Winco HPS12000HE/F Installation And Operator'S Manual Download Page 2

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important instructions that 

should be followed during installation and main-

tenance of the generator and battery.  Read and 

understand all instructions in the manual before 

starting and operating the generator set.

USING THE MANUAL

Congratulations on your choice of a Winco genera-

tor set.  You have selected a high-quality, precision 

engineered generator set designed and tested to 

give you years of satisfactory service.

To get the best performance from your new engine 

generator set, 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 

 

 

 

2

BASIC INFORMATION

 

Specifications   

 

 

2

SAFETY INFORMATION 

 

 

3

UNIT CAPABILITIES   

 

 

4

PREPARING THE UNIT  

 

 

 

Unpacking the Unit 

 

 

5

 

LP/NG Installation 

 

 

 

 

Fuel Line Sizing  

 

6

 

 

Fuel Consumption 

 

7

 

 

Fuel Pressure   

 

7

 

 

Tank Sizing for LP 

 

8

 

 

Changing Fuel Types   

 

Battery Installation 

 

 

INITIAL START UP 

 

 

 

10

 

Electric Starting for Gasoline 

 

10 

 

Electric Starting for LP/NG 

 

11 

 

Stopping & Storage 

 

 

11 

 

Operating Speed 

 

 

11 

CONNECTING THE LOADS 

 

 

12 

 

Wiring   

 

 

 

13

ENGINE CARE  

 

 

 

14

GENERATOR CARE   

 

 

15

TROUBLESHOOTING   

 

 

16

 

CONTROL PANEL WIRING DIAGRAM   

17 

WARRANTY INFORMATION   

 

18

PROPER USE AND INSTALLATION

You must be sure your new engine generator set is:

 

* Properly serviced before starting.

 

* Operated in a well ventilated area.

 

* Properly exhausted and gases safely   

 

   dispersed.

 

* Operated only for its designed purposes.

 

* Used only by operators who understand

 

  its operation.

 

* Properly maintained.  

 

COPY YOUR MODEL AND  

SERIAL NUMBER HERE 

No other WINCO generator has the same serial 

number as yours.  It is important that you record 

the number and other vital information here.  If you 

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

us to respond to your needs faster.

MODEL  

HPS12000HE/F

 

SERIAL NUMBER_________________________

PURCHASE DATE_________________________

DEALER_________________________________

DEALER PHONE # ________________________

UNIT SPECIFICATIONS

GENERATOR MODEL  HPS12000HE/F

Surge Watts (gasoline)  12,000

Continuous Watts 

10,800

Volts   

 

120/240

Amps   

 

90/45

Engine   

 

Honda

 

 

 

GX630RH VXE1 NH1 

 

 

 

Code GCAMH

Generator 

 

Mecc Alte Spa

 

 

 

S20FS-160/A

   

Summary of Contents for HPS12000HE/F

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION AND OPERATORS MANUAL TRI FUEL GENERATOR HPS12000HE F...

Page 2: ...k Sizing for LP 8 Changing Fuel Types 8 Battery Installation 9 INITIAL START UP 10 Electric Starting for Gasoline 10 Electric Starting for LP NG 11 Stopping Storage 11 Operating Speed 11 CONNECTING TH...

Page 3: ...en c Do not smoke or use open flame near the generator set or fuel tank d Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know its proper use Fire extinguishers rated ABC by NFPA are appropriate e Store fuel only...

Page 4: ...OTE There are 3rd party companies making enclosures for generators that have been properly engineered The use of these 3rd party enclosures is acceptable as long as they have been certified and meet c...

Page 5: ...e on a level surface before you check or add oil to the system The necessity of using the correct oil and keeping the crankcase full cannot be overemphasized En gine failures resulting from inadequate...

Page 6: ...the inlet of the fuel demand regulator on the unit using a locally approved flexible fuel line see table for recommended line size The pressure supplied to the demand regulator must be FOUR TO SIX OUN...

Page 7: ...ts Excessive sealing compound can be drawn into the solenoid regulator or carburetor causing an engine malfunc tion or dangerous fuel leak FUEL CONSUMPTION Full Load Gasoline 1 67 Gal HR LP Vapor 2 2...

Page 8: ...S These engine generator sets are designed to run on three different fuels gasoline natural gas or LP vapor They may be easily changed from one fuel to another FROM GASOLINE TO LP NG 1 With the engine...

Page 9: ...ing the battery in an enclosed space Lead acid batteries contain sulfuric acid which causes severe burns If acid contacts eyes skin or clothing flush well with water For con tact with eyes get immedia...

Page 10: ...the engine switch to the START position and hold it there until the engine starts If the engine fails to start within 5 seconds release the engine switch and wait at least 10 seconds before operating...

Page 11: ...o could result in damage to equipment plugged into the unit and possible injury to the individual ENGLISH STOPPING THE ENGINE M MI IN N M MI IN N START ENGINE SWITCH START ENGINE SWITCH THROTTLE LEVER...

Page 12: ...rator and any load connected to it Running the engine at ex cessively high speeds results in high voltage which may significantly shorten the life of appliances being used Output voltage should be che...

Page 13: ...olt portable appliances and tools to be plugged directly into them Please note that the 4 wire 240 volt receptacle on these units are designed to power both 120 or 240 volt loads The plug for this rec...

Page 14: ...nce problems that result from using a fuel with percentages of ethanol or methanol greater than shown above are not covered under the Warranty If your equipment will be used on an infrequent or interm...

Page 15: ...occur if spark plug wire does not fit firmly on spark plug If this happens reform the ter minal to fit firmly on spark plug tip 5 Carbon Canister Designed to collect store and dispose of fuel vapors...

Page 16: ...ken or loose wire Defective receptacle No residual magnetism in generator Defective stator Defective rotor field Shorted capacitor Shorted diodes on rotor GFCI Receptacle tripped GENERATOR SPECIFICATI...

Page 17: ...17 3240 60706 236 CONTROL PANEL WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 18: ...arest WINCO Authorized Service Center or to WINCO Inc at Le Center Minnesota THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY To the extent permitted by law any and all warranties including those of merchantability...

Page 19: ...ER S WARRANTY COVERAGE The evaporative emission control system is warranted for two years If any evaporative emission related parts on your equipment are defective the parts will be repaired or replac...

Page 20: ...2240 00 20 60706 236 WINCO INC 225 S CORDOVA AVE LE CENTER MN 56057 507 357 6821 SERVICE DEPT 507 357 6831 www wincogen com...

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