

CO alarm.

Whenever the CO Watchdog system shuts down the genera-

tor, the LED on the generator control panel (Fig. 15 - 1) will

blink red

for at least 5 minutes after the generator is shut

down.

If you notice that the LED is blinking red, vacate the

area immediately.

Go to an open, outdoor area. Ventilate

the area around the generator thoroughly before returning.

Let the generator stay shut down for a few minutes before

restarting the engine. This should allow carbon monoxide to

dissipate from the area. If you restart the generator and the

CO Watchdog detects that CO levels are still too high, it will

shut down the generator again. If CO levels are low enough,

the generator will run normally.

Ensure that the generator is located in an open outdoor area, with the exhaust pointing away from occupied struc-

tures, and pointing away from the prevailing winds, such that those winds do not blow engine exhaust towards the

sensor module. If anyone experiences dizziness, headaches, nausea, fatigue, or other symptoms of CO poisoning,

get to fresh air immediately and seek the attention of a qualified medical professional. Follow all other directions in

this manual regarding the connection and disconnection of electrical devices when starting or shutting down the

generator.
When starting the generator, the CO Watchdog LED on the panel may flash. This indicates that the system is running

a self-test procedure, and does not indicate a problem.
If the CO Watchdog LED on the panel is

yellow

, a system error has occurred, or the CO sensor has reached the end

of its life. Contact WEN customer service (

1-800-232-1195

, M – F 8 – 5 CST, or

[email protected])

for assistance.

When operating your generator, please note the following:

• The CO Watchdog does not discriminate in its input; any source of carbon monoxide in the area around the genera-

tor could cause it to activate. If the CO Watchdog LED is blinking red, safety measures should be taken immediately.
• Tampering with, disconnecting, or bypassing the CO sensor could cause hazardous conditions, including but not

necessarily limited to injury or death, and will void your warranty. The generator will not run with the CO sensor

disconnected or bypassed, or if the CO sensor indicates an error.
• The CO sensor has a lifetime of about 7 years, and is capable of monitoring its lifetime. If your generator shows

an error light several years after purchase, it may be time to replace the CO sensor. Contact WEN customer service

for assistance.

NOTE:

if the generator is oriented so that the

engine exhaust is blown towards the CO sensor,

the generator may shut down.

Fig. 15