Wanco WI6000, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Inverter Series Generator Operator Manual Model WI6000 May 2017 P N 220884 Rev A ...

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Page 3: ...ed without 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...

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Page 5: ... 4 PRE OPERATION CHECK 10 5 GENERATOR USE 12 6 MAINTENANCE 17 7 TRANSPORTING STORAGE 19 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 9 SPECIFICATIONS 21 10 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: ...s to the chassis below the handles Attach the axle assembly Install one washer on the axle against each welded stop Install the two wheels Install the two remaining washers and secure with the wheel clips The handles are preassembled before packaging To raise the handles simply raise the handle assembly to a horizontal position To retract the handles slide the chrome collars toward you to clear th...

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Page 10: ...rol Panel OUTPUT INDICATOR THERMAL CIRCUIT BREAKERS SMART THROTTLE HOURMETE R CHOKE START SWITCH GFCI RECEPTACLES DC RECEPTACLE LOCKING RECEPTACLE GROUND LUG VOLTAGE SELECT SWITCH OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH FUEL VALVE ...

Page 11: ...ordering parts and accessories The number is engraved on the engine block left of the oil drain port inside the service 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 _______________________________ ...

Page 12: ... temperature 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 but do not screw it in Remove and carefully read the oil level ...

Page 13: ...enerator 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 breathing of vapor KEEP OUT OF...

Page 14: ...n 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 position 1 Switch off the connected equipment and pull the inserted plug out 2 Turn the engine switch to the OFF O position 3 Turn the fuel valve to the OFF position Voltage Select...

Page 15: ... the current limit specified for any one receptacle Do not exceed the total power available from the generator When an extension cord is required make sure you use the proper size and length 16 gauge cords up to 100 feet long will adequately handle loads up to 10 amps 14 Gauge Cords up to 50 feet long will adequately handle loads up to 15 amps 12 Gauge Cords up to 100 feet long will adequately han...

Page 16: ...de GFCI protected duplex receptacles The GFCI protection will trip if there is any fault current to ground which is usually caused by faulty appliances or water entering into electrical devices If the GFCI breaker trips it is very important to locate and resolve the ground fault before resetting Press the extended reset button located in the center of the receptacle to reset A GFCI trip will only ...

Page 17: ... cost option The lack of a start capacitor can cause the air conditioner to draw too high a starting current and overload the generators Contact your air conditioner dealer if you consistently have problems starting your air conditioner with the generators in parallel Smart Throttle System When the Smart Throttle switch is placed in the ON position engine speed is controlled to match the electrica...

Page 18: ...then to the battery terminals To prevent the possibility of creating a spark near the battery connect the charging cable first to the generator then to the battery Disconnect the cable first at the battery Connect the positive battery terminal to the positive charging cord Do not reverse the charging cables or serious damage to the generator and or battery may occur The battery gives off explosive...

Page 19: ...ed by a qualified small engine mechanic Changing Engine Oil Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete drainage 1 Open the generator service door 2 Remove the oil dipstick and wipe the oil dipstick with a clean rag 3 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 o...

Page 20: ...ing the side electrode 7 Install the spark plug carefully by hand to avoid cross threading 8 After a new spark plug has been seated by 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 resisto...

Page 21: ...vehicle for many hours high temperature inside the vehicle may cause residual fuel to vaporize resulting 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 car...

Page 22: ... there is no voltage at the AC receptacles disconnect all loads and confirm the following The GFCI receptacle 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...

Page 23: ... Engine Type OHV Displacement 389cc Starting System Recoil Rope and Electric 12V Spark Plug Bosch WR7DC Fuel Gasoline max 10 ethanol Oil Capacity qt L 1 2 qt 1 1L Fuel Tank Capacity gal L 5 8 gal 22L Rated Load Run Time 7 5hrs Noise dB 23 no load full load 64 65dBA Tune Up Specifications all models Spark Plug Gap 0 024 0 028 in 0 6 0 7 mm Dimensions LxWxH in 48 6 x 25 6 x 30 3 Dry weight lb 263 ...

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