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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

2

TESTING POLICY 

2

SPECIFICATIONS 3

SAFETY 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ANSI SAFETY DEFINITIONS

INTRODUCTION 4

INTENDED USES

RESTRICTED USES

UNIT CAPABILITIES 

5

GENERATOR CONNECTIONS

STARTING ELECTRIC MOTORS

PREPARING THE UNIT  

5

UNPACKING

VENTILATION

GASOLINE

FUEL SUPPLY

LUBRICATION

OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

OIL ALERT SYSTEM

BATTERY INSTALLATION

BATTERY CHARGING

INITIAL START UP 

7

BASIC OPERATION

STARTING HINTS

CONNECTING THE LOADS 

8

APPLYING THE LOADS

GROUNDING

WIRING

ENGINE CARE 

9

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL

CHANGING THE OIL

GENERATOR CARE 

10

EXERCISING THE GENERATOR

GENERATOR MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

DUAL ELEMENT AIR FILTER

SPARK PLUG

CARBON CANISTER

TROUBLESHOOTING 11

OUTLINE DRAWINGS 

12

DISTRIBUTION WIRING SCHEMATICS 

13

EC22000VE AC WIRING 

14

24 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY 

16

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important instructions that should be followed 

during installation and maintenance of the generator. Read and 

understand all instructions in the manual before starting and operating 

the generator.

USING THIS MANUAL

Congratulations on your choice of a WINCO generator. You have 

selected a high-quality, precision-engineered generator designed and 

tested to give you years of satisfactory service.

To get the best performance from your new generator, it is important 

that you carefully read and follow the operating instructions in this 

manual.

Should you experience a problem please follow the “Troubleshooting 

Tables” near the end of this manual. The warranty listed in the manual 

describes what you can expect from WINCO should you need service 

assistance in the future.

COPY YOUR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER HERE

No other WINCO generator has the same serial number as yours. 

If you should ever need to contact us on this unit, it will help us to 

respond to your needs faster.

MODEL __________________________________________________

SERIAL NUMBER _________________________________________ 

PURCHASE DATE _________________________________________

DEALER NAME ___________________________________________

DEALER PHONE # ________________________________________

TESTING POLICY

Before any generator is shipped from the factory, it is fully checked 

for performance. The generator is loaded to its full capacity, and the 

voltage, current, and frequency are carefully checked.

Rated output of generator is based on engineering tests of typical units, 

and is subject to, and limited by, the temperature, altitude, fuel, and 

other conditions specified by the manufacturer of applicable engines.

Summary of Contents for EC18000VE/A

Page 1: ...WINCO INC 225 S CORDOVA AVE LE CENTER MN 56057 507 357 6821 SERVICE DEPT 507 357 6831 www wincogen com INSTALLATION AND OPERATORS EC18000VE A EC22000VE A GENERATORS MANUAL...

Page 2: ...lected a high quality precision engineered generator designed and tested to give you years of satisfactory service To get the best performance from your new generator it is important that you carefull...

Page 3: ...0 006 in Exhaust Valve Clearance 0 007 0 009 in Oil Capacity 78 80 oz 2 4 2 5 qts EC22000VE Starting Watts 22 000 22 000 22 000 22 000 Running Watts 19 000 19 000 19 000 19 000 Volts 120 240 120 208...

Page 4: ...area clean A Remove all grease ice snow or materials that create slippery conditions around the unit B Remove any rags or other materials that could create a potential fire hazard C Carefully clean up...

Page 5: ...burn out in a short time The generator winding might also be damaged CAUTION EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Running the generator set under these conditions may result in damage to the generator stator as well as...

Page 6: ...greater lift is required it may be necessary to provide an additional electric fuel pump to ensure the engine get a sufficient flow of fuel 2 EPA regulations require the installation of a carbon cani...

Page 7: ...parks flames and burning cigarettes away from the battery Ventilate the area when charging or using the battery in an enclosed space Lead acid batteries contain sulfuric acid which causes severe burns...

Page 8: ...Although individual units and models vary slightly the normal voltage and frequency of the engine generator described in this manual are approximately as follows under varying loads LOAD vs OUTPUT Ge...

Page 9: ...allations will require different grounding requirements Depending on your installation ensure that the ground meets your governing codes WIRING For your safety all wiring must be done by a qualified e...

Page 10: ...or the proper grade of oil based on your operating temperature NOTE This engine requires 78 to 80 ounces of oil if it is completely drained Use caution when re lling the engine as some residual oil ma...

Page 11: ...Defective rotor field Defective capacitor EC18000VE Circuit breaker trips Defective load Defective receptacle Excessive load Voltage too high Engine speed is too high Generator overheating Overloaded...

Page 12: ...ED USE IS PROHIBITED ALL DIMESNIONS INCH 4 27 2012 EC22000VE A R 19022 000 19022 000 PJY 4 27 2012 TOLERANCE 0 0625 DECIMAL 1 DEG ANGULAR 21 161 19018 000 PART 4 26 2012 TOLERANCE MODEL CHK D BY ENG A...

Page 13: ...13 REV B 60706 231 EC18000VE EC22000VE DISTRIBUTION WIRING SCHEMATICS 120 240 SINGLE PHASE 120 208 120 240 THREE PHASE 277 480 THREE PHASE...

Page 14: ...OW WYE THREE PHASE LO 120 208 VOLTS THREE PHASE HIGH WYE 277 480 VOLTS Page 14 0210 10 REV B 60706 197 EE PHASE AC WIRING H AND LOW WYE THREE PHASE LOW WYE 120 208 VOLTS E HIGH WYE S EC22000VE AC WIRI...

Page 15: ...REV B THREE PHASE AC WIRING D SINGLE PHASE AC WIRING SINGLE PHASE 120 240 VOLTS THREE PHASE D 120 240 VOLTS E PHASE AC WIRING DELTA E PHASE AC WIRING GLE PHASE 240 VOLTS THREE PHASE DELTA 120 240 VOLT...

Page 16: ...rticular purpose are limited to 24 months from date of purchase In no event is WINCO liable for incidental or consequential damages Note Some states do not allow limitation on the duration of implied...

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