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OPM-145/D
PREPARING THE UNIT
START-UP CHECK LIST
A Start-Up Completion & Warranty Validation Form was
sent along with this manual. This must be completed and
returned to WINCO Inc. within 180 days of the factory
invoice date.
If this form is not returned, the Warranty may be voided.
UNPACKING
1. As you receive your unit, it is critical to check it for any
damage. If any damage is noted, it is always easiest to
refuse the shipment and let WINCO take care of the
freight claim. If you sign for the unit, the transfer of the
ownership requires that you file the freight claim
2. Before proceeding with the preparations of your new
generator for operation, take a couple of minutes to
ensure the unit you have received is the correct model
and review the specification pages in this manual to
ensure that this unit meets your job requirements.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE:
These units are shipped with oil and a 50/50 mix of
coolant. Be sure to check all fluid levels before operating.
See engine manufacturer’s instruction manual for
recommended oil requirements before initial starting.
Once generator set is on-site:
1. Carefully remove the crate.
2. After inspecting the engine-generator for external,
physical damage, locate and check the following items
packed with the unit:
a. Installation and Operator’s Manual.
b. Engine manufacturer’s instruction manual.
c. Start-up and warranty validation form.
d. Battery hold-down brackets & hardware.
e. Unit components or accessory items shipped loose
for on-site installation.
f. Optional accessories.
3. Remove main frame hold-down bolts.
4. Unit can now be lifted from shipping rails.
LIFTING THE GENERATOR SET
NOTICE: PERSONAL INJURY:
To prevent injury to persons or equipment, observe the
following guidelines when lifting the generator:
Due to the different designs, configurations, options,
weights, site conditions, and available material handling
equipment, specific lifting instructions are not provided for
each individual generator set model. General guidelines
provided are applicable to the entire generator line. It
is the responsibility of the installing party to follow the
lifting equipment’s operator’s manual to prevent injury to
personnel and damage to the generator.
Smaller generator sets may not require use of overhead
lifting equipment and may be placed on the pad with basic
material handling equipment, i.e. a forklift. Always use
forklifts of a proper rating and with long enough forks to
move the generator. As the distance from the forklift mast
increases the lifting capacity for the forklift decreases. When
lifting from the side the forks should extend the entire width
of the unit to the opposite side frame rail.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to lift the generator set by the means of
the lifting eyes on the engine or generator end. These
lifting points are only for the use during the manufacturing
process and are designed for lifting of the individual
generator set components and not the complete unit.
WARNING:
NEVER attempt to lift the fuel tank filled with fuel. Sloshing
of the fuel can cause a shift in the balance of the fuel
tank, making for a DANGEROUS, unbalanced lifting load.
If the generator was shipped on the fuel tank, use the
lifting points located on the fuel tank to move the entire
generator set into place. DO NOT PLACE FUEL IN THE
TANK PRIOR TO LIFTING.
