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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important instructions that 
should be followed during installation and main-
tenance of the generator and battery.  Read and 
understand all instructions in the manual before 
starting and operating the generator set.

USING THE MANUAL

Congratulations on your choice of a Winco genera-
tor set.  You have selected a high-quality, precision 
engineered generator set designed and tested to 
give you years of satisfactory service.

To get the best performance from your new engine 
generator set, it is important that you carefully read 
and follow the operating instructions in this manual.

Should you experience a problem please follow 
the “Troubleshooting Tables” near the end of this 
manual.  The warranty listed in the manual describes 
what you can expect from WINCO should you need 
service assistance in the future.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION    2
BASIC INFORMATION
 Specifi 

cations 

   2

SAFETY INFORMATION 

 

 

3

UNIT 

CAPABILITIES 

   4

PREPARING 

THE 

UNIT 

   

 Unpacking 

the 

Unit 

  5

 NG 

Installation 

   6

  Fuel 

Line 

Sizing 

  7

  Fuel 

Consumption 

 7

  Fuel 

Pressure 

  7

  Changing 

Fuel 

Types 

 8

 Battery 

Installation 

  8

INITIAL START UP 

 

 

 

 Basic 

Operation 

   9

 

Manual Starting (Gasoline only)   

9

 

Electric Starting (Gasoline) 

 

10

 Electric 

Starting 

(NG) 

  11

 Stopping 

Storage 

  11

 Operating 

Speed   12

CONNECTING THE LOADS 

 

 

12 

 Wiring 

    13

ENGINE 

CARE 

    14

GENERATOR 

CARE 

   15

TROUBLESHOOTING 

   16

CONTROL PANEL WIRING DIAGRAM   

17

WARRANTY INFORMATION 

 

 

18 

PROPER USE AND INSTALLATION

You must be sure your new engine generator set is:
 

* Properly serviced before starting.

 

* Operated in a well ventilated area.

 

* Properly exhausted and gases safely   

 

   dispersed.

 

* Operated only for its designed purposes.

 

* Used only by operators who understand

 

  its operation.

 

* Properly maintained. 

COPY YOUR MODEL AND 
SERIAL NUMBER HERE

No other WINCO generator has the same serial 
number as yours.  It is important that you record 
the number and other vital information here.  If you 
should ever need to contact us on this unit it will help 
us to respond to your needs faster.

MODEL  

           HPS6000HE/I

SERIAL NUMBER_________________________

PURCHASE DATE_________________________

DEALER_________________________________

DEALER PHONE # ________________________

UNIT SPECIFICATIONS

GENERATOR MODEL  HPS60000HE/I

Surge Watts 

 

6,000

Continuous Watts 

5,500

Volts 

  120/240

Amps 

  45.8/22.9

Engine 

  Honda

Electric start 

 

GX340RT2VWE2

Generator   Mecc 

Alte 

Spa

   S16W-130/A

 

Fuel Consumption
 Gasoline 1.0 

gal/hr

 NG 

 160 

cu 

ft/hr

   160,000 

BTU

Summary of Contents for Home power HPS6000HE

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION AND OPERATORS MANUAL HPS6000HE I BI FUEL GENERATOR...

Page 2: ...ion 8 INITIAL START UP Basic Operation 9 Manual Starting Gasoline only 9 Electric Starting Gasoline 10 Electric Starting NG 11 Stopping Storage 11 Operating Speed 12 CONNECTING THE LOADS 12 Wiring 13...

Page 3: ...dren c Do not smoke or use open flame near the generator set or fuel tank d Keep a fire extinguisher nearby and know its proper use Fire extinguishers rated ABC by NFPA are appropriate e Store fuel on...

Page 4: ...making enclosures for generators that have been properly engineered The use of these 3rd party enclosures is acceptable as long as they have been certified and meet current code DO NOT attempt to ope...

Page 5: ...otify the trans portation company immediately request proper pro cedures for filing a concealed damage claim Title to the equipment and responsibility for filing a claim rests with you when a generato...

Page 6: ...upplier The fuel source should be as close as possible to the outdoor operating location This will reduce the installation cost of fuel runs Connect the fuel supply line to the inlet of the fuel deman...

Page 7: ...te Length of Fuel Line Fuel Line Size less than 50 feet 3 4 inch black pipe 50 to 200 feet 1 inch black pipe Allow an additional 3 feet for each standard elbow Do not use street ells restrictive Consu...

Page 8: ...he unit If you intend to use the power plant s electric start system required when using NG you will need to purchase and install a battery to operate it Units equipped with a recoil or rope start wil...

Page 9: ...de the engine If the oil level drops below a certain point the low oil module on the engine will shut it down This low oil warning system will automatically stop the engine before the oil level reache...

Page 10: ...the fuel supply by moving the fuel lever to the ON position 3 Move the choke lever to the CLOSED position To restart a warm engine leave the choke lever in the OPEN position 4 Turn the engine switch...

Page 11: ...mer blended gasoline Using gasoline left over from winter may cause the unit to vapor lock STOPPING AND STORAGE 1 Move the engine switch to the OFF position 2 Turn off the fuel supply valve 3 Before e...

Page 12: ...oltmeter and a frequency meter or tachometer and be sure the voltage and speed are correct Lower voltage may damage both the generator and any load connected to it Running the engine at ex cessively h...

Page 13: ...receptacle on these units are designed to power both 120 or 240 volt loads The plug for this receptacle can be wired for either 120 volt 240 volt or a combination of 120 and 240 volt loads depending...

Page 14: ...nually or every 100 hours Service more often under dusty conditions WARNING EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Never start or run the engine with the air filter re moved a Remove the wing nut from the air cleaner cover...

Page 15: ...alified electrical service technician USE ONLY FACTORY APPROVED REPAIR PARTS a Bearing The bearing used in these generators is a heavy duty double sealed ball bearing They require no maintenance or lu...

Page 16: ...o output voltage Short in load disconnect Tripped or defective circuit breaker Broken or loose wire Defective receptacle No residual magnetism in generator Defective stator Defective rotor field Short...

Page 17: ...17 3180 10 60706 238 WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 18: ...rn the product within 24 months from the date of purchase transportation charges prepaid to your nearest WINCO Authorized Service Center or to WINCO Inc at Le Center Minnesota THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRES...

Page 19: ...RER S WARRANTY COVERAGE The evaporative emission control system is warranted for two years If any evaporative emission related parts on your equipment are defective the parts will be repaired or repla...

Page 20: ...3180 10 20 60706 238 WINCO INC 225 S CORDOVA AVE LE CENTER MN 56057 507 357 6821 SERVICE DEPT 507 357 6831 www wincogen com...

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