Wanco WI3000P, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Inverter Series Generator Operator Manual Model WI3000P May 2017 P N 220882 Rev A ...

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Page 3: ...ithout written permission Throughout this manual pay special attention to statements preceded by the following signal words Failure to properly follow these precautions is likely to result in property damage serious injury or death Failure to properly follow these precautions can result in property damage serious injury or death Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if ins...

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Page 5: ...TION CHECK 9 5 GENERATOR USE 11 6 PARALLEL OPERATION 15 7 MAINTENANCE 16 8 TRANSPORTING STORAGE 19 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 10 SPECIFICATIONS 21 11 WIRING DIAGRAMS 22 Read and understand this Operator Manual before starting the generator Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage ...

Page 6: ...itions Shut the engine OFF and allow the generator to cool for two minutes before refueling Never refuel while the engine is running Keep away from smoking materials sparks and other sources of combustion when refueling the generator Never attempt to backfeed or power a building through an installed receptacle Backfeeding creates a dangerous shock hazard for the user and for utility personnel work...

Page 7: ...Let the engine cool before storing the generator indoors Always make a pre operation inspection before you start the engine Operate the generator on a level surface to prevent fuel spillage or oil starvation Know how to stop the generator quickly and understand operation of all controls Never permit anyone to operate the generator without proper instructions Keep children and pets away from the ge...

Page 8: ...ncluded 1 Axle assembly 1 2 Locking swivel wheel 2 3 Bolt M8X16 4 4 Wheel 2 5 Bolt M6X16 8 Wheel assembly First remove all four rubber mounting feet Put a washer on each side of the wheel then slide them on the axle securing with a lock pin 1 Wheel 2 2 Axle 1 3 Lock pin 2 4 Washer 4 Locking swivel wheel Secure each locking swivel wheel with 4 M6X16 bolts 1 Locking swivel wheel 2 Bolt M6X16 ...

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Page 10: ...door We recommend recording the following information in case you need to contact Wanco Technical Support Model Number WI______________ Serial Number _________________ Date of Purchase _________________ Place of Purchase _______________________________ START SWITCH OUTPUT INDICATOR HOURMETER THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKER PARALLEL RECEPTACLES SMART THROTTLE GFCI RECEPTACLE CHOKE DC RECEPTACLE FUEL SHUTOF...

Page 11: ...perature in your area 10W 30 oil is suitable for most climates DO NOT use synthetic oil in Wanco inverter generators Use of synthetic oil can interfere with break in and can lead to excessive oil consumption SAE Viscosity Grades vs Temperature Remove and wipe the oil dipstick with a clean rag Insert the dipstick in the filler hole and fully screw it in Unscrew remove and carefully read the oil lev...

Page 12: ...f combustion away from the generator during refueling Do not overfill the fuel tank and allow for fuel to expand as it warms After refueling make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite If any fuel is spilled wipe the area is dry before starting the engine Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or br...

Page 13: ...lt then pull the starter grip briskly toward the arrow as shown below Do not allow the starter grip to snap back Return it slowly by hand Push the choke lever in to the RUN position as the engine warms up If the engine stops and will not restart check the engine oil level before further troubleshooting Shutting Down the Engine To stop the engine in an emergency turn the engine switch to the OFF O ...

Page 14: ...15 amps Start the engine and make sure only the output indicator light green comes on Confirm that the appliance to be used is switched off and plug in the appliance Before connecting an appliance to the generator check that its electrical rating does not exceed that of the generator Be sure that all appliances are in good working order before connecting them to the generator If an appliance begin...

Page 15: ...er receptacles GFCI protects against ground faults and is completely unrelated to overloads The WI3000P generator also includes a thermal type circuit breakers to protect the GFCI receptacle from excessive current more than 20 amps This breaker has a small round button that extends when an overload condition is detected Overload Reset Switch Should the generator maximum load capacity be exceeded A...

Page 16: ...ns in power When high electrical loads are connected simultaneously turn the Smart Throttle switch to the OFF position to reduce voltage fluctuation or shutdown In DC operation turn the Smart Throttle switch to the OFF position DC voltage may be too low when the Smart Throttle is ON When the Smart Throttle switch is placed in the OFF position the engine throttle is fixed at maximum speed improving...

Page 17: ...If electrolyte gets on your skin flush with water If electrolyte gets in your eyes flush with water for at least 15 minutes and call a physician KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 2 Start the engine The DC receptacle may be used while the AC power is in use An overloaded DC circuit will trip the DC circuit fuse located behind the generator panel Replace the fuse with one of the same size and rating 6 3...

Page 18: ...ng of both generators is the same 4 Plug an electrical appliance into the parallel cable receptacle box and switch on the appliance The electrical appliance load cannot exceed the rated output of parallel generators or the parallel box circuit breaker s Do not use the receptacles on the control panel of either generator Do not disconnect the parallel cables during operation Shutting off the genera...

Page 19: ...lean rag 2 Remove the drain bolt and drain the oil into a suitable container There is a rubber plug in the bottom of the generator pan to facilitate draining the oil The generator will have to be raised off the ground while the oil drains 3 Retighten the drain bolt securely 4 Refill with the recommended oil 5 Insert the dipstick in the filler hole and fully screw it in 6 Unscrew remove and careful...

Page 20: ...y hand it should be tightened 1 2 turn with a wrench to compress the sealing washer If a used plug is being reinstalled it should only require 1 8 to 1 4 turn after being seated 9 Reinstall the spark plug cap The spark plug must be securely tightened Use only resistor type spark plugs Use of non resistor type spark plugs will result in no AC output Spark Arrester Maintenance 1 Remove the generator...

Page 21: ... in a possible explosion Extended Storage Drain the fuel before storing the unit for an extended period Carburetor fouling from stale or evaporated gasoline is a leading cause of engine starting problems 1 Drain all gasoline from the fuel tank into an approved gasoline container 2 Loosen the carburetor drain screw and drain the gasoline from the carburetor and fuel line into a suitable container 3...

Page 22: ...ptacle has been inspected and reset if necessary Reset the thermal circuit breaker if necessary The Overload Indicator Light is not ON Press the Inverter Reset Switch on the control panel If the Output Indicator Light is ON check the appliance for any defect or fault If the Output Indicator Light is OFF and the Overload Indicator Light in ON contact Wanco to locate an Authorized Service Dealer If ...

Page 23: ...ine Type OHV Displacement CC 196cc Starting System Recoil Rope and Electric 12V Spark Plug Bosch WR7DC Fuel Gasoline max 10 ethanol Oil Capacity qt L 63 qt 6L Fuel Tank Capacity gal L 3 1 gal 11 6L Rated Load Run Time 6 25hrs Noise dB 23 no load full load 62 67dBA Tune Up Specifications all models Spark Plug Gap 0 024 0 028 in 0 6 0 7 mm Dimensions LxWxH in 27 x 16 7 x 19 9 Dry weight lb 132 ...

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