Westinghouse iGen4500DFc Dual Fuel Digital Variable Frequency Generator

Stop the engine: Press the "START/STOP" stop button on the control panel (or the "OFF" button on the remote control) to shut down the engine.

Close the fuel valve: Close the fuel tank valve in gasoline mode, and close the cylinder valve in propane mode (tighten clockwise).

Long term shutdown: Turn off the battery switch, cover with a dust cover (plastic cover is prohibited to avoid moisture), and place in a dry and ventilated place.

Installation and usage specifications

1. Installation and placement requirements

Placement environment:

Can only be used outdoors, at least 1.5 meters (5 feet) away from doors, windows, ventilation openings, and air conditioning units. It is prohibited to use indoors, in garages, basements, tents, and other enclosed/semi enclosed spaces to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Place on a hard and flat surface (cement floor, wooden board) to avoid sand, grass debris, and soil blocking the heat dissipation outlet; Do not operate on slopes to prevent uneven oil lubrication or fuel leakage.

Grounding requirements:

When only using a socket for direct power supply, there is no need for additional grounding (generator neutral line floating design).

If connecting to the building power supply system (such as a household distribution box), a professional electrician must install a transfer switch (in accordance with NFPA 70 standard) and connect the generator grounding terminal to the grounding electrode (grounding resistance ≤ 4 Ω).

Protection requirements: Do not use in rainy, snowy, or humid environments to avoid rainwater splashing onto control panels or sockets; If temporary outdoor use is required, a rain shelter should be built (to ensure ventilation) and it is prohibited to cover the generator.

2. Extension cable and load adaptation

(1) Extension cable selection

Load current extension cable length ≤ 15 meters Extension cable length ≤ 30 meters Precautions

≤ 10A (such as lamps, computers) 16AWG 3-core grounding extension wire 14AWG 3-core grounding extension wire must use outdoor dedicated, undamaged, and well grounded extension wire

10-20A (such as microwave ovens and small air conditioners) 14AWG 3-core grounding extension cable 12AWG 3-core grounding extension cable. The shorter the length of the extension cable, the better to reduce voltage drop

20-30A (such as RV RVs, high-power water pumps) 12AWG 3-core grounding extension wire 10AWG 3-core grounding extension wire is prohibited from using multi joint extension wires to avoid overload and heating

(2) Common Load Adaptation Table

Equipment type Operating power (W) Starting power (W) Adaptation fuel mode Remarks

Laptop 60-100 60-100 gasoline/propane can activate ECO mode for the longest range

55 inch LED TV 80-150 80-150 gasoline/propane can be connected to the light fixture simultaneously

Household refrigerator (double door) 700-1000 2000-2500 gasoline with high starting power, needs to be started separately before connecting other devices

1.5 horsepower air conditioner (window type) 1200-1500 3000-3500 gasoline with ECO mode off to ensure sufficient peak power

RV RV (regular load) 1500-2500 3000-4000 gasoline/propane use 30A dedicated socket to avoid starting multiple high-power devices at the same time

1/3 horsepower water pump 800-1000 2000-2500 may trigger overload protection when starting gasoline, and other loads need to be disconnected

3. Parallel operation (parallel wires need to be purchased separately)

Applicable scenario: When a single generator has insufficient power (such as supplying power to 2 air conditioners), it can be connected in parallel with another compatible Westinghouse variable frequency generator (such as iGen4500DFc, iGen4000).

Operation steps:

Turn off two generators, disconnect all loads, and ensure that the battery switch is turned off.

Connect parallel wires: Connect the black wire to the black parallel interface of two generators, connect the red wire to the red interface, and connect the green grounding wire to the grounding terminal.

Start two generators in sequence and wait for their respective output ready indicator lights to turn on (green).

Connect the load to the socket of one of the generators, and the load will be shared between the two generators, with a total rated power ≤ the sum of the rated powers of the two generators.

Attention: Do not enable ECO mode when parallel connection is made; The fuel mode of the two generators must be consistent (both gasoline or propane); The total rated power of the load is ≤ 80% of the total rated power to avoid overload.

Maintenance and upkeep

1. Regular maintenance schedule

Maintenance project maintenance cycle operation content

Oil check: Before each use or after every 8 hours of operation, take out the dipstick, wipe it clean, insert and tighten it, take it out and check the liquid level. If it is below the L mark, add 10W-30 oil

The first 25 hours or 1 month of oil change; After heating up every 50 hours or 6 months, drain the oil (with the drain bolt at the bottom), replace the new engine oil (0.6L), and replace the drain bolt copper washer (Part # 94007)

Clean the air filter every 50 hours or 6 months; In dusty environment, shorten it to 25 hours, take out the foam filter element, clean it with detergent, soak a small amount of engine oil after drying (squeeze out the excess), and reinstall; Replace if damaged (Part # 5691)