EMB Wallenstein HUF12000E User manual

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BY EMB MFG INC.

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2.2 EQUIPMENTSAFETYGUIDELINES..........................................................9
2.3 SAFETYTRAINING...................................................................................10
2.5 PREPARATION..........................................................................................11
2.6 MAINTENANCESAFETY..........................................................................11
2.7 OPERATINGSAFETY...............................................................................12
2.8 REFUELINGSAFETY...............................................................................12
2.9 STORAGESAFETY...................................................................................12
2.10 BATTERYSAFETY....................................................................................12
2.11 GASMOTORSAFETY..............................................................................13
2.12 SIGN-OFFFORM......................................................................................14
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4.1 INSTALLBATTERY:...................................................................................17
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5.1 TOTHENEWOPERATOROROWNER..................................................18
5.2 MACHINECOMPONENTS........................................................................19
5.3 MACHINEBREAK-IN................................................................................20
5.4 PRE-OPERATIONCHECKLIST................................................................20
5.5 CONTROLS...............................................................................................21
5.51 ENGINE:....................................................................................................21
5.52 ELECTRICALCONTROLS:HUF12000E..................................................22
5.53 ELECTRICALCONTROLS:HUF12000EA................................................23
5.6 FIELDOPERATION...................................................................................24
5.7 MOVING....................................................................................................29
5.8 STORAGE.................................................................................................30
5.8.1 PLACINGINSTORAGE............................................................................30
5.8.2 REMOVINGFROMSTORAGE.................................................................30
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6.1 SERVICE...................................................................................................31
6.1.1 FLUIDSANDLUBRICANTS......................................................................31
6.1.2 FLUIDSANDLUBRICANTS......................................................................31
6.1.3 SERVICERECORD...................................................................................32
6.2 MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................32
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8.1 MECHANICAL............................................................................................34
8.2 BOLTTORQUE..........................................................................................35
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WARRANTY
Effective on products retailed on or after January 1, 2011.
Register your product online at www.embmfg.com within 30 days of purchase to activate warranty.
This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of
from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with the Operating and Maintenance Instructions
supplied with this unit. Warranty is limited to the repair of the product and/or replacement of parts.
This warranty does not cover the following items:
1) Machines or parts lost or damaged during shipment,
2) Normal maintenance or adjustments after initial pre-service and set up is completed
3) Normal replacement of service items.
4) Accessory items / parts not supplied by EMB MFG INC.
5) Damages resulting from:
• misuse, negligence, accident, theft or re
• use of improper or insufcient fuel, uids or lubricants
• use of parts or after market accessories other than genuine EMB MFG INC. parts
• modications, alteration, tampering or improper repair performed by parties other than an authorized dealer
• any device or accessories installed by parties other than an authorized EMB dealer or distributor
Engines are covered by the manufacturer of the engine and covered by the warranty period specied by that manufacturer.
Engine warranty must be registered at the engine manufactures website. For service contact your local engine dealer.
Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any consequential damage or expense of any kind, including loss
of prots. The manufacturer is under no circumstances liable for tow vehicle of any kind. The manufacturer is not liable for
the maintenance of the product.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. Warranty is void if repairs are attempted by
anyone other than a Wallenstein Authorized Service Centre.
If a difculty develops with the product, contact the local dealer from which you purchased the unit. Only Wallenstein author-
ized dealers are authorized to make repairs to the product or affect the replacement of defective parts, which will be done at
no charge within a reasonable time after the receipt of the product. Unit or parts shall be returned at the customer’s expense
to the Authorized Service Centre. Damage in transit is not covered by warranty. Include the original purchase receipt with
any claim (keep a copy of the receipt for your les).
The distributor’s liability under warranty is limited to the repair of the product and/or replacement of parts and is given to the
purchaser in lieu of all other remedies including incidental and consequential charges. There are no warranties, expressed
or implied, other than those specied herein.
EMB MFG Inc
4144 Boomer Line, St Clements, ON N0B 2M0 Canada
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] : attention to Warranty Dept
Email: [email protected]
WARRANTY IS VOID IF NOT REGISTERED
Three (3) Years for Consumer
One (1) Year for Commercial/Rental
rev.201011

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____ AllDecalsInstalled
____ GuardsandShieldsInstalledandSecured
____ ReviewOperatingandSafetyInstructions
____ FastenersTight
____ CheckElectricalConnections
____ CheckEngineFluidLevels
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DateDealer’sRep.Signature
DateOwner'sSignature
TheaboveequipmentandOperator’sManualhavebeenreceivedbymeandIhavebeenthoroughly
instructedastocare,adjustments,safeoperationandapplicablewarrantypolicy.
Thisformmustbelledoutbythedealerandsignedbyboththedealerandthecustomeratthetimeofdelivery.
Customer’sName DealerName
Address Address
City,State/Province,Code City,State/Province,Code
PhoneNumber() PhoneNumber()
ContactName   
Model    
SerialNumber   
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DeliveryDate 
Ihavethoroughlyinstructedthebuyerontheabovedescribedequipmentwhichreviewincludedthe
Operator’sManualcontent,equipmentcare,adjustments,safeoperationandapplicablewarrantypolicy.
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
AlwaysgiveyourdealertheserialnumberofyourWallensteinPortableGeneratorwhenorderingpartsor
requestingserviceorotherinformation.
Theserialnumberplateislocatedwhereindicated.Pleasemarkthenumbersinthespacesprovidedfor
easyreference.



 






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 
CongratulationsonyourchoiceofanWallensteinPortableGeneratortocomplimentyouroperation.This
equipmenthasbeendesignedandmanufacturedtomeettheneedsofadiscerningperson,operatoror
industrythatneedsportableelectricalpower.
Safe,efcientandtroublefreeoperationofyourWallensteinPortableGeneratorrequiresthatyouand
anyoneelsewhowillbeusingormaintainingthegenerator,readandunderstandtheSafety,Operation,
MaintenanceandTroubleShootinginformationcontainedwithintheOperator'sManual.
ThismanualcoverstheWallensteinPortableGeneratorModelsHUF12000EandHUF12000EA.Usethe
TableofContentsorIndexasaguidetolocaterequiredinformation.
Keepthismanualhandyforfrequentreferenceandtopassontonewoperatorsorowners.Callyour
WallensteindealerortheDistributerifyouneedassistance,informationoradditionalcopiesofthemanu-
als.
-Thedirectionsleft,right,frontandrear,asmentionedthroughoutthis
manual,aredeterminedwhenstandingandlookingattheelectricalpanel.
 

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 

WhyisSAFETYimportanttoyou?
TheSafetyAlertsymbolidenties
importantsafetymessagesonthe
WallensteinPortableGeneratorand
inthemanual.Whenyouseethis
symbol,bealerttothepossibilityof
personalinjuryordeath.Followthe
instructionsinthesafetymessage.
ThisSafetyAlertsymbolmeans


 
 
 

Ifyouhaveanyquestionsnotansweredinthismanualorrequireadditionalcopiesorthemanualisdam-
aged,pleasecontactyourdealerorWallenstein,4144BoomerLine,St.Clements,ON,N0B2M0.Phone
(519)699-9283orFax(519)699-4146.
 - Indicatesanimminentlyhazardous
situationthat,ifnotavoided,will
resultindeathorseriousinjury.This
signalwordistobelimitedtothe
mostextremesituationstypicallyfor
machinecomponentswhich,forfunc-
tionalpurposes,cannotbeguarded.
- Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationthat,ifnotavoided,could
resultindeathorseriousinjury,and
includeshazardsthatareexposed
whenguardsareremoved.Itmay
alsobeusedtoalertagainstunsafe
practices.
 - Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous
situationthat,ifnotavoided,may
resultinminorormoderateinjury.It
mayalsobeusedtoalertagainst
unsafepractices.

Notetheuseofthesignalwords
andwiththesafety
messages.Theappropriatesignalwordfor
eachmessagehasbeenselectedusingthe
followingguide-lines:

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 
1. ReadandunderstandtheOp-
erator’sManualandallsafety
signsbeforeusing,maintain-
ing,adjustingorcleaningthe
PortableGenerator.
2. Have a rst-aid kit available
foruseshouldtheneedarise
andknowhowtouseit.
3. Haveareextinguisheravailablefor
useshouldtheneedariseandknow
howtouseit.
4. Wear appropriate
protectivegear.This
listincludesbutisnot
limitedto:
- Ahardhat
- Protective
 shoeswithslip
 resistantrubber
 soles
- Protectiveglasses,
 gogglesorfaceshield
- Heavygloves
- HearingProtection
5. Installandsecureallguardsbeforestarting.
6. Wear suitable ear protection
for prolonged exposure to
excessivenoise.
7. Stopanddisableengine,removeignition key
andplaceinyourpocketandwaitforallmoving
parts to stop before servicing, adjusting or
repairing.
8. Clear the area of people, especially small
children,beforeusingtheunit.
9. Review safety related items annually with all
personnelwhowilloperatingormaintainingthe
PortableGenerator.

areresponsiblefortheSAFEoperationand
maintenanceofyourWallensteinPortableGener-
ator.mustensurethatyouandanyoneelse
whoisgoingtouse,maintainorworkaroundthe
PortableGeneratorbefamiliarwiththeusingand
maintenanceproceduresandrelated
informationcontainedinthismanual.Thismanual
willtakeyoustep-by-stepthroughyourworking
dayandalertsyoutoallgoodsafetypracticesthat
shouldbeusedwhileusingthePortableGenera-
tor.
Remember,arethekeytosafety.Good
safetypracticesnotonlyprotectyoubutalsothe
peoplearoundyou.Makethesepracticesawork-
ingpartofyoursafetyprogram.Becertainthat
usingthisequipmentisfamiliarwith
therecommendedusingandmaintenanceproce-
duresandfollowsallthesafetyprecautions.Most
accidentscanbeprevented.Donotriskinjuryor
deathbyignoringgoodsafetypractices.
• PortableGeneratorownersmustgiveoperat-
inginstructionstooperatorsoremployees
beforeallowingthemtooperatethemachine,
andatleastannuallythereafter.
• Themostimportantsafetydeviceonthis
equipmentisaSAFEoperator.Itistheop-
erator’sresponsibilitytoreadandunderstand
ALLSafetyandOperatinginstructionsinthe
manualandtofollowthese.Mostaccidents
canbeavoided.
• Apersonwhohasnotreadandunderstoodall
usingandsafetyinstructionsisnotqualied
tousethemachine.Anuntrainedoperator
exposeshimselfandbystanderstopossible
seriousinjuryordeath.
• Donotmodifytheequipmentinanyway.
Unauthorizedmodicationmayimpairthe
functionand/orsafetyandcouldaffectthelife
oftheequipment.
• ThinkSAFETY!WorkSAFELY!

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 
1.Safetyoftheoperatorandbystandersisone
ofthemainconcernsindesigningandde-
velopingequipment.However,everyyear
manyaccidentsoccurwhichcouldhavebeen
avoidedbyafewsecondsofthoughtanda
morecarefulapproachtohandlingequipment.
You,theoperator,canavoidmanyaccidents
byobservingthefollowingprecautionsinthis
section.Toavoidpersonalinjuryordeath,
studythefollowingprecautionsandinsist
thoseworkingwithyou,orforyou,follow
them.
2. Inordertoprovideabetterview,certain
photographsorillustrationsinthismanual
mayshowanassemblywithasafetyshield
removed.However,equipmentshouldnever
beusedinthiscondition.Keepallshieldsin
place.Ifshieldremovalbecomesnecessary
forrepairs,replacetheshieldpriortouse.
3. Replaceanysafetysignorinstructionsign
thatisnotreadableorismissing.Locationof
suchsafetysignsisindicatedinthismanual.
4. Neverusealcoholicbeveragesordrugswhich
canhinderalertnessorcoordinationwhileus-
ingthisequipment.Consultyourdoctorabout
usingthismachinewhiletakingprescription
medications.
5. 





Reviewthesafety
instructionswithallusersannually.
6. Thisequipmentisdangeroustochildrenand
personsunfamiliarwithitsoperation.The
operatorshouldbearesponsible,properly
trainedandphysicallyablepersonfamiliar
withmachineryandtrainedinthisequipment's
operations.Iftheelderlyareassistingwith
work,theirphysicallimitationsneedtobe
recognizedandaccommodated.
7. Neverexceedthelimitsofapieceofmachin-
ery.Ifitsabilitytodoajob,ortodososafely,
isinquestion-
8.Donotmodifytheequipmentinanyway.Un-
authorizedmodicationmayresultinserious
injuryordeathandmayimpairthefunction
andlifeoftheequipment.
9.Inadditiontothedesignandcongurationof
thisimplement,includingSafetySignsand
SafetyEquipment,hazardcontrolandac-
cidentpreventionaredependentuponthe
awareness,concern,prudence,andproper
trainingofpersonnelinvolvedintheoperation,
transport,maintenance,andstorageofthe
machine.ReferalsotoSafetyMessagesand
operationinstructionineachoftheappropri-
atesectionsoftheengineandmachinemanu-
als.PaycloseattentiontotheSafetySigns
afxedtotheengineandthemachine.

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 
1.Safetyisaprimaryconcerninthedesignand
manufactureofourproducts.Unfortunately,
oureffortstoprovidesafeequipmentcan
bewipedoutbyasinglecarelessactofan
operatororbystander.
2. Inadditiontothedesignandcongurationof
equipment,hazardcontrolandaccidentpre-
ventionaredependentupontheawareness,
concern,prudenceandpropertrainingof
personnelinvolvedintheoperation,transport,
maintenanceandstorageofthisequipment.
3. Ithasbeensaid,"The
bestsafetyfeatureisan
informed,carefulopera-
tor."Weaskyoutobethat
kindofanoperator.Itisthe
operator'sresponsibilitytoreadandunder-
standALLSafetyandUsinginstructionsinthe
manualandtofollowthese.Accidentscanbe
avoided.
4. 







 


 
5.Knowyourcontrolsandhowtostopengine
andmachinequicklyinanemergency.Read
thismanualandtheoneprovidedwithyour
engine.
6. Trainallnewpersonnelandreviewinstruc-
tionsfrequentlywithexistingworkers.Be
certainonlyaproperlytrainedandphysically
ablepersonwillusethemachinery.Aperson
whohasnotreadandunderstoodallusing
andsafetyinstructionsisnotqualiedtouse
themachine.Anuntrainedoperatorexposes
himselfandbystanderstopossibleseriousin-
juryordeath.Iftheelderlyareassistingwith
thework,theirphysicallimitationsneedtobe
recognizedandaccommodated.
 
1. Keepsafetysignscleanandlegibleatall
times.
2. Replacesafetysignsthataremissingorhave
becomeillegible.
3. Replacedpartsthatdisplayedasafetysign
shouldalsodisplaythecurrentsign.
4. SafetysignsdisplayedinSection3eachhave
apartnumberinthelowerrighthandcorner.
Usethispartnumberwhenorderingreplace-
mentparts.
5. Safetysignsareavailablefromyourauthor-
izedDistributororDealerPartsDepartmentor
thefactory.

• Besurethattheinstallationareaiscleanand
dry.
• Besuretemperatureisabove50°F(10°C).
• Determineexactpositionbeforeyouremove
thebackingpaper.
• Removethesmallestportionofthesplitback-
ingpaper.
• Alignthesignoverthespeciedareaand
carefullypressthesmallportionwiththeex-
posedstickybackinginplace.
• Slowlypeelbacktheremainingpaperand
carefullysmooththeremainingportionofthe
signinplace.
• Smallairpocketscanbepiercedwithapin
andsmoothedoutusingthepieceofsign
backingpaper.


 
1.Neverusetheengineandmachineuntilyou
havereadandcompletelyunderstandthis
manual,theEngineOperator'sManualand
eachoftheSafetyMessagesfoundonthe
safetysignsontheengineandmachine.
2. Personalpro-
tectionequip-
mentincluding
hardhat,safety
glasses,safety
shoes,and
glovesarerec-
ommendeddur-
ingassembly,
installation,operation,adjustment,maintain-
ing,repairing,removal,cleaning,ormoving
theunit.Donotallowlonghair,loosetting
clothingorjewellerytobearoundequipment.
3. 



 Powerequipmentwithor
withoutequipmentattached
canoftenbenoisyenough
tocausepermanent,partial
hearingloss.Werecommendthatyouwear
hearingprotectiononafull-timebasisifthe
noiseintheOperator'spositionexceeds80db.
Noiseover85dbonalong-termbasiscan
causeseverehearingloss.Noiseover90db
adjacenttotheOperatoroveralong-termba-
sismaycausepermanent,totalhearingloss.
Hearinglossfromloudnoise(from
tractors,chainsaws,radios,andothersuch
sourcesclosetotheear)iscumulativeovera
lifetimewithouthopeofnaturalrecovery.
4. Clearworkingareaofstones,branchesor
hiddenobstaclesthatmightbehookedor
snagged,causinginjuryordamage.
5. Useonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight.
6. Besuremachineisproperlypositioned,ad-
justedandingoodoperatingcondition.
7. Ensurethatallsafetyshieldingandsafety
signsareproperlyinstalledandingoodcondi-
tion.
 
1.Goodmaintenanceisyourresponsibility.Poor
maintenanceisaninvitationtotrouble.
2. Followgoodshoppractices.
 - Keepservice
 areacleanand
 dry.
 - Besureelectrical
 outletsandtools
 areproperly
 grounded.
 - Useadequate
 lightforthejobat
 hand.
3. Makesurethereis
plentyofventilation.Neveroperatetheen-
gineofthetowingvehicleinaclosedbuilding.
Theexhaustfumesmaycauseasphyxiation.
4. Beforeworkingonthismachine,shutoffthe
engineandturnfuelvalveoff.
5. Neverworkunderequipmentunlessitis
blockedsecurely.
6. Alwaysusepersonalprotectiondevicessuch
aseye,handandhearingprotectors,when
performinganyserviceormaintenancework.
7. Wherereplacementpartsarenecessaryfor
periodicmaintenanceandservicing,genuine
factoryreplacementpartsmustbeusedto
restoreyourequipmenttooriginalspecica-
tions.Themanufacturerwillnotberesponsi-
bleforinjuriesordamagescausedbyuseof
unapprovedpartsand/oraccessories.
8. Areextinguisherandrstaidkitshouldbe
keptreadily
accessiblewhile
performingmain-
tenanceonthis
equipment.
9. Periodicallytightenallbolts,
nutsandscrewsandcheckthatallelectrical
andfuelconnectionsareproperlysecuredto
ensureunitisinasafecondition.
10. Whencompletingamaintenanceorservice
function,makesureallsafetyshieldsand
devicesareinstalledbeforeplacingunitin
service.


 
1. Readandunderstandoperator'smanualbefore
starting.Reviewsafetyinstructionsannually.
2. Stopanddisableengine,removeignition key
andplaceinyourpocketandwaitforallmov-
ingpartstostopbeforeservicing,adjustingor
repairing.
3. To prevent electrical shocks, do not operate
thisgeneratorintherainorwithwethands.It
shouldbegroundedindamporhighlyconduc-
tiveconditions.
4. Close and secure all guards, deectors and
shieldsbeforestartingandoperating.
5. Donotconnectthegeneratortoacommercial
powerline.
8. Do not operate with damaged or defective
extensioncords,orpowercords.Neveroper-
ateanyelectricalequipmentwithdamagedor
defectivecords.
9. Donotoperatethisgeneratorinareaswithpoor
ventilation.Theexhaustfumescontaincarbon
monoxide,apoisonous,odorless,invisiblegas.
Prolongedexposurecanleadtounconscious-
nessanddeath.
10. Donotrefueltheenginewhileitisinoperation
orstillhot.Donotrefueltheenginenearopen
ames,pilotlightsorsparkingelectricaldevices
(e.g.powertools,weldersorgrinders).Donot
operatethegeneratornearammableproducts.
11. Theengineshouldberefueledinawell-litarea.
Avoidfuelspillage.
12. Neverallowchildrenorunauthorizedpeopleto
operateorbearoundthismachine.
13. Keep the working area clean and free of de-
bristopreventtripping.Operateonlyonlevel
ground.
14. Donotcoverthegeneratorwhileinoperation.
Overheatingcanresultindamagedequipment.
15. Forstorage,donotcoverthegeneratoruntilit
hascooleddowncompletely.
16. The ambient temperature should not exceed
100°F/40°C.
 
1. Handlefuelwithcare.Itishighlyammable.
2. Allowenginetocoolfor5minutesbeforerefu-
elling.Cleanupspilledfuelbeforerestarting
engine.
3. Donotrefuelthemachine
whilesmokingorwhen
nearopenameorsparks.
4. Fillfueltankoutdoors.
5. Preventresbykeepingmachinecleanofac-
cumulatedtrash,greaseanddebris.
 
1. Storetheunitinanareaawayfromhuman
activity.
2. Donotallowchildrentoplayonoraroundthe
storedmachine.
3. Storetheunitinadry,levelarea.Supportthe
framewithplanksifrequired.
 
1. Keepallsparksandamesawayfrombatter-
ies,asgasgivenoffbyelectrolyteisexplo-
sive.
2. Avoidcontactwithbatteryelectrolyte:wash
offanspilledelectrolyteimmediately.
3. Wearsafetyglasseswhenworkingnearbat-
teries.
4. Donottipbatteriesmorethan45°,toavoid
electrolyteloss.
5. Toavoidinjuryfromsparkorshortcircuit,dis-
connectbatterygroundcablebeforeservicing
anypartoftheelectricalsystem.

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 





1. DONOTrunengineinanenclosedarea.Ex-
haustgasescontaincarbonmonoxide,anodour-
lessanddeadlypoison.
2. DO NOT place hands or feet near moving or
rotatingparts.
3. DO NOT store, spill, or use gasoline near an
opename,ordevicessuchasastove,furnace,
orwaterheaterwhichuseapilotlightordevices
whichcancreateaspark.
4. DONOTrefuel indoorswhereareaisnotwell
ventilated.Outdoorrefuellingispreferred.
5. DONOTrefuelwhileengineisrunning.Allow
engine to cool for 5 minutes before refuelling.
Storefuelinapprovedsafetycontainers.
6. DONOTremovefueltankcapwhileengineis
running.
7. DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is spilled.
Movemachineawayfromthespillandavoidcre-
atinganyignitionuntilgasolinehasevaporated.
8. DONOTsmokewhilellingfueltank.
9. DONOTchokecarburetortostopengine.When-
ever possible, gradually reduce engine speed
beforestopping.
10. DONOTrunengineaboveratedspeeds.This
mayresultininjury.
11. DONOTtamperwithgovernorsprings,gover-
norlinksorotherpartswhichmayincreasethe
governedspeed.
12. DONOTtamperwiththeenginespeedselected
bytheoriginalequipmentmanufacturer.
13. DONOTcheckforsparkwithsparkplugorspark
plugwireremoved.
14. DONOTcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved.
Ifengineisooded,crankuntilenginestarts.
15. DO NOT strike ywheel with a hard object or
metaltoolasthismaycauseywheeltoshatter
inoperation.Usepropertoolstoserviceengine.
16. DONOToperateenginewithoutamufer.Inspect
periodicallyandreplace,ifnecessary.Ifengine
isequippedwithamuferdeector,inspectpe-
riodicallyand replace, ifnecessary withcorrect
deector.
17. DONOToperateenginewithanaccumulationof
grass,leaves,dirtorothercombustiblematerials
inthemuferarea.
18. DONOTusethisengineonanyforestcovered,
brushcovered,orgrasscoveredunimprovedland
unlessasparkarresterisinstalledonthemufer.
Thearrestermustbemaintainedineffectivework-
ingorderbytheoperator.InthestateofCalifornia
theaboveisrequiredbylaw(Section4442ofthe
CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstates
may have similar laws.  Federal laws apply on
federalland.
19. DO NOT touch hot mufer, cylinder or ns be-
causecontactmaycauseburns.
20. DONOTrunenginewithaircleaneroraircleaner
coverremoved.

1. ALWAYSDOremovethewirefromthesparkplug
whenservicingtheengineorequipmenttopre-
ventaccidentalstarting.Disconnectthenegative
wirefromthebatteryterminalifequippedwita12
voltstartingsystem.
2. DOkeepcylindernsandgovernorpartsfreeof
grassand other debris whichcanaffectengine
speed.
3. DOexaminemuferperiodicallytobesureitis
functioningeffectively.Awornorleakingmufer
shouldberepairedorreplacedasnecessary.
4. DOusefreshgasoline.Stalefuelcangumcar-
buretorandcauseleakage.
5. DO check fuel lines and ttings frequently for
cracksorleaks.Replaceifnecessary.

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 
WallensteinfollowsthegeneralSafetyStandardsspeciedbytheAmericanSocietyofAgriculturaland
BiologicalEngineers(ASABE)andtheOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA).Anyonewho
willbeusingand/ormaintainingthePortableGeneratormustreadandclearlyunderstandALLSafety,Usage
andMaintenanceinformationpresentedinthismanual.
Donotuseorallowanyoneelsetousethisgeneratoruntilsuchinformationhasbeenreviewed.Annually
reviewthisinformationbeforetheseasonstart-up.
MaketheseperiodicreviewsofSAFETYandOPERATIONastandardpracticeforallofyourequipment.We
feelthatanuntrainedoperatorisunqualiedtousethismachine.
Asign-offsheetisprovidedforyourrecordkeepingtoshowthatallpersonnelwhowillbeworkingwiththe
equipmenthavereadandunderstandtheinformationintheOperator’sManualandhavebeeninstructedin
theoperationoftheequipment.
 



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REMEMBER-Ifsafetysignshavebeendamaged,removed,becomeillegibleorpartsreplacedwithout
safetysigns,newsignsmustbeapplied.Newsafetysignsareavailablefromyourauthorizeddealer.
 
Thetypesofsafetysignsandlocationsontheequipmentareshownintheillustrationsthatfollow.Good
safetyrequiresthatyoufamiliarizeyourselfwiththevarioussafetysigns,thetypeofwarningandthe
area,orparticularfunctionrelatedtothatarea,thatrequiresyourSAFETYAWARENESS.
•ThinkSAFETY!WorkSAFELY!
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 

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 
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 
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Z94216
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


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
 
Themachinecomesfromthefactoryinashipping
crateandconguration.Alwaysusetoolsequipment
andforkliftsofappropriatesizeandcapacityforthe
job. Always use 2 men when lifting, moving and
assemblingthemachine.
Whenthemachineisshipped,followthisprocedure
whenpreparingforthecustomer:
1. Cleartheareaofbystandersespecially small
childrenbeforestarting.
2. Movethemachinetotheassemblyarea.Be
surethereissufcientclearancetoaccessthe
machinefromallsides.
3. Removethelidandlaytotheside.
4. Useahoistoracranetolifttheunitoutofits
crate.



 
1. Removecables,clampsandbrackets
fromtheirshippingposition.
2. Bringabatterytothemachine.
3. Layoutcomponents.
4. Positionbatteryinitstray.
5. Installthethreaded"J"hooksintothebat-
terytray.
36Ahbatteryisrecommended
6. Installtheholddownstrapontothe"J"
hooksoverthebattery.
7. Treadonthewingnuts,snuguptightly.
8. Attachcablefromthestartersolonoid
topositive(+)batterypostandtighten
sucurely.
9. Attachthecablefromthegroundposton
thestartertothenegative(-)postonthe
battery(neutralisbondedtotheframe)
Poison/Danger-Causes
SevereBurns.Thebatterycontains
sulphuric acid.Avoid contact with skin,
eyes or clothing. Keep out of reach of
children.
BATTERYSAFETY
1. Wearglovesandsafetyglassesorfaceshield
whenworkingonornearbatteries.
2. Useabatterycarriertoliftthebatteryorplace
handsatoppositecornerstoavoidspilling
acidthroughthevents.
3. Avoidcontactwithbatteryelectrolyte:
Flushimmediatelywith
water.    
Flushwithwaterfor15minutes.
Getpromptmedicalattention.Cleanupany
spilledelectrolyteimmediately.
4. Avoidcontactwithbatteryposts,terminals
andrelatedaccessories,theycontainlead
andleadcompounds,chemicalsknownto
causeharm.Washhandsimmediatelyafter
handlingbattery.
5. Keepallsparksandamesawayfrombatter-
ies,asgasgivenoffbyelectrolyteisexplo-
sive.
6. Toavoidinjuryfromsparkorshortcircuit,dis-
connectbatterygroundcablebeforeservicing
anypartoftheelectricalsystem.
7. FROZENBATTERIESCANEXPLODEand
resultindeathorseriousinjury.DONOTjump
start/chargeafrozenbattery.Letbattery
thawbeforecharging.
StarterGround
Post(-)
StarterSolenoid(+)
WingNut
HoldDownStrap
BatteryCable
"J"Hook


 
TheWallensteinPortableGeneratorsarede-
signedtoprovideportableelectricalpowerto
equipmentthatisnotconnectedtotheelectrical
gridsystem.










Manyfeaturesincorporatedintothismachineare
theresultofsuggestionsmadebycustomerslike
you.Readthismanualcarefullytolearnhow
tousetheGeneratorsafelyandhowtosetitto
providemaximumeldefciency.Byfollowing
theusinginstructionsinconjunctionwithagood
maintenanceprogram,yourPortableGenerator
willprovidemanyyearsoftrouble-freeservice.
 

• Readandunderstandoperator'smanualbefore
starting.Reviewsafetyinstructionsannually.
• Stopanddisableengine,removeignitionkey
andplaceinyourpocketandwaitforallmov-
ingpartstostopbeforeservicing,adjustingor
repairing.
• To prevent electrical shocks, do not operate
thisgeneratorintherainorwithwethands.It
shouldbegroundedindamporhighlyconduc-
tiveconditions.
• Close and secure all guards, deectors and
shieldsbeforestartingandoperating.
• Donotconnectthegeneratortoacommercial
powerline.
• Do not operate with damaged or defective
extensioncords,orpowercords.Neveroper-
ateanyelectricalequipmentwithdamagedor
defectivecords.
• Donotoperatethisgeneratorinareaswithpoor
ventilation.Theexhaustfumescontaincarbon
monoxide,apoisonous,odorless,invisiblegas.
Prolongedexposurecanleadtounconscious-
nessanddeath.
• Donotrefueltheenginewhileitisinoperation
orstillhot.Donotrefueltheenginenearopen
ames,pilotlightsorsparkingelectricaldevices
(e.g.powertools,weldersorgrinders).Donot
operatethegeneratornearammableproducts.
• Theengineshouldberefuelledinawell-litarea.
Avoidfuelspillage.
• Neverallowchildren or unauthorizedpeople
tooperateorbearoundthismachine.
• Keeptheworkingareacleanandfreeofde-
bristopreventtripping.Operateonlyonlevel
ground.
• Donotcoverthegeneratorwhileinoperation.
Overheatingcanresultindamagedequipment.
• Forstorage,donotcoverthegeneratoruntilit
hascooleddowncompletely.
• Theambienttemperatureshouldnotexceed
100°F/40°C.


 
TheWallensteinHUFPortableGeneratorconsistsof
a20hpHondaenginedrivinga12,000wattelectrical
generator.  The series includes a load-sensing idle
relay for increased convenience.  All control and
poweroutletsaremountedonthefrontoftheframefor
convenientaccessandoperation.
Theunitisdesignedtoprovide120Vor240V60Hz
powerasabackuppowersupplyataremotelocation.
Eachoutletisdesignedwithacircuitbreakertoprotect
againstoverload.Themachineisneutralbondedto
theframe.Thebatteryandfueltankaremountedin
theframeforconvenientaccess.
HOURS 1/10
HondaGX630
Engine 12kVa
Alternator
Electrical
Control
Panel
Battery
(notincluded,
36Ahrecommended)
FuelTank
LiftEye
HUF12000EA HUF12000E
Automatic
IdleControl VoltMeter
120/240vOutlets
120vOutlets
VoltMeter
120/240vOutlets
120vOutlets
MainSwitch
MainSwitch
HourMeter
/OilUse
HoursMeter
HourMeter
OilAlert
Choke
HondaGX630
ControlPanel
Ignition
Note:checktheHonda
GX630ownersmanualfor
detailedengineinformation.
FuelShut-off
RearView

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 
Althoughtherearenooperationalrestrictionsonthe
PortableGeneratorwhenusedforthersttime,itis
recommendedthatthefollowingmechanicalitems
bechecked:
A. 
 1. Re-torqueallfastenersandhardware.
 2. Check condition of all electrical connec-
tions.
 3. Checkuidlevels.Topupasrequired.
B. 
 1. Repeatsteps1through3listedabove.
  (SectionA)
 2. Changeengineoil.
 3. Go to the normal servicing and mainte-
nancescheduleasdenedintheMainte-
nanceSection.
 
EfcientandsafeoperationoftheWallensteinPort-
ableGenerator requires thateachoperatorreads
and understands the using procedures and all
relatedsafetyprecautionsoutlinedinthissection.
Apre-operationchecklistisprovidedfortheopera-
tor.Itisimportantforboththepersonalsafetyand
maintaining good mechanical condition that this
checklistisfollowed.
BeforeoperatingPortableGeneratorandeachtime
thereafter,thefollowingareasshouldbechecked
off:
1. Checkengineuidlevels.Topupasrequired.
2. Checkallelectricalconnections.Replace,re-
pairorcleanasrequired.
3. Make sure that all guards and shields are in
place,securedandfunctioningasdesigned.