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OPM-132/D
YOURGEN
The WINCO YourGen meter allows you to see useful
information about your generator from the front panel
by displaying RPMs, Voltage, frequency, load, hours, and
maintenance reminders. It also has the ability to display
warnings if any parameter gets outside of normal operation
range.
Cycle Button ( ) -
During normal operation, the display will toggle through
on fixed delay. If you want to see any specific item, you
can press the cycle button to move it to that setting. Once
the display is selected, the delay before it starts toggling is
approximately 5 seconds. This button is also used to reset
maintenance reminders.
RPM -
The meter will display the RPMs of the engine. This number
is calculated based upon frequency and is not directly
measured from the engine. The engine-generator must be
run at the correct speed in order to produce the proper
electrical voltage and frequency.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
The output voltage should be checked to ensure the
generator is working properly prior to connecting a load to
the generator. Failure to do so could result in damage to
equipment plugged into the unit and possible injury to the
individual.
OPERATING SPEED
All engines have a tendency to slow down when a load
is applied. When the electrical load is connected to the
generator, the engine is more heavily loaded, and as a
result, the speed drops slightly. This slight decrease in
speed, together with the voltage drop within the generator
itself, results in a slightly lower voltage when the generator
is loaded to its full capacity than when running no load.
The slight variation in speed also affects the frequency
of the output current. This frequency variation has no
appreciable effect in the operation of motors, lights, and
most appliances. However, electronic equipment and clocks
will be affected if correct RPM is not maintained. See Load
vs. Output chart.
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
Generator
Load
Speed
(RPM)
Frequency
(Hz)
Voltage
120V
Recpt
240V
Recpt
None
3690
61.5
120V
240V
Half
3600
60.0
120V
240V
Full
3510
58.5
120V
240V
specifically designed for use with GFCI, must be installed.
The transfer switch prevents damage to the generator and
the other circuit components if main line power is restored
while the generator is connected. Installing a transfer
switch also permits the use of normal fusing.
3.Many homes and construction sites are wired for at
least 60 to 100 Amp entrance service, much greater than
the capacity of this portable generator. When installing
the generator at these sites, a secondary emergency
distribution panel may have to be installed. The emergency
distribution panel must be installed by a licensed electrician
according to all applicable codes. The electrician will move
the critical circuits to be powered during the outage to
the emergency panel. Keep in mind only a limited amount
of amperage is available from the generator set. Some
circuit breakers may still have to be turned off to prevent
an overload on the generator during the initial start up.
See the nameplate on your generator for the amperage
capabilities of your unit.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Failure to properly limit and balance the load applied to
the generator will cause the generator to produce low
voltage and may damage the engine generator set. It may
also cause severe damage to the loads connected to the
generator at that time. Improper loading of the generator
set constitutes abuse and will not be covered by warranty.
