Westinghouse ST SWITCH SPATS1 User Manual Download Page 5

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SAFETY DEFINITIONS

The words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and

NOTICE are used throughout this manual to highlight 

important information. Be certain that the meanings of 

these alerts are known to all who work on or near the 

equipment.

This safety alert symbol appears

with most safety statements. It

means attention, become alert, your

safety is involved! Please read and

abide by the message that follows

the safety alerts symbol.

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

Indicates a situation which can cause damage to the 

ST Switch, personal property and/or the environ-

ment, or cause the equipment to operate improperly.

NOTE: 

Indicates a procedure, practice or condition

 

that should be followed in order for the

 

ST Switch to function in the manner

 intended.

SAFETY

SAFETY SYMBOL DEFINITIONS

Explosion Hazard

Fire Hazard

Electrical Shock Hazard

Lifting Hazard

Pinch-Point Hazard

Read Manufacturer’s Instructions

Read Safety Messages 

Before Proceeding

Wear Personal Protective 

Equipment (PPE)

Safety Alert Symbol

Asphyxiation Hazard

Burn Hazard

Burst/Pressure Hazard

Don’t leave tools in the area

Symbol

Description

Summary of Contents for ST SWITCH SPATS1

Page 1: ... If you have a question or experience a problem with your Westinghouse purchase call us at 855 944 3571 to speak with an agent SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE HOW TO REGISTER YOUR WESTINGHOUSE PRODUCT To register your new product call 855 944 3571 or visit www westinghouseoutdoorpower com register MAKE SURE TO HAVE SERIAL NUMBER ON HAND SPATS1R1KWD ...

Page 2: ...estinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment LLC DANGER This manual contains important instructions for operating this product For your safety and the safety of others be sure to read this manual thoroughly before operating the ST Switch Failure to properly follow all instructions and precautions can cause you and others to be seriously hurt or killed ST SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS Compatible Generators Output R...

Page 3: ...oor Power Equipment LLC 777 Manor Park Drive Columbus Ohio USA 43228 777 Manor Park Drive Columbus Ohio EE UU 43228 777 Manor Park Drive Columbus Ohio États Unis d Amérique 43228 Engineered in the USA Made in China Diseñado en los EE UU Hecho en China Conçu aux Etats Unis Fabriqué en Chine Serial Number Número de serie Numéro de série WESTINGHOUSE PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM PERSONAL INFORMATION ST ...

Page 4: ...r Safety 6 General Safety Rules 7 Safety Labels and Decals 8 ST Switch Features 9 Before Using the ST Switch 10 Set Up Instructions 11 How it Works 12 ST Switch Indicator Lights 13 How to Test the ST Switch 14 Using Extension Cords 15 Storage and Maintenance 15 Warranty 16 ...

Page 5: ...uld result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates a situation which can cause damage to the ST Switch personal property and or the environ ment or cause the equipment to operate improperly NOTE Indicates a procedure practice or condition that should be followed in order for the ST Switch to f...

Page 6: ...r outdoors in a well ventilated area Never remove the fuel cap with the engine running Never refuel the generator while the engine is running Always turn engine off and allow the generator to cool before refueling Only fill fuel tank with gasoline Keep sparks open flames or other form of ignition such as match cigarette static electric source away when refueling Never overfill the fuel tank Leave ...

Page 7: ...enerator control cable is plugged into generator and ST Switch Always make sure generator RUN switch is on when leaving ST Switch run while unattended Always use grounded extension cords Never touch live terminals or bare wires while the ST Switch is powered Be sure the ST Switch is inside away from any flammable materials Never leave on basement floor or any floor that could experience flooding N...

Page 8: ... ST Sw itc h as de sc rib ed in th e ow ne r s ma nu al be fo re lea vin g eq uip me nt un att en de d Eq uip me nt sta rts au to ma tic all y be wa re of sh oc k ha za rd Be su re ge ne rat or is ou tsi de an d in a we ll ve nt ila te d are a fo r op era tio n Al te rin g th is pr od uc t in an y wa y wi ll vo id wa rra nt y an d co uld lea d to inj ur y or de at h Do no t se t on th e flo or wh ...

Page 9: ...ed through the 120V duplex outlets to 20A Utility Power Indicator Green Steady green light indicates utility is powering box Generator Power Indicator Green Steady green light indicates generator is powering box Utility Loss Indicator Red Steady red light indicates loss of utility power Utility Power Input Use extension cable with ground not included to connect to household outlet Do not connect t...

Page 10: ...acturers of such devices rarely publish this starting power demand and so it s often necessary to estimate it A rule of thumb for devices fitted with an electric motor is to apply a starting power multiplier of 1 2 for small hand held or portable devices and a value of 3 5 for larger stationary devices For example a 900W angle grinder can be assumed to have a starting power demand of at least 1 2 ...

Page 11: ...ady outlet on the generator 4 Plug in the L14 30 plug on the generator power input cord to the L14 30R outlet on the generator 5 Switch the generator engine control switch to RUN and confirm the battery indicator light illuminates on the generators control panel 6 Place the ST Switch inside away from damp areas Do not leave outside 7 Plug grounded extension cord not provided into household 120V ou...

Page 12: ...flow of electricity when utility power is on Utility Power MUST BE 15 FEET AWAY FROM HOUSE Power No Power WHEN UTILITY POWER IS LOST As soon at utility power is lost the utility loss indicator light will illuminate red 5 10 seconds after utility loss the ST Switch will turn the generator on Once the generator has successfully started the ST Switch will transfer input power from utility to generato...

Page 13: ...e ST Switch will wait a couple of seconds and transfer input power back to generator power until utility power is restored ST SWITCH INDICATOR LIGHTS Lights Displayed Description Input power for appliances plugged into the ST Switch is being provided by utility power Utility power has been lost and there is no power being provided to appliances plugged into the ST Switch In 5 10 seconds of this li...

Page 14: ...tor off once test is complete 2 With GENERATOR OFF AND COOL correctly set up the ST Switch and generator as outlined in SET UP section 3 Plug a small appliance into the 120V outlets on the ST Switch Confirm that the appliance is powered on 4 Unplug the utility power input cord to simulate an outage and confirm that the red utility loss indicator light illuminates 5 Confirm generator starts success...

Page 15: ...ation Never use longer than 50ft total of generator control or power cables as it may affect performance Westinghouse offers extension cords for generator power input cord and generator control cable Part numbers are below Part Number Description 3021225C 25 Generator Power Input Cord 30A 120V L14 30P to L14 30R STCORD25 25 Generator Control Cable 7 Pin ST Outlet Connector STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE ...

Page 16: ... or inadequate electrical voltage or connection inappropriate on site oper ation conditions corrosive atmosphere repair installation start up by non Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment LLC designated personnel a change in location or operating use exposure to the elements Acts of God fire theft or installation contrary to Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equip ment LLC recommendations or specifications...

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