Westinghouse iGen2200, User Manual

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INTRODUCTION 

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications

iGen2200

iGen2500

Running Watts:

1800

2200

Peak Watts:

2200

2500

Rated Voltage:

120V

120V

Rated frequency:

60 Hz 

60 Hz 

Phase:

Single phase

Single phase

Total Harmonic 

Distortion: 

≤ 3%

≤ 3%

Engine Displacement: 

80 cc

98 cc

Starting Type:

Recoil 

Recoil

Fuel Capacity:

1.14 Gallon (4.3 L)

0.98 Gallon (3.7 L)

Fuel Type:

87–93 octane

*

87–93 octane

*

Oil Capacity:

0.37 US qt (0.35 L)

0.37 US qt (0.35 L)

Oil Type:

10W30

10W30

Spark Plug:

E6RTC

E6RTC

Spark Plug Gap:

0.024 – 0.032 in.  

(0.60 – 0.80 mm)

0.024 – 0.032 in.  

(0.60 – 0.80 mm)

Valve Intake  

Clearance:

0.0031 – 0.0047 in. 

(0.08 – 0.12 mm)

0.0031 – 0.0047 in. 

(0.08 – 0.12 mm)

Valve Exhaust  

Clearance:

0.0051 – 0.0067 in. 

(0.13 – 0.17 mm)

0.0051 – 0.0067 in. 

(0.13 – 0.17 mm)

AC Grounding System:

Floating neutral

Floating neutral

Voltage Regulator:

Digital

Digital

Alternator Type:

Permanent magnet

Permanent magnet

Maximum Ambient 

Temperature:

104°F (40°C)

104°F (40°C)

Certifications:

•  EPA

•  CARB

•  CSA Group

•  EPA

•  CARB

*

Ethanol content of 10% or less. DO NOT use E15 or E85.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

For trouble-free warranty coverage, it is important to 

register your Westinghouse generator. 
You can register by:

•  Completing and mailing the product registration card 

included in the carton. 

•  Registering your product online at:  

https://westinghouseoutdoorpower.com/pages/

warranty-registration

•  Sending the following product information to:

Westinghouse Outdoor Power 

Warranty registration 

777 Manor Park Drive 

Columbus, OH 43228

For Your Records

Date of Purchase:

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Place of Purchase:

IMPORTANT: 

Keep your purchase receipt for trouble-free 

warranty coverage.

NOTICE

This product is designed and 

rated for continuous operation 

at ambient temperatures up 

to 104°F (40°C). If needed, 

this product can be operated 

at temperatures ranging from 

5°F (15°C)–122°F (50°C) for 

short periods. If the product 

is exposed to temperatures 

outside of this range during 

storage, it should be brought 

back within this range before 

operation. This product must 

always be operated outdoors 

in a well-ventilated area and 

away from doors, windows, 

and other vents. 
Maximum wattage and current 

are subject to and limited 

by such factors as fuel BTU 

content, ambient temperature, 

altitude, engine conditions, etc. 

Maximum power decreases 

about 3.5% for each 1,000 feet 

above sea level, and will also 

decrease  about  1%  for  each 

10°F (6°C) above 60°F (16°C) 

ambient temperature. 

INTRODUCTION

WARNING:

 Operating, servicing, and maintaining 

this equipment can expose you to chemicals including 

engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, 

which are known to the State of California to cause 

cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.  To 

minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, and wear 

gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing 

this equipment. For more information go to www.

P65warnings.ca.gov. 

DISCLAIMERS

All 

information,  illustrations,  and  specifications  in 

this manual were in effect at the time of publishing. 

The illustrations used in this manual are intended as 

representative reference views only. We reserve the right 

to make any specification or design change without notice. 

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

All rights reserved. No reproduction allowed in any form 

without written permission from Westinghouse Outdoor 

Power Equipment, LLC.

DANGER

Read this manual before using or performing 

maintenance on this product. Failure to follow 

the instructions and safety precautions in this 

manual can result in serious injury or death.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

DISCLAIMERS .........................................................................2
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ........................................................2

SPECIFICATIONS

....................................................................3

SAFETY

SAFETY DEFINITIONS

............................................................4

SAFETY SYMBOLS .................................................................4

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 .......................................................5

SAFETY LABELS AND DECALS

 .............................................7

FEATURES

CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS

 .........................................8

GENERATOR COMPONENTS

 ................................................9

DIGITAL DATA CENTER (IGEN2500)

 ......................................9

ASSEMBLY

CARTON CONTENTS

 ...........................................................10

INITIAL OIL FILL

 ....................................................................10

FUEL ......................................................................................11

OPERATION

GENERATOR LOCATION

 ......................................................12

GROUNDING

 .........................................................................12

HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION

 ..............................................12

BREAK-IN PERIOD

 ...............................................................13

FREQUENCY OF USE

 ..........................................................13

BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR

 ..............................13

STARTING THE ENGINE

 ......................................................13

STOPPING THE ENGINE

 ......................................................13

ECO MODE ............................................................................14

AC CIRCUIT BREAKER.........................................................14
OVERLOAD RESET ..............................................................14

POWER MANAGEMENT

 .......................................................15

EXTENSION CORDS

 ............................................................16

PARALLEL OPERATION

........................................................17

TRANSPORTING

 ...................................................................17

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

 ................................................18

ENGINE SERVICE COVER

 ...................................................18

AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE

 .................................................18

ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK

 .................................................19

ENGINE OIL CHANGE

 ..........................................................20

SPARK PLUG MAINTENANCE

 .............................................20

SPARK ARRESTOR SERVICE ..............................................21
STORAGE ..............................................................................21

VALVE CLEARANCE

 .............................................................22

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

 ...........................................................23

EXPLODED VIEW

IGEN2200 EXPLODED VIEW 

 ...............................................24

IGEN2500 EXPLODED VIEW 

 ...............................................28

SCHEMATICS

IGEN2200 SCHEMATICS

 ......................................................32

IGEN2500 SCHEMATICS

 ......................................................33

ESPAÑOL

 ..............................................................................34

FRANÇAIS

 .............................................................................57