Westinghouse iGen5000DF - Adding Gasoline and Selecting Fuel Source

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OPERATION
l Verify that the handwheel is in its full off position.
l Hold the LPG/propane hose rmly and push the nipple
into the cylinder valve.
l Use your hand to thread the LPG/propane hose to the
cylinder valve. Do not cross-thread. Do not use tools
or sealants.
NOTE: You will feel some resistance as the hose seals in
the cylinder valve. To complete the connection, turn the
connector an additional one-half to three-quarters of a turn.
If you are unable to complete the connection, disconnect
the hose and try again. If you still cannot complete the
connection, DO NOT use this hose!
l Thread the propane hose onto the propane inlet. Gently
pull the hose to see that it is secure.
ADDING GASOLINE
See Figures 12 - 13.
DANGER
Fire and explosion hazard. Never
remove the fuel cap or refuel the generator while the
engine is running. Do not smoke or create sparks while
fueling. Always turn the engine off and allow the gen-
erator to cool for at least ve minutes before refueling.
DANGER
Fire and explosion hazard. Do
not overll fuel tank. Fill only to the red maximum ll
ring on the fuel screen. Overlling may cause fuel to
spill onto engine causing a re or explosion hazard.
WARNING
Never use a gasoline container,
gasoline tank, or any other fuel item that is broken, cut,
torn or damaged.
NOTICE
Only ll the tank from an approved gas-
oline container. Make sure the gasoline container is
internally clean and in good condition to prevent fuel
system contamination.
l Turn the generator off and allow the engine to cool for at
least ve minutes.
l Place the generator on a level surface in a well-ventilated
area. DO NOT fuel indoors.
l Clean area around fuel cap and remove the cap slowly.
l Slowly add the recommended fuel. Do not overll.
NOTE: The gasoline level should NOT be higher than the
red maximum ll ring on the fuel screen.
l Install the fuel cap. Tighten securely.
l Clean up any spilled fuel.
l Move at least 30 ft. away from refueling area before re-
starting the engine.
NOTICE
Fuel can damage paint and plastic. Use
caution when lling the fuel tank. Damage caused by
spilled fuel is not covered under warranty.
NOTICE
Clean the fuel screen lter of debris be-
fore and after each fueling. Remove the fuel screen
lter by slightly compressing it while removing it from
the fuel tank.
SELECTING THE FUEL SOURCE
See Figure 14.
DANGER
Fire and explosion hazard. DO
NOT add gasoline to the fuel tank or connect the LPG/
propane hose to the generator while the generator is
in operation.
NOTICE
Do not overload the generator. Load
capacities differ depending on the fuel source. Before
switching fuel sources, make sure the generator can
supply enough running (continuous) and peak (start-
ing) watts for the items your connected items.
FIG. 12
FIG. 13
A
A
B
C
A - Fuel cap
B - Max fill line
C - Screen filter
A - Fuel cap