WPG-FR013 V1.1
FR-OPMAN
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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 the
applicable engines.
INTENDED USES
This engine generator set has been designed
primarily for stationary heavy duty remote use. Both
120-volt and 240-volt receptacles are provided in
the control panel to plug in your loads (lights,
portable tools, and small appliances). These units
are dual wound generators, therefore the 120-volt
loads must be equally split with 1/2 of the rated
capacity avail- able on each of the two 120 volt
circuits.
This stationary unit requires large quantities of
fresh air for cooling the engine and generator. For
safety, long life and adequate performance, these
units should never be run in small compartments
without positive fresh air flow.
RESTRICTED USES
DO NOT
remove from the cradle assembly.
Removal of the generator from the cradle
assembly may cause excessive vibration and
damage to the engine-generator set.
DO NOT
install and operate this generator in a small
compartment., i.e. generator compartments of
vehicles, motor homes or travel trailers. These
compartments will not allow enough free flow of
fresh air to reach the engine generator set for
cooling and will cause the unit to overheat,
damaging both the engine and generator. Small
compartments will also develop hot spots where
there is very little air flow and may cause a fire.
PLEASE NOTE
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 current code.
DO NOT
attempt to operate at 50 cycles
equipment. These units are designed and
governed to operate at 60 cycles only.
UNIT CAPABILITIES
GENERATOR CONNECTIONS
FR0131240NG-LPG: 120 volt and 240-volt
receptacles are provided for connection to various
loads. The diagram below represents this 13,000 watt
(rated output) generator. A & B represent the 120 volt
out-put legs of this generator. Up to 4000 watts at 120
volts (33 Amps) can be drawn from the receptacles
attached to either A or B output legs. This generator is
capable of producing 62.5 Amps of 240-volt current at
C. Check the appliance or tool nameplates for the
current and voltage to insure compatibility. Remember
that power taken from C reduces the power available
at equally both A and B and vice versa.
STARTING ELECTRIC MOTORS
Electric motors require much more current (amps) to
start them than to run them. Some motors, particularly
low-cost split-phase motors, are very hard to start and
require 5 to 7 times as much starting current as running
current. Capacitor motors are easier to start and usually
require 2 to 4 times as much starting current as running
current. Repulsion Induction motors are the easiest to
start and require only 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 times as much
starting as running current.
Most fractional horsepower motors take about the
same amount of current to run them whether they are
Repulsion Induction (RI), Capacitor (Cap), or Split-
Phase (SP) type.
If the electric motor is connected to a hard starting
load such as an air compressor, it will require more
starting current. If it is connected to a light load,
or no load such as a power saw, it will require
less starting current. The exact requirement will
also vary with the brand or design of the motor.
