Westinghouse WGen12000DF, Service Manual

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ASSEMBLY

CONNECT AN LPG/PROPANE TANK

NOTICE

•  The LPG/propane tank can be of any capacity but the 

tank must conform to the standard as listed in Fuel 

Safety section.

•  Propane tanks that use liquid withdrawal system can 

not be used on these models.

• 

Verify  the  re-qualification  date  on  the  tank  has  not 

expired.

•  Do not use included LPG/propane hose for any other 

appliances.

NOTICE

•  All new tanks must be purged of air and moisture 

prior to filling. Used tanks that have not been plugged 

or kept closed must also be purged. The purging 

process should be done by a propane supplier (Tanks 

from an exchange supplier should have been purged 

and filled properly).

•  Always position the tank so the connection between 

the valve and the gas inlet will not cause sharp bends 

or kinks in the hose.

Explosion hazard. Do not start generator if you smell 

LPG. Always fully close the propane tank valve and 

disconnect the LPG/propane hose from the generator 

when not in use. 

1. 

Turn the generator OFF and place on a flat surface in a 

well ventilated area.

2. 

Verify that the propane tank valve is in the fully closed 

position. 

3. 

Remove the cover on the generator propane inlet valve.

4. 

Use your fingers to hand thread the LPG/propane hose  

(included) to the propane inlet on the generator.  

IMPORTANT: 

DO NOT use thread seal tape or any other 

type of sealant to seal the LPG/propane 

hose connection.

5. 

Tighten the LPG/propane hose connector to the 

generator with a 19 mm or adjustable wrench. DO NOT 

over-tighten. 

 Torque: 5-10 lb-ft. 

6. 

Remove the safety plug or cap from the propane tank 

valve and attach the other end of the hose to the LPG/

propane connector on the tank. Hand tighten.

7. 

Turn the propane tank valve to the fully open position. 

Check all connections for leaks by wetting the fittings 

with a solution of soap and water. Bubbles which appear 

or bubbles which grow indicate that a leak exists. If a 

leak exists at a fitting, turn the propane tank valve to 

the fully closed position and tighten the fitting. Open the 

propane tank valve and recheck the fitting with the soap 

and water solution. If the leak continues or if the leak is 

not at a fitting then do not use the generator and contact 

customer service.

IMPORTANT: 

Keep the propane tank valve in the fully 

closed position unless in use.