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OPM-134/B
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
This unit is 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. Battery hold-down brackets & hardware.
d. Unit components or accessory items shipped loose
for
on-site
installation.
e. Optional accessories.
3. Remove main frame hold-down bolts.
4. Unit can now be lifted from shipping rails.
LIFTING THE GENERATOR SET
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.
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.
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.
